Section 3.4 Flashcards
(15 cards)
For bad weather conditions, heavy traffic, poor pavement, or if your vehicle is in poor condition:
add extra seconds to increase your following distance.
Tailgating is:
Tailgating is when the driver behind you is following too closely.
To determine if you are following far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you:
Use the two-, three-, and four-second rule to determine if you are following far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you.
How should you create a space cushion around your vehicle?
staying in the middle of your lane.
On a dry surface when driving under 35 MPH, you should use a:
When traveling at 35 mph, use the two-second rule.
If you find yourself in a tailgating situation:
gently tap your brakes to flash your brake lights and slow down
true or false: By maintaining a safe following distance and a steady speed, you help the driver behind you.
true
true or false: Road conditions, speed, driver alertness, and even following vehicles of different weights all change the ability to stop.
true
true or false: Drivers do not need to change following distance when speed or road conditions change.
false
Space around your vehicle:
Space around your vehicle gives you distance to react in emergencies and avoid a crash.
On a dry surface at 46 to 70 MPH, you should use a:
When traveling at 46-70 mph, use the four-second rule.
true or false: Tailgating is when the driver behind you is following too closely.
true
Your following distance should increase in situations except:
Decrease your following distance when entering an expressway.
When does a driver need to change following distance?
Drivers need to change following distance when speed or road conditions change.
true or false: Use the two-, three- and four-second rule to determine if you are following far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you.
true
