Class 3 Flashcards
speed limits
One way you can reduce the effects of inertia in a car is by….
Wearing safety belts
Skids can be caused by….
Reduced traction, driving too fast, and changing directions too quickly
To maximize your traction in a curve you must….
Brake before entering your curve, and maintaining your speed as ou enter the curve
The minimum safe following distance is….
Three seconds between your vehicle and the vehicle you are following
If you are driving in the rain….
Your traction will be decreased, you must increase your following distance, and you must slow down
What is total stopping distance….
Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance
why should you stay at least 1 car length behind another vehicle when stopped?
If you get rear ended, you won’t hit the vehicle in front, if their vehicle stalls you can go around, and if they need to back up
If you are driving in bad weather….
You must increase your following distance, You must slow down, and you must leave earlier
your car speeds up going down a steep hill because…..
Gravity makes the car go faster