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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
The first person to patent power steering was Frederick W. Lanchester, an Englishman who produced Lanchester cars. His patent was in 1902
Does low tire pressure effect a car hydroplaning?
Absolutely, and if one tire is more flat, thus wider, it will or could cause a spin out and loss of control.
It is directly related to the square root of the tire pressure. According to testing cited by the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) the speed at which a normal tire will begin to hydroplane is 10.35 x the square root of the tire pressure. So, if the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle is 36psi, the speed at which you can expect to hydroplane would be 62 mph. Let that tire pressure go down to 25psi and you're hydroplaning speed drops down to 52mph!
Is it right that a teacher should chase a child out of the school when she's done some wrong?
No its against the law in some countries. If this happened with you, inform your parent or pricipal at once
No, that is not true. Water is going to get on the rotor and on the pads no matter what you do. This water will quickly evaporate once you apply the brakes. Even if you do not apply the brakes centrifugal force will remove the water as you drive. Once you apply the brakes the heat created will remove the water very quickly. You may experience a slight loss of good braking the first time you apply the brakes after going through water which is normal.
How do you attach the renewal sticker to your license plate?
Clean the old sticker to make sure it's dirt free then stick the new one right on top of it.
Is it better to slam on the brakes or speed up when your car is about to hit a deer?
You should first quickly check your rear view mirror if you are about to hit any animal.
If another vehicle is so close to you that they would rear end you if your slammed on the brakes, don't brake, rather do a "blind spot move", that is, check over your shoulder and in front, especially if the available lane is to the left, then swerve around the animal if possible. You would want to swerve right if you could.
if the adjacent lane is blocked and the car is too close behind, maybe tap your brakes a little and go forward even if you will hit the animal. I wouldn't speed up, that would do more damage to your vehicle and the deer.
If no vehicle is close behind you, the I would say slam on the brakes.
However, don't jeopardize human life for animal life!
Causes of loss off concentration while driving?
Texting, drinking, smoking, eating, singing, applying make-up, juggling, etc.
How many questions can you miss on the CDL Montana?
You must correctly answer at least 40 of the 50 questions on the Montana Commercial Drivers License ("CDL") General Knowledge test. If you drive certain kinds of commercial trucks or buses, you must take certain additional test - Air Brakes (25 questions), Hazardous Material (30 questions), Tank (20 questions), Passenger (20 questions), Doubles/Triples (20 questions), Combination Vehicles (20 questions), or School Bus (20 questions). Each of these special areas require that you correctly answer at least 80% of the questions in an individual test area.
What do you do if your car hydroplanes?
Don't apply the brakes, take your foot off of the gas pedal and allow the car to slow down by itself until traction is achieved.
What direction if driving down hill should you turn your wheel when parking?
Into the curb ... so it won't roll.
On a two way street (in the USA) that would be to the right.
Why is it dangerous to use hazard lights if you are parked by the roadway in bad weather?
to me that is actually the right thing to do so that other vehicles are able to see that there is a vehicle there and to be careful and cautious. the only way it could be dangerous is when other drivers attention is on your lights instead of the road. most people are just nosey. lol. CursingL: Well I just found the real answer and your wrong If you pull over in your car to the side of the road, do not leave your lights on. Drivers with little or no visibility behind you may think you are still on the road and follow you. Smack!
Why does my car stall after ignition turned over?
Cars fequently stall, especially if they are a clutch. If your car is not a clutch, iIwould have a mechanic look at it. It could be a spark plug issue, and you don't want to mess around with that.
If car breaks down with in 1 week are you liable to get your money back from car lot?
It is a possibility. You would think a reputable car lot would want to make things right - BUT there are several considerations: what did your paperwork say about the condition of the car when you purchased it? Was the reason your car broke down caused by something that they claimed had been inspected and found to be OK? I am assuming this a used car or you would be under new car warranty. Used car lots work under what they call a "tail light warranty". That means when you drive it off the lot, they are no longer responsible. A lot of things can go wrong with a used car that are not predictable. But if you were intentionally mislead, you need to get a certified mechanic's diagnosis and take it back to the lot and see what you can get done. They may be willing to fix the problem, trade you out to another car or just turn their back on you. If you are prepared to do battle, gather some support. Check with the BBB to see if the lot has had complaints before, etc. Contact your local TV station consumer affairs person and see if they are willing to help you (with the power of the "press"). I hope you don't have to learn a lesson the hard way. But if you bought a clunker, you own a clunker. Next time look for lots that offer some kind of warranty or guarantee. Also, take the car to a diagnostic center or reputable mechanic and have the car gone over before you buy it. Hope you can work it out.
Which way to turn steering wheel if sliding on black ice?
It depends on which way your car is sliding. If your car's back end slides to the right, you'll want to turn your steering wheel to the right. Same basic principle the other way. Car slides left, turn your wheel left. Eventually it should straighten out so you can regain control of the car.
What does broken yellow lines indicate?
In the United States, a broken yellow line in the middle of the road indicates you can see far enough ahead to check for oncoming traffic to safely pass a slower vehicle in front of you. It is still your responsibility to ensure there is no oncoming traffic and that you can safely pass the slower vehicle in front of you before any oncoming traffic reaches you.
How many feet away from other car should you keep while driving next to someone in your lane?
A minimum of 2 seconds in good weather.
If you are driving a stick shift car how do you know when to change into 5th gear?
Normally you have to listen to the RPM rate to know when to change into ANY gear on a stick-shift/manual transmission car. Changing between fourth and fifth gear isn't any different from changing between, say, 3rd and 4th. I wouldn't bother keeping too much of an eye on the RPM meter, because if you listen closely the engine will tell you when it is necessary to change the gear.
How many questions are in a learner's permit test?
There are 18 questions on the permit test. You cannot miss more than 3.
Which intersections have more collisions?
Intersections located in urban areas have higher rates of vehicular accidents/collisions.
No , it would just cause a wake, like a speedboat, and make turning even more difficult. There are tires with a channel down the middle that claim to improve driving in the wet weather.
The water blown away from the road surface would allow the tyres to grip the road better.
