Driver’s Ed Module 4 – Flashcards
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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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Risk is always present
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true
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Studies indicate that driver 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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Risk compensation involves
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recognizing potential errors ad making appropriate adjustments
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Driving behavior is based on risk perception rather than actual risk
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true
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Risk acceptance is a natural part of driving
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true
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Two factors the driver cannot control in risk management are the roadway and the environment
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true
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In city traffic, a driver often makes ________ decisions per mile
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50-60
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Visibility, space and time are the drivers best defenses against risk
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true
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The vehicle in the middle lane has a
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changing front zone
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This diagram represents a
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open zone
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The area in front of the white vehicle is
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changing
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In the SEEit system, execute means
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to carry out your plan
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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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SEEit stands for
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search, evaluate, execute in time
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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, they do not anticipate potential problems)
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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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There are ______ basic areas of operating space around a vehicle
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6
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SEEit is a
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space management system decision making process process judgement level of driving
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Using contemporary mirror settings, space 4 would be seen
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in the drivers side view mirror
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Traditional mirror setting should be used
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if the rear window is blocked
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Whether using the traditional or contemporary mirror settings, the rear view mirror should be adjusted to
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frame the entire rear window
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You should signal at least __ seconds before a turn
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4
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When setting the driver's side view mirror using the contemporary (BGE) setting, the driver should
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lean his/her head against the left-side window be able to see the lane beside the vehicle when sitting correctly to drive be able to see a little of the vehicle in side view mirror when the head is leaned against the left-side window
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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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push/pull/slide
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The proper position for a right turn is
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3 feet from the curb
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The red vehicle should turn into lane
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1
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When turning right you should look
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at a target in your path of travel
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It is better to back out of traffic then to back into traffic
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true
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When choosing a spot for a turnabout, you should have at least ____ feet of visibility
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500
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A no left turn sign also prohibits a U turn
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true
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In cities, U turns are only allowed at intersections
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true
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The difference between a two point turn and a three point turn is that you must back up in a three point turn
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false
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When parking uphill with a curb
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Turn you wheels away from the curb
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When parallel parking, you should begin about _____ feet from the vehicle you want to park behind
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2-3
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When parallel parking to the right, steer hard right and move back until
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you are at a 45 degree angle you can see the right headlight of the vehicle behind you in your side view mirror
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Backing into a driveway to turn around is known as a
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two point turn
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The safest way to change direction is a U turn
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false
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In limited space with not driveways available, you may need to execute a
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three point turn
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When angle parking, the driver begins steering when
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The steering wheel is aligned with the first line of the space
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This is a diagram of
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perpendicular parking
