The steering wheel is connected to and controls the wheels by the axle
. Air bags are designated to provide protection over and above what the seatbelt provides.
What is the best source of information about the gauges of your vehicle?
The most common configurations in today's cars are speedometer, tachometer, fuel, and temperature. To get more information about the gauges on your car,
check your owner's manual
.
Should you always keep a minimum of a 15 second gap in front of your vehicle?
You should always keep a minimum of a 15-second gap in front of your vehicle. … You should stay at least 200 feet behind any moving emergency vehicle displaying flashing warning lights and sounding a siren.
What is the sequence of most traffic lights?
The sequence of most traffic lights is
red to yellow, yellow to red, red to green
. A flashing red signal light has the same meaning as a stop sign.
When parked headed either uphill or downhill and there is no curb?
When headed uphill (or downhill) with no curb,
always turn your front wheels to the right
so that if your vehicle moves, it will roll off the highway, not into traffic.
How many seconds should separate you from the driver in front of you?
The National Safety Council recommends a
minimum three-second following distance
. Determining the three-second gap is relatively easy.
How should drivers control the space in front of them?
- Space Management.
- Keep a Space Cushion to the Front.
- Keep a Space Cushion to the Side.
- Keep a Space Cushion to the Back.
What was the first city in the world to have a traffic light?
The world's first electric traffic signal is put into place on the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 105th Street in
Cleveland, Ohio
, on August 5, 1914.
What order do traffic lights change?
The standard traffic signal is
the red light above the green, with yellow between
. When the traffic signal with three aspects is arranged horizontally or sideways, the arrangement depends on the rule of the road. In right-lane countries, the sequence (from left to right) is red–amber–green.
What is the sequence of traffic signal?
The standard traffic signal is the red light above the green, with yellow between. When the traffic signal with three aspects is arranged horizontally or sideways, the arrangement depends on the rule of the road. In right-lane countries, the sequence (from left to right) is
red–amber–green
.
Which type of turnabout is the safest?
Backing into a driveway or
an alley on the right side
is the safest turnabout maneuver. When parallel parking on the right, turn the wheels sharply to the left when your front bumper is even with the front vehicle's rear bumper. In most vehicles, drivers cannot se the pavement within 45ft of the rear.
What way do you turn your wheels when parking uphill?
If you're faced uphill,
turn your front wheels away from the curb and let your vehicle roll back until it gently touches the curb
. If you park on a sloped driveway, turn your wheels so the vehicle will not roll into the street and, again, make sure to set your parking brake.
Are low gears used to overcome gravity?
Low
gears are used to overcome gravity while driving uphill and downhill. When you are driving uphill, the force of gravity is working against you to slow you down. You may need to accelerate or change to a lower gear to maintain your speed.
What is the 3 to 6 second rule?
The 3-second rule only applies to
good, daylight driving conditions
. If you are driving in heavy traffic, driving at night, or in weather conditions that are not ideal, such as rain or fog, consider doubling the 3-second rule to six seconds as a safety precaution.
What is the 3 second rule driving?
To avoid this, use the “three-second rule.” When the vehicle ahead of you passes a certain point, such as a sign,
count “one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three.
” This takes about three seconds. If you pass the same point before you finish counting, you are following too closely.
What is the 4 second rule while driving?
Once the vehicle ahead of you passes the object, slowly count to four:
“One one-thousand, two one-thousand
…” If you reach the object before you're done counting, you're following too closely. It's a handy rule — however, it only holds true in good weather.
