Safety

I just took my driving permit test and failed and one of the questions were.
Should you stay...?
2 second behind a car.
3 sceonds behind a car.
5 sceonds behind a car.

I picked 3 sceonds because the book talked about the 3 sec rule forever and even told you how you know how many seconds you are behind a car. But it told me the correct answer was 2 seconds. Why?

2007-12-27 02:52:14 · 11 answers · asked by Kenn 6

I watch people every mornning on the road they go to fast and half asleep at the wheel. you know why telivision at night is more important then their live.. you got to make the time to get to get to work. thats why we are paying so for car insurance.

2007-12-27 01:56:31 · 8 answers · asked by jack stand 1

Hi, the wife got flashed by a speed camera. Does anybody know approximately how long it will take for the speeding notice to come through? This applies to UK cameras. Thanks all.

2007-12-27 01:22:41 · 14 answers · asked by IAN B 2

Surly the parents didnt know ,quads can be dangerous for adults she was far to young to driving it.

2007-12-27 00:38:42 · 15 answers · asked by The Wail of a Banshee 7

I am getting my windows tinted very soon, and I wanted to see if there was someone out there with any knowledge on how hard it is too see out of at night, on any tint. I want to get the darkest possible, but I dont want to have to roll down my windows to make a turn. Thanks in advance.

2007-12-26 17:22:07 · 10 answers · asked by Lberger 1

On highways with 2 lanes going each way, there's a certain type of driver who stays in the left lane regardless of traffic behind. Some get alongside a vehicle in the right lane, and pace them, blocking the folks behind who want to pass. Sometimes, they even go BELOW the speed limit.

There are also many drivers who instantly take the left lane just as soon as they enter the highway, and that's just where they drive, even as people are passing them on the right and glaring. There are some drivers that block you from getting aroound them, and when you finally can, they speed up. Again, some of them were going under the limit in the first place.

Your motives absolutely intrigue me. What are your reasons? I imagine a lot of you will say it's because you want to control speeders, but what about those of you that are driving under the limit and blocking others? Also, has it occurred to you that road rage could be reduced if you stayed to the right and let traffic flow?

2007-12-26 15:33:43 · 30 answers · asked by aaarrrgghhh 4

We were parked in front of our home when an idiot lost control at around 80 MPH or so and hit me on the front right side and drove my car (a 2008 Outlook) 100 feet back with a 2007 civic. Civic is a squashed beer can. Obviously there was major front damage but it did start to go on the tow. As soon as it started it sounded like the manifold was knocked off. Obviously I don't want a new car with large diminished value on top of depreciation. With a corner hit at 80 I'm darn sure its out of square. Any educated opinions? State farm essentially has said it would not mess with frame issues and would probably total it if it has severe frame damage. But I sure as hell don't want a car that was slammed at 80 miles an hour to truck my 4 kids around in.

2007-12-26 15:08:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-26 12:28:16 · 6 answers · asked by Jackie 2

2007-12-26 12:06:40 · 7 answers · asked by BBBMMM 1

keep in mind they are in pretty good health and the doctors havent told them not to drive. if no, what are some ways to take the keys without taking away their independance?

2007-12-26 11:30:00 · 14 answers · asked by mindy v 2

So i have to write a 5 page essay on the dangers of not following traffic laws, and i cant find any information. Does anyone have a site that will help me? p.s. Im a minor and i live in ohio

2007-12-26 10:01:17 · 5 answers · asked by goblue_number_1 2

Got in a debate today with my son. He is driving his Ram Charger up to Vail today, and will need chains for a good portion of the drive. I suggested it would be best to put them on his front tires and keep it in 4 high. That would put the weight on the both the steering and the drive where if you put them in the back it would not have the weight on them that he may need in the snow. Though he did not have an argument as to why, he felt it would be better in the back.

So "What say you?" chains on front drive or rear drive for the Ramcharger?

2007-12-26 08:36:34 · 8 answers · asked by advnturer 6

somebody told me that i should lock my car doors when i get into my car because somebody could try to rob/hijack me when i stop at a junction or traffic lights....

however i live in quite a safe area and i worry that if i was to have an accident, if the doors were locked people wouldn't be able to open to door to get me out.

what do you think is best to do?

2007-12-26 00:05:16 · 26 answers · asked by loueylou 1

I would like to know if anyone has any links, info etc on the length of time required before "safely" driving a car after consuming alcohol? I'm not a twit - so silly answers saying the likes of "never drink and drive" or "you shouldnt be considering it" get a free trial of my silly-ware for Windows (patent pending).

2007-12-25 21:41:01 · 18 answers · asked by Raging Tranny 7

In all of Europe, if you pass another vehicle on the right on the freeway for ANY reason, it is automatic license suspension for one year. Almost as severe penalties for failure to move over to the right to allow faster traffic to pass on the left.

These two simple and ironclad rules make freeway driving so much easier there than in the United States! Someone comes up faster behind you, you just move over, period, and the guy goes safely by, even if he's driving over the speed limit. You don't really have to look to the right, because you KNOW there will be no one passing you on the right.

Here in the States, we've got the cowboys in their SUV's and Beemers squirreling around like the freeway is their personal slalom-race, and plenty of equally butt-headed PC's driving at or below the speed limit in the left lane. Some actually think they're "protecting the law" by slowing everyone else down!

Just two kinds of dangerous pigs -- which a simple law has been shown to fix.

2007-12-25 16:47:52 · 8 answers · asked by titou 6

Or an alternative that has joints i.e. not a mannequin.

2007-12-25 15:13:03 · 7 answers · asked by Redmondinator 3

How come there aren't any special lanes for firetrucks, ambulances, police cars, or any other type of special emergency?
Wouldn't it be a lot easier for them to get by rather than wait for cars to get out of the way?

2007-12-25 14:38:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I llive in Japan and they are taught always to back into a space rather than reverse out of one ..
Wouldn`t it be a good idea to have a public safety campaign to teach this to the ameican public,and hopefully save kids lives

2007-12-25 12:29:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone keeps scratching my car, i kept count of each scratch and its getting worser and worser. I don't know if its occurring at work or at my house. I want to install a hidden camera but i have no idea how these things work? Will someone be kind enough to introduce me to a hidden camera that is affordable and easy to install. Are cameras usually installed in the car or outside? i wish it was inside because i can't buy two and install them outside my work place and house, someone will probably steal it and sell it on eBay.

oh and something that is reachable at like a local electronic place not online because i need it quick before they scratch my car's right side:(

Thank You!
sorry for bothering your Holiday!

2007-12-25 10:54:51 · 7 answers · asked by booitzirene 1

I ride; have for many years. I wear a full-face helmet because I know what the road can do to your head and brain. I have been down at highway speed and wore the paint off my Bell Star XL but not the side of my head. I know that a huge percentage of critical motorcycle accident injuries brought to local hospitals are due to a neighboring state's "no helmet" law. My state requires them. How do you feel about insurance and such for those who choose not to wear a helmet?

2007-12-25 10:33:15 · 14 answers · asked by gungadad 1

permit

2007-12-25 09:20:01 · 7 answers · asked by Jose M 1

My car has four seats, but three may fit in the back, although there is no middle seat belt.

Would it be illegal if I gave someone a lift and they had no seatbelt if they are over 14?

Please don't lecture me about this being dangerous. I'm just curious.

2007-12-25 09:04:25 · 10 answers · asked by m8g8 3

I haven't heard from my friend in a while so I'm worried she might have died in a car crash. Do you know any websites or phone numbers I can call so I can find out if she died? (I don't know any of her family members, and don't want to call them.)

2007-12-25 05:17:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

what's the best way to save yourself when your car is upside down and the gasoline is leaking? will the car explode if the gas is ignited or just burn?

2007-12-25 04:45:04 · 7 answers · asked by mohawkshock 1

The traffic light has turned green for me and a car at the intersection runs through a red light going across my path. I break my car really fast and hard to prevent crashing in to it, but the car behind me couldn't break fast enough and hit my car, who's fault is it and who pays for it?

2007-12-25 01:32:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is is necessary to get driving lessons from a professional driving instructor before you take your driving test?

2007-12-24 11:43:11 · 8 answers · asked by Midnight Poison 2

2007-12-24 10:00:08 · 10 answers · asked by Robin R 1

I had an car accident yesterday night. Around 12:30am on 12/24/07. I was driving straight on Alban Rd, Springfield VA and a car pulled out of a Exxon gas station there trying to get to the other side of the road. It was a median and he had a stop sign. I didn't had anything no stop sign no yield.

The guys in the other cars pulled right in front of me, and I was not able to stop my car and slammed straight into their car.

The guys in that car were injured, so I called 911 and rushed them to the hospital, I didn't see any blood, maybe just bruises.

I was issued a ticket by the cops saying "Fail to pay full time attention" - Was it my mistake - I don't know what to do. I have a clear History of driving - No tickets ever(except for only 3 parking tickets)

Please do let me know what should I do?

2007-12-24 08:00:40 · 9 answers · asked by vivianaranha 1

2007-12-24 04:42:47 · 7 answers · asked by C S 1

2007-12-23 19:29:11 · 16 answers · asked by scatalanjim 1