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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
By the numbers:
- You share the road with several million others and there are countless variables, any of which can lead to a collision.
- You are operating a several thousand pound vehicle with nothing between you and your ability to avoid collisions but how you can deal with, and how quickly you can respond to the countless variables you encounter.
- Physics are unforgiving. Inertia is as relentless as karma. If you screw up, the only thing that is likely to keep you or anyone around you from serious injury is a truly apathetic vehicle manufacturing industry. If you doubt that, do an image search of automobile collisions, and look for all the Chevy Malibus. Shouldn't be too hard, and the first page is likely to contain at least 25% images of that vehicle alone.
- In the US the infrastructure is crumbling. Recent reports in one metropolitan Michigan area noted that 330 of the total 360 miles of roads in the city were approaching dangerous to impassable. Additionally, 80% of the nations bridges are in a serious state of disrepair.
Which appeal opposing teen driving curfews would you target to members of Congress?
Teens drive to jobs and contribute to the national economy.
What percentage of accidents is caused my speeding?
Please read answer carefully:
Under the surface most Crashes have an element of excess speed involved, but depending where you live speeding is sited as low as 15% and as high as 70% as a cause of Crashes.
Speeding is usually a part of agressive and dangerous driving, and that causes 80% of accidents.
If you can get an agressive driver to slow down he or she will have much more time to deal with trouble on the road, thus be a safer driver.
And that is why Police enforce speed limits.
How many feet is a safe driving distance at 45 mph?
Five Car lengths, but only if you are on your toes. It depends on how alert you are at the time and if you can see and monitor the tail lights of the chain gang a lot further ahead than the car in front of you. If you are behind a car and it hits a stopped dump truck - can you stop? If you are tired - give yourself a lot of stopping room.
Actually, 9 car lengths if using 2-second rule. If follow 3-second rule, you should keep 13 car length.
If it has a manual transmission then you can. If it has an automatic transmission you can but not for more than a few miles and don't exceed 40 mph.
Can a 14 year old legally drive in Georgia?
Absolutely not. The ONLY exception to this is if the 14yr old is driving on private property with both the vehicle owners and the property owners permission and under adult supervision.
What should you do if you are being tailgated?
It depends on the situation. If you are in the left lane of a multi lane highway then you should move to the right lane and let the faster vehicles pass safely. If you are in the right lane on a two lane road then you should slow down enough so as to allow the tailgating vehicle to safely pass you on the left. Never make any gestures or actions that display your possible aggrivation with the other driver. This is road rage and will only escallate the situation. Let them pass. If they want to be first on scene at their own accident then let them and don't join them.
Can you drive 1996 Ford Winstar Van with ABS light on?
The ABS light means there is something wrong with the brakes.
The car will move and drive without exploding, but your safety will be severely reduced.
Please get it fixed.
Starting in 1968 in addition to mufflers what other eqipment is your car required to have?
I am thinking it is seatbelts
Name a place you'd go if you wanted to score a date with a handyman?
hardware store
construction site
auto garage
When should you check behind your car when backing up?
You should always be looking behind you when backing up. You don't look forward when reversing because you're not moving in a forward direction.
What are the latest trends in braking system in automobiles?
it is called abs. anti lock braking system
How often do you need to check the air pressure in your car tires?
Owner's manuals usually recommend to check the tires' air pressure weekly.
Can you drive a motorcycle on the shoulder of a freeway in stop and go traffic?
No, its for emergencies only. Last thing you need is a vehicle legitimately taking to the shoulder at speed and taking you out. Filter the traffic by going cautiously between the lanes of stationary traffic. Most traffic will hold position and let you through but beware of the frustrated and the lane changers and people getting out to see how far away the hold-up is.
Iit depends on where you live. Motorcycles can easily overheat in stop in go traffic.
How many questions are on the permit test in pa?
The exam consists of 18 questions and you must answer 15 correctly in order to pass.
Why does Ford explorer shakes when it reaches 70mph?
I would suspect a tire out of balance or a bent wheel. Have the tires balanced and rotated and inspect everything.
When parked parallel your curb side wheels must be no more then how many inches from the curb?
No more then 18 inches from the curb (in California)
Added: It totally depends on the regulations of your individual jurisdiction. In many states it is no more than 12 inches from the curb.
Why does my 1999 500 vmax snowmobile brun so much gas and oil?
There could be a number of reasons, principally, not being 'run in' properly from new. Possibly the piston rings are worn and valve seats are loaded with burnt carbon.
What is a best way to bring your car out of a skid?
To recover from a rear wheel skid, you should turn your wheel in the direction of the skid. For example, if your back wheels are sliding out to the left, you should turn your wheel to the left.
The best way to put this into practice is to select a target in the distance that is in the direction you were heading before the skid and aim for it. You'll find you hands and feet will go into autopilot and you don't have to overthink things. Studies show people using the 'target' method will recover faster and with less over-correction than drivers who don't.
It is advisable not to brake or suddenly alter your speed when skidding, light acceleration is optional and can help slightly as it transfers more weight onto the back wheels which can help regain traction.
You recover from a front wheel skid, point your wheels in the direction you are skidding, ease off the throttle and gently apply the brakes. This will help slow you down and transfer the weight to the front of the vehicle, allowing the front wheels to regain traction.
Do i have to restrain my dog in my car?
It is a good idea to limit their ability to move around inside the car while you are driving. They can become a distraction and could physically get in the way of the driver.
