When should you check traffic behind you?
It is very important to check behind you before you change lanes, slow down quickly, back up, or drive down a long or steep hill. Check traffic behind you often. This way, you will know if cars are tailgating or coming up behind you too fast. You may have time to get out of the way before being hit from the rear.
Why is it important to check traffic behind you often?
It is very important to check behind you before you change lanes, slow down quickly, back up, or drive down a long or steep hill. Whenever you change lanes, check behind you to make sure you are not getting in the way of cars in that lane.
When you change lanes you should do what?
When you change lanes, follow these steps:
- Turn on your signal.
- Check your mirrors.
- Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder.
- If it is safe, change lanes.
- Turn off your signal after completing the lane change.
How can I find answers to my traffic school questions?
Just use the “find” feature in your browser (hit ctrl + F) and you can search for the questions you have. IMPORTANT: If you haven’t already checked it out, make sure you read my online traffic school answers page because I give a lot of super simple tips and tricks that will help you pass easily the first time.
What’s the best way to drive in traffic?
Should a vehicle strike you from behind, you won’t be pushed into oncoming traffic. Look left, centre, right (exaggerate your movements) at every train track and intersection. Check your mirrors often (exaggerate and look up using your neck). Signal left or right when pulling out of a parking spot. Drive in the right lane as much as possible.
What’s the best time to scan the road?
In urban areas, you should be scanning the road 12-15 seconds ahead – or about one city block. On the highway, it’s 20-30 seconds – or as far as the eye can see. Vision is a driver’s first line of defence, and it’s always better to anticipate hazards rather than react to them.
Which is the best rule to follow when driving?
Vision is a driver’s first line of defence, and it’s always better to anticipate hazards rather than react to them. Keep your distance: Maintain a following speed of two seconds behind the car ahead on city roads, 3-4 seconds on the highway, and 4 seconds on on-ramps.