BREWCO
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Now, on to the answers.
1. True. Headlights, of course, can never illuminate 100% of the road, but when properly aligned, they help maintain optimum visibility when it's dark.
2. True. Pedestrians who dart out in the middle of a busy street and drivers who speed in and out of traffic are acting unsafely – probably even illegally. Nevertheless, the safest way to handle
these pedestrians and drivers is to give them the right-of-way.
3. True. Although the horn is often used to signal frustration or anger, it's used appropriately to alert other drivers of your presence or the presence of a road hazard.
4. False. Staying with the flow of traffic is a good idea – if the flow of traffic is moving at or below the posted speed limit. The willingness of other drivers to violate the speed limit does not give you the right to do so as well.
5. False. Roads are usually more hazardous at the beginning of a storm, when road grease mixes with precipitation and surfaces become slippery.
6. False. When confronting a hazardous situation, slow down, be aware of what's going around you and, if necessary, flash your hazard lights.
7. True. Be alert to the "blind spots" not visible through your rearview or side mirrors.
8. False. If you start to skid, steer gently into the skid. When you feel yourself regaining control of the car, pump your brakes gently.
9. True. Bridges are usually higher than the surrounding terrain and more exposed to wind. When temperatures hover around freezing, bridges might be covered with a thin, but slick, coating
of ice while nearby roads are still wet.
10. False. Drivers following too closely risk accidents. When approaching an intersection, wait until you're first in line before inching out and viewing the traffic pattern.
11. False. High beams are annoying, and can even be dangerous. The best way to overcome "high beam blindness" is to redirect your eyes toward the edge of the road.
12. False. Not always. When other cars approach, turn your high beams off.
13. True. In busy parking lots, especially in dense urban areas, it's far easier – and safer – to back into a parking space than it is to back out.
14. True. Check your exhaust system at regular intervals – and anytime trouble is suspected. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless poison, and can affect you and your passengers
within a short time if your windows are closed.
15. False. In fact, some animals may become so confused in the presence of bright headlights that they'll "freeze" in the middle of the road.
16. False. While decreased visibility is a potential hazard, the greatest hazard is usually slick, wet roads.
17. False. There's no data on this issue available yet. Still, forewarned is forearmed: if you use dashboard attachments or a car phone, be careful.
18. False. Although safety experts do offer mathematical passing formulas, conservative judgment and experience is the best guide to safe passing.
19. True. Improperly inflated tires can literally cause your car to glide along wet or icy roads.
20. False. In fact, visual acuity decreases with age.
21. False. If you see an emergency vehicle approaching, do slow down – and then carefully move to the right shoulder.
22. False. Dense fog will reflect the light from high beams back to you.
23. False. Pass a slow-moving farm vehicle the same as you'd pass any other vehicle.
24. False. Generally, you should not attempt to walk along the shoulder of a high-speed expressway. If you encounter mechanical difficulties, tie a white rag or cloth on your antenna and wait in your car until help arrives.
25. False. Alcohol impairment is influenced by the amount of alcohol consumed, the amount of food consumed, and body weight. The rule of thumb: alcohol and driving don't mix. Period.
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wa8yxm
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Well, I did not do too bad, 3 truly wrong and 2 that were worded so as the answer was not clear.. A couple where the answer was "half right" and I noted it as T/2 on my check list (Meaning half right) IE: when emergency vehicle is approaching SLOW DOWN, is part of the proper response "And carefully get out of the way" is one way of stating the other part... Don't wait
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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