unit 4 Flashcards
- What is the minimum you should look ahead when driving?
12 seconds
- When you are driving at freeway speeds how far ahead do you need to look?
20-30 seconds
- What is the length of time needed for a potential stopping zone?
4-8 seconds
- What is the recommended minimum following distance for passenger cars?
2 seconds
- What is the recommended minimum following distance for commercial vehicles?
5 seconds
- While in traffic, giving yourself room to maneuver involves what?
both A and B
second car down middle (C)
2-4 seconds
third car down in the lower middle (D)
gap behind comercial vehicles and you
below top car (B)
4-8 seconds
top car ahead (A)
look infront of you
last car in front (D)
5 sec or more
front of second car (B)
potential stopping zone
front of first car (A)
12 seconds or more
back of second car (C)
following distance between vehicals
When driving at 35 mph you should be looking a little over one block ahead.
F
When driving at 55 mph with perfect brakes and ideal road conditions, you will need almost 7 seconds to stop.
T
When driving at 65 mph in the rain or when visibility is reduced, to stop will take more than 8 seconds.
T
Most driving instructors recommend a 5 second following distance.
F
To give yourself room you want to be between the clusters of vehicles in front of and behind you.
T
Just before entering an intersection you should look left, right, and left again.
T
