Safety Cushion
Pull up first then back in.
How many seconds of a gap do you need when merging?
You need a 4 second gap when merging.
At a speed of 55 mph how long should it take to pass?
It should take about 10 seconds to pass.
What should you do before you pass someone?
Turn on the signal and look ahead for road conditions and traffic that could cause vehicles that could move into your lane.
What must you look at when behind a tractor-trailer?
Their mirrors.
If you drive slower than the people behind you what should you do?
You should pull over to the side of the road and let them pass you.
If you are going to cross more than 1 lane how many lanes should you cross at a time?
Cross 1 lane at a time.
At 55 mph at 10 seconds how far can oncoming traffic travel?
Before you return in your lane after passing what should you do?
How far can a semi travel when braking at 55 mph?
335 ft
If you are being tailgated what should you do?
You should pull over to the far right if possible.
If you are turning left what should you make sure is not in front of you?
Other vehicles or pedestrians blocking your path.
When should you not pass when driving?
1/3 of a mile of a hill or curve, or anytime your view is blocked by a hill or a curve.
What lane is for passing only?
The left lane is for passing only.
How far in front of a cab can car disappear?
20 ft
What is split the difference rule?
When you are driving and there are 2 hazards get closer to the safer hazard and farther from the more dangerous hazard.
No because they might not know its on or they might have the wrong blinker on.
How many feet or miles do you need to safely pass traveling at 55 mph?
Drivers will need over 1600 feet or 1/3 of a mile to safely pass.
When is it safe to move back into your lane at night?
When you see both headlights of the vehicle you passed.
What should you do when behind a rear No-Zone?
Avoid tailgating
If there is a cyclist on one side of the road and a car on the other side of the road what should you do?
Take one hazard at a time and slow down to let the car pass then pass in the other lane.
If signs or street markings allow you to pass should you pass with out checking?
No because oncoming traffic could be coming your way.
What locations should you not overtake and pass?
Hills Curves Intersections and Railroads.
What would make you lose your space when passing?
Bicyclists people hills and curves.
What to do behind a Wide Right Turn
Avoid the "Squeeze Play"