Road Course Flashcards
How far to look ahead
12-15 seconds
Low speeds - one block
High speed - 1/4 mile
Stopping on one way or divided highway
Markers behind at 10 -100 -200 feet
Stopping on two lane highway
Markers 10ft in front or rear corners and 100 feet in front and back.
Slippery surface speed reduced to?
1/3 normal driving.
Overtaking a vehicle
Don’t overtake a vehicle moving less than 20 mph unless you can travel at least 10mph faster than that vehicle.
Following a vehicle
Do not follow any closer than 300ft
Total Stopping distance
Perception distance - reaction distance braking distance
At 55 mph - 419 feet
Spacing management
At least one second for each 10 feet of vehicle length. Below 40 mph
Add one second at greater speeds
Railroad non marked stopping clearance
15 feet. No more than 50
Steering system parts.
Fluid reservoir Steering shaft Gear box Pitman arm Power steering cylinder Drag link steering knuckle Steering arm Tie Rod.
Suspension parts
Leaf springs
Spring mounts
Shock absorbers
U Bolts
Emergency equipment
Fire extinguishers
Triangles
Flares
electrical fuses
Optional:
Chains
Accident reports
Under cab check
Oil Transmission Coolant Water pump Power steering Washer fluid Alternator Air compressor Batteries Belts Leaks Wiring Hood secures
Oil pressure numbers
Idling 5-20
Operating 35-75
Distance of view in rear mirrors
200 ft
