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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
Wheels toward the curb. What is a Kerb?
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You aim the wheels toward the curb so that if your parking brake fails, the vehicle won't roll into traffic. It will roll into the curb and be stopped
You could, but it probably won't make any difference in the manner in which the other driver is going to do in the next mile or next month. Some rude drivers just don't care and nothing short of them dying in an accident will ever stop them from driving that way. There are good and bad drivers on the roads. But people seem to forget that driving is a privilege .. it is not a right.
When parking parallel it is best to leave the curb side?
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.
It is your fault, no matter what the speed of the other vehicle was. You pulled out into the path of an oncoming vehicle that had the right of way. You failed to yield the right of way.
What must you do When approaching a school bus that is picking up or dropping off passengers?
If you don't honestly know this you probably shouldn't be driving. If, as i suspect, you are in drivers ed and too lazy to read the booklet, then you are not mature enough to drive and should drop out of the class and wait another year. Driving is very serious, you are taking your life and the life of everyone around you in your hands. It takes a good deal of respect, care, alertness, and skill to safely drive. Please don't be foolish behind the wheel.
Even though I agree with you, they deserve the answer. That's what this site is for after all. What you should do is slow to a complete stop and wait until all the passengers on and the bus has begun moving. :)
What is towing capacity for a 2005 gmc 2500hd with duramax?
@ 13000 lbs from the hitch 16000 lbs from the 5th wheel.
What are the advantages of vacuum braking system over the other?
- Simple in design.
- Ability to get partial release, something the pneumatic brake could not do without additional equipment.
- Greater amount of safety because the vacuum loss results in the braking of the vehicle.
- Highly reliable in the case of rail wagons.
- Permits the automatic application of brakes down the entire length of the train from a simple control in the drivers hand.
- Vacuum brakes are also fail safe since the vacuum is used for applying the brake.
Why dentist uses concave mirror?
Because Concave Mirror converges Light and if object is placed between the principal focus of concave mirror and its pole , it shows a enlarged, virtual and erect image of object. that's why dentists use concave mirror ... hope this will surely help you..
What does two short blasts of a boater horn mean?
That you are crossing starboard to starboard or overtaking to port side.
(you are passing on YOUR starboard side)
Should you be in Drive or Overdrive when driving on the highway?
In almost all cases a vehicle's transmission should be in Overdrive, or the top gear when driving on the highway. This gear selection achieves the best fuel economy with the lowest wear-and-tear on the Vehicle. The possible exception case where it's preferable to use the Drive position is when climbing steeper grades or where the engine needs higher revolutions-per-minute (RPM) to climb a hill or accelerate. Most modern Automatic Transmissions can be safely driven in Overdrive 100% of the time.
An overdrive transmission setting is typically any gear ratio lower than 1.00:1 where the transmissions output shaft rotation speed matches the engine speed. A common overdrive gear ratio would be between 0.85:1 to 0.54:1 meaning the engine runs slower RPM-wise or that the vehicle travels further per engine revolution.
What can you do to avoid problems with an aggressive driver?
Wow this is a very difficult question. There no easy answer. One could spend a lot of time talking about how it started.
But when talking to my pupils about this, Its just let them go, if you cut them up say / wave sorry, turn off to another road. Go park at a manned police station.
As a driving instructor I keep to the speed limit, with or without pupils. some want you to go faster, just let them overtake. Its not your job to enforce the law. You can do this by moving closer to the kerb etc.
I often find that is all you need to do.
In a few days will post a better answer
How much does a truck dot inspection in georgia cost?
As much as the facility providing the service charges. That's how the price is determined - not by state.
Does A large car fire presents the possibility of toxic fumes or an explosion?
Possibly both depending on the context of the situation.
When It is illegal to pass another vehicle?
Overtaking rules vary depending on the country in question.
Generally you may not overtake if there is any kind of hazard or if it may result in danger to other road users.
Why is it important to set the parking brake when parked on a steep hill?
To avoid the car from rolling forward.
What is the towing capacity for a 2005 dodge ram 2500 cummins quadcab four wheel drive?
Assuming a short bed model with 48RE automatic transmission, 13,050 lbs. according to Dodge's site (http://www.dodge.com/towing).
White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the?
same direction, if the lines are broken this means you are allowed to change lanes. If the line or lines are solid, you are not supposed to change lanes.
What is the law about throwing one's self towards a moving vehicle?
Well, where I come from that's called suicide, and it's generally frowned on by most members of law enforcement.
What should you do if you have a tire blow out?
Grip firm on the steering wheel and pull slowly off the road to the right.
When may one drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle?
you must not drive off the paved Road Way at any circumstances
When can cruise control be used?
On the open road with light traffic. Never use it in heavy traffic, when it is raining, or when there is ice or snow on the road.
You would use cruise control when driving on the open highway in very light traffic where you wish to maintain a constant speed.
Why is a variable pitch rack and pinion system sometimes used?
its so that when you are turning greater angles, such as parking, the steering will turn much faster as the teeth on the rack decrease in pitch towards each end of the rack. However, the teeth in the centre of the rack increase in pitch, so the steering is not too sensitive whilst driving in a straight line, as this could be dangerous.
