ch5 Flashcards
hands on driver wheels should be positioned..
9 o clock and 3 o clock position
Do drivers on acceleration ramp have right of way?
no
Safe speed is determined by (4 choices)
Road conditions
Visibility (rain, fog, snow)
Traffic flow
Condition of vehicle
Max speed for urban residence
30 mph
Max speed for rural residence
35 mph
Max speed for interstate system
65 mph
Minimum speed on interstate highways
45 mph
Signal ___ feet before a turn on normal road
100 feet
Signal ___ feet before a turn on highway
500 feet
__ mph in school zone __ mins before/after school open/close
10 mph, 45 mins
Nh law requires drivers to turn their headlights 1/2 hour
after sunset and before sunrise
It could take about ___ feat to stop at 50mph
158 feet
Drivers should avoid traveling to a vehicle with less than ___ following distance
four-second
Before changing lanes, drivers should…
check mirror
check blind spot
signal
Hydroplaning occurs…
when the steering tires start to ride up on any pooled water, similar to jet skis