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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
Flashing red light on the airfield mean?
If you mean the light gun signals from the control tower- to vehicles, and aircraft on the ground, get off the runway. For aircraft in flight, runway is unsafe, do not land.
In the United States, women can drive. Not sure about all other countries though
What is the proper way to brake using ABS?
Slam on the brakes and steer around any obstruction. Do not release the brake.
Is it bad to turn the wheel and brake at the same time?
It will not harm your brakes if you turn the wheel while braking.
Anti-Lock brake systems were designed in part to allow the vehicle to respond to steering input while under heavy breaking that would otherwise lock up the brakes. This is evidence that modern cars were designed to support braking and turning simultaneously.
Not considering anti-lock brakes, the problem with turning while braking is that some traction is being used to decelerate the car. Turning also requires traction. The tire can only provide a certain amount of traction that varies dependent on the materials and design of the tire. No matter the tire makeup, the more you turn, the less you can apply the brakes without causing a skid. Conversely, the more you brake, the less you will be able to turn a vehicle without causing a skid. The combined forces of the turn and braking will cause a vehicle to skid if they exceed the tires ability to keep its traction.
In summary, there should be no damage caused to your car by braking and turning simultaneously unless you crash by exceeding the traction limits of your vehicle.
Learn your car and its limits in a safe place in order to ascertain the maximum amount of braking and turning that your particular car can handle without losing traction.
Yes it is, You should never brake whilst cornering, brake whilst in a straight line before the bend, you should have light accelaration when cornering as this makes the vehicle more stable.
Bad drivers are unaware of this.
Modern cars with ABS were not designed to allow you to turn corners whilst braking but to keep you out of trouble if you are a bad driver and have made a mistake.
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What is the legal age to drive a scooter in CA?
According to the Related Link below (which you should visit), the legal age to drive a scooter in CA is 16.
What should you do when a tire blows?
1. Let off the accelerator.
2. Activate your flashers. (Hazard Lights)
3. SLOWLY merge to the shoulder and stop gently.
4... you now have a flat to fix... or a tow truck to call.
Notes:
- Never hit the brake. Your newly blown rim of a tire does not have traction like a normal tire of rubber does. You can and probably will spin out.
- "Donuts" or very small tires that come with a vehicle are only intended to get you to a service shop to purchase a new tire. Driving with a "donut" for extended periods as it's a normal tire can damage your vehicle.
How far away from the curb do you have to park?
the maxium is 6 inches but it has been debated by many if it is more
How many teenagers die from drink driving?
In 2005 there were 7,460 people age 15-20 killed in auto accidents. Of that number 2,089 were alcohol related.
When are paved roads most likely to be at their slickest?
Within the first 15 minutes of rain. All of the oils rise to the top of the surface, creating a messed up situation for aggresive braking.
How many people die because the freeway speed limit is too fast?
People do not die because the speed limit is to fast. They die in accidents caused by people that are not paying attention to their driving or that are breaking motor vehicle laws. Examples: talking on cellphones, eating, reading, shaving, sleeping, drunk, aggressive behavior, speeding above the limit, etc.
How long is a car drive of 110 miles?
1 hour if your going 110mph 30 minutes if your gonna be doing 220mph
2 hrs if you doing 55mph
What do five or more blasts mean when you are boating?
5 short blasts is a signal warning of imminent danger (or disagreement).
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How high does the water need to be to hydroplane in a car?
not at all high. 1/2 inch or even less can hydroplane a car. all it means is that the vehicles tires are not spreading the water out or shedding it away from under the tire and is instead riding on top of it due to speed and condition of the tire. Once the car is riding on top of the film of water control is compromised and braking ability diminished.
How does alcohol affect judgment of the road?
We ask a lot of our brains. We expect them to keep us alive and alert with little to no maintenance. Even on little sleep and a steady diet of Twinkies, the brain will regulate the body's systems, calculate trigonometric equations, and remind you to call your mother on her birthday. We can't say as much for a car, a computer, or even the rest of the body, which needs to be cleaned and clothed and taken out for a walk. Yet without so much as an oil change, a healthy brain ably carries out its countless, complex functions. One of the few ways we can flummox the thing is to saturate the blood with alcohol. First there is the speech slurring and vision blurring, then the compromised decision-making and loss of balance. Eventually, consuming too much alcohol craters the brain's memory. A regular drinker can develop a tolerance to the other effects, but not to memory loss.
For about four of every five people who report an alcohol-induced blackout, the memory loss is fragmentary. The remaining 20 percent of people experience a comprehensive "en bloc" blackout. En bloc blackouts are most common when the blood alcohol concentration is rapidly escalated, as from guzzling beer or doing shots (especially on an empty stomach), and the memory loss is complete after a specific point in time.
Long-term heavy drinking damages the liver, nervous system, heart, and brain. It also can lead to high blood pressure, stomach problems, medicine interactions, sexual problems, osteoporosis, and cancer. Alcohol abuse can also lead to violence, accidents, social isolation, jail or prison time, and difficulties at work and home. announcement: Okay stop re wording it so your answer will work and stop flagging for no real reason
What are possible effects on a car by driving it long distance?
You would owe OPEC more for your fuel.
It would depend on if you where driving in a passive manner at 60 MPH or driving hard at 80 MPH. It also depends on the design of the vehicle. A scooter obviously would not be good for long distance. Long distance driving is much easier on an engine than stop and go short trips.
What are the 3 hand signals and what do they mean?
sticking our left arm straight out to your left hand sidemeans: left hand turn
sticking your left arm out to the side then bending it upward into an L means right hand turn
sticking your left arm out and then bending it downward means stop/slow
How do you make a tire blow out?
Peeling out until you have no thread, driving over thorns, nails, sharp rocks, or other sharp objects. Overinflation.
Why does driving when your drunk effect your driving?
Alcohol, as you probably know, can affect your sense of balance, coordination, vision, and can reduce your inhibitions; all of which are involved in driving and may lead to traffic accidents.
By the way, It's never a good idea to drink and drive.
Within reason, driving slower is better because you have more time to react. However, it is not better to drive a great deal slower than the traffic around you, because the others will be passing you at higher speed or backing up behind you.
