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What is the main reason tailgating makes it harder to see the road ahead?
What is the main reason tailgating makes it harder to see the road ahead?
- The vehicle in front blocks your view (correct)
- It creates more space between you and the vehicle ahead
- It allows you to react faster if the driver in front brakes suddenly
- It gives you a better view of the road conditions ahead
What is the recommended technique to ensure a safe following distance?
What is the recommended technique to ensure a safe following distance?
- Use the three-second rule (correct)
- Tailgate closely to see the road better
- Increase your speed to get closer to the vehicle in front
- Maintain a constant speed
What should you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?
What should you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?
- Maintain your speed and let the vehicle merge in front
- Immediately brake to create more space
- Honk your horn to let the driver know they are too close
- Take your foot off the accelerator to create more space (correct)
Which of the following situations requires you to create more space in front of your vehicle?
Which of the following situations requires you to create more space in front of your vehicle?
What should you be aware of when driving alongside other vehicles?
What should you be aware of when driving alongside other vehicles?
What should you do when driving on metal surfaces, such as bridge gratings or railroad tracks?
What should you do when driving on metal surfaces, such as bridge gratings or railroad tracks?
What is the permissible location for affixing objects on a vehicle?
What is the permissible location for affixing objects on a vehicle?
What action can lead to a ticket when encountering a funeral procession?
What action can lead to a ticket when encountering a funeral procession?
What is considered a misdemeanor related to evading law enforcement?
What is considered a misdemeanor related to evading law enforcement?
What penalty could be faced for causing serious bodily injury during a law enforcement pursuit?
What penalty could be faced for causing serious bodily injury during a law enforcement pursuit?
What is the minimum prison term for manslaughter resulting from evading law enforcement during a pursuit?
What is the minimum prison term for manslaughter resulting from evading law enforcement during a pursuit?
What consequence may arise if an unlicensed person is caught driving your vehicle?
What consequence may arise if an unlicensed person is caught driving your vehicle?
When following a large vehicle, what should you look for before attempting to pass?
When following a large vehicle, what should you look for before attempting to pass?
When driving near large vehicles or trucks on a divided highway, which lanes should they occupy?
When driving near large vehicles or trucks on a divided highway, which lanes should they occupy?
When driving near a large vehicle or truck, which of the following actions should be avoided?
When driving near a large vehicle or truck, which of the following actions should be avoided?
What is the purpose of safety zones marked by raised buttons or markers on the road?
What is the purpose of safety zones marked by raised buttons or markers on the road?
What is the proper action when a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone or traffic light?
What is the proper action when a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone or traffic light?
Which of the following statements about tailgating is true?
Which of the following statements about tailgating is true?
Study Notes
Tailgating (Following Too Closely)
- Tailgating blocks your view of the road ahead and reduces your reaction time in case the vehicle in front of you brakes suddenly.
- Use the three-second rule to ensure a safe following distance and avoid a collision.
- If a vehicle merges in front of you too closely, take your foot off the accelerator to create space between you and the vehicle ahead.
Managing Space on the Road
- Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to allow for reaction time in case of an emergency.
- Avoid driving directly alongside other vehicles, and create space for vehicles entering freeways, even if you have the right-of-way.
- Keep space between your vehicle and parked vehicles, and be aware of what is on each side of you.
Blind Spots
- Every vehicle has blind spots, and objects may only be affixed in specific locations on the windshield or window.
- Be aware of your blind spots and adjust your driving accordingly.
Funeral Processions
- A funeral procession is led by a traffic officer and has the right-of-way.
- Vehicles participating in the procession have windshield markers and headlights on, and interrupting a funeral procession can result in a ticket.
License Plates and Evading Law Enforcement
- It is illegal to operate a vehicle with an illegible license plate or to alter a license plate in any way.
- Evading law enforcement performing their duties is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment.
Large Vehicles and Trucks
- The longer the vehicle, the greater the difference in the length of the turning path, requiring larger vehicles to swing wide to complete a turn.
- When following a large vehicle, look at its turn signals before passing, and avoid changing lanes directly in front of it.
- Do not drive next to large vehicles for extended periods, and avoid passing on the right side.
Buses, Streetcars, and Trolleys
- Safety zones are marked with raised buttons or markers on the road, and driving through a safety zone is prohibited.
- When a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone or traffic light, do not drive through the safety zone.
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Learn about the dangers of tailgating, also known as following too closely. Discover why maintaining a safe following distance is crucial to prevent collisions and react in time to unexpected events on the road.
