Visibility and Reaction
What is the stopping distance at 55 mph?
225 feet
False or True: You do not need more space in front of you when the roads are slippery.
False
Do you signal in advance?
Always signal in advance.
what is the safe following distance?
2 seconds within an object.
What are the No-Zones?
The blind spots on tractor trailers.
What is the stopping distance at 40mph?
124 feet
What do you do if you are being followed to close on a multi lane road?
Move into the lane to the right when it is clear.
What do you do if you are being tailgated?
Move to the right lane, wait until the path is clear, and let them pass you.
Should you try and merge in a small gap?
No
If you cannot see more than 200 feet ahead how fast should you drive?
No faster than 30mph
What does the extra weight do when towing?
It increase your stopping distance.
False or true: you never leave space between the cars around you when parked.
false
With a green light, do you cross the intersection until traffic is clear?
Yes
What is the sight distance rule?
Pick out an object as far as you can see ahead. If you reach the object before you finish counting to four you need to slow down.
What should you do when stopped on an incline?
Leave extra space because vehicle could roll back.
How do you parallel park with traffic behind you?
turn on your signal, pull next to the space, and allow vehicles from behind to pass before parking.
False or True: You only cross one lane of traffic at time.
True
How far ahead do your headlights let you see?
400 feet
What is the two second rule?
Pick an object and if the rear of the other car passes it before you count to two, you are following to close
What is the split the difference rule?
If there's two hazards, find the more dangerous one and leave more space on that side.
What is the 4 second rule for merging?
Wait until there's a 4 second gap between each car, then pass at 2 seconds.