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Yes, there are several reasons for this:
- It is difficult to judge the speed of a bicycle from a distance
- Most bicycles do not have brake lights
- Bikes weigh less than cars and are able to stop quicker
- Bicyclists can lose balance or fall without warning
- Hitting a bicyclist with your vehicle will likely cause a severe injury, which should be avoided above all
What else can I help you with?
You should increase or decrease with each additional environmental factor your following distance with 1 second?
Decrease
Do you increase or decrease your following distance when you're following a motorcycle?
You should increase your following distance when following a motorcycle. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars, so giving them extra space allows you more time to react in case of sudden stops or an emergency.
When road surfaces become slippery you should Use cruise control Decrease the tire pressure Increase following distance Increase the tire pressure?
Increase your following distance. It will take you longer to stop. Slowing down is also a really good idea.
In poor driving conditions the first step you should take is?
slow down, increase following distance
What are the first steps you should take in poor driving conditions?
slow down and increase following distance
In poor driving conditions the first steps we should take are to?
Slow down; increase following distance
How much distance should you allow when passing a bicycle on the road?
When passing a bicycle on the road, you should allow at least 3 feet of distance between your vehicle and the bicycle. This helps ensure the safety of the cyclist and prevents accidents.
When driving in bad weather should you increase your following distance?
Yes, where it is windy and or the road is wet or your vision is limited by weather, you will take longer to stop your vehicle. To allow for this you should increase your distance from the vehicle ahead of you AND drive more slowly.
You are driving on a wet motorway with surface spray You should?
Since it takes further to stop on a wet roadway you should slow down and increase your following distance
Where must a bicyclist ride their bicycle if a road does not have a bicycle lane?
If a road does not have a bicycle lane, a bicyclist should ride their bicycle on the right side of the road, following the flow of traffic.
What are supporting?
riding a bicycle should include following basic safety rules.
When following a motorcycle should you increase your following distance?
Yes, absolutely, always give the vehicle ahead of you room to maneuver especially a motorcycle. Your car or truck has no problem running over a motorcycle and its riders.
