2024 Facts for Drivers PDF
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This document provides information on driving safety and techniques, including how to regain vehicle control, avoid accidents, and handle various road situations. It also covers important aspects of driving such as maintaining safe speeds for ramps, improving decision-making skills, and recognizing 'speed too fast for conditions.'
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regain control by steering. The driver should steer in the direc- tion that the rear of the vehicle 1s sliding, in order to bring the vehicle back to a straight line of travel. ‘The driver should avoid acceleration which could cause wheel spin and worsen the skid. Q. Why is it...
regain control by steering. The driver should steer in the direc- tion that the rear of the vehicle 1s sliding, in order to bring the vehicle back to a straight line of travel. ‘The driver should avoid acceleration which could cause wheel spin and worsen the skid. Q. Why is it so important to slow down before entering a curve rather than braking while in the curve? In a curve, centrifugal force is already pulling the vehicle toward the outside of the curve. If the driver applies the brakes, especially if one or more wheels become(s) locked, then directional stability is reduced and the chances of skidding or jackknifing are in- creased. What should the driver do if the wheels on one side of the vehicle go off the pavement? The driver should let off on the throttle, concentrate on steering, and avoid using the brakes. Once the vehicle has slowed down on its own, the driver can then more safely steer it back onto the pavement. Is there a rule of thumb by which a professional driver can judge the safe speed for a ramp? Studies have shown that the speed of a truck navigating a ramp should be at least 10 mph below the posted speed limit. Inclem- ent weather requires even further speed reduction. On some ramps, a separate advisory speed for trucks may be posted and that should be a driver's guideline for a safe speed. How can a driver's ability to make quick, correct decisions be improved? The ability to make quick, correct driving decisions can be improved by acquiring: (;ood driving habits adeee Experience (sood mental and emotional habits Good physical condition and adequate rest Training What is meant by “speed too fast for conditions”? Pe Speed too fast for conditions means operating the vehicle at a speed that will not permit it to be properly controlled or stopped 65
