permit practice 21-30

Safe following distance in seconds for under 35 MPH

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Safe following distance in seconds for 36-45 MPH

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Safe following distance in seconds for 46-70mph

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Trucks, tractor-trailers, buses and RVs have greater stopping distances, wider turns, and big blind spots/danger areas where you should not drive called no-zones.  For side no-zones:

• if youcan't see the driver's face in his side view mirrow, then he can't see you.
• They are the same size as your car's blind spots.

You must use your headlights whenever you use your windshield wipers for bad weather.

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Fog reflects light.  True  or False: Use high-beam headlights in heavy fog.

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True or False: When someone is following you too closely (tailgating you), do not brake suddenly, move to another lane if possible, or gently tap your brake lights warning the tailgater you are about to slow down.

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If you see an aggressive driver, make eye contact with them and express your disapproval.

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Virginia law prohibits drivers under age 18 from using cell phones or any other wireless device while driving except in a driver emergency and the vehicle is lawfully parked.

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Researchers estimate that between the hours of 10PM and 2 AM three out of every ten drivers are drunk.

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