- Q.
How can you prevent being involved in a serious accident?
- A.
To improve your odds of survival, learn to drive defensively, obey the
rules of the road, always wear your safety belt, and if you're planning
to purchase a new auto, look for one with safety features.
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- Q.
Do you need to wear a safety belt if your car has an air bag?
- A.
YES! Air bags serve as pillows to cushion heads and faces,
preventing many injuries seat belts can't. Seat belts are designed to
restrain a person or prevent him/her from being thrown from the car when
a crash occurs. You need both.
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- Q.
If the light changes while you're in the crosswalk, what should you do?
- A.
Stay put-although you should plan to avoid getting caught in the
crosswalk. If you back up, you could very well hit a pedestrian crossing
behind you. If you go forward, you may cause an accident with other
traffic.
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- Q.
When two cars approach the intersection at the same time, who has the
right-of -way?
- A.
No one has the right-of-way! According to the law, the driver on
the left should yield, but the law never gives the
right-of-way to anyone. The next time you reach an intersection, be
prepared to yield - regardless of your position. You may avoid a
collision - or at the very least, frayed nerves.
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- Q.
What is the most dangerous time of the week to drive?
- A.
Saturdays. More than 18% of all fatal accidents occur on the first day
of the weekend. The hours between 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Fridays, and
midnight and 4 a.m. on Saturdays are the times of the day when the most
serious accidents occur. If you must drive late at night, be alert and
always wear your safety belt.
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- Q.
Which contributes to more accidents - alcohol or speeding?
- A.
In the most recent results of total traffic fatalities, alcohol
contributed to 38.6% of all accidents, while speeding was the second
most prevalent factor at 30%. About 3 in every 10 Americans will be
involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives.
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- Q.
How many miles should you plan on driving in a single day?
- A.
Under optimum driving conditions, about 350 miles. The distance you
intend to travel can be affected by many things - weather, traffic and
road conditions, terrain (hilly or flat), driver fatigue and more. take
these factors into account when planning your trip.
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- Q.
What's the best snack for long distance drivers?
- A.
Any fruit or raw vegetable is a good driver's snack. Candy and gum come
in second.
