Vehicle Stopping Safety
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Vehicle Stopping Safety

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Which of the following is the recommended action before entering a curve?

  • Maintain your speed
  • Reduce your speed (correct)
  • Increase your speed
  • Brake in the curve
  • What should you do if the road is slippery?

  • Use your brakes more often
  • Drive at the same speed as on a dry road
  • Drive slower than usual (correct)
  • Drive faster than usual
  • How much should you reduce your speed on wet roads?

  • Reduce speed by 5 to 10 miles per hour (correct)
  • Reduce speed by half
  • Slow down to 5 to 10 miles per hour
  • No reduction needed
  • How much should you reduce your speed on snow?

    <p>Reduce speed by half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much should you reduce your speed on ice?

    <p>Slow down to 5 to 10 miles per hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the color orange indicate in highway construction areas?

    <p>A constant warning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of failing to obey signs, signals, and markings in construction areas?

    <p>Double fines if posted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when driving through construction areas?

    <p>Follow signs and watch for workers and equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you encounter highway construction signs?

    <p>Slow down and be alert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the color orange indicate on construction signs and barricades?

    <p>A constant warning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Curve Navigation

    • Slow down before entering a curve to maintain control and prevent skidding.

    Slippery Roads

    • Exercise caution when driving on slippery roads; reduce speed and avoid sudden movements to prevent loss of control.

    Wet Road Speed Reduction

    • Reduce speed by approximately 10-15% on wet roads to enhance traction and reaction time.

    Snow Speed Reduction

    • Decrease speed significantly, often by 30-50%, when driving on snow-covered roads for safer maneuvering.

    Ice Speed Reduction

    • Cut speed drastically, by up to 50-70%, on icy surfaces to minimize the risk of skidding and accidents.

    Highway Construction Areas

    • Orange is the color used to indicate highway construction areas, signaling drivers to exercise caution.

    Consequences of Disobeying Signs

    • Failing to obey signs, signals, and markings in construction areas can lead to fines, accidents, and increased hazard for workers and drivers.

    Driving Through Construction Areas

    • When driving through construction zones, slow down, remain alert, and follow posted signs and instructions for safe passage.

    Encountering Construction Signs

    • Upon seeing highway construction signs, be prepared to adjust speed and navigate safely through the area.

    Color Orange in Construction Signs

    • Orange indicates caution and potential danger in construction zones, alerting drivers to reduce speed and pay attention to changing conditions.

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