Do not pass when you are within how many feet of any curve hill or tunnel? Do not pass: If you are approaching a hill or curve and cannot see if other traffic is approaching. Within
100 feet
of an intersection bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or areas that could cause concern.
Do not pass when you are within ____ of any curve hill or tunnel?
Do not pass: If you are approaching a hill or curve and cannot see if other traffic is approaching. Within
100 feet
of an intersection bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or areas that could cause concern.
When driving through a curve what is normal speed?
When driving through a curve at normal speed
accelerate gently after the midpoint of the curve
. If a vehicle cuts into your 3 second following distance, you should reestablish a 3 second following distance on the vehicle ahead of you.
Which of the following things must you do when passing a truck?
Which of the following is true if you are passing a vehicle traveling in the same direction as you?
You must yield to vehicles already on the main road if you are entering a road from a driveway, alley or roadside. When passing a vehicle traveling in the same direction,
you must yield to it even if it is slowing or coming to a stop
. You just studied 21 terms!
When considering passing a slow vehicle on a two-way road how far away should the oncoming vehicle be from you before you make your move?
When considering passing a slow vehicle on a two-way road, how far away should the oncoming vehicle be from you before you make your move? As a general rule the oncoming car should be
at least 10-12 seconds away
– At 55 mph, this is 1600 feet, or 1/3 of a mile.
When measuring a following distance under normal conditions what is the three second technique?
When measuring a following distance under normal conditions, the 3 second technique is
safe for most conditions
. A 3 second following distance is not the total stopping distance. When following another vehicle, you should look through, over, and around that vehicle.
What is a curve in driving?
When a vehicle rounds a curve, there are two types of motion occurring:
the vehicle’s tires moving forward because of acceleration and the inertia of the body of the vehicle as it travels around the curve
. The conflicting movements sometimes cause skidding, a hazardous driving situation.
Which is the proper procedure when driving through curves?
Slow down before you enter the curve
. Braking on a curve may cause you to skid. Reduce speed before entering the curve, and slowly lighten the pressure on the brake until reaching the apex point (where the car is closest to the inside of the curve line).
How do you break in curves?
How many feet of clearance should you give the road when your vehicle is stopped on the shoulder?
The vehicle is in clear view for
at least 200 feet
in each direction on the highway.
When you are passed you should?
Explanation When being passed, it is generally a good idea to
ride in the center portion of your lane
. Being on the side nearest the passing vehicle increases your risk of a collision. Being on the side farthest from the passing vehicle may prompt the other driver to merge back into your lane before it is safe.
When should you pass a truck?
When a bus or truck is passing you,
stay to the right and slow down slightly
. Giving the driver room to pass safely helps get you out of the blind spot quicker. Remember to give trucks and buses plenty of space to merge in front of you when coming off ramps or changing lanes.
When completing a pass of another vehicle you should be this far from any oncoming traffic?
Ideally, you should wait until there is a gap between your car and any oncoming vehicle that is
at least twice the size of the space you need to pass
. You should be able to reenter the right-hand lane before any oncoming traffic comes within 200 feet of your vehicle.
What are the restriction on overtaking and passing?
[1] As a rule,
overtaking must be performed to the left of the vehicle sought to be overtaken
. [2] Driving back to the right (merging) should be done only when it is safe and clear. [3] Passing on the right is allowed in business or residential district with two or more lanes.
When passing only when you can see the tires of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror?
Do not return to the right side of the road until you can see the tires of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror
. You must return to the right side of the road before coming within 200 feet of any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.
When passing on a two-lane road you must first make sure you are clear to start passing by?
When passing on a two-lane road, you must first make sure you are clear to start passing by doing what?
Checking your rear view and side mirrors
.
What should your following distance be when you are being tailgated?
Ideally, you should always try to maintain a
3-second
following distance or more whenever possible. This will give you more time to react in case the vehicle in front of you slams on the brakes or hits another car.
What is the recommended safe following distance?
What is the minimum following distance you should have when driving through a work zone?
A safe distance is a minimum of one car length in stop-and-go traffic and a
three-second
following distance when traveling.
What is following distance in driving?
Following distance is
the space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you while driving
. It’s important for all drivers to maintain a safe following distance, so that they have time to safely stop in case the vehicle in front of them brakes abruptly.
How many car lengths is 3 seconds?
This rule states to leave
one second of space for every ten feet of vehicle length below 40mph
. Above 40mph, add an extra second for every10 feet of vehicle length. This is because longer vehicles like tractor-trailers require much more time and space to slow down and stop to avoid crashing.
What is a highway curve called?
How do you drive on a hill?
Vehicles going uphill should be given precedence. While parking your car on a positive (uphill) gradient, use the parking brake and shift the lever into the first gear position. On a negative gradient (downhill) shift the lever to the reverse position.
When driving along sharp curves and steep hills of mountain roads you should?
You never know what is on the other side of a steep hill or a sharp curve. When you come to a hill or curve,
slow down so you can stop for any hazard
. You must drive slowly enough to stop. Any time your view is blocked by a hill or a curve, you should assume there is another vehicle ahead of you.
Which is the proper procedure when driving through curves quizlet?
Which is the proper procedure when driving through curves?
Approach the curve in the right portion, then accelerate out of the apex
.
In which of the following areas is it illegal to pass?
Explanation
It is illegal to cross the centerline to pass when driving on hills, in curves, and in other locations where you cannot see ahead far enough to pass safely
. You may not pass at street crossings, at railroad crossings, where signs indicate no passing zones, or where a solid yellow line is next to your lane.
In which of the following situations are you not allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?
In some very specific circumstances, you can pass on the right side. It is often illegal and unsafe to pass vehicles
when your line-of-sight is limited or restricted by a hill, curve, or weather conditions
. It is illegal to pass traffic when there is a solid yellow line on your side of the roadway.
When driving in a curve should you travel?
Do you brake in a curve?
How do you negotiate a curve when driving?
Keep slightly to the right of the lane center on right curves and in the middle of your lane on left curves
. The sharper the curve, the more you need to reduce your speed. Look for traffic coming from the opposite direction. A speeder could easily stray into your lane.
How many feet of clearance should you give the road?
When passing a bicycle allow at least feet between your car and the bike?
Maintaining a straight line in passing a bicycle is the wrong approach. Instead, you should remember to always maintain at least
3 feet
of clearance and pull out from the bicyclist where necessary to maintain a 3 feet gap.
How much distance should you give a cyclist?
Rule 139 of the Highway Code states “give cyclists
at least as much room as you would a car when overtaking
”. Rule 188 of the Highway Code states “When passing a cyclist give them plenty of room”. If they look over their shoulder while you are following them it could mean that they may soon attempt to turn right.
What is the maximum number of inches you may lawfully allow an object to extend beyond the left fender of your car?
You may lawfully allow an object to extend beyond the left side of your vehicle:
3 inches
.
Should your hands be at 10 and 2?
Proper Steering Wheel Hand Position
At some point you might have heard the phrase “10 and 2” when it comes to where to put your hands on the steering wheel. These numbers are in reference to a clock.
Your hands should be where the “two” and “10” numbers would be
.
