Section 2 - 2.4 , 2.5, 2.6 Flashcards

1
Q

How far ahead does the manual say you should look?

A

12-15 seconds

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2
Q

What are the two main things to look for ahead?

A

traffic and traffic lights

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3
Q

What’s your most important way to see the sides and your rear of your vehicle?

A

mirrors

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4
Q

What does “communicating”mean in safe driving?

A

signaling to other drivers - turn-signals, brake lights, four way lights, headlights, emergency warning devices

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5
Q

Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway?

A

10 feet, 100 feet and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

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6
Q

What three things add up to total stopping distance?

A

perception distance, reacting distance and braking distance

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7
Q

If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by two or four times?

A

four times

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8
Q

Empty trucks have the best braking. True or false

A

false

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9
Q

What is hydroplaning?

A

tires lose contact on the road and have little or no traction due to water or slush

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