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OpenStudy (anonymous):

More driver's ed questions again :D Sorry! "Your ability to see is diminished at night and just as much" A. at midday B. at sunrise C. during the afternoon D. in winter I also need five steps for what to do in the event of sudden brake failure.

OpenStudy (dmezzullo):

I would go With B.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

my guess is B.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okey dokey thanks! I still need five steps to take in the event of a sudden brake failure though.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ep 1: Relax and begin warning other drivers. If your brakes become unresponsive, do not panic. It’s quite possible that an empty soda can or some other piece of trash has become lodged behind your brake pedal. If this is the case, don’t bend down to move it as this would take your eyes off the road. Use your foot to dislodge the obstruction. And then go to a gas station and clean out your car! If this doesn’t work, relax. Turn on your flashers and honk your horn. This will create some space around your car. Some other guides we’ve read stress taking your foot off the gas once you realize your brakes have failed. We assume that you’ve already done this if you’re noticing brake pedal problems. Step 2: Downshift. Downshift your car to a lower gear. Since most of us have automatic transmission, this means moving from D to 3, 2, or 1. This will begin the process of slowing your car down. If you’re traveling at high speeds, don’t immediately shift from a high gear to D1. Downshift in stages. Step 3: Build up brake pressure. If your car has an anti-lock braking system, or ABS, (which includes nearly all cars made within the last 15 years), simply press hard on the pedal. Do not be alarmed if it takes several seconds for your car to begin braking. Remember, ABS is an electronically-controlled system which pumps your brakes for you. So, while you would need to pump your brake pedal in a non-ABS equipped vehicle, this is not required in your ABS-equipped vehicle. Lastly, do not be alarmed if you feel a heavy pulse coming from the brake pedal. This is normal with anti-lock brakes. Step 4: Use your parking brake. Use your parking brake to help further slow your vehicle. Your parking brake will not slow your vehicle as quickly as your regular brakes, so be patient. Also, your parking brake can lock up your wheels if applied too quickly with too much pressure. Apply your parking brake slowly and be wary of wheel lockup. If you have a hand brake, keep the release button engaged (this is the button on the front of the handle). This allows you to fine tune the amount of brake pressure you’re applying. Note: Don’t use the hand brake when traveling more than 40 mph. If you have a foot brake with a push-to-release system (many SUVs use this type of parking brake), push the foot brake very slowly. If your tires lock up, release the brake and move on to something else. Step 5: Use your eyes and brain. Keep your eyes scanning the road for possible locations where you can further slow your progress. Step 6: Seek friction! If the previous actions don’t work, you may need to start improvising ways to slow your car. Look for inclines or changes in the road terrain. The side of some roads are gravel or grass and can help slow your car fairly quickly. Just be careful of skidding if two of your wheels are on gravel and the other two are on smooth pavement. Rub up against guardrails to slow your vehicle. Luckily, cement dividers are widest at their base, so while your tires may get a little beat up, your car’s body will not get damaged by using this technique. Look for hills or inclines to slow your vehicle, but be cautious of using this technique. You may end up slowing down, but then rolling back down the hill! So, instead, you may wish to look for small trees (diameters of less than 3″) or shrubbery. Stay away from large trees as crashing into them could be fatal. Other cars are another last-ditch target. Obviously, try to hit the rear of another car traveling in the same direction as yours. Aim to hit the car squarely from the back.

OpenStudy (dmezzullo):

Use the emergency brake

OpenStudy (anonymous):

we are great guessers haha

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you very much! That helped tremendously (:

OpenStudy (dmezzullo):

1. Use the emergency Brake 2. Move into the right lane ASAP. 3. Stay off the Gas Pedal 4. Check for brake pedal Blockage 5. Alert Others.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

WEll bye gtg have a lot of school work You welcome

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