Safe driving · topic 5 of 5
Stopping distances and Hazards
10 lessons. Below is the start of each.
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Hazards that limit how well a driver can see
Darkness. It is harder to see objects at night than during the day. You need the ability to stop…
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Rain, Fog or Snow. Heavy rain, snowstorms or thick fog, may not allow you to see more than 200 feet…
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Wet pavements are far more slippery than dry pavement. When the road is wet, it is much more…
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Hills and curves. You may not know what is on the other side of a hill or just around a curve, be…
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Parked Vehicles. Vehicles parked along the side of the road may block your view. Be ready for a…
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Sight Distance Rule
Drive at a speed where you can always safely stop. To tell if you are driving too fast for…
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Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning occurs when there is standing water on a roadway. At speeds up to 35 mph, most tires…
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No-Zone
Trucks, tractor-trailers, buses and recreational vehicles (RVs)— including motor homes, campers and…