Flashcards and Answers – Driver’s Ed Chapter 4
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T/F: Risk is always present
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True
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T/F: Driving behavior is based on risk perception rather than actual risk
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True
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In city traffic, a driver often makes ___ decision per mile
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50-60
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T/F: Risk acceptance is a natural part of driving
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True
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Risk compensation involves ___
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recognizing potential errors and making appropriate adjustments
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T/F: Two factors the driver cannot control in risk management are the roadway and the environment
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True
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T/F: Visibility, space, and time are the driver's best defenses against risk
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True
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T/F: Studies indicate that drivers who do not wear safety belts tend to take more risks while driving than drivers who do wear safety belts
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True
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T/F: Young drivers do not need as much space around the vehicle as they have quicker reaction times
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False
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Drivers need a space management system because...
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(both a & b) they often do not perceive the risks that are present, and they do not anticipate potential problems
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The proper position to begin a right turn is ...
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3 feet from the curb
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In the SEEit system, execute means...
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to carry out your plan
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Using contemporary mirror settings, space 4 would be seen ___
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in the driver's side view mirror
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SEEit stands for
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search, evaluate, execute in time
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Whether using the traditional or the contemporary mirror settings, the rear view mirror should be adjusted...
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to frame the entire rear window
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You should look ___ seconds ahead of your vehicle for an open path of travel
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20-30
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When setting the driver's side view mirror using the contemporary setting, the driver should...
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Lean his/her head against the left-side window
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There are ___ basic areas of operating space around a vehicle
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6
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Traditional mirror settings should be used...
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if the rear window view is blocked
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The area around your vehicle that you can see while looking straight ahead is the ___
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field of vision
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You should signal at least ___ seconds before a turn
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4
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SEEit is a ...
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(all of the above) space management system, decision-making process, and process judgement level of driving
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A vehicle turning left with a green light...
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must yield to oncoming traffic
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The correct steering for turns is...
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hand-to-hand/push-pull steering
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While turning right, you should look...
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at a traget in you path of travel
