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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.

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On the motorway how do cats eyes help drivers to see at night?

Cat's eyes on the motorway are actually tiny little reflectors inset into the pavement to reflect the car's headlights back at the driver. They are called that because they reflect light back just the way eyes of real cats do; if a cat is looking at you, and you shine a light at it, the cat's eyes will reflect the light back.

The main thing that cats eyes on the motorway do is provide a clearer indication of where the motorway lines are. The reflection from a cats eye embedded in the road is much more visible than the line painted on the road and can be seen at a much greater distance.

Cats eyes of different colours give the driver lane separation, and early warning of slip roads, hard shoulders, median edge, danger areas etc

Pros and cons of driving age?

Younger drivers have a faster reaction time and have better eyesight. Younger drivers are easily distracted and a lot less immature. Older drivers have more experience and are less apt to be distracted while driving. Older drivers have more common sense and knows what a problem with the car sounds like or feels like whereas, a younger driver may not know as much. An older driver is more apt to obey the laws of the road and a younger driver more apt to blow it off. A younger driver is more likely to use a cell phone than an older driver.

Can you drive a car with an air cast?

Not if it is on your right foot. If its on your left foot and the car is an automatic (you only need one foot to drive it) then you can drive it legally. If the cast is on your right foot then you can get a ticket for driving that way. You have to wait until your doctor says you can take the cast off. Be patient, its not worth getting in an accident or getting a ticket and having your insurance rates go up. I am also presently fighting this problem and havent driven myself anywhere in over a month now.

When people put an item in their car trunk that is larger than the trunk itself and forces the trunk door to stay open what do they secure it with?

What ever they've got handy! Bungee cord is great. Twine or string or rope that may be laying around. Makeshift would be rags, plastic bags or clothing.

What is the trac off button?

This turns off your traction control and should give you a little better fuel mileage.

What do red and white signs mean?

Depends on the specific sign which you failed to list.

What consumes more gas driving with the windows down or driving with air conditioning?

theorically driving with the windows down will use more gas due to the disturbance to the car s aerodynamics

How many spark plugs do you need for your car ford cmax zetec 1.6 petrol?

Ford Cmax zetec estate car has four cylinder engine and will require 4 spark plugs. Spark plugs do not required to be changed so frequently and is usually done when the car is due for a major service.

What conditions should you evaluate before you begin your pre trip?

Depending on your vehicles maintenance History, before a trip in excess of 500 miles you should have your vehicle inspected if it's time for yearly maintenance. You want to be sure your tires are safe and all mechanical components are in safe enough condition as to warrant your use of Federal Highways. Unsafe vehicles (lights, smoke, excessive damage) are subject to fines.

If you've already had your maintenance for the year, you may wish to just check your vehicles fluid levels to make sure everything is where it should be. After you're sure your vehicle is in tip top condition you should check your route.

You want to be informed of traffic conditions on various highways to be able to plan detours and avoid excessive delays due to constructions. On many highways you can tune to the frequency shown on the signs for traffic conditions ahead.

Lastly, understand that depending on how many states you're traveling through and depending on if you're traveling north/south or east/west, you may need to adjust your time as an hour difference in time can mean to difference between a refueled vehicle or an AAA call.

What is a hydroplane?

(1.) A movable control surface used to control pitch, the angle of up or down.

(2.) (Hydroplaning) A sliding movement that may happen to cars depending on water level, vehicle size, traction, and weight.

(3.) A type of boat raced around the globe. They commonly flip, come in different sizes, and can be quite loud.

How do you prevent hydroplaning?

Slow down and avoid driving into deep water covering the road. Replace worn tires that have less than 4/32" of tread wear left.

Can you use diesel in place of k1 kerosene?

Typically cars either burn gasoline or diesel fuel if the engines are equipped to burn that. Kerosene is normally not used in a diesel but it will function in an emergency just as well as diesel fuel except that the injection parts will not receive much lubrication. But it will get you home in a pinch.

If your question is can you use #2 diesel in a wick type kerosene heater then no. Diesel fuel will smoke and stink compared to kerosene.

If your question is can you use #2 diesel in a kerosene heater that is like a salamander, then maybe. I use #2 diesel in my salamander and it works fine and heats my garage up ok. Kerosene does burn cleaner though.

Why is it hard to accelerate on ice?

You don't get the friction you need to accelerate on ice.

This is why asphalt is used on roads, tyres can grip on it and the friction will create higher speeds.

What gear do I use when driving uphill with an automatic transmission?

You're driving an automatic, the car should select the correct gear for you. However some automatics allow the driver to select low gears for use in slow moving traffic for example. If you feel you need more power when driving uphill then select one of the lower gears.

How much is a speeding ticket going 89 in a 70 in Georgia?

19-23 mph over in a 70mph zone is $215+$200 for what Georgia calls "a Super speeder fine", it supposedly is used to fund emergency trauma services.