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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.
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The moving vehicle is at fault. It would be the same answer if your were driving forward and the same thing happened. It is every drivers sole responsibility to be aware of everything around his/her vehicle whenever it is moving. My dad gave me 4 little words to remember whenever operating a moving vehicle: "Leave Yourself An Out". It has two meanings:
# Always leave yourself an 'escape path' to get out of a nasty situation - this means never following to close to the car ahead and never pulling up bumper to bumper at a stoplight ... in either case, you virtually have 'no way out'.
# Always have the thought that nobody else can see you - you are invisible - this means you have to watch out for the other driver at ALL times, and there are no exceptions to that rule - requires defensive AND offensive driving technique constantly. I've not caused any accidents in over 44 years of driving using these simple four words.
Can you park your vehicle next to a red painted curb?
yes if you have a handy capped sign and there is no fire hydrant.
It means you should slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
"Slow down and cross the intersection carefully."
Usually it's 10 or 15 and in some places it's as high as 20, but if you're not sure, go no more than 5 and you won't have a problem.
Speeding is permitted when passing another vehicle when?
Speeding is never permitted, at least not in CT.
When approaching a vehicle at night how many feet should you dim your lights?
If you can see his headlights, drop your high beams. In some states its the law
300 feet at least.
If your 18 can you practice driving without a permit with an adult?
No. You can't operate a motor vehicle on public roads unless you have a current learners permit (then only with an adult), or with a valid drivers license.
Why does putting sand in the trunk of a car help to keep the rear wheels from skidding an icy road?
the principle is simply that it makes the car weigh more; however, for most people this is not an appropriate solution today.
in earlier cars, the transmission transferred the power from the motor to the rear axle causing the rear wheels to spin. The front tires did little more than steer. In icy conditions, cars would slid for two reasons. First, the trunk is the lightest area of a car so the least amount of weight was focused over the actual driving axle. Secondly, the rear axle was "pushing" the car which is much more likely to cause the front to slide from side to side. To combat the first reason, drivers would add weight over the rear axle to help the car avoid sliding.
In most of today's cars, it's the front tires that are engaged. The rear tires do nothing but follow along. So, not only is there already a considerable amount of weight already over the front tires (a motor and all) but the tires are "pulling" car rather than pushing it. As a result, front-wheel drive cars perform better in icy conditions than rear-wheel drive cars.
A follow-up question for those out there...
Does putting sand bags in the trunk of a front-wheel drive car negatively affect its performance on icy roads? the principle is simply that it makes the car weigh more; however, for most people this is not an appropriate solution today.
in earlier cars, the transmission transferred the power from the motor to the rear axle causing the rear wheels to spin. The front tires did little more than steer. In icy conditions, cars would slid for two reasons. First, the trunk is the lightest area of a car so the least amount of weight was focused over the actual driving axle. Secondly, the rear axle was "pushing" the car which is much more likely to cause the front to slide from side to side. To combat the first reason, drivers would add weight over the rear axle to help the car avoid sliding.
In most of today's cars, it's the front tires that are engaged. The rear tires do nothing but follow along. So, not only is there already a considerable amount of weight already over the front tires (a motor and all) but the tires are "pulling" car rather than pushing it. As a result, front-wheel drive cars perform better in icy conditions than rear-wheel drive cars.
A follow-up question for those out there...
Does putting sand bags in the trunk of a front-wheel drive car negatively affect its performance on icy roads?
Why is snow or ice in a car wheel well dangerous?
It could interfere with steering in two ways.
1. If it builds up solidly around the tire it might stop the wheel from being able to turn to hard to the right or left.
2. If a big chuck of ice breaks off it might go under the tire which would be like hitting a rock.
What tire pressure should you put in to 205 40r 16s?
The tire itself should have a "MAX PSI" number printed on the side. This number, however, is the maximum rating for the tire, and not necessarily the correct tire pressure for the tire on a particular car. Check your car's owner's manual or the sticker on the inside of the driver door frame for information on tire pressure. You can also ask your local body shop or gas station.
If you are skidding sideways, turn into the skid. That is, if the back of the vehicle is trying to go left, turn left, if the back is going right, turn right. As the skid lessens you'll want to lessen your turn to match, until the vehicle is straight and back under control. Stay off the brakes during the skid until you are staightened out.
If you are skidding forwards and the vehicle is straight, and your ABS is working, leave the brakes on and let it work. If you don't have ABS or it's not functioning, let off the brakes and pump them.
Because there is no law against it and a lot of people think it will bring them luck.
Yes anti freeze has a sweet smell, at least in comparison to the normal fuel and oil smells of a car
Is a Nissan a better car than a ford?
a Nissan is better then a ford because the ford flips easily and it is not safe especially when you have kids in the car.
How many hours would it take to drive 153 miles?
About 2.5 hours depending on the traffic, available roads, traffic and weather conditions, vehicle being driven and the maintenance it has received, construction and a potential host of other factors that can, may or might contribute to the average speed for that particular trip.
What are 10 safe driving tips?
There's a great article on Decision Driving on the Liberty Mutual Solutions site-and it includes five safe driving tips. See the related link below.
These Decision Driving pointers can help sharpen your driving skills and give you a boost of behind-the-wheel confidence. There are tips such as: signaling your intentions early, planning an escape route, and "sizing-up" the whole scene.
You can find more details to these tips, and more tips, in the related links below.
When should you use the neutral gear while driving?
If you are trying to conserve gasoline. Drining an Automatic: when the car wont start and you need to move it. In an emergancy where you need to shut off the engine while the car is moving. Or when you want to coast. Driving a Standard: Anytime you start, stop, change gears, want to coast/roll...etc
What should you do if the car drops off the paved edge of the road onto a lower shoulder?
Slow down and if possible come almost to a stop. While still moving, steer back onto the road. The danger in steering back onto the road at a higher speed is that you might loose control and cross the road into opposing traffic and a possible collision.
What are the advantages of increasing your space cushion on slick roads?
There really is no advantage to increasing your space cushion, the problem is that other drivers always think you are being courteous enough to allow them into your lane.
Is it safe to park a car with automatic transmission without using the parking brake?
It is normally considered safe to do so on a level or slightly inclined surface. If it is on a hill, you should use the parking brake as a precaution. Having said that, it is against the law in San Fransisco to park your vehicle on a hill without the wheels turned toward the curb. If the car were to slip out of park, it would roll to the curb and stop. San Francisco has cars that roll away on a daily basis in that city.
