Safe Driving Techniques

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.

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."

15 - 30 seconds

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.

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.

The leading cause of freeway collisions is following another driver too closely.

Concave mirrors focus light inward to one focal point. They are often used in telescopes and to magnify the face in makeup mirrors.

Left. Or, away from the curb.

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

Vehicles on the larger street have right of way.

it really varies from state to state. some state would not allow this. click the related link below for your dmv and driving concerns.

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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.

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.

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.

Slow down and make sure your tires have at least 2/32" of tread depth.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

It is the portion of land that divides opposing traffic on a road or highway. 'median' means middle.

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.