Drivers ed chapter 8 and unit 2 review – Flashcards
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Injuries and deaths from motorcycle collisions are primarily from..
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the exposed position of the rider
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What makes it difficult for vehicle drivers to judge a motorcycle's speed and distance
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The motorcycle's smaller size
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An oncoming motorcyclist is signaling for a left turn. A vehicle driver preparing to turn left in front of the motorcycle should complete the turn only after the motorcyclist has
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started in th path of a left turn
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Why are motorcyclists often difficult to see behind your vehicle?
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The relativley small size of the motorcycle is lost in your blind-spot area
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To protect a tailgating motorcyclist while following alnother vehicle, you should
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increase your following distance
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When a motorcyclist is overtaking you, you should
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mantian speed and lane position
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As the driver of a vehicle, you should
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never tailgate a cyclist before passing
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A motorcyclist's balance and stability depend on..
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two small areas of the tires gripping the roadway
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If the motorcyclist applies the front brake too hard, the
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front brake can lock up and cause loss of control
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A motorcyclist might have more difficulty stopping than a vehicle driver because
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motorcycles require use of hand and foot brakes
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Death or injury to a motorcyclist often results because the motorcyclist
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lacks protective equipment
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In terms of traction the worst time for a motorcyclist is
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Immediatly after the rain starts
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How should a motorcyclist cross railroad tracks
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as close to a right angle ass possible
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Motorcyclists can make themselves more visible at night by
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putting reflective tape on their helment and clothing
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When riding a bicycle at night
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use a headlight that is visible atleast 500 feet away
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Mopeds and some motor scooters are restriced from
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certain highspeed highways
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Mopeds might not be able to keep up with traffic flow because
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they do not accelerate as quickly as a vehicle or motorcycle
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The pedestrians most at risk are
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children and older persons
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Why are so many collisions involving pedstrians occuring at intersections and crosswalks in business districts
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Drivers are in too much of a hurry to get to work
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When a person leaves a vehicle he or she becomes
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a pedestrian
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Most states require that when a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers on a two way street others
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in both directions should stop
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If an emergancy vehicle is approaching in heavy traffic you should
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move in the direction others are moving
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why should you stay out of the open space to the right of a tractor- semitrailer
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they make very wide right turns
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Plan to pass a large truck when the other driver
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shifts gears to gain speed
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To prevent conflicts, bicyclists should do six things
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Wear a helment for protection, know and follow the rules of the roa lane positioing, and sidewalks for riding, obey all signs and signals and laws, wear light colored clothing and have lights and reflectors on, do not wear headphones, Keep bikes in safe operating condition
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Road priveledges
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are the same for both motorcyclists and other drivers
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Why should a vehicle driver except the responsibilty for avoiding collisions with motorcyclists
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Vehicle drivers have more protection
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When you cannot see an entire intersection ahead, how can you prepare for a motorcyclist turning left ahead of you
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expect smaller vehicles in your path
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To make sure that a motorcycle is not in your blind spot, before turning or switching lanes you should
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glance over your shoulder
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When you see a motorcyclist tailgating you you should
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try to avoid sudden braking
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Why are you more likely to see a motorcycle in the daytime
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Many states require the motorcylce to have its headlights illuminated
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When you plan to overtake and pass a motorcycle you should
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stay well back til you start to pass
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the best way to learn the skills needed to ride a motorcycle safely is to
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take a motorcycle riding course taught by a certified instructor
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A motorcyclist might experiance more braking control problems than a vehicle driver because
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a motorcylcist's hand and foot controls must be coordinated
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When following another vehicle a motorcyclist shoud
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increase the following distance
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Wearing a motorcycle helment
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reduces the risk of fatal head and neck injuries
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Motorcyclists can gain exra traction on wet surfaces by
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riding in a vehicles tracks
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motorcylists should make every effort to
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be as visible as possible
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What differences between a vehicle and a bicycle place the bicyclist at a major disadvantage in any collision
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weight and speed
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As bicyclists share the roadway with other roadway users they also must share the
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respnosability for avoiding conflicts
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Moped and scooter operators
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must have a liscense
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The driver of the moped opr moter scooter should wear
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the same protective clothing that motorcyclists wear
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When driving from an alley
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stop then proceed
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During rain or snow you should predict that pedestrian will
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pay little attention to traffic
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The jogger is safest when
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using a sidewalk or joggng area
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When you see a stopped school bus
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be alert for pedesrtians near the bus
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The three main classifications for trucks are
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light medium heavy
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When following a large truck, you should increase your following distance because
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you need more clear sight distnce
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You are meeting a large truck on a two lane road. You
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move to lane position 3 and drive straight ahead
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Why do adverse weather conditions have a greater effect on a motorcyclist than a vehicle driver
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A puddle could hide a pothole that would jolt a car but ccan throw a motorcyle out of control When it rains traction lessens they dont have any devices to keep vision clear
