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7 Cards in this Set
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List 4 situations when you should check what's BEHIND you |
1. Change lanes (look over shoulder) 2. Reduce speeds (use mirrors; also use em entering sideways, pulling into parking) 3. Going downhill (long/steep; larger vehicles behind may pick speed) 4. Backing up |
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Things to do when backing up |
1. Check front and behind (before) 2. Know where ur children are (before). Make sure they are away and in full viw 3. Check 'other' nearby children (make sure u see them) 4. Dont just use mirrors/windows. Look over left + right shoulder (before + while) backing 5. Back slowly |
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Why should you often check what's behind? |
To know if I'm being tailgated |
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Things to do when being tailgated |
1. If stopping is required, brake slowly under tailgated state. Tap brake several times (to let him know) 2. Change lanes (to let him pass) 3. Create cushion space ahead by slowing down 4. If nothing works pull to the roadside and let him pass |
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At 55 mph, how much space is required to react and bring vehicle to complete stop? |
400 ft |
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List few speed-distance pairs as guidelines relating current fastness to required cushion space |
1. 55 mph => 400 ft 2. 35 mph => 210 ft |
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Is it ok to turn on lights during daytime? If so, why? And if NOT, why not? |
Yes it should be turned on if, 1. It is hard to see 2. You cannot see at least 1000 ft ahead of you. |
