Roads are most slippery when it first starts to rain. During this time, rainwater mixes with oil, dust, and other substances on the road surface, creating a thin layer of water that reduces the friction between the tires and the road. This reduced friction can lead to hazardous driving conditions, making the road surface extremely slippery and increasing the risk of vehicles skidding or losing control.
A traffic sign with a primary backdrop color of fluorescent pink is typically used to communicate information related to "Incident Management" or "Emergency Traffic Incidents." These signs are used to alert drivers about accidents, hazards, or other unexpected incidents on the road ahead.
Coolant leaks are appealing to you and harmful to animals. Your engine could overheat from a lack of coolant. Radiator damage can result from a lack of coolant.
Worn or bald tires can make turning on wet roads more difficult and dangerous.
With limited exceptions, Maryland has an anti-idling statute that forbids vehicles from idle for longer than five minutes. The provision is $500.
Step off the gas, avoid using the brakes, focus on steering, gradually slow down, apply light pressure to the brakes once the car is in control, and entirely pull off the pavement or roadway.
By stopping as close to the right-hand side of the road as you can, you must cede the right-of-way. While you wait for the emergency vehicle to pass, try to stay parallel to the curb and come to a complete stop.
Provisional license holders are indeed required to ensure that the driver and all passengers are restrained by seat belts or child safety seats while operating a motor vehicle. However, the prohibition is not limited to just the provisional license holders; it applies to all drivers, regardless of their license type.
Children under the age of eight must ride in a car safety seat unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches, according to Maryland's Child Passenger Safety Law.
Before being eligible for a full Maryland driver's license, all provisional drivers must keep a spotless driving record for 18 months. You can operate a vehicle on your own with a provisional license.
For drivers under 21, zero-tolerance legislation specify a maximum BAC of less than.02 g/dL or below. Driver's licenses are suspended or revoked for violators.
The "4 second rule" is a guideline used for maintaining a safe following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. It helps to ensure you have enough time and space to react to any sudden changes in the traffic ahead, such as sudden braking or unexpected maneuvers.
In most places, it is illegal for individuals who are not yet 21 years of age to have any alcohol in their system while driving. This means that if you are under the legal drinking age, you are not allowed to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in your blood, even if it is below the legal limit for drivers who are 21 or older.
