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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
What is the best way to drive on a curved road?
* With your eyes open and your cell phone off. * When driving along a curved road, you should slow down enough so that your car does not swerve over the lines. You should feel the "pull" of centripetal force to the side as you curve, but it should not be strong enough to make your seat belt catch you, or to make anything on your dashboard or seats slide around -- those things mean that you are driving too fast. If you have to put on your brakes, you are definitely going too fast. Do not try to swerve to the middle of the road or swing very wide toward the edge; you should be able to turn easily while staying in the middle of your lane if you are driving at the proper speed. Yes, you should always be paying attention to the road and not talking on a cell phone or doing anything else to distract you -- you're trying to steer several tons of metal going at high speeds along a narrow pathway!
In some cases, yes and in others, no. Driving too slow can be just as dangerous as driving too fast. Generally it is best to keep up with the flow of traffic.
How do you switch from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive?
It depends on the vehicle and if it actually has 4 wheel drive. Some vehicles have it on the dashboard while some have it on the floor of the vehicle
The road is most slippery after During the first half hour of the rain?
A:after. Do to Oil on the Roadways from leaking vehicles (oil) and or spills form chemicals containing oils. And also new roadways that have Just been paved also containing oil.
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What speed does a small car start hydroplaning?
No certain speed, depends on the tread, width and inflation of the tires. Never drive too fast for road conditions.Wide tires will hydroplane before narrower ones will.
Can you flash high beams when someone won't move from the fast lane?
yes and it should be a comon courtesy to move if you are not going as fast as the person behind you but watch you dont get caught as it is technicaly against the highway code as you are causing another driver to change the way they are driving due to your actions.
What excuses do people use for drink driving?
When people get pulled over for drunk driving,
they give several different excuses, here are a few:
1. "I can handle my liquor" - According to police, this one typically applies to the "macho" variety of men who feel their exaggerated sense of manliness enables them to overcome the effects of alcohol. The problem with this argument is that there is no physical evidence to support it. Alcohol affects you no matter your size, or if you are a man or women. The outward affects just may be different for you compared to others. If you consume too much alcohol you will be impaired. It doesn't matter how tough you think you might be.
2. "I don't want to pay for a taxi" - Depending on the distance you have to travel it could be a significant cost to get home in a taxi. You could instead plan ahead and use other options, such as have a designated driver, transit or arrange to stay at a friend's home. If no other options are available, no matter the cost of a taxi it is better than taking the risk of losing your license or hurting yourself or others.
3. "Leaving my car overnight is a hassle" - Going back to the bar or party location the next day can be a hassle, but it pales in comparison to hainvg your car impounded by police.
4. "I always make it home after a few" - Each year in British Columbia, approximately 120 people don't make it home due to alcohol related crashes. The drivers who survive those collisions often tell police afterwards that they had very little to drink and really didn't think they were impaired, despite the fact their blood-alcohol levels were well over the legal limit. Impairment begins with the first drink and you do not always know how impaired you are.
5. "It's only a short drive home" - No matter the distance, a police road check could be anywhere. If you live close by, pay for a taxi instead.
6. "I'm OK to drive" - If you have consumed even one alcoholic drink you have already impared your judgement. You cannot truly decide if you are ok to drive. So don't drink and drive. You can plan ahead of time to arrange a safe ride home for everyone.
7. "One more drink won't hurt" - Wrong. Every drink you consume adds to your level of impairment. It doesn't take many drinks before you realize you are more intoxicated then you believed.
8. "They only take your licence if you're drunk"-Like the sign says at GM Place: "If you drink, don't drive."
9. "I'm more careful after a couple" - You might think that, but it isn't true. Alcohol affects your reaction time, decision-making, coordination and visual functions; your ability to steer, track moving objects and brake appropriately; and your ability to control your speed and lane position. The more you drink,
the worse you drive.
10. "I wasn't drinking I only smoked a joint" - Studies have shown that "stoned" drivers who have taken drugs other than alcohol (such as prescription drugs, cannabis, or cocaine) can be every bit as dangerous as a drunk driver. New legislation in BC now allows police to test drivers they suspect may be drug-impaired; if are convicted under the legislation you face the same penalties as drivers convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol.
How old does a child have to be for a hardship license in Texas?
Texas Government's website will give you information about child's hardship licence.
When parking alongside a curb the front and back wheels must be within how many inches of the curb?
Usually 12 inches or less.
They are arched in the middle so that the water drains off more quickly. They are banked around curves for better traction and easier handling.
What is the difference between clutch control and coasting?
Is clutch control using the accelerator and simultaneously using the clutch to control the speed of the car and coasting is when your car is still moving but your foot is off the gas peddle completely but you're of the clutch peddle to slow down????
What is an example of avoiding a situation?
One example of an 'Avoidable Situation' would be:
Keeping your distance behind another vehicle to prevent a rear-end collision.
How many inches can you park from the curb in Washington state?
Parking more than 12 inches from the curb can
result in a ticket in Washington state
(RCW 46.61.575)
What is the proper way to use anti-lok brakes in a emergency?
Stomp the brakes and steer around the obstacle. The key is to not release the brake pedal and keep applying pressure even though you will feel vibrations in the pedal and hear noises. Let the brake system prevent a skid.
Within how many feet must you dim your lights on oncoming traffic?
Within 500 feet of incoming traffic.
What does a half turn look like?
Looks like a U. Which is why it's called a U-turn.
A half turn would be 180 degrees.
What reasons you use concave mirrors?
Concave mirrors are used as the primary mirror in Newtonian and Dobsonian telescopes for astronomy observations. Concave mirrors are also used in mirror lenses for cameras.
