Safe Driving Techniques

The universally accepted answer to this is:

2 seconds in normal driving conditions (good weather & dry roads)

and

5 seconds in inclement weather (ie: snow and icy roads).

Pick a stationary object by the side of the road (such as a telephone or hydro pole) and use it as the guage of measure. When yhr vehicle ahead passes it (lets use the pole), say out loud " 1, one thousand, 2, onethousand". you should have finished saying that before you reach the same pole or other marker.

Technically - probably yes. It is against the DMV Codes of most states if a "load" extends beyond the perimeter of the vehicle body. Check your own state's DMV regulations.

To any vehicle already in the intersection, to pedestrians, and to emergency vehicles with emergency equipment operating.

This is called a "stale green" signal. It is about to change to amber. This is also recognized at some intersections by the flashing crosswalk signal informing pedestrians not to cross.

Padding slows the occupant hitting it down "slightly slower" that if the same occupant hit a non padded dash. (it reduces the G forces experienced, helping to prevent injury.)

The padding acts (to a much lesser degree) like a parachute acts to slow a person falling from the sky.

Also, a padded dash help to avoid the person hitting "sharp" parts of the dash.

Consider jumping onto a "bed of nails" and then jumping on to the same bed of nails with a mattress over the top of it.

Same effect.

you probaly mean the 5 KEYS to safe driving, Aim high in steering Get the big picture Keep your eyes moving Leave yourself an out Make sure the see you A.G.K.L.M.........All good kids love milk!

18 years of age

No u dont need to u ve to look before turnin to the lift side.

This an old wives tail based on the old idea that maintaining a steady speed was bad for the engine in the first part of the break-in period.

Modern engines no longer require this type of care and the best advice I can give is drive the dang thing the same way you will for the next 20 years.

Due to irresponsible driving

a male 18-26

Typically, it would be due to condensation formed when the hot exhaust gases come into contact with the much cooler outside air. Worst case scenario, it could be the result of a blown head gasket (although water coming out of the tailpipe wouldn't be the only effect from that).

It's much better for the drive train that way.

The only time you "need" to use the parking brake is when you are parking on any kind of incline. However, even if parking on flat surface, it is good to put the parking brake on when parked.

by a lot

"Riding the Clutch" and a good way to burn it out.

Also: a very bad habit

The first drink impairs judgment.

Trucks have several blind spots, matter of fact we have blind spots on all four sides of the unit. Goggle or use another search engine and find " no zone".

In UK, 16 years old

definitely, local ordinance set speeding limits for all moving means

are you looking as far down the road as you can? if not you are not looking far enough ahead.

No you can't Because we are unable to drive in Massachusetts with a Maine permit and it is the same for a Massachusetts permit in Maine.

The previous statement is not true. A Maine "learners permit" is valid in most other states (Florida does not recognize a Maine learners permit), and other states are valid in Maine provided that you comply with all laws regaurding operating a vehicle in that state with a learners permit, ie. checking with that state beforehand to ensure the licenced driver accompanying you meets state criteria to "instruct" you. In Maine this means the accompanying driver is at least 20 years of age, and has had a valid license for over 2 years without infractions. This information can be attained thru calling, emailing, or faxing your inquiry to the appropiate states' motor vehicle department, and in many cases this information is readily available online at the respective states motor vehicles web page.

You cannot drive anywhere "solo" on a learner's permit, school or otherwise. Just going to school does not circumvent the laws for anyone.

No. That's why many places have laws that seat belts must be worn by each person in a vehicle. I do know people who would have been hurt worse or killed if they had been wearing seatbelts, but that is rare compared to the number of people I know who were saved by seat belts. Myself included.

I carry a seat belt cutter so I would not be stuck in a car after an accident. There are some medical conditions where one should not wear a seat belt, but a doctor's note is needed or the fines are hefty, at least in my province.

I am sure the first answer should have been started with a NO!No

To brake safely while traveling downhill, apply steady pressure to the brake all the way down the grade.