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What slows reaction time and a driver's response to emergency situations.?
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What is the reaction time of most drivers?
12 seconds according to a practice theroy test :)
What is the purpose of a hazard light in automobiles?
To be used in an emergency or when you are broke down on the highway. The flashing lights warn other drivers that your car is not moving. This helps prevent an accident. The were originally called emergency flashers for a reason.
What is the purpose of deadman switch?
It's an emergency cut off in case something happens to the operator. One example is the switch in the drivers cab of a train. So long as the switch is activated (by pressure from the drivers hand) - the train will move. If the driver releases the switch - the train automatically applies the brakes.
Which side of trailer is considered to be right and which is left?
In all situations automotive or trailer related the left side or right side refers to as if you are sitting inside the vehicle. In other words, the drivers side is the left side and the passenger side is the right side.
How accurate are in dash GPS units?
Generally if the GPS unit is regularly updated then they can be very accurate in giving directions. However, there are cases where GPS units have failed and left drivers in bad situations, so it's important to not blindly follow the directions given.
Why is it that the reaction times to impaired drivers often doubles in response to situations on the road?
Your response time to a situation is determined by your ability to recognize a situation and in reflexes, in short a cognitive response followed by a motoric response. Decreased visibility and lessened ability to retain concentration probably account for the increased response time of impaired drivers.
Are impaired drivers incapable of making quick decisions in emergency situations?
True
Does alcohol decrease a drivers ability to access driving situations?
drinking alcohol does slow down your reaction but it does not avoid accidents it only causes them.
How does age affect the ability of drivers?
Younger drivers have less experience but better reaction time.. Older drivers have more experience but less reaction time.
Can I as an EMT operate a red light in my car in responding to a call or upon coming across an accident in North Carolina?
Depending on the state you are in your authorized emergency response liight may be either blue or red. If it is red in NC, then the answer to this question is... Of Course! You're ON THE JOB. Your flashing light is designed to alert other drivers that you're on your way to...or at, an emergency location. Drivers generally give Right Of Way to any emergency vehicle as a courtesy to you. It is NOT a law that drivers yield the right-of-way to privately owned vehicles displaying emergency lights. Only Fire, Police, EMS, and Military vehicles have that right written into the law. Only use your emergency light when you're either enroute to, or at the scene of an emergency.
A driver comes upon an accident He jumps out of the car runs over and pulls out an injured passenger He feels full of energy What part of the drivers nervous system is responsible for this?
sympathetic
What constitutes illegal use of drivers license?
emergency
Where can one purchase emergency strobe lights?
Emergency strobe lights are useful for drivers who have breakdown at night. They warn other drivers that the car is parked on the side of the road. Emergency strobe lights can be purchased online from Amazon.
Does alcohol increase a drivers ability to assess driving situations?
No, alcohol impairs a driver's ability to assess driving situations by affecting cognitive functions, coordination, and reaction time. It can lead to poor judgment, slower reflexes, and difficulty in making quick decisions while driving, increasing the risk of accidents. It is never safe to drive under the influence of alcohol.
What is the essence of the drivers ability to identify traffic situations?
what is a driving task
Where is the emergency hood release on Porsche 996?
The Porsche 996 emergency hood release is located on the floor, next to the drivers seat. The hood release will be on the left-hand side of the drivers seat.
Most drivers have a reaction time of?
1.5 seconds
