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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
Safety belt.
When a vehicle stops ahead of you to let a pedestrian pass what should you do?
You should also stop. If you overtake, you risk running down the pedestrian or causing an accident. The vehicle in front may appear (from your obscured point of view) to have stopped to let a pedestrian cross, but the vehicle in front may be masking something more serious, like someone laying injured in the road.
If you are driving in advese condition and you cant exit the road way the next best thing is to?
Drive to the next exit and leave. then either recalculate the route to your destination or rejoin the opposite roadway and head back to the exit you wanted. Never stop or reverse on the roadway
What does FIDO mean in driving?
FIDO means "Forget It and Drive On".You can't change the other driver's behavior; you can only make him angrier. Forgetting about it isn't easy to do but it is the safest thing to do when confronted with an aggressive driver. The second principle is the QTIP principle. QTIP stands for "Quit Taking It Personally". That aggressive driver probably didn't have you in mind when he hit the road; instead he is probably an equal opportunity aggressive driver who treats everyone the same way. Don't take his actions personally; just stay out of his way.
When running automobile in a closed in area you should?
Don't do this unless you have a proven way to vent the engine exhaust to the outside.
Engine exhaust contains carbon dioxide which is deadly to people. It makes you pass out and then kills you. People have died from sitting in a closed car outside.
Should you should always drive the posted speed limit in poor weather conditions?
No, you should not. Your speed should depend on the weather conditions, and you should only drive a speed that is safe according to current visibility and road conditions.
When your mirrors are properly adjusted which of the following is true?
You will be able to see both sides and the rear of the vehicle.
What is a driver responsibility when driving through a congested area where children are playing?
The onus is on the driver to drive with extreme caution, and very slowly. Playing children are not expected to behave in a safe manner.
Distance a driver must signal a change of lane?
Because road conditions and situations vary there is no set distance for a signal. It should given in ample time to warn other road users of your intentions. Signalling does NOT give you the right of way.
If your vehicle starts to sink in water before you can escape you should?
- Take a deep breath.
- Unbuckle your seat belt.
- Try to roll down the side window.
How can you control a situation on the road?
By scanning the road ahead of you and identifying the threats along the way.
In Texas you can be ticketed for driving too slow. But, it's rare unless a minimum speed is posted. When you go dangerously slow such that you are impeding traffic and cars are stacking up behind you they can ticket you for reckless driving but this is rare. If you are driving slower then the speed limit you should stay in the right lane unless turning left or passing a slower vehicle. In any event, 55 mph doesn't seem like an unreasonably slow speed, so you're probably all right.
How far ahead should you scan the road when you drive on the highway?
You should see as far ahead as you can. The farther you can see, the more time you have to prepare for whatever your are approaching, and for whatever is approaching you.
What is best action to stop in a slippery road?
First and foremost, if you're driving on slippery roads it's imperative that you observe the safest minimum speed which is 10 mph off the speed limit, Officers understand and you will not be cited for impeding traffic as you are observing the law and not driving recklessly. If you should need to stop on such conditions tap on your breaks in even intervals of time. Never ever slam on your breaks or jerk your wheel. Finally, buckle up,
When going down a steep grade especially if you are pulling a load.
How does driving schools effect teenagers driving?
I am a 16-yo girl with an apparent reckless behavior. My father had threatened of me of never letting me drive the car unless I gave him a good reason to. So I visited Anees driving school´s website and they really convinced me. So I showed it to my dad, and when he saw that they offered special professional driving lessons for teenagers, he went crazy! He immediately signed me up for a behind the wheels courses and when I told them that they also instructed me on not only driving but on how to do it safely, he loved it even more. Highly recommended!
What is the safest way to leave an expressway?
- Give plenty of warning by signaling well in advance.
- Move carefully into the outside lane.
- Try to remain at the same speed as the others in that lane (don't slow down too much!)
- Move into the exit and begin to slow down. There may be a junction ahead.
How long before you can drive after a broken ankle?
Depends.
- Left ankle with Auto trans: As soon as the pain killers wear off.
- Manual trans with left ankle walking cast? I started back as soon as my doctor would let me walk on it.
- Right ankle, Will depend on your local law: Where I live you have to book an appointment with a driving tester and the tester will determine if you can drive your car safely.
What could cause a car to not start until the third time of turning ignition?
If your engine is fuel injected, do NOT press on the gas peddle while trying to start it. If you aren't doing that, then it's quite likely your electric fuel pump is beginning to fail and you'd better have it checked or replaced before it leaves you in the middle of no where.
Ron
