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What does junction mean in driving?
A junction is where two or more roads meet.
What does a brake line junction do?
KST brake junction block are used to connect standard brake lines to the different sized ports.
What are the 3 braking techniques?
Braking techniques
- Controlled braking. When you must slow down and maintain a lower speed, press the brakes smoothly while applying steady pressure.
- Threshold braking. Braking can be used to improve your car’s grip on the road’s surface, by transferring weight to the front wheels.
- Cover braking.
Do you stop at a junction?
You MUST stop behind the line at a junction with a ‘Stop’ sign and a solid white line across the road. Wait for a safe gap in the traffic before you move off. The approach to a junction may have a ‘Give Way’ sign or a triangle marked on the road.
How do you identify junctions?
Signs you might see at junctions If you spot a give way sign it’s usually a good warning that a junction is ahead. Junction on bend – Junctions on bends often have poor visibility. Take extra care. Junction on bend (reversed) – Same as above, but the junction is on the other side.
What is the difference between junction and intersection?
An intersection is where two roads (or streets) cross each other, like a small t. A junction is where one road (or street) meets another, but they do not have to cross each other, like a big T. A junction can be both a junction and an intersection.
What is the proper braking technique?
Proper Braking
- Apply the brake rapidly, firmly and just so. If it’s too fast then the wheels lock or the suspension bounces.
- Maintain steady brake pressure for a period to scrub speed as the corner approaches.
- Gradually release the brake approaching and through the turn-in point.
Who has right of way at junction?
When emerging from a crossroads, oncoming traffic has right of way over traffic that’s turning right. Even if you don’t have priority, the other driver may want you to proceed before them, so try to watch carefully and work out what they are planning. Crossroads are junctions where two roads cross.
Do you have to stop at open junctions?
Open junctions give you a clear view of both directions as you approach. They’ll have a give way sign and – if the road is clear – you don’t have to stop to emerge from them, although you will need to slow down to an appropriate speed.
What is the difference between crossroads and junctions?
A crossroads is usually the junction of a major and a minor road – traffic on the major road will pass through uninterrupted, while traffic on the minor road will have to stop and give way.
What are the different types of road junctions?
On the basis of the shape of the Road Junctions, they are named as:
- T-Junction.
- Y-Junction.
- Acute Angle Junction.
- Staggered Junction.
- Multiple Junction.
What is a brake line union?
Unions are used to join two brake, fuel, or transmission lines together. This may be needed, for example, in long runs from the dual master cylinder to the rear axle. Match the thread and flare type to the lines being connected.
How much pressure is in a brake line?
Most of the metal brake lines burst around 15,000 psi. The typical full-lock operating pressures are 900–1,000psi (69 bar) with manual brakes and 1,400-pluspsi ( 96 bar) with power-assisted brakes.
What is a break junction?
A break junction is an electronic device which consists of two metal wires separated by a very thin gap, on the order of the inter-atomic spacing (less than a nanometer ). This can be done by physically pulling the wires apart or through chemical etching or electromigration.
What does braking to a stop mean?
2 : to become checked by a brake The train braked to a stop. It can be hard to apply these words correctly: they sound exactly the same, and their spellings aren’t easily connected to their meanings. One of the pair, however, is quite limited in scope, and focusing on when to apply that one can be key.
What is braking technique and why is it important?
Braking technique – how you apply pressure to the brake pedal. Observation, anticipation and planning – what you see around you, what you anticipate is going to happen and planning for that situation before you get there. If you’re just starting out learning to drive, you won’t be able to do much in terms of observation, anticipation and planning.
When to stop in first gear at a junction?
At a closed junction (where you can’t see approaching traffic because of buildings, parked cars or a bend in the road), you must always stop and then move off again in first gear. Get in as much early observation as you can – if you’re not approaching too fast, that should be lots.