Safety Margins Flashcards

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1
Q

How can you reduce your chances of being involved in an accident on the road?

A

By knowing the safety margins and what can happen if you don’t drive within them.

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2
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Should you ever take risks?

A

Never.

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3
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Keep control of your car by using the correct procedures. What is an example of this?

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When you’re travelling on a long downhill stretch of road, control your speed by selecting a lower gear and using your brakes carefully.

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4
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What can excessive braking on hills cause?

A

Your brakes to overheat and become less effective.

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5
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Should you coast?

A

No.

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6
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What is coasting?

A

Travelling in neutral or with the clutch disengaged (pressed down).

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What can coasting cause?

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Can reduce your control over the car.

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Why should you leave enough room between your vehicle and the one in front so that you can pull up safely?

A

If it slows down or stops suddenly.

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9
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What is your overall stopping distance?

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The distance your car travels from the moment that you realise you must brake to the moment your car stops.

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10
Q

What is thinking distance + braking distance?

A

Stopping distance?

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What is thinking distance?

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Distance travelled in the time it takes to react to situation.

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What is braking distance?

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Distance travelled from when you start to use the brakes to when your car completely stops.

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