Driving Safety (Subsections 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, & 2.14)

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You should your low beams whenever you can. True or False?

False, you should use high beams whenever it is safe and legal to do so, using low beams cuts down on your ability to see ahead. Use high beams when you are not within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.

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What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy?

Sleep before you drive.

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What effects can wet brakes cause? How can you avoid these problems?

Water in the brakes can cause the brakes to be weak, to apply unevenly, or to grab. This causes lack of braking power, wheel lockups, pulling to one side or the other, and jackknife if you pull a trailer. Avoid driving through deep puddles & flowing water

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You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal. True or False?

False, do not let air out of the tires or the pressure will be too low when the tires cool off.

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You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine isn't overheated. True or False?

True, but if you remove the radiator cap before the pressure has cooled the steam and boiling water can spray under pressuer and cause severe burns.

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