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Questions and Answers
What is a key factor in reducing the risk of crashing while driving?
What is a key factor in reducing the risk of crashing while driving?
- Maintaining the correct tyre pressure and tread depth (correct)
- Regularly checking the ABS status of the vehicle
- Driving larger cars with more safety features
- Keeping firm pressure on the brake pedal during an emergency stop
Which website can provide information on the safety ratings of new and used cars?
Which website can provide information on the safety ratings of new and used cars?
- howsafeisyourcar.com.au (correct)
- ancap.com.au
- crashprevention.org
- vicroads.vic.gov.au
What should you do to ensure proper functioning of Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) in a vehicle?
What should you do to ensure proper functioning of Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) in a vehicle?
- Maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal during ABS operation (correct)
- Release the brake pedal during ABS operation
- Avoid firm pressure on the brake pedal during ABS operation
- Expect no vibrations or pulsations in the car during ABS operation
Which strategy is recommended to reduce the risk of crashing, especially for new drivers?
Which strategy is recommended to reduce the risk of crashing, especially for new drivers?
Why are larger cars with more safety features preferred over smaller cars with fewer safety features in crash situations?
Why are larger cars with more safety features preferred over smaller cars with fewer safety features in crash situations?
What should drivers do when they experience vibrations or pulsations in the car during emergency braking with ABS?
What should drivers do when they experience vibrations or pulsations in the car during emergency braking with ABS?
What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
How should a driver aim to control speed while driving?
How should a driver aim to control speed while driving?
What improvement might a driver notice in their lane discipline as they gain more experience?
What improvement might a driver notice in their lane discipline as they gain more experience?
Why is it important for drivers to anticipate potential hazards while driving?
Why is it important for drivers to anticipate potential hazards while driving?
How can drivers reduce crash risks while driving?
How can drivers reduce crash risks while driving?
What is the recommended action if a driver encounters an emergency braking situation with an ABS system?
What is the recommended action if a driver encounters an emergency braking situation with an ABS system?
What is recommended to do when driving a long vehicle in order to maintain a safe distance from another long vehicle?
What is recommended to do when driving a long vehicle in order to maintain a safe distance from another long vehicle?
Why is it important to maintain three or four second gaps while driving, especially in challenging conditions?
Why is it important to maintain three or four second gaps while driving, especially in challenging conditions?
When should you not feel pressured to speed up if a vehicle is following too closely behind you?
When should you not feel pressured to speed up if a vehicle is following too closely behind you?
What is the recommended strategy for driving safely at night, according to the text?
What is the recommended strategy for driving safely at night, according to the text?
How can increasing the safety margin in front of your vehicle help in avoiding sudden braking situations?
How can increasing the safety margin in front of your vehicle help in avoiding sudden braking situations?
Why are larger safety margins necessary for heavy vehicles like buses, trucks, and trains?
Why are larger safety margins necessary for heavy vehicles like buses, trucks, and trains?
