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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
Avoid locking your brakes when you are braking in an emergency situation?
In an emergency situation, it's crucial to avoid locking your brakes, as this can lead to a loss of traction and control over the vehicle. Instead, practice threshold braking by applying firm but controlled pressure to the brake pedal, allowing for maximum deceleration while maintaining steering ability. If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS), you should apply steady pressure to the brakes without pumping them, as the system will manage braking more effectively. This approach helps maintain control and can reduce stopping distance on slippery surfaces.
When you park next to a curb your wheels must be no more than?
When you park next to a curb, your wheels must be no more than 18 inches away from the curb. This regulation helps ensure that vehicles are parked safely and do not obstruct traffic or pedestrians. Adhering to this guideline is important for maintaining order on the road and avoiding potential fines.
depends on what im driving if i have a v8 ill pass if i have a 4 banger i wont because i could die, car would be too slow to doit quick and safely
What do triangle road signs mean?
To yield to that corner or to watch for the people there
In sign language, a triangle means a girl's private area. (vag!na). And it's actually a curse or calling someone something.
Where is the thermostat on a 1994 vr comodore?
A 1994 VR Commodore thermostat housing is located where the at the end of the large lower radiator hose. There will be a small housing with two screws. Be sure to drain the coolant before attempting to remove the thermostat.
something like 60,000 to 80,000 miles, depending on driving style and vehicle type.
because being drunk impairs your vision, balance, and pain.
What happens if you speed in a car over a speed bump?
If you are going fast enough you will bottom out, meaning the bottom will hit the ground, can casue serious damage if hits hard, but can hit a few times lightly, the cars are made to have some strenghth to them.
What the P0911 code means?
A P0911 trouble code means that the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a fault with the gate select actuator circuit. Other codes often associated with a P0911 trouble code include a P0904, P0905, P0906, P0907, P0908, P0909, P0910, P0912, and P0913 trouble code. The PCM uses the gate select actuator circuit to help when shifting gears while driving. When the actuator fails to work properly, a trouble code is stored and the Check Engine Light illuminates.
Causes of P0911 code:
1. Faulty or damaged wiring and connectors.
2. A bad transmission gate select actuator circuit.
3. A damaged PCM or Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Symptoms of P0911 code:
1. Transmission slippage or a failure to go into a certain gear
2. Reduced fuel efficiency in the vehicle
How to troubleshoot the code?
To diagnose a P0911 trouble code you need an advanced OBD scanner, specialized scanner, Control Area Network (CAN) Bus wiring diagram, auxiliary ground cable, and a digital volt/ohm meter. They must also perform the following steps:
1. Check all wiring, connectors, and components for fault or damage.
2. Once you have replaced any faulty or damaged wiring, connectors, or components, you should clear the code and test the system to see if the trouble code persists.
3. If the code persists, you should use a digital volt meter to check the voltage and ground signal at the gate select actuator circuit.
4. If no voltage or ground signal is present, you should disconnect the PCM and all relevant control modules and test the continuity of the gate select actuator circuit.
5. In addition to the Can Bus wiring harness, you should check the continuity between the PCM and the gate select actuator circuit switch.
6. Test the continuity of the TCM to see if it is at fault.
7. Finally, test the continuity of the PCM to see if it has gone bad.
8. Clear the P0911 trouble code and retest the system to see if the code returns.
NOTE: Vehicle owners should have a P0911 trouble code fixed as soon as possible. Otherwise, the vehicle transmission could start slipping or fail to shift into specific gears altogether.
To repair a P0911 trouble code, you need to perform the following repairs:
1. Replace any damaged or faulty wiring, connectors, or other components.
2. Replace the gate select actuator circuit if it tests badly.
3. Replace the gate select actuator switch if faulty.
4. Replace any CAN Bus harness wiring found to be damaged or at fault.
5. The mechanic should also make sure all wiring and connectors are firmly in place.
6. Replace the PCM or TCM if either is diagnosed as bad.
Where is it legal to drive drunk?
No. that's why you can get arrested for a DUI, which stands for Driving Under the Influence. It presents a danger to you and others.
How much faster should you be traveling than the vehicle you are passing?
You can only travel within the posted speed limits and the overtaking procedure must be attempted only if you believe it can be done safely.
I'd be more worried about being an unlicensed/underage driver than the fine for speeding. If you are not a legal driver, you will not be able to simply pay the fine and avoid court.
How do you find out your driving instructors ADI number?
You will need to ask your driving instructor for it, as the DSA doesn't make that information available to the public.
The ADI number is a unique reference given to every DSA approved driving instructor and can be found on the green badge which all legal instructors should dispay while giving paid instruction.
If you are paying for driving lessons, you have a right to ask to see the instructors licence (trainee instructors have a red/Pink badge), if an instructor can't produce one, they maybe operating illegally.
You don't need an ADI number to book a driving test see ADI number and driving test link below, but you should always make sure that you only take driving lessons from instructors who have a valid licence, check both the photos and expiry date, this will ensure you are getting quality tuition and up to date information regarding the driving test.
What is speed limit on snow covered roads?
The speed limit doesn't change, but you are expected to make a reasonable adjustment to your speed to compensate for the conditions. So basically, as fast as you can go at or below the speed limit without getting into a wreck.
What is 90 degree intersection its for driving?
I'll use a clock as an example.
Lets say you are standing on top of a clock which is painted on the floor, if you were to start by facing the 12:00 position and then turn towards the 3:00 position, you just turned 90 degrees.
If you start by facing 12:00 and then turn and face 6:00, you just turned 180 degrees.
If you were to stand and spin in a full circle, you turned 360 degrees.
A 90 degree intersection would be like making a basic right-hand turn.
Is it illegal to drive a car without flashing indicators in the UK?
Not necessarily.
Some cars were made with trafficators or no signals at all and these are legal to drive. But if the car is fitted with flashing indicators, they must work for the car to be considered road worthy. If you get caught driving a car with broken indicators, you'll probably just a get a defective vehicle notice.
If the car was never fitted with indicators, you must learn the hand signals.
How many car lengths is 20 meters?
20 meters would be equal to about 3 to 3.5 car lengths. A car length is about 20 feet. A meter is equal to about 3 feet 6 inches.
Fatal distraction; some jurisdictions require hands-free operation only.
What are the answers to the lowest price traffic school final exam?
1. Close to 25% of fatalities on the road are related to alcohol.
Correct Answer: B. FalseCorrect!Explanation: Almost 41% of all fatalities are caused by drinking and driving or doing other drugs and driving.
2. Youth who drink before the age of 15 are _________ more likely to develop alcohol dependence, then if they wait until they are 21 years old.
Correct Answer: B. 4 TIMESCorrect!Explanation: Youth who drink before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who begin drinking at age 21. (NIAAA, 1997)
An early age of drinking onset is associated with alcohol-related violence not only among persons under age 21 but among adults as well. (Hingson et al, October 2001)
Research continues to show that young drivers are more often involved in alcohol-related collisions than any other comparable age group (NHTSA, 2001).
3. A DUI/OWI conviction stays on your record for
Correct Answer: C. 75 yearsCorrect!Explanation: All DUI/OWI convictions will stay on your record for 75 years.
4. What is dependence
Correct Answer: A. When a person stops using drugs and experiences withdrawalsIncorrect!Explanation: Dependence refers to a physical state where when one stops using a drug or alcohol, withdrawal occurs. If a person experiences withdrawal symptoms after discontinuing use of drugs or alcohol, then he or she is dependent on that drug or alcohol. After repeated use of a drug the user s body becomes so accustomed to a particular drug that it can only function normally if the drug is present.
5. A speed sign is an example of a _________ sign
Correct Answer: A. RegulatoryCorrect!Explanation: Regulatory signs are white or red signs that regulate the flow of traffic and advise the motorists of any laws for that area. For instance, speed signs are posted in order to keep traffic from moving at an unsafe speed.
6. Good survival strategy for driving includes
Correct Answer: C. All optionsCorrect!Explanation: It's important that you know the rules of the road. But simply knowing the rules doesn't make you a safe driver. To become a safe driver you must practice defensive driving techniques. This means perfecting your powers of observation, your traffic safety attitudes, your courtesy to other drivers, your communication abilities and overall driving skills.
7. Having less than one drink can impair your driving.
Correct Answer: A. TrueIncorrect!Explanation: There is no safe way to drive after drinking. Even one drink can make you an unsafe driver. Drinking affects your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). Remember in Florida it's illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of .08 or greater. Even a BAC below .08% does not mean that it is safe or legal to do it.
8. At 60 mph the force of your car impacting a surface is about four times as great as 30 mph.
Correct Answer: A. TrueCorrect!Explanation: At 60 miles per hour, the force you produce is 4 times greater than at 30 miles per hour. Consider how much roadway you need to stop your car at different speeds. At 25 miles per hour, it takes you about 62 feet to stop a car. At 35 miles per hour, it takes almost twice as long to stop the car, at 60 mph.
9. Many cough medicines are alcohol based:
Correct Answer: A. TrueCorrect!Explanation: You can get a DUI for taking cough medicine, because it contains alcohol. Do you know why they put alcohol in cough medicine? It gets it into your bloodstream fast. That is why they can promise instant relief with a cough syrup. It contains alcohol and it is in your blood in seven seconds.
10. An example of a dangerous passing situation is:
Correct Answer: C. All optionsCorrect!Explanation: Never pass in a no passing zone or if there is a line of cars in front of the car you want to pass. Never pass where solid lines exist on the roadway.
11. Alcohol affects the brain centers
Correct Answer: B. Not EquallyIncorrect!Explanation: Alcohol affects various centers in the brain, both higher and lower order. The centers are not equally affected by the same B.A.C. - the higher-order centers are more sensitive than the lower-order centers. As the B.A.C. increases, more and more centers of the brain are affected. Each center affected has a different impact on our driving abilities.
12. The road is most slippery:
Correct Answer: C. During the first half hour of the rainIncorrect!Explanation: There is dirt, oil and fuel that accumulates, increasing your chances of skidding or hydroplaning, especially during the first half hour of a rainfall. All the fragments of dust, oil, gas, and other kinds of residue dropped by cars and trucks accumulate on the road s surface. The mixture of the rain and these fragments makes it very slippery when driving. So be careful during the first half hour to an hour of rainfall. Try to avoid driving during these periods.
13. The brain plays no role in addiction
Correct Answer: B. FalseCorrect!Explanation: It is an all-too-common scenario: A person experiments with an addictive drug. Perhaps they intend to try it just once for "the experience" of it. It turns out, though, that they enjoy the drugs euphoric effect so much that in ensuing weeks and months they use it again -- and again. But in due time, they decide they really should quit. They know that despite the incomparable short-term high they get from using the drug, the long-term consequences of its use are perilous, and vow to stop using.
14. You may lose your license
Correct Answer: B. If you accumulate too many points on your driving recordCorrect!Explanation: Point values are assessed to your licenses for moving violations. If you accumulate too many points your license can be suspended.
15. The top excuse for not wearing your seat belt is
Correct Answer: A. I am only going a short distance.Correct!Explanation: Did you know that most crashes occur within five miles of your home. So when making trips to and from your house, even in good conditions, remember to use your seat belt. As a matter of fact you should just fasten your seatbelt all the time. That is the safest way!
16. Alcohol affects the Limbic portion of the brain by
Correct Answer: C. Exaggerating emotional statesCorrect!Explanation: Limbic System
The limbic system controls emotions and memory. As alcohol affects this system, the person is subject to exaggerated states of emotion (anger, aggressiveness, withdrawal) and memory loss.
17. Not all moving violations will appear on your driving record.
Your Answer: BCorrect Answer: B. FalseCorrect!Explanation: Every time you are convicted of a traffic violation or are involved in a collision, it's recorded on your driving record. Many states use a point system to identify unsafe drivers, assigning point values for each traffic violation, such as reckless driving, speeding or failing to obey stop signs.
18. If you are being followed by a tailgater, you should change lanes or slow down to encourage them to pass
Your Answer: ACorrect Answer: A. TrueCorrect!Explanation: Don't tailgate - Maintain a 2-3 second gap between you and the vehicle in front of you. And if you're on the highway or driving in bad conditions, increase that time to 3 to 5 seconds. Never use tailgating to express your anger or frustration. It's senseless and it puts others at risk. If you're being tailgated, don't take it personally: stay calm, and either slow down or change lanes to let the tailgater pass.
Measure your following distance in seconds.
19. At 25 MPH, it will take you about _____ feet to stop your car
Your Answer: ACorrect Answer: B. 62Incorrect!Explanation: At 60 miles per hour, the force you produce is 4 times greater than at 30 miles per hour. Consider how much roadway you need to stop your car at different speeds. At 25 miles per hour, it takes you about 62 feet to stop a car.
20. You are allowed to use your vehicle horn:
Correct Answer: B. Only when reasonably necessary to prevent a collision.Correct!Explanation: You should only use your horn to warn other drivers or to prevent a crash, not to show how upset you are because you missed your morning coffee.
21. White or Red signs
Correct Answer: B. RegulateCorrect!Explanation: Regulatory signs are white or red signs that regulate the flow of traffic and advise the motorists of any laws for that area.
22. Driving a motor vehicle is:
Correct Answer: B. A privilege.Correct!Explanation: Remember, the driving privilege is exactly that - a privilege - and if you don't treat it right you may lose it.
23. On a city street you should be looking ahead of you as far ahead as the car in front of you.
Your Answer: BCorrect Answer: B. FalseCorrect!Explanation: Aim high." Aim your eyes upward. To aim high means while you are driving down the road look upwards. You almost want to look up into the sky. Try to see at least 10 cars ahead of you. If you Are behind a van, truck or a vehicle with tinted windows, change lanes. It will make a world of difference.
24. Alcohol related crashes cost the public _____.
Correct Answer: C. $116 billionCorrect!Explanation: Alcohol-related crashes cost the American public $114 billion annually.
About a third of that is monetary costs, and the other two-thirds is quality of life losses.
25. A pedestrian crossing sign is an example of a regulatory sign.
Correct Answer: B. FalseCorrect!Explanation: A pedestrian crossing sign is a warning sign. You must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Just ahead is a location where people on foot often cross. The crosswalk may not necessarily be at an intersection. Use caution as you approach and drive more slowly and carefully, watching both sides of the street.
26. Driving a car is similar to:
Correct Answer: B. A loaded weaponCorrect!Explanation: Remember if you are an unaware driver or an aggressive driver, your car is like a loaded weapon. You can either choose to point it at somebody, put it back in your pocket, or do not have a loaded gun at all. You must own up to that responsibility. It is a right to own a vehicle, but it is a privilege to drive.
27. If you accumulate _____ points in 12 months your license will be suspended for 30 days.
Correct Answer: B. 12Correct!Explanation: The DHSMV may suspend your drivers license if you accumulate:
12 points within 12 months - 30 day suspension
18 points within 18 months - 90 day suspension
24 points within 36 months - One year suspension.
28. It will take approximately _____ for each consumed drink to leave your body:
Your Answer: BCorrect Answer: B. One HourCorrect!Explanation: Once alcohol gets into your bloodstream, you cannot kick it out. People think they can. Alcohol, because it is a poison, has to pass through your liver and your kidneys. It has to be cleaned, oxidized, and passed out through urine. That process takes one hour per drink.
29. Each year, over _______ collisions occur.
Correct Answer: B. 6 millionCorrect!Explanation: There are over 6 1/2 million collisions on the road every year, one-third of these crashes resulting in an injury or death.
30. A limit line marks the beginning of a intersection
Correct Answer: A. TrueCorrect!Explanation: A solid white line crossing found prior to an intersection. This line will cut across the lane of indicating a stopping point.
31. If your license has been suspended, you must do the following to reinstate your license:
Correct Answer: C. All of the aboveCorrect!Explanation: If your license has been suspended, you must do the following to reinstate your license:
* Serve the period of suspension
* Attend any required driver improvement school
* Pay any service fee in addition to any fines ordered by court
* Show proof of insurance
* You also may be required to re-take part of the license test.
32. Your driving may be impaired by:
Correct Answer: C. All of the aboveCorrect!Explanation: Although, alcohol maybe the most common drug abused by motorists, there are many other drugs that can affect your ability to drive safely. One example is narcotics, which includes morphine, heroin, and even over-the-counter medications, especially cough syrups with codeine. Even strong emotions can impair your driving abilities.
33. If you are involved in a collision and you do not stop at the scene
Correct Answer: B. You are breaking the lawCorrect!Explanation: You must stop - unless you're in the line of oncoming traffic, stop. If you're in the line of oncoming traffic, then pull off onto the nearest shoulder on the road and stop. You are breaking the law if you do not stop at the scene of a crash.
34. Two parallel white lines indicate:
Correct Answer: A. A crosswalkIncorrect!Explanation: Two parallel white lines mark a crosswalk for pedestrians. Most of the time you'll find them at intersections where pedestrians can use them when they have a green light or �walk� signal. Remember, pedestrians can be unpredictable and may not cross with the green light, or may not allow themselves enough time to cross before the light turns red.
35. Zero Tolerance Law Means:
Correct Answer: C. It is illegal for minors to operate a vehicle after even one drink.Correct!Explanation: Florida has a �zero-tolerance� law for people under 21 years old. Under this law, a minor cannot have any measurable alcohol or other drug in their blood while driving a motor vehicle. If you are under 21 your license will be suspended if you are found driving with a BAC level of .02 or higher.
36. if you are involved in a skid, what should you NEVER do?
Correct Answer: C. Lock your brakesCorrect!Explanation: The main thing to remember is:
* Never lock your brakes
* Ease your foot off the accelerator
* Steer in the direction of the skid
* Stop when you have regained control of your car.
37. If you start to skid, you should apply a quick pumping motion to your brakes if you have anti-lock brakes.
Correct Answer: B. FalseCorrect!Explanation: If you have anti-lock brakes, just press firmly on your brake pedal and the computer will take over. Do not pump the brake pedal.
38. The chances of being involved in an auto collision once a year are:
Correct Answer: A. 1 in 25Correct!Explanation: Your chance of being involved in an automobile crash once a year is 1 in 25.
39. If two cars get to a four-way stop intersection at the same time, the car making a left turn should always be given the right of way
Correct Answer: B. FalseCorrect!Explanation: At a four-way stop, the car on the left has to yield the right of way to the car on the right. Never insist on it.
40. Warning signs are usually _____-shaped.
Correct Answer: C. DiamondIncorrect!Explanation: Did you know that shapes of signs are also indicative of what is ahead? A school zone is in the shape of a schoolhouse. Warning signs are always diamonds.
