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According to RC the most common causes of skidding are
Driving too fast for circumstances
Harsh Acceleration
When using gears you should aim to
Be in the correct gear for every road speed and traffic situation
Know the appropriate maximum road speed for each gear
Make all changes efficiently
What forces cause a skid
Braking, Accelerating, Cornering
On a motorway, one mile from the exit sign gives what information
Junction number
Roads leading off from exit
Town or destination names of main roads leaving the exits
Steering method should be determined by
Control
Efficiency
Comfort
Shape and Size
Common roadside hazards to look for are
, Pedestrians, children stepping off footpath
Parked vehicles and occupants
Cyclists
Horses
Runners when no footpath
To assess the correct speed for a bend, also consider
Road and road surface conditions
Your vehicle characteristics
Traffic conditions
Weather conditions
Which is not required for acceleration sense
A sound knowledge of the system of car control
Prior to accelerating away from a hazard you must take consideration of
Your speed, other road users and road/traffic conditions ahead
Camber and superelevation: On a right hand bend
Camber reduces effect of steering
The level of danger associated with particular hazards varies with
How close it is to you
What % of crashes occur on a road that a driver is familiar with
2/3
When positioning your vehicle for cornering, you should consider
Answers
According to RC the most common causes of skidding are
Driving too fast for circumstances
Harsh Acceleration
When using gears you should aim to
Be in the correct gear for every road speed and traffic situation
Know the appropriate maximum road speed for each gear
Make all changes efficiently
What forces cause a skid
Braking, Accelerating, Cornering
On a motorway, one mile from the exit sign gives what information
Junction number
Roads leading off from exit
Town or destination names of main roads leaving the exits
Steering method should be determined by
Control
Efficiency
Comfort
Shape and Size
Common roadside hazards to look for are
, Pedestrians, children stepping off footpath
Parked vehicles and occupants
Cyclists
Horses
Runners when no footpath
To assess the correct speed for a bend, also consider
Road and road surface conditions
Your vehicle characteristics
Traffic conditions
Weather conditions
Which is not required for acceleration sense
A sound knowledge of the system of car control
Prior to accelerating away from a hazard you must take consideration of
Your speed, other road users and road/traffic conditions ahead
Camber and superelevation: On a right hand bend
Camber reduces effect of steering
The level of danger associated with particular hazards varies with
How close it is to you
What % of crashes occur on a road that a driver is familiar with
2/3
When positioning your vehicle for cornering, you should consider
