What is the safest time to drive on the highway?
Looking at the number of fatalities by the time of day, we found that the safest times during the weekday was always the early morning hours of 12 a.m. – 6 a.m., with the safest time for both men and women being Tuesday morning.
What is considered bad weather for driving?
Among all weather conditions, fog is probably the most dangerous, so if you are driving in foggy weather, lower your speed and turn on your low-beam headlights. If the fog becomes so thick that you can barely see, pull safely and completely off the road.
What is the best time to practice driving?
The best time to practice driving is when the roads aren’t too busy. During the week it is a good time, as long as you avoid peak traffic times. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) states that most accidents occur in ‘rush hour’ between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
What signs have red on them wrong way do not enter?
The WRONG WAY sign may accompany the DO NOT ENTER sign. This rectangular red and white sign is a traffic regulatory sign. If you see one or both of these signs, drive to the side and stop; you are going against traffic. When safe, back out or turn around and go back to the road you were on.
What happens when you take a risk while driving?
What happens when we take a risk while driving? We let someone or something else take control of the situation. You just studied 2 terms!
What should you not do during a heat wave?
Don’t drink alcohol, sugary soda, coffee, energy drinks, or other caffeinated beverages, as they dehydrate you! That’s the last thing you need during a heat wave. Eat small meals and eat more often. Eat food with nutrients (not empty carbs) and also food with higher water content (fruits and vegetables).
What do you need to know about driving in hot weather?
As summer approaches, it’s important to prepare for the hot weather ahead. The most important thing to do to keep heat-related problems away is to maintain your car. You can save yourself a lot of hassle in the hot-weather months by monitoring your car’s fluids. Fluids that you should check include: Coolant: This is the big one.
Where can I find the latest road conditions?
For the latest road conditions, here is a list of phone numbers and websites for each state. Please select the website link to see each state’s road conditions.
Is it safe to drive in the summer?
For many of us, summertime usually means vacation travel. Even though pandemic precautions will undoubtedly affect your travel plans again this year, now is still a good time to review these summer driving safety tips.
What do you need to know about winter driving?
Check your headlights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers, and interior lights. Be sure to also check your trailer brake lights and turn signals, if necessary. Make sure you have enough coolant in your vehicle, and that the coolant meets the manufacturer’s specifications.