Distance, Hazards Flashcards
how are distances between cities shown
kilometres
in ideal conditions, how much travel time should the car be in front of you
2 sec
what should you do if someone is tailgating you? pick 3
move into another lane when its safe
slow down slightly to increase the space between your car and the car in front of you
pull over to let tailgater pass
why is it important to stay well behind and out of the blind spots of large trucks and buses? pick 3
you are not visible to the driver if you follow too close
you dont have a clear view of the road if you follow too close
the vehicle may crush you if they are turning at an intersection
why is it a bad idea to follow bicycle riders too closely?
bicycles do not have break light to warn you they are stopping
why is tailgating dangerous?
the vehicle in front of you can block your view and you may not have time to stop safely
why should you leave extra space when following a motorcycle
motorcycles can stop very quickly
you should leave space between your vehicle and other vehicles because ___
you will have room to stop or steer around other vehicles if they move into your space
if you are stranded in your vehicle in a snow storm, you should
run your car for about 5 minutes an hour to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
what should you be prepared to deal with on wet roads? pick 3
loss of traction
poor visibility
hydroplaning
