How Well Can U See? Flashcards

1
Q

If u have good tires & brakes on dry pavement how long does it take to stop when driving 50 mph

A

400 ft/length of city block

If u can’t see that far ahead ur not driving safely

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@ night you must be able to stop within the distance your headlights light up. What max speed should you drive at night?

A

Speed limit @ night is 50mph as ur headlights see 400ft ahead

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In heavy rain, fog, snow or smoke u might not be able to see ahead much more than
Speed?

A

200ft ahead, u shouldn’t drive over 30mph in heavy weather & if u can’t see safely pull over & wait for it 2 pass

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4
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Sight distance rule

A

Pick object as far as u can clearly see, if it takes less than 15 secs to get there ur going 2 fast

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5
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Even if ur driving under the posted speed limit can u get a ticket 4 driving too fast 4 conditions?

A

Yur

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If you have good brakes & tires on dry pavement how long does it take to stop from driving 30mph?

A

200 ft/almost half length city block

If u can’t see that far ahead ur not driving safely

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7
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Why should u b cautious driving around curves & hills?

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Bc u often can’t see what’s around curve/over hill
Another ped, bike or driver might not see u

Also takes more control
Slow down & b attentive

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Why should u give parked cars xtra room?

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Ppl might exit car or appear from between parked cars

Car doors might open

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Under what conditions can u get a speeding ticket?

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If driving over speed limit or too fast for Rd/traffic conditions

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