If a vehicle merges in front of you too closely,
take your foot off of the accelerator
. This will create space between you and the vehicle ahead without requiring you to slam on your brakes or swerve into another lane.
What should you do if another driver cuts in front of you?
If another driver cuts in front of you into your space cushion,
just ease your foot off the gas pedal and slow down until you
once again have a safe distance between you and the other car.
What action should you take when another rider is following too closely?
If someone is following you too closely, be careful.
Tap your brake lightly a few times to warn the tailgater that you are slowing down
. Brake slowly before stopping. Avoid tailgaters when possible by changing lanes.
What should you do when another vehicle is following you very closely?
- A. Move to the left and slow down to make it easier for it to pass.
- Speed up so you’re not holding it up.
- Pump your brakes to tell them to drop back.
- Put your hazard lights on.
- The correct answer is A. Correct. If you are holding up a vehicle, you must let it pass.
What action should you take first if the vehicle behind you is following too closely?
If the driver behind is following too closely, there’s
a danger they’ll collide with the back of your vehicle if you stop suddenly
. You can reduce this risk by slowing down and increasing the safety margin in front of you.
When you don’t have enough room to stop you may avoid what’s in front of you?
When you don’t have enough room to stop, you
may have to steer away from what’s ahead
. It’s very important, however, not to oversteer, which may increase risk of skidding or rollovers.
What is the best way to lose a tailgater?
Brake slowly before stopping. Tap your brakes lightly a few times to warn the tailgater you are slowing down. “Lose” the tailgater as soon as you can.
Change lanes
and allow the tailgater to pass you, or slow down to allow enough space between you and the car in front of you.
When driving down a mountain you should never?
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 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.
What is the safe following distance?
The
Three-Second Rule
Increasing the distance between you and the car ahead can help give you the time you need to recognize a hazard and respond safely. The National Safety Council recommends a minimum three-second following distance. Determining the three-second gap is relatively easy.
What is the 4 second rule?
For the average large vehicle, the 4-second rule is the best way to make sure you’re not following the car in front of you too closely. … Count the number of seconds in between the car in front of you passing the object and your vehicle passing it. If you count at least 4 seconds,
you are at a safe following distance
.
How do you know you’re following too closely behind another vehicle?
Using the basic “one-one thousand” counting method should work.
If you reach the mark before you have counted off two, three or four seconds
– again, depending on your speed – then you are following too closely.
Who has priority when traffic lights are out of order?
Who has priority when traffic lights are out of order? When traffic lights are out of order, you should treat the junction as an unmarked crossroads which means that
no one has priority
. You shouldn’t assume you have the right to go and you’ll need to prepare to give way or stop.
Where should you avoid overtaking?
Explanation: Before you move out to overtake, you must be sure that it’s safe to complete the manoeuvre – and in order to be sure, you must be
able to see far enough ahead
. If anything is obstructing or restricting your view, you can’t know whether the road ahead is clear and, therefore, you shouldn’t overtake.
What should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes?
Explanation:
Always switch off the engine, remove the key and lock your car
, even if you are only leaving it for a few minutes.
