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Some vehicles have “retarders,” which help a vehicle and reduce the need to use the . They reduce brake wear and give you another way to slow down. There are four basic types of retarders (, , and ). All retarders can be turned on or off by the driver. On some vehicles, the retarding power can be adjusted. When turned “on,” retarders apply their braking power (to the drive wheels only) whenever you let up on the accelerator pedal all the way.
Because these devices can be , be sure you know where their use is permitted.
Caution: When your drive wheels have poor , the retarder may cause them to . Therefore, you should turn the off whenever the road is wet, icy or snow covered.
To be a safe driver, you need to know what’s going on all around your vehicle. Not looking properly is a major cause of accidents.
All drivers look ahead, but many do not look enough ahead.
Importance of Looking Far Enough Ahead. Because stopping or changing lanes can take a lot of distance, knowing what the traffic is doing on all sides of you is important. You need to look well to make sure you have room to make these moves safely.
How Far Ahead to Look. Most good drivers look at least to seconds ahead. That means looking ahead the distance you will travel in to seconds. At lower speeds, it is about one in the city. At highway speeds, it is about of a mile. If you are not looking that far ahead, you may have to stop quickly or make quick lane changes. Looking to seconds ahead does not mean not paying attention to things that are closer. Good drivers shift their attention back and forth, near and far.
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