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Is the stopping distance the same as the following distance?
No, they have different meanings.Following distance is the safe distance to follow behind a moving motor vehicle.Stopping distance is the combination of the drivers reaction time to apply the brakes and the time the vehicle takes to come to a halt.
A defensive driver must always follow the car ahead at what safe distance?
as a defensive driver you must follow the car ahead of you at safe distance of?
What is the major reason for accidents when a vehicle is merging into traffic on a US highway from an entrance ramp?
The major cause of accidents between vehicles already on a highway and a vehicle entering a highway from an entrance ramp is because ramp motorists fail to YIELD.YIELD signs mean, allow traffic already on the highway to pass and proceed only when there is safe and clear distance to MERGE into moving traffic.
What is a safe following distance on a 80 km highway?
7 car lengths
What is the safe distance to follow a motorcycle?
4 seconds
When towing a trailer on a 65-mph-posted highway if it is safe you may travel at the posted 65 mph?
While towing a trailer on a highway with a 65 mph speed limit, you should adhere to that limit if it is safe to do so. Make sure your vehicle and trailer are properly equipped and balanced, and maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles. Drive at a speed that is comfortable and manageable given the conditions.
What is the Average distance between cars on highway?
Safe distance is 2 seconds, or 4 car lengths. More if snow is on the ground or its raining.
How should motorists react when highway construction shifts lanes across the median to occupy a lane or two on the opposite side?
Obey posted signs and lane indicators, maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of them.
How many seconds gap between cars on a dry road?
Three seconds is considered a safe distance to follow someone at. Here in California the Highway Patrol suggests four seconds. Any time you are following someone closer than is safe for the conditions, you could get a ticket.
What distance do you signal before making a turn?
The legal distance varies by state, but in city traffic, 100 feet should be pretty safe. Allow more distance on the highway
In good weather conditions the safe following distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you is at least what distance?
8 seconds
What should you do when following a vehicle?
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles. Never tailgate.
