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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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either the cars alignment is off or your frame is bent. We call it dog tracking,because if you ever noticed when a dog runs their hind quarters are angle off to on side, I recently saw a car like this that was so bent that the rear end of the car was an entire tire width off. It looked like the car was constantly trying to veer left but drives straight. Very funny to see but not if it is your car.
If your referring to a tractor trailer its the path your trailer wheels take when turning or corning
If your vehicle is parked on the road at night When must you use sidelights?
were the speed limit exceeds 30 mph
What it the length of an interstate highway stripe?
Rules I found online say 3m or 10ft with 9m or 30ft between. However, when I used to paint them with the highway dept in 1971 the length was 15 ft with 45 ft between. This appears to have changed. But you can measure the distance of the highway in miles or killometers!
How do you demist car window in different weather conditions like summer winter and rainy season?
If the mist is on the outside of the window, use windshield wipers, roll down window, or use rear de-fogger, depending which window has misted up.
If the mist is on the inside, turn on the heat/AC, roll down window, or use rear de-fogger, depending which window has misted up.
Which way should you turn your wheels when parking facing uphill where there is not a curb?
Towars the side that there would normally be a curve, or the side where no traffic is coming through.
Can you drive a car without a driver's license?
Yes, you can drive a car without a drivers license but unless you in driver's training it's illegal
How many days can you get your license suspened if you have alcohol in your possension?
If you're of legal drinking age, and have a closed container in your vehicle, none. Open containers and/or underage possession are different matters, however. Three months to one year tends to be the default - it can vary by state.
How many feet would you travel in 5 seconds going 45 miles per hour?
About the length of a football field.
Before leaving your car parked on a downgrade what should you do?
Turn you front wheels to the right and set your parking brake.
It is against the law to follow an emergency vehicle?
Yes if you are just following it to see where it is going. It is however not illegal to be going in the same direction as an emergency vehicle as long as you stay 500 feet back.
If the emergency vehicle is not using its emergency lights or sirens, and is not stopped at an emergency scene, you can treat it like a regular vehicle and follow it as would be legal for any other vehicle.
The state in which an offense takes place has jurisdiction over the incident. If court is required, it will take place in the state of the offense.
Stay calm. Do NOT hit hit the brakes suddenly, do NOT try to steer abruptly back onto the pavement. Reduce your speed gradually to make sure the car is stable and then steer GRADUALLY back onto the pavement. Any sudden or abrupt braking or steering can easily cause you to lose control, but gradual action can bring you back onto the pavement while maintaining control.
They can be, when not ridden properly. Make sure to read the manual that comes with your quad and adhere to these rules:
- Protect your skull by wearing a DOT-compliant helmet.
- Protect your eyes and skin from branches and flying debris with goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over-the-ankle boots, and gloves.
- Never ride on paved roads - except to cross, and only when done safely and where permitted by law - another vehicle could hit you. ATVs are designed to be operated off-highway and can be difficult to control on paved roads.
- Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Never carry or be a passenger on a single-rider ATV, and carry no more than one passenger on an ATV designed for two people.
- Ride an ATV that's right for your age - children under 16 are twice as likely to be injured riding an adult ATV instead of a youth's.
- Supervise riders younger than 16 - ATVs are not toys.
- Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.
- Consider taking a training course if you are new to ATV riding.
Can you drive in Florida with a Maine driving permit?
Yes, subject to the restrictions assigned by both states.
Why do carpool lanes exist on on-ramps?
In Washington state, the carpool lanes on on-ramps allow cars with the correct number of occupants to bypass ramp meters (the signals on some on-ramps).
How far away from a fire should you park?
Depends on the size of the fire. I will park as far away as I could.
Steer very gently to the side that is on the ground, too quickly and the vehicle will over correct and roll the other way.
Do not drive over how many hours a day?
Countries have different regulations to limit driving times for commercial and professional drivers.
There are no rules limiting private use. It is a matter of common sense not to drive when tired.
It also sensible to take breaks on long journeys.
What are the two main distractions for teenage drivers?
Cell phones and the radio. Either of these can turn the driver's attention away from the road just long enough to be deadly.
Another distraction is friends in the car; if he turns to look at them, he's not looking at the road.
If you are going down one way street wrong way what is proper procedure?
Proper prodecure is dont go the wrong way on a one way street. If you make a mistake and happen to anyway, then make a U-turn or 3-point turn to turn around if possible. If its too narrow then all you can do is reverse until you get back to the beginning of the one way or to an area where you can safely turn around.
