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Safe Driving Techniques
This category is for all questions and answers about the do’s and don’ts of the road, as well as tips for safe driving skills.
2,050 Questions
How much is a ticket for making an illegal u-turn in a business district in California?
I recently got a ticket in Van Nuys area for illegal u-turn in business district VC 22102, the bail amount itself was $212, and $276 with traffic school.
What dangers might you face on residential streets?
Well, you will have children playing, animals, elderly people, new drivers, all kinds of stuff really. Because these present a danger, you need to pay attention to the road.
What causes headlights to dim while driving?
Your battery is weak, or your your alternator is not charging battery.
Is the gas still good if water gets into the gas can with the gas?
Since gasoline is oil-based, gasoline and water will not mix. Furthermore, since water is heavier than gas, the water will collect in the bottom of the gas can. The gas in the gas can should still be usable. However, you should be very careful not to pour the water into your gas tank.
Personally, i would not use that gas in my car. I would use it in my lawn mower or some other gas-powered appliance. I would also transfer the gas first into a glass container so that i could observe the water in the bottom & ensure that it does not find its way into that lawn mower. The water will be plainly visible as a layer (or just a bubble, depending on how much water there is) in the bottom.
NOTE: gasoline should never be stored in a glass container, only in properly marked gas cans.
this is actually a distance just like a light year is a distance. when driving spot the car in front in relation to a stationary object you should pass this same spot in 4 seconds. of course this should be increased according to road and weather conditions. i guess if your brakes are worn you should also increase the time.
When do you use the delayed acceleration technique while driving?
You don't use it. Unfortunately, when it happens it means that something is wrong inside the engine or other components of your car system, such as bad timing, when you need to replace the timing belt, or carbon buildup in the spark plugs, and, as a result, cylinders misfire. This is just to name a few. So, this is not a technique but a failure that must be fixed ASAP.
Hazard lights (flashers)
What are the preventive measures to road accident?
Some of the Preventive Measures are :
Avoiding alcohol before driving prevents road traffic accidents. The use of remediation therapy for drink driving offenders will reduce the number that reoffend. A far more extensive use of random breath testing, accompanied by a high level of publicity will lead to a reduction in injuries. To be most effective breath testing should be intensive and applied to everybody at a checkpoint and not depend on "due cause". Strategies that increase the use of seat belts or child restraints will result in fewer injuries. Stricter enforcement of speed limits will result in fewer injuries. The overall contribution of speed to accidents is not known but is widely quoted to be one third of all fatalities. Roadside guardrails (crash barriers) and crash cushions will reduce injury severity. Safer design of roads and roadside environments will result in fewer injuries.
When driving in the rain the road becomes most slippery?
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If you right wheels are off the pavement?
Take you foot off the gas pedal, brake slightly, and slowly return to the pavement. If you do not panic and jerk the steering wheel, you will be fine.
What are the period of lowered visibility?
Periods of lower visibility often refer to driving conditions. They would be situations like rain storms, heavy snowfall, or foggy conditions.
What are arguments against raising the driving age to 18?
As you know there are many arguments for raising the driving age, the main one, being fatality statistics that don't lie. New drivers, 16 and 17-year-olds, have a higher chance of dieing... On the othert hand how are these kids going to get to work.. Will postboing the driving age back a couple years really solve the problem or will it create a even older class of unexperianced? In my opinion the driving age should only be raised if people who are 16, 17, and so on are able to drive but with restrictions. tight restrictions. Every 6 months you get to be out an hour later.. More people in your car etc... You should get your full unrestricted license at 18..
What are the proper technique for backing up in a straight line?
When backing up, you need to be more alert and use your mirrors. Before you hit the gas, check each mirror to be sure that nothing is in your way, then turn around and actually look over your shoulder - this helps you to avoid the blind spots that are in each mirror. Slowly press the gas pedal - if you suddenly floor it, you might back up into something, or even find that you have the car in "Forward" by mistake. Also, if there is a small child or animal behind the car in a place where you cannot possibly see them, starting up slowly gives them time to get out of the way. Keep looking back over your shoulder as you reverse, and keep your steering wheel as straight as you can. Every few moments, glance into the side mirrors to be certain nothing is moving toward you. Keep your ears alert also - listen for noises like car horns or people yelling at you - often, other people will try to stop you if they see that you are going to run into something.
When can you pass on the right?
In most states (in the united states) it is illegal to pass on the right. It is especially dangerous to pass big trucks on the right, as there are blind spots where the driver cannot see you.
Not necessarily true. You CAN pass on the right of the car in front of you if, and only if, they are turning left and there is no turn lane.
As a driver you will use steering to help you execute your decisions?
If your decision includes changing lanes or executing a turn, yes.
