Safety margins Flashcards

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1
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typical overall stopping distance for a vehicle on a dry road at 50mph

A

53 meters (175 ft)

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typical braking distance for a car on a dry road at 50 mph

A

38 meters (124 ft)

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You are on a long, downhill slope. What should you do to help control the speed of your vehicle?

A

Select a lower gear

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4
Q

The main benefit of having four-wheel drive is to improve

A

road holding

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You are trying to move off on snow. You should use

A

the highest gear you can

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You have driven though a flood. What is the first thing you should do?

A

Test your brakes

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