Section 2 - 2.4 , 2.5, 2.6 Flashcards
How far ahead does the manual say you should look?
12-15 seconds
What are the two main things to look for ahead?
traffic and traffic lights
What’s your most important way to see the sides and your rear of your vehicle?
mirrors
What does “communicating”mean in safe driving?
signaling to other drivers - turn-signals, brake lights, four way lights, headlights, emergency warning devices
Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway?
10 feet, 100 feet and 200 feet toward approaching traffic
What three things add up to total stopping distance?
perception distance, reacting distance and braking distance
If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by two or four times?
four times
Empty trucks have the best braking. True or false
false
What is hydroplaning?
tires lose contact on the road and have little or no traction due to water or slush