Visibility
When driving during bad weather conditions (Snow, fog, or rain), or cannot see 200 ft ahead of you- what speed should you be going?
30 mph
True or False: You may brake check the driver behind you when they're tailgating.
False
When merging into traffic, you need about __ seconds of a gap
4
How long is a tractor trailer (at its maximum overall length)?
65 ft.
If you're near a hill or curve, what should you do?
Slow down and adjust your speed. Be prepared to stop if needed.
When parallel parking, and there's traffic from behind, what should you do?
Turn on your signal, pull into space, allow vehicles from behind you to pass.
If you have a gap of about 4 seconds, the car behind you will have a following distance of about ___ seconds.
2
Should you drive directly next to a tractor-trailer?
No.
At 40 mph, it can take about ___ feet of total stopping distance.
124
True or False: You should drive right on the back of parked cars
False, you should stay between the cars.
At a speed of 55 mph you would need how many seconds to pass the car ahead of you.
10 seconds
If you can see the tractor-trailer drivers' mirrors, can they see you?
Yes.
At 55 mph, it can take about ___ feet in total stopping distance.
225
True or False: Do not count on having enough time to pass several cars at once.
True
True or false: The left lane is ONLY used for passing. There are no exceptions.
False.
How many blind spots (no-zones) does a tractor-trailer have?
4
If you look out and choose a landmark, how many seconds should it take for you to pass it?
4 seconds
If a hazard seems more dangerous than the other, what should you do?
Leave more room for the more dangerous hazard to pass.
True or False: You can merge even if there's a small gap in between cars.
False.
When turning, you should stay directly next to a tractor-trailer.
no