To measure your distance, the DMV suggests that you glance at
the car ahead of you as it passes a fixed object like a sign, fence, corner or overpass
. Then, you should count the seconds it takes you to pass the same object. Using the basic “one-one thousand” counting method should work.
When following another vehicle where should you look?
You must use low-beam lights if you are
within 200-300 ft of the vehicle you are
following. Consult your state's Drivers Handbook for details. If an approaching car is using its high-beams, don't look directly into the oncoming headlights—look toward the right edge of your lane.
When following another vehicle you should?
The
three-second rule
is recommended for passenger vehicles during ideal road and weather conditions. Slow down and increase your following distance even more during adverse weather conditions or when visibility is reduced. Also increase your following distance if you are driving a larger vehicle or towing a trailer.
What should you do when following another vehicle at night?
Use
your low beam headlights
when following a vehicle at a distance of 300 feet or closer. High beams can reduce visibility when shining directly into a driver's face or mirrors.
Which of the following things should you do when another vehicle is passing you?
Move to the left lane
for passing. Speed up by about 10-15 mph over the speed of the vehicle that you are passing. After you pass the vehicle in front of you, look over your right shoulder and make sure that it is clear and you have enough space to return to your lane and then safely return to your lane.
When driving down a mountain you should never shift to?
Don't go down a mountain road any faster than you can go up it. Don't use your brakes to hold your downhill speed. Down shift
to S or L
– the only time you should step on your brake pedal is to slow while you are shifting down to a lower gear. Resist the temptation of zooming down a hill.
How long do you have to drive when following another car?
When following another vehicle, how much driving time should you maintain between yourself and the vehicle you are following:
2 seconds
.
How many car lengths is 3 seconds?
How to Measure a Safe Following Distance. Many drivers follow the “three-second rule.” In other words, you should
keep three seconds worth of space between your car and the car in front of you
in order to maintain a safe following distance.
How many car lengths is safe following distance?
The rule of thumb is to maintain
at least a three-second following distance
, giving you time to react and avoid potentially dangerous situations.
What is the 3/6 second rule?
The 3-6 second rule ensures the
proper “space cushion”
to keep you and other drivers safe. When driving on slippery roads, you should double your following distance to at least… 4 seconds. Stay to the right and only use the left lane for passing.
How do I stop the glare on my oncoming headlights?
When faced with an oncoming high beam,
look down toward the right side of the road
to avoid the glare. However, do not completely take your eyes off the road. By slightly lowering your line of sight, you should still be able to see the lines on the road and stay in your lane until the car causing the glare passes.
What is it called when you are driving too fast to see and stop at night?
You are
overdriving your headlights
when you go so fast that your stopping distance is farther than you can see with your headlights. This is a dangerous thing to do, because you may not give yourself enough room to make a safe stop.
What is the most important rule for your vehicle's glass?
What is the most important rule for your vehicle's glass?
Keep it clean
. You just studied 21 terms!
What is a reliable way to know when another vehicle is passing you?
Remember to look over your right shoulder to check your blind spot, and be sure to signal. If another vehicle begins to pass you,
stay in your lane and do not increase your speed
. If many vehicles are passing you in the right lane of a multi- lane roadway, you are probably going slower than the rest of the traffic.
What is the safest speed to drive your car?
Typically, the prevailing speed is what traffic engineers use to determine what the official speed limit should be on any given road. Speed limits are set using the speed of which
85% of traffic flows
. Studies show that this 85th percentile is the safest speed level.
What is passing on the right?
Passing on the right means exactly what you would think. It is
overtaking another vehicle from the right side
. … In this kind of scenario, a person may try to overtake a driver from the right, meaning they move over to the right-hand lane to pass the car and then return to the left lane.
