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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
When your approaching red reflectors what does that mean?
They mark the edge of the safe area, keep clear of them.
In the UK red reflectors are always shown to the rear of a vehicle, never to the front, therefore they mean you are approaching the rear of car, lorry, bike etc.
What are the advantages and pros of breathalyzer car?
Drinking and driving is an epidemic and far too often people are senselessly killed. DWI offenders are also more apt to commit the same crime because alcoholism is a disease and until the offender gets help, they will not stop drinking. The ignition interlock system will prevent people who are intoxicated from operating their vehicles. It will reduce the amount of people who are killed by repeat DWI offenders, and it will serve as a deterrent for DWI offenders to repeat their actions. It's main goal is to reduce the recidivism rate of DWI offenders.
What are the danger signs of drowsy driving?
- Difficulty focusing, frequent blinking, or heavy eyelids.
- Daydreaming; wandering/disconnected thoughts.
- Trouble remembering the last few miles driven; missing exits or traffic signs.
- Yawning repeatedly or rubbing your eyes.
- Trouble keeping your head up.
- Drifting from your lane, tailgating, or hitting a shoulder rumble strip
- Feeling restless and irritable
Source: drowsingdriving.org
Can an 18 year old drive to school with a permit?
No. The only way you can drive a vehicle alone is if you have a valid drivers license. Even if you are 18 you still have to have a licensed driver over 21 in the passenger seat until you get your license
Where can you buy L plates in Ireland?
L plates can be bought from most petrol stations or car accessory shops. Try Halfords.
How do you back out of a driveway?
Slowly, giving other road users and pedestrians the right of way and allowing them to discern your actions. Observe both directions. Get someone to help if possible especially when your visibility is restricted.
Will Removing the back box and replace it with another loud exhaust affect fuel consumption?
No, it will just sound loud. If you remove the cat pipe then it will affect fuel consuption.
If it's just the back box, it will just sound boy racerish. Answer- Having done this myself I think there was an effect on fuel consumption. By replacing the back box and replacing it with a sports exhaust you are increasing the air pass through in the engine and if you get more air in then your ECU should put more petrol in to keep the mixture the same.
What should you do if your vehicle has a blowout?
put on your hazard lights! (the red triange on the dash) so people go around you
If you are on a bridge: Try to slowly decelerate by letting off on the gas a little. Turn on your 4-way flashers. Steer as best you can until you are off the bridge, then pull off the roadway and stop.
If you are not on a bridge: Release the gas pedal and steer as best you can until the vehicle slows down a lot. Pull off the roadway as soon as is safe. Stop the car.
In either case: Practice driving more. Once you have been driving for a few days, you would notice that you have either a vibration or a pull as a warning sign before the tire blows unless the tire has been completely bald for thousands of miles. If you learn to drive, you will know to look for worn or underinflated tires before you get into the vehicle.
Maintain control, let off the accelerator, do not over steer, turn on right signal, ease over to the right side break down lane or shoulder, gently apply brakes, come to a stop, turn on 4-way lights.
Gently apply brakes
Take foot off gas
Steer straight ahead
Do not panic. Firmly hold the steering wheel, take your foot off the accelerator, and slowly apply the brakes. Steer the car to the side of the road when you are below 10 mph. Know that the car will try to steer to the right if the right tire blows out and to the left if the left tire blows out. If you do not panic firmly grip the steering wheel, and do not slam on the brakes you will be fine.
Hold the stearing wheel tightly and keep your vehicle going straight.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and apply the brakes very lightly. Do not slam on the brakes, just apply them enough to slow you vehicle down. Above all do not panic. If you do not panic you will be fine.
Tire Blowout
• Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep
your vehicle going straight.
• Ease off the gas pedal; do not apply the
brakes.
• Let the vehicle slow down until it is
almost stopped.
• Just before your vehicle stops, pull off the
roadway and apply the brakes.
How does a fingerprint reader work?
A fingerprint reader works by using an imaging sensor to capture a fingerprint digitally. It is then compared to an existing image to determine if access is granted.
What precaustions one should take to drive for long distance?
Before a long drive you have to bring the car to your mechanic for an inspection and a check up. He'll suggest you what should be fixed before you go for a long distance drive.
When do you shift gears when driving?
When driving on public highways and in a safe fashion you change gear when the engine is lower or has exceeded the optimum revolutions per minute. Gears allow the engine to run at its optimum speed when there are varying loads and road conditions
Are there any highways or major roads in the US that have no posted speed limit?
Yes, but they still have speed limits. Its law, the default for highways is 70 "unless otherwiese posted" 55 rural, 25 residential....
Can you crash your car at 100 miles an hour and die?
Yes, even when crashing a car at 25 miles an hour can kill. That's why everyone has to drive safely.
AnswerNo, there is no way possible to die from any kind of vehicular accident at 100 miles per hour. As a matter of fact. 100 mph has been proven to be way to slow to even generate any injuries whatsoever. lolCan you make a Uturn on a superhighway?
A super highway is generally defined as a limited access highway in hte US. The only opportunity for a U turn on these highways is a restricted area intended for use by emergency vehicles. No other vehicles are allowed to make U turns on these highways.
Essay on the contrast of driving in the summer and winter?
That sounds like an informative essay. Good luck with it.
If another driver cuts in front of you it would be better if you?
It is best not to honk, because it may make them lose control of the car. You should slow down and change lanes. Let the other car go well ahead of you--to me that would be a defensive mode, since the other driver may commit other errors and you won't be near him/her.
What do you do when driving if a deer comes in front of you?
Slam on the brakes, Emergency Stop! Seriously, I live in the forest of dean where i meet deer on the road at least 3 or 4 times a week at night, but assuming you dont want to hit the poor thing, i can only really suggest putting the breaks on immediately, ok?
How many seconds space margin do you maintain when following a larger truck?
When driving behind Semi's, Buses, or large Trucks that obstruct your vision the rule of thumb is to maintain enough distance behind as to be able to see over the truck. If you cannot see important road signs ahead of the truck, chances are you're following to closely.
Does cruise control make hydroplaning more dangerous or increase the chance of hydroplaning?
When it is raining, the chances of hydroplaning are higher. You see, the cruise control makes every attempt to maintain a set speed. When hydroplaning occurs, the tires lose traction, and as such the car starts to slow down, then the cruise control kicks in suddenly trying to accelerate the car back to the set speed. The cruise control does not know the road conditions or if it is raining, snowing or you are floating on a lake ... it only knows the speed set point and will always do everything it can to achieve that set speed, no matter what. Best advice when it's raining - turn the cruise control off.
Where is the cheapest behind the wheel driver training?
Check out local community colleges, they might offer a drivers ed program. You can also try for a family member who will let you use their car.
