When you are caught behind a very slow truck going up a long hill, you should:
Stay behind the truck until you reach the top of the hill and the way is clear
.
When approaching an intersection you should never pass when within?
- When approaching an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing, you should never drive (pass) on the left half of the roadway when within: …
- If you are driving at the speed limit and another driver sounds his horn and starts to pass, you should:
When approaching an intersection bridge you should?
When approaching an intersection, bridge or railroad crossing, you
should never drive on the left side of the roadway within: 100 feet
. Your driver's license may be suspended for: Habitual reckless driving.
When passing upwards on a hill you will need at least double the clearance time to pass another vehicle True or false?
you will want to have
DOUBLE the clearance time
when trying to pass going uphill, since vehicles that are oncoming usually are traveling faster going downhill. never pass at a railroad crossing unless there are at least two or more lanes traveling in the same direction.
How much is it to follow another car?
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 fast should you go through an intersection?
Blind Intersections
The
speed limit for a blind intersection is 15 mph
. An intersection is considered “blind” if there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see for 100 feet in either direction during the last 100 feet before crossing. If your view is blocked, move slowly forward until you can see.
What is a large vehicle following closely behind?
the left lane is usually for higher speed traffic. driving on the expressway requires the driver to. search farther down the roadway. a large vehicle following closely behind is a:
closed sightline to the rear
.
When two cars arrive at an intersection at the same time which one has the right of way?
When two vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time side-by-side,
the vehicle furthest to the right has the right of way
. If three vehicles arrive at the same time, the car furthest left should continue to yield until both of the other cars to the right of them have passed.
When approaching an intersection with a flashing red light you must?
FLASHING RED—A flashing red signal light means exactly the same as a stop sign: STOP! After stopping,
proceed when safe and observe the right-of-way rules
.
When you hear a siren coming you must?
Slow down. When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle coming from behind your vehicle, you
must create a clear path for the emergency vehicle and stop
. Reduce your speed and safely pull over to the side of the road.
What is the best way to see if there is anything in your blind spot?
To check your blind spot, you can do
a simple “shoulder check
.” This includes looking left, and right, to look out of your side windows, just over your shoulder. Make sure to only turn your head, not your whole body, and to avoid turning the steering wheel in the direction of your shoulder check.
What should your stopping distance be at night?
Under normal driving conditions, your stopping distance at night should be within the range of your headlights. Under normal driving conditions at night, your stopping distance is
the distance you travel in four seconds at normal speeds
and within the range of your headlights.
How far in advance should you signal in a rural area?
When you are driving in rural areas, look
at least 20 to 25 seconds ahead of your vehicle
. This is your visual lead time, which provides you with time to respond to hazards ahead of you.
How many car lengths is 2 seconds?
The two-second rule is equivalent to
one vehicle length for every 5 MPH of the current speed
. It's preferable to use seconds to gauge safe distances instead of feet or car lengths because vehicle sizes (and people's depth perception) vary widely.
How many car lengths is a safe 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. You can calculate this by using a fixed object, such as a pole or an overpass to determine how far in front of you the car is.
How many feet do you need to drive behind a car?
The
two-second rule
is a rule of thumb by which a driver may maintain a safe trailing distance at any speed. The rule is that a driver should ideally stay at least two seconds behind any vehicle that is directly in front of his or her vehicle.
