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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
Are trailers allowed on the Hutchinson river parkway?
This is from a site called "nycroads": "All vehicles (including passenger cars) with trailers or cargo carried on the roof are not permitted on parkways in New York State."
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If you hit a car from behind you are usually legally at fault?
In the UK - the answer generally speaking is "yes". The Highway Code requires you to keep a safe distance behind a vehicle in front such that if that vehicle has to stop - even in an emergency - you have sufficient time to react and stop in time to avoid a collision occurring.
Notably there are a couple of exceptions:
1. In the UK there is an insurance scam starting to develop which involves a vehicle packed with individuals pulling in front of a car and slamming on the brakes to actually cause a collision. in such circumstances and if it can be proved the driver that collides with the one in the front should be found to blame.
2. The motorway scenario - again a vehicle can legitimately pull in front of vehicle in the near lane, but if that vehicle manoeuvres too quickly leaving too small a gap and brakes suddenly it is likely the driver behind will not be found to be at fault.
What is the function of concave mirror?
Concave mirrors focus light inward to one focal point. They are often used in telescopes and to magnify the face in makeup mirrors.
What is a leading cause of freeway collisions?
The leading cause of freeway collisions is following another driver too closely.
What is the minimum tire tread depth for a bus?
In the United States, the tread has to be 4/32 (3.17mm) or more on the front tires and 2/32 (1.58mm) or more on the back tires. rear tires can be retreaded but not the front "steer" tires.
Who has the right away when turning left onto and off a two lane street?
Vehicles on the larger street have right of way.
When driving in falling snow you should?
Be aware of your surroundings, reduce your speed, turn on the car's headlights and keep a safe distance between cars. If roads are starting to slip drop down a gear and do not brake use the engine to slow the vehicle
Do you need drivers license to steer a towed car?
it really varies from state to state. some state would not allow this. click the related link below for your dmv and driving concerns.
You would turn in front of each other. If you try to take the turn behind the car, your path could be blocked by cars heading in the same direction as the other car.
How do you disable the governor on a penske rental truck?
The "governor" is installed for a very good reason: to keep you safe while operating their equipment, and to protect your belongings. Excessive speed in an oversized vehicle can quickly lead to trouble, accidents, and yes, even death to yourself or others. It may seem like an inconvenience to the renter, but it also helps to keep costs down for you (uses less fuel at slower speeds). Enjoy the ride, get there in one piece, safely.
When parked at a curb from which direction should the driver approach the vehicle?
From the rear, front, and left side. If approaching a vehicle from the right side while parallel parked it means you've parked illegaly facing on coming traffic.
Your best defense against hydroplaning is?
Slow down and make sure your tires have at least 2/32" of tread depth.
What is worse talking or texting while driving?
It will have to be texting, since you have to bring away your attention from the road; to the phone to text message. Still, talking and texting on your phone is dangerous and could result in fatal damage towards your life and your car.
What would happen if you were driving on a wet road?
Your vehicle will not grip the road as under normal conditions. You must reduce the speed, increase the safety distance from other vehicles and reduce the torque on your wheels by driving in the highest gear possible for your speed.
What does 35 mph traffic sign means?
I'm assuming you mean the 35 MPH sign that has a yellow background with black lettering.
These signs you'd sometimes see below school zone signs, off/on ramp signs, corner signs. This sign suggests a speed where you can take the obstacle ahead safely. The sign is saying "35 MPH is a safe speed which you can take this obstacle at". Being a suggested speed sign, if your judgment says you can take the obstacle faster, then you can, it isn't a speed limit sign.
What does median mean in driving?
It is the portion of land that divides opposing traffic on a road or highway. 'median' means middle.
"cats eyes" are reflective pieces of equipment that help you see where the lanes are at night. your car's headlights reflect off of them so you can spot them easily.
Does using reverse uphill in a FWD car give you better traction Why?
In theory, yes. The torque (turning force) is created at the front of the vehicle which is forward of the centre of gravity, therefore when you engage reverse the car will pitch forward due to the relative negative torque produced at the wheels. This weight transfer results in a larger force downwards on the wheel, thus increasing the contact surface area size of the wheel. The same would happen on flat road, it's just the situation is amplified uphill due to the additional weight transfer you get from including the gradient in the pitching moment calculations. Going forward in a RWD results in the same, due to the fact you've reversed the torque BUT you're now behind the centre of gravity.
What does brake towing weight mean?
it refers to the weight you are legally allowed to carry on a trailer with brakes. (including the trailer) trailers without brakes are restricted to a lesser weight.
If a car hits another car head on and they were both traveling 50 MPH what is the closing speed?
Assuming that both vehicles were in the center of a straight road, and neither vehicles driver hit the brakes, the closure rate would be 100 mph.
When parking parallel it is best to leave the curbside wheels?
Most states recommend that you keep your wheels about 6 inches away from the curb, but do not penalize you if your vehicle is within 18 inches from the curb. Anything further than that, and you fail the maneuver.
The statute governing this distance is different from state to state, and maybe even city-to-city.
Where are your blindspots while driving?
They vary from car to car, but generally about 45 degrees behind you on either side. If you want to know exactly where yours are; have a fried stand behind and off to the side of the car as if they were a vehicle in a lane next to you. make sure they are in a location where you can see them in the side rearview mirror. Next have them walk forward toward you as if they are in that "lane". Where you lose sight of them in the rear view, until you see them out your window is your blind spot.
