Jungle Driver’s Training All Study Guide Words/Questions – Flashcards
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what would happen without red lights?
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there would be many more car accidents
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what can you do to survive the complex driving environment?
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vehicles are getting safer; pay close attention to the road and pay attention in driver's training
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most crashes that occur from new drivers are caused by?
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driver error
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how do experienced drivers learn to avoid mistakes?
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from experience
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issued once you have completed all of the requirements for driver's permit and intermediate stage
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full driver's license
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the chance of injury, damage or loss
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risk
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altering risk by making adjustments to position and/or speed
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risk management
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issued for the purpose of behind-the-wheel training on public roads or highways and allows you to operate a motor vehicle when supervised by another driver
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learner's permit
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eases new drivers into driving by providing practice and skill development under low-risk conditions, as drivers become more experienced they are gradually allowed to drive under complex conditions
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graduated driver licensing (GDL)
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evaluation of risk present at the time the maneuver is made
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risk perception
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stage of GDL where the new driver is generally allowed to drive unsupervised but with restrictions
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learner's permit
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when a driver judges how much risk is involved in a situation or driving maneuver, he or she should consider the following factor(s):
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the space needs of the car and the maneuver to be made, the time necessary to perform the maneuver, roadway conditions present at the time
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which of the following is NOT true about risk when driving?
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risk cannot be altered or changed
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the amount of risk involved in a driving situation may be managed by:
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increasing the time necessary to respond to threats
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constant communication among the student driver, the parent/guardian/mentor and the driving school is important to:
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help the student driver improve on driving weakness, help the parent/guardian/mentor keep up with the In-Skills Log lessons, help the instructor chart the progress of the student driver
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how old do you have to be to obtain your level 2 license?
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16
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how old do you have to be to take Segment 1?
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14 years 8 months
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what are the requirements to get your level 2 license?
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3 hours on level 1 license and 30 hours driving
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how do you graduate segment 1?
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24 hours classroom/6 hours driving/4 hours observing
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how do you obtain your level 3 license?
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12 months accident and ticket free
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how old do you need to be to take your road test?
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no age requirement; you only need segments 1 and 2 finished and 50 driving hours
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what should you check for before entering the vehicle?
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animals, small children, inanimate objects, damaged tires or anything under the car
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why should you check for these things before entering the vehicle?
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they can damage the vehicle or people or animals or any other property; helps you operate vehicle safely and more efficiently
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anything just behind the car will be ___ in the driver's seat
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invisible
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what do you need to know before starting to move?
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if there is anything in the way that could be damaged or could damage your vehicle; where any children are
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what does video 2.2 demonstrate?
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the area around the car where the driver can and cannot see
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when does the student place the cone on the ground?
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when the driver can see the student's shoes
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which area around the vehicle is the largest?
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the area behind the vehicle
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how can drivers compensate for this space they cannot see?
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properly adjust the seat and mirrors, learn techniques to help prevent collisions
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who offers the best protection in frontal crashes?
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seat belts and airbags together
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how should drivers position their seat in a vehicle?
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so that the shoulder belt doesn't scrape your neck and the lower is across your hips instead of your stomach; as far back from the steering wheel and airbag as is comfortable
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how should the head restraint be positioned?
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so that your head will not hit the steering wheel in an accident; directly behind and very close to the back of your head
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where should infants and young children ride in a vehicle?
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in the back seat, preferably in the middle, and in the appropriate car seat for their age; away from the air bag; infant restraints never go in front if there is an air bag
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putting in the ignition key and turning to the ON position allows the driver to:
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operate the electrical equipment and check the warning lights
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when may you want to use the lower gears while driving?
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going down a steep hill
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which pedal is on the left side?
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brake pedal
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what are hazard flashers used for?
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parking and brake lights flash on and off to show that your car isn't working
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what is the purpose of the speedometer and odometer?
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speedometer shows how fast your car is moving; odometer shows how far you've gone
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how should the seat be positioned?
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far forwards enough that your heel doesn't need to lift off of the ground to move between the gas and brake pedal and your arms aren't straining to reach the steering wheel
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where should the inside rearview mirror be aimed?
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so that the entire back window is in sight
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what is the area between the inside mirror view and what we cannot see to either side?
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blindspot
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how should the outside mirrors be set?
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to see the lanes next to you
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how should the head restraint be positioned?
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so it is in the middle of the back of your head
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reduces the risk of neck injury due to whiplash from the impact of a crash
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head restraint
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control in a vehicle located either on the steering column or on the console between the front seats and used to choose forward or reverse
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gear selector level (gear shift)
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looking around the outside of the vehicle for broken glass, body damage, fluid leaks, objects that could damage the vehicle, snow and children and pets
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pre-entry checks (jungle walk around)
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when adjusting the mirror to this setting, the side of the vehicle is visible in the mirror
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traditional mirror setting
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when adjusting the mirror to this setting the driver will not see the left and right sides of the vehicle when glancing at the outside mirrors
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enhanced mirror set
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one of the most important safety features in a motor vehicle designed to help slow occupant's rate of deceleration in a frontal collision
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safety belts
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device in a vehicle that warns other drivers of a problem and increases awareness of the presence of the vehicle
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hazard flasher
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works with safety belts and protects against head and chest injuries
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airbags
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device in a vehicle, usually located on the left side of driver's compartment under the instrument panel, that assists in opening the hood
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hood release
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control which holds a vehicle in place when it is parked and protects the transmission
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parking brake
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when properly seated behind the wheel of a vehicle, the driver should:
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sit a minimum of 10-12 inches from the steering wheel
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if the head restraint is adjusted properly, it should:
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be in the middle of the person's head
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which control on the vehicle is an option (not required) that can be purchased?
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power window switch
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the primary purpose of the parking brake is to
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hold the vehicle in place when parked and protect the transmission
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when the driver is properly seated, the top of the steering wheel should be:
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no higher than the top of your shoulders
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when using a front reference point to determine where the front of your vehicle is when perpendicular parking, the curb or line should appear to:
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run under the driver or passenger side window
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what are the first two things you should do before starting the engine?
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make sure the car is in park
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which way should you turn the ignition key?
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clockwise/forwards
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what should you do when you hear the engine start?
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let go of the key
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what should you be sure you have done before putting the vehicle in drive?
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put your right foot on the brake
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how should your foot be placed on the brake?
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heel on the floor and toes on the brake
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what should you do when you reach the speed that you want?
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let up on the accelerator a little bit
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during which maneuvers can you steer the vehicle with your hands resting on either side of the steering wheel?
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following road, changing lanes, handling curbs, and swerving
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what kind of steering should you use for gentle turns?
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push and pull steering or hand to hand steering
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what kind of steering should you use for sharper turns?
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hand over hand steering
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what should you do when driving a new car to get used to the feel of the steering wheel?
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drive it slower until you get used to it
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why is it important to have a clear lane before entering the roadway?
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it will take time to get on the road and get to speed
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why can't you see the travel lane to the left of your vehicle very well from inside the vehicle?
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the left mirror doesn't show enough of it
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what can you do to get a good look at the lane you want to enter?
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turn around and look over your shoulder
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what can be difficult to see when entering a roadway from a curb?
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people on bicycles
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what is the key to smooth stopping?
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looking far enough ahead to begin slowing early
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what should you do while you are stopped and why?
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keep foot on brake so car doesn't move forwards and keeps brake lights on so other cars know you stopped
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what can the brakes help prevent if your vehicle is struck from behind?
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from being pushed out into traffic
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what should you do after you stop?
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set the parking brake, shift gear to P
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what is the last thing you should do before exiting the vehicle?
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lock the vehicle
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where should you place your hands when backing?
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left hand at 12 o'clock and right hand over back of passenger seat
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what should you do after putting the transmission into reverse?
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let the engine idle the car backwards so the right foot can feather the brake
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what can you do to help you back in a straight line?
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imagine a point directly behind and adjust steering to back towards it (aim high)
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when backing to the right, what direction should you turn the steering wheel?
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turn the wheel in the same direction (to the right)
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while backing, when is it important to see what the front of the vehicle is doing?
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when backing out of parking spots and turning left or right
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what should you do while stopped before backing and turning out of a driveway or parking space?
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look left-right-left-right
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steering technique which permits the driver to make steering inputs while keeping both hands on the wheel
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hand to hand steering
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releasing brake pressure from the brake pedal allowing the low idle of the engine to move the vehicle forward
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engine acceleration
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application of brake pressure to a point just short of locking up the brakes, resulting in maximum braking capability
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threshold braking
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resting your right hand between 3 and 4 o'clock and resting your left hand between 8 and 9 o'clock on the steering wheel
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hand position
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braking done with sufficient pressure to slow the vehicle
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controlled braking
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steering technique well suited when speed of the steering movement is critical, such as skid recovery in a rear wheel traction loss (vehicle oversteer)
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hand over hand steering
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firm pressure on the accelerator to increase speed of the vehicle rapidly
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aggressive acceleration
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light acceleration pressure allows a slow forward motion of the vehicle
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light acceleration
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releasing the accelerator to stop the vehicle's forward propulsion
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coasting
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which steering technique is correct when backing?
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steer int he same way you want to move the car
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after starting the engine, but before shifting into drive, you should:
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keep your foot on the brake pedal
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before moving a car in reverse, safe drivers:
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check to see that the area behind the vehicle is clear
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after you have stopped at the curb to park your car, the last of these things you should do is:
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remove key from ignition switch
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what is one of the last things a driver should do just before entering the roadway from the curb?
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check the side mirror blind area
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what position should you place your hands on the wheel when driving?
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nine and three o'clock
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hand-to-hand steering is well suited for:
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steering through curves
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which method of steering provides less chance of injury in a crash when a vehicle is equipped with an air bag?
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hand to hand steering
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when backing straight, how should you position your body?
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turn right with right arm over back of seat
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how should the driver grip the steering wheel?
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from the outside of the rim
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what must you do before turning left at an intersection with a green light?
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turn on the turn signal
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what do flashing yellow lights mean?
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go through intersection but look for other cars
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at a four-way stop intersection which vehicle should be given the right-of-way?
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the first car to stop is the first car to go
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what is the meaning of a yield sign?
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yield two vehicles on the street as we are approaching
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what color and shape are warning signs?
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yellow diamonds
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what do white lines mean?
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separate lanes going in the same directions; can cross dashed lines but not solid ones
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can you cross double solid yellow lines?
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no
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what should you do when emergency vehicles are approaching?
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yield to them no matter what direction they are coming from; pull off the road
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signs that tell a driver of a possible danger a short distance ahead and allows the driver time to safely minimize risk
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warning signs
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pavement markings that separate traffic moving in opposite directions
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yellow line
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signs that help drivers get to their destination by identifying routes well in advance
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guidelines
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lanes that change the direction of travel
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reversible lanes
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lines, arrows, symbols or words painted yellow or white on the roadway to give a driver directions or warnings
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pavement markings
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signs that tell the driver about specific laws that a driver must obey
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regulatory signs
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indicates traffic must stop before entering the intersection and yield to other vehicles and pedestrians before proceeding
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flashing red signal
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signs that are temporary and let you know when you should be prepared to stop or detour due to an unplanned event
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incident signs
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indicates a need to slow down and proceed with caution
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flashing yellow signal
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signs that are rectangle or diamond shape and orange in color with black lettering
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construction zone signs
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pavement markings that separate traffic going in the same directions
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white lines
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lane located in the middle of the roadway for making left turns by vehicles traveling in either direction
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shared left-turn lanes
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lanes specially marked for certain types of vehicles
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reserved lanes
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the primary purpose of traffic laws are to:
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better enable highway users to predict the actions of other users
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right-of-way laws are written:
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in terms of who must yield the right-of-way
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which line is used to mark the right edge of a raod?
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solid white line
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what must you do at a flashing yellow light?
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slow down and proceed with caution
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the purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings is to:
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warn of hazards ahead
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a flashing read light at an intersection means that you must:
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make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear
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the purpose of traffic signs are:
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to regulate, to warn, to guideline
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the faster you drive the ___ room you need to stop
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more
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during what types of situations is a greater distance in front of your vehicle needed?
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when roads are slippery and when driving 30 mph or more
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how can you protect yourself from a tailgater?
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don't antagonize them; pull off of the road or switch lanes
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as speed increases from 55 to 75 mph, the chances of dying in a crash:
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triple
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why does speed increase our chances of a crash?
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the faster we go, the longer it will take to stop if we have to
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about how long does it take for a driver to react to a hazard and put his/her foot on the brake?
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about a second
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a vehicle going 40 mph needs ___ times as much distance to stop as one traveling 20 mph
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three
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what is the single biggest cause of crashes out on the road?
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drivers running into things they can't see
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what is the process of looking and what does it mean
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visual search; seeing well is more than taking in the scene and requires actively seeking places where trouble lurks
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what does keeping our eyes focused well down the road help with?
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gives us a heads up on what's happening and lets us come to an even, gradual stop
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how far ahead do we need to look?
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far enough ahead to give ourselves ample time to adjust to whatever we see or about fifteen seconds ahead (about one block on a city street or a quarter mile on country roads)
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when determining how many seconds ahead we are looking, what does it mean if we reach the point before we reach 15 seconds?
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we need to look further ahead then
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what is one of the two biggest causes of car crashes?
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not seeing cars at intersections, and not seeing what is ahead
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what should you do before crossing an intersection?
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check to the left and right for cars and pedestrians
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when is it important to check your mirrors to see what is happening behind you?
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it will alert us to people we assume aren't there or people who are hard to see when they come alongside us
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how are people able to react so quickly to hazardous situations?
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from lots of driving experience
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when should you use your headlights?
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always
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if you need to pull over because of an emergency, what is the best way to do so?
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make sure you are completely off the road and turn on emergency lights or otherwise signal (flares, waving a cloth/flag, etc)
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when is it not a good idea to honk your horn?
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if you must pass on the right, when someone is in your way, when you've been wronged, when you see a friend
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when should you use your turn signals?
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when changing lanes, merging, turning at intersections, whenever changing directions
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how can you signal speed changes in advance?
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brake lights appear only when car starts slowing down, so tap the brake pedal several times to warn people you're slowing down
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the imaginary line that extends from your eyes to the point of focus
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line of sight
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detects changes in color and object movement, providing you with information about moving or stationary objects that could be threats along the intended path of travel
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peripheral distance
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an area 20 to 30 seconds from the front of the vehicle and is critical in gaining as much information as possible from the driving scene
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visual lead
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looking for other roadway users or conditions in or adjacent to the projected path of travel that could increase the level of risk
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search
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how far you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions; before you physically apply the brakes, in response to a hazard seem ahead
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reaction distance
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provides detail of objects and conditions and is the primary visual function employed in targeting
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central vision
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the total minimum distance your vehicle has traveled, in ideal conditions; with everything considered, until you can bring your vehicle to a full stop
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total stopping distance
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the entire area of the highway and surroundings that you can see at any given moment
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field of view
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distance between your vehicle and other roadway users
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following distance
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is used to judge depth and position and provides information about objects close to the travel path and lane position
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fringe vision
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how far your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions; from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it
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perception distance
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checking sides and rear for speed and lane position options
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evaluate
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the space into which you can safely direct your vehicle with the lowest possible risk
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path of travel
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changing your speed, position and/or communicating
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execute
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what does searching for threatening objects or conditions in traffic depend on most?
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keeping your eyes moving
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when you look far and near and side to side you are:
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searching
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the best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to:
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continually search for threatening objects or conditions
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which step of the decision process has a driver just taken when he determines what will probably happen in a driving situation?
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evaluate
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managing space when driving means managing the distance between a driver's vehicle and the vehicle:
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ahead, behind, and to the sides
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the reason for making visual checks to the left or right before changing lanes is because:
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it covers areas not visible in the mirrors
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sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicates that a driver:
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is not searching far enough ahead
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detecting potentially threatening objects or conditions in traffic mostly depends on:
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an organized, aggressive, visual search
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managing space to the front of your car required a following distance of at least:
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3-4 seconds
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what is NOT a visual search category when driving?
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passengers in the car
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what is inertia?
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property of matter that causes it to resist any change in motion
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what is the basis for many of the ideas used to keep people safe?
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extending the time of impact
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what happens in a collision with two cars of unequal mass?
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the more massive car would drive the passenger of the less massive car back and cause the lighter car to change speeds more quickly
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why is it important for the vehicle's structure to perform well in a crash?
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all damage of the crash should be in the front end; if front end of car can be crumpled without the rest of the car being affected, passengers will be protected
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where should the driver position the vehicle in the lane when turning?
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the middle of the lane
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to keep from driving over the curb when turning, what should the driver do?
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make sure the side mirror is even with the corner before beginning the turn (note: rah rah hates this answer); aim high in steering
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when turning right on a road with multiple lanes, into which lane should the driver enter when making and completing the turn?
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the right lane (first available legal lane)
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when turning left onto a multi-lane road, into which lane should the driver turn?
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left lane
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which lane should the driver change to once stabilized in the left lane?
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right traffic lane
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the driver should never enter an intersection unless the driver is sure of what?
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that there are no objects in the way; space
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when is it an absolute necessity to check behind?
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before the driver attempts to move into the other lane
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when is a car too close to your vehicle when attempting to change lanes?
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when it appears in the side mirror
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which mirror, inside or outside gives you the true picture of where other vehicles are behind you on the roadway?
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inside
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what is the safest way to turn around?
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pulling into a driveway or alley on your right and turning out of it
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when heading into an alley or driveway on your left to turn around where should you stop the vehicle once in the lane?
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when the rear bumper clears the edge of the roadway
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when is the only time you should use the three-point turnabout maneuver to turn around?
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if there are no driveways or alleys to turn in
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how is perpendicular parking similar to making a right turn?
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position the car and signal just like a right turn
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how should a driver position the car before parallel parking?
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make sure to stop with the back of the car even with the front of the parking space or the rear bumper of of the car in front of you
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when parallel parking, how far from the curb should the driver position the tires?
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6-9 inches from the curb (jungle) or 12-18 inches from the curb (state test)
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what should a driver do to keep the car from moving while unattended?
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set the parking brake and set the car in park
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when parking uphill, with a curb, which way should the driver turn the tires?
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sharply to the left
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at 55 mph, you traveled 968 feet; you need ___ as much distance to pass a vehicle ahead
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twice
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if the oncoming car seems to be getting closer:
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it is already too close
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when curbs or hills keep you from seeing far enough ahead:
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assume that there is a car just about to appear
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don't start to pass until:
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there's room ahead to return to your lane
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should be obeyed first if there is also a crosswalk present
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stop line
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pulling ahead slightly, after stopping at the legal position behind the stop line or crosswalk, and stopping again where visibility is improved
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double stops
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white lines found at intersections to allow for larger vehicles to complete turns
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staggered stops
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defines the area where pedestrians may cross the raodway
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crosswalk
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turning the vehicle around in a limited space by moving in a series of back and forward movements
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three-point turnabout
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the contact between the tire and road surface
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traction
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the distribution of the weight of the vehicle on the chassis or the frame, wheels and body of the vehicle
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balance
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a movement either to the left or to the right, which involved steering actions and generally a change in speed
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changing lanes
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a turnabout made by first backing into a driveway or alley
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two-point turnabout
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the tendency of an object in motion to resist any change in direction and of an object at rest to resist motion
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inertia
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if you must turn your car around on a narrow street and most of the traffic is coming toward you, the best type of turnabout would be:
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2-point turnabout using a road on the right
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when turning left from a two-way street, which lane should you be in?
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the lane closest to the center line
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when parking on the right shoulder of a hill where there is no curb you should:
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turn the front wheels so they point to the side of the road
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when two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different streets:
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driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right
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before changing lanes, the most important thing you should do is:
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make sure the area and travel path are open
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what is the most important step in turning the car around?
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careful check of traffic in all directions
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when deciding whether to pass a vehicle ahead of you, the most important factor to consider is:
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the space and time needed to pass
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when preparing to make a lane change, what else should you do besides use lane change signal device?
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make a mirror blind area check to the left or right rear
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you are able to check the mirror blind areas by:
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using both the inside and the outside mirrors and a head check
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when braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts:
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to the front of the vehicle
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what can you do to make it easier to see other vehicles when merging on the highway?
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make sure that there is absolutely a gap to merge into; make quick glances behind
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when do most merging accidents occur?
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when you run into cars ahead that are stopped
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what should you do if a merge lane is short?
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stop and wait for a chance to merge; wait for there to be no cars ahead
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what may happen if you drive too fast for the degree of a curve?
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the tires can lose their grip and let the car slide sideways off the road
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how should you enter a curve?
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slowly and without braking
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how should you leave a curve?
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while accelerating with light pressure on the gas pedal
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what is the best way to drive downhill?
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start slow and accelerate at the bottom
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how should you approach the crest of a hill?
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at a speed that will let us stop for anything
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interchange used when a road that has little traffic crosses a busy expressway
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diamond interchange
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lane which allows the driver time to search traffic for flow and the traffic gaps before entering
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entrance ramp
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high-speed roadways that typically carry a high volume of traffic
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expressway
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interchange enables drivers to proceed in either direction on either highway
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cloverleaf interchange
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lane near the entrance or exit of an expressway used by vehicles to enter or exit
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weave lane
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locations where a driver can enter and exit the expressway
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interchange
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the area used to move onto the expressway and is usually marked with a broken white line
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merge area
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interchange used where a side road forms a T intersection with an expressway
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trumpet interchange
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roadways that carry a low volume of traffic and can be of varying speeds (25-55 mph)
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rural roadway
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area where speed should be reduced to exit safely
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deceleration lane
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lane used to speed up or near the speed of traffic on the expressway
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acceleration lane
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roadways which typically carry a high volume of traffic with many hazards involved and can be of varying speeds (25-55 mph) depending on the area and location
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urban roadway
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what is NOT a characteristic of an expressway?
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has a high rate of collisions
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types of interchanges at expressways are called:
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diamond, trumpet, and cloverleaf
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highway safety design features on expressways that help make them safer roadways to travel include:
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breakaway sign support
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the entrance to an expressway has three areas. What are they?
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the entrance ramp, the acceleration lane and the merge area
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if you want to get off the expressway but miss your exit:
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go to the next exit, cross over and return to your exit
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a "weave lane" on an expressway is very dangerous because:
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the lane curves sharply
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what is NOT a characteristic of urban roadways?
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pedestrians and bicyclists are not permitted
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to reduce your risk on urban roadways, when driving past parked vehicles on the side of the roadway:
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move to the left portion of the lane
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when driving on gravel or dirt roadways:
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reduce your speed and increase your following distance
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when driving through curves:
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approach the curve in the right portion, then accelerate out of the apex
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why can't large vehicles stop or maneuver like passenger cars and trucks?
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they weigh several hundred more pounds and need more space to stop and turn
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how can car drivers help truck drivers anticipate traffic conditions?
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by signaling lane changes well in advance
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who is at-fault when a crash occurs where the passenger car cuts off a truck?
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the passenger car
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how should car drivers position their vehicle so they are following at a safe distance?
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so that you can see the truck driver's side mirrors
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how much room should a driver leave behind a large truck when coming to a stop?
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leave about one car length or enough space to react quickly
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what are some reasons why it is so important to leave space behind the back of a truck?
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so you don't rear end it
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when turning, what may large vehicles do when making turns to avoid driving over a curb or sidewalk?
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move into adjacent lanes
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what should a driver never do when a truck is attempting to make a right turn?
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to cut in or pass the truck on the right side
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why is it important to stop at stop lines at an intersection?
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so you don't crowd the intersection and position yourself too close to large trucks who are turning (to make turns easier for large vehicles)
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how long are blind spots in front of a large vehicle?
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up to 20 feet ahead of the bumper, right side extends three lanes over and to the front, behind and to the left of the truck as well
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what should a driver do when driving on the left side of a large vehicle to avoid the blind spot?
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travel through his blind zone steadily and don't hang out in the blind spots
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what is one of the most dangerous areas around a truck?
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the right side
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why are car drivers at risk when they are in a large vehicle's blind spot?
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they cannot be seen by truck drivers
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what should you do when you see an advanced warning sign and are approaching a railroad crossing?
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check behind you and put your foot over the brake
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where should you stop at a railroad crossing when a train is approaching?
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the white line on the pavement or 15 feet from the nearest rail
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how long does it take the average train to stop when traveling at 55 mph?
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1 mile
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what should you do if your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks?
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immediately leave the car and call emergency service
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dangerous areas around trucks that the truck driver is unable to see where crashes are most likely to occur
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no-zones
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occurs when the trailer of a large vehicle follows a tighter path than that of the tractor, resulting in the tractor swinging wide left or right to prepare for the turn
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off-tracking
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a collision in which a portion of a passenger vehicle slides under another vehicle
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underride collision
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areas located in the middle of a block, which requires you to yield to pedestrians as you would at an intersection
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mid-black crosswalk
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requires drivers to slow and change lanes when approaching a roadside incident, such as an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road
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move-over laws
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an area where roadwork takes place and may involve lane closures, detours and moving equipment
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work zone
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the distance a vehicle travels while making a stop
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total stopping distance
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occurs when wind from large vehicles affects the stability of vehicles nearby
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turbulence
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area of the roadway which intersects with a train
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railroad crossings
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used by large vehicles that are out of control or cannot stop because of brake failure
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truck escape ramp
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you are coming to an intersection. you see a tractor-trailer coming to the intersection from the left and starting to turn right. what should you expect from the tractor-trailer?
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it will turn wide and use part of your lane to complete its turn
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the driver of a large truck or tractor-trailer rig will have the most difficulty seeing:
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to the sides and rear of his vehicle
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when following a large truck or tractor-trailer:
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increase your following distance
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if you approach an oversized vehicle marked with a "wide load" sign, you should:
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slow your speed and increase the distance you are from it
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motorcycles:
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offer the rider little or no protection in a crash, speed up and stop quickly, and are sometimes difficult to see in traffic
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when you are driving and following a motorcycle, you should:
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increase your following distance
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when passing someone riding a bicycle ahead of you:
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slow your speed and increase the space between you and the bicyclist
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if the bicycle rider near you is a child:
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expect anything could happen and adjust your driving
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when approaching and driving through a construction zone, you should:
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slow your speed and adjust your vehicle's position
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when approaching a railroad crossing, you should:
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look both ways and cross the tracks quickly
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what is the biggest cause of teen crashes?
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distracted driving
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what are some distractions?
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messing with the radio, things in backseat, looking at accidents off road, checking phone, applying make up, other passengers
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in the first real life situation, what Suzette have done to keep her from being distracted while driving?
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kept her eyes on the road without putting on makeup while driving
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in the second real life situation, what should Josh have done to keep him from being distracted while driving?
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turned off the radio or turned down the volume so he wasn't as distracted
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in the third situation, what should Brandi have done to keep her from being distracted while driving?
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turned her phone off or ignored it ringing until she was not driving
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what is the purpose of taking the pledge?
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you pledge not to text and drive and to become a safer driver
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how can you become involved in letting other teens know the danger of distracted driving?
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spread the word about the dangers of distracted driving, not allow them to text or do other things while driving
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one that occurs inside the vehicle, i.e., other passengers, using a cell phone, adjusting controls, eating or drinking, etc.
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inside distraction
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common term for sending short text messages from cell phones
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text messaging
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one that occurs outside the vehicle, i.e., crash scenes, objects in roadway, police vehicle, billboards, etc.
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outside distraction
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results when a situation, event, object or person draws a driver's focus away from driving
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distraction
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when drivers maintain eye contact with a crash scene, even beyond the point that they pass the scene
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rubbernecking
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a type of distraction that takes the driver's mind away from the road, such as engaging in conversation with a passenger or thinking about something that happened during the day
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mental distraction
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occurs when a driver's attention drifts away from driving without having been influenced by a situation, event or person
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inattention
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a type of distraction that causes a driver to take his or her hands off the wheel or eyes off the road, such as reaching for an object
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physical distraction
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what type of drivers are more susceptible to distractions while driving?
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novice drivers
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"distracted driving" has been defined as:
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anything that takes a driver's attention away from driving
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costs associated with distracted driving related crashes could include:
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property damage, fines associated with criminal charges, and monies awarded because of civil lawsuits
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which group of drivers is most likely to experience a crash caused by distracted driving?
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A, drivers under age 20
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young drivers are especially susceptible to distractions caused by:
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adjusting the audio system
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while driving, drivers should pay attention to all of the following except:
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aircraft directly overhead
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drivers who text are ___ times more likely to get involved in a crash
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23`
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the responsibility for driving safely and remaining free of distractions rests with:
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the driver
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vehicle equipment that could cause a driver to become distracted includes:
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voice activated controls, blind spot detectors, advanced navigation systems
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the best time to address distractions that can affect driving is:
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before driving begins
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dirt on the lens of headlights can reduce up to what percent?
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90%
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how can you check to see if the lights are working properly?
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use the reflection when parked behind a car or in front of a garage door
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how far do high beams let us see;
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about 250 feet
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what is the sight distance rule?
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we have to be able to stop in the distance that we can see
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when driving at night, drivers need to leave more what than they would in the daytime?
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space
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what is the primary task of ABS?
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helps you to avoid accidents by letting the driver brake and steer where you want to go in high risk situations
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what are the ABS rules? (there are 3)
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stomp on the brakes, stay on the brakes without pumping the brake pedal, steer away from danger and to where you want to go
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what may you notice when using ABS brakes?
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you will feel a vibration and hear a noise
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what is the electronic stability program designed to do?
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to avoid accidents and prevent the vehicle from skidding and sliding
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during an over-steering or skidding condition (rear-wheel lock-up), the ESP system applies the brake to which wheel?
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the outer front wheel
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during an under-steering or sliding condition (front-wheel lock-up), the ESP system applies the brake to which wheel?
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the inner rear wheel
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when do most skids occur?
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braking too quickly, turning too quickly or sharply, accelerating too quickly
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what are the steps to recover from a skid?
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get off the brake and off the gas, steer in the direction you want to go, then counter steer
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what is the best way to handle skids?
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avoid slippery surfaces and drive in direct proportion to loss of traction, drive slowly
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what are some reasons run-off the road crashes occur?
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driving too fast for conditions and not paying attention
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what increases the risk of being in a run-off the road crash?
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driving at night
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what is the #1 tip from America's best drivers when it comes to run-off the road crashes?
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don't overreact
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what steps should you take if you run-off the road?
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remain calm, keep firm grip on steering wheel, stay off of brake and gas, check mirrors, reduce speed, align wheels with the road, steer back to the road
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with ABS brakes, how can you stop quickly?
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press down hard on the brake pedal
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what is the safest maneuver if there is enough room?
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braking
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what are the steps for making quick turns?
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turn the wheel one half circle and 1 full circle in the other direction and then back to the middle
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if there is a car beside you in the left lane and you need to avoid a car ahead, what should you do?
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stop quickly or swerve to the right
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what are the four things that need to be done in the event of a crash?
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protect the scene, call for help, take care of any injured, report the accident
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what should you do to protect the scene?
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don't block the way of the scene
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what should you do to take care of anyone who is injured?
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call 911 as soon as possible, make the injured comfortable and see if anyone with medical training can help, move person as little as possible away from danger
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what information should you get from the other driver if involved in a crash?
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name, address, telephone number, driver's license, license plate number, proof of insurance, registration
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difficulty seeing in the presence of bright light such as direct or reflected sunlight or artificial light such as car headlights at night
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glare
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termed "oversteer" where the vehicle moves sideways without any additional steering input
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rear wheel skidding
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when a vehicle's tire loses contact with the road and ride on top of a film of water
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hydroplaning
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loss of traction by the front, rear, or all tires, generally resulting in a deviation from the desired path of travel
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skidding
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a system that helps prevent loss of traction and aids a driver in maintaining directional contro
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esp
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the grip between the tires and the road surface that allows a vehicle to start, stop and/or change direction
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traction
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to turn the steering wheel back in the opposite direction in order to maintain or regain directional control of the vehicle
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countersteer
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termed "understeer" where the vehicle moves straight ahead in spite of steering input
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front wheel skidding
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returning to the road from the shoulder
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off road recovery
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designed to keep a car's wheels from locking when the driver brakes hard or abruptly, or applies the brakes on a slick surface
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abs
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due to a sudden change in direction, the rear end of your vehicle skids left or right. the first action you take is
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ease off brake or accelerator
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if the vehicle you are driving starts to hydroplane, you should:
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ease off accelerator, do not brake, steer where you want to go
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the best way to control consequences if you cannot avoid a collision is to:
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control brake and steer to collide at an angle with object
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automotive technology improvements have improved the safety of car occupants. some of these improvements are:
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anti-lock brakes, safety glass and better headlights
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night driving poses special problems for a driver because:
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there is reduced lighting, objects ahead are harder to see, objects to the side are harder to see
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when driving in heavy rain, which of the following should a driver NOT do?
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continue driving at the posted speed limit
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when driving on a highway, sudden strong cross wind gusts:
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can move a car sideways into another lane
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if the temperature light comes on while you are driving:
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stop soon, check and repair the problem
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if any tire blows out while you are driving, DO NOT:
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brake hard
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if you are making a turn and your engine shuts off in the middle of the intersection, the first thing you should do is:
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shift to neutral, complete the turn, then pull off and restart the engine
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how many drinks in the body does it take to affect driving?
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2
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what are the effects of alcohol on driving?
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you lose judgement and process of information
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what percent of alcohol in the blood is illegal?
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1/10 of a percent
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what is the best way of hanging on to the driver's license?
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ride with somebody who isn't going to drink
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what should you do if someone tries to drive drunk?
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take away their drinks, don't try to reason with them, don't worry about offending them, have multiple people work at not allowing them to drive drunk, take their keys if possible, drive them in their own car if you can. don't let them drive.
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time is the only medically-proven method
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alcohol elimination
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medications that can be purchased legally without a prescription
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over-the-counter medications
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the concentrations of alcohol in a person's bloodstream
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blood alcohol concentration
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against the law to purchase, possess and consume these drugs
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illegal drugs
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a law that requires a driver charged with being under the influence to take a chemical test that measures the amount of alcohol in the blood
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implied consent law
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medications which include antidepressants, pain reducers, sleep aids and sedatives
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prescription medications
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a physiological state that occurs when a person has a high level of alcohol in his or her blood, the legal blood alcohol concentration is determined by state laws
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intoxication
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the penalties for the various offenses for DWI may be:
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fines, prosecution, penalties, jail, loss of license
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consequences associated with alcohol and other drug use while driving are:
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possible loss of driver's license, possible loss of work, possible loss of family
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how is a driver's ability to manage space around his/her car affected by alcohol?
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the driver's vision is affected
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the first ability lost by a driver under the influence of alcohol is:
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judgement/reasoning
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how can alcohol be eliminated from the body?
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time
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Implied Consent Laws are designed to:
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penalize drivers for refusal of blood alcohol concentration test
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what are some common signs in driving behavior that might indicate a driver has been drinking alcohol?
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straddling lane lines, weaving, stopping for no apparent reason
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alcohol is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. which of the following affects how fast alcohol is absorbed?
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time spent drinking, size of the drink, size of the person drinking
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taking drugs and alcohol together or two or more drugs together:
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increases the effects of each
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any driver is considered to be "driving while intoxicated" if a chemical test shows a reading of at least ___ percent
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.08
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how many crashes each year are caused by driver fatigue?
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100,000
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what should a driver do if she/he notices any sign of fatigue while driving?
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ask someone else to drive, pull off the road and take a short nap, get a caffeinated drink, let someone who isn't tired drive
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what can increase alertness for a few hours, but drivers should not rely on it for long periods of time?
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caffeine
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how many hours of sleep should teens and young adults get each night?
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8 hours
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how many accidents nationwide involve some type of aggressive driving?
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½ of all accidents
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list some of the consequences of aggressive driving
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crashing their car, being charged with reckless driving and/or arrested
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describe some situations that led to aggressive driving?
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being cut off, having eggs thrown at their car, other people yelling in the car
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what are some things you can do to prevent aggressive driving?
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stay calm while driving, steer clear of other aggressive drivers, give yourself some space/time
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a type of aggressive driving in which the driver complains, rushes, competes or resists with another driver
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quiet aggression
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a degree of aggressive driving in which the driver rushes constantly, lane jumps, believes others are in his/her way, ignores road signs and regulations, and drives with distraction
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rush-in area
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a type of aggressive driving in which the driver yells, cusses, stares, honks or insults another driver
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verbal aggression
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a type of aggressive driving in which the driver cuts off, blocks, chases, fights, or shoots another driver
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epic aggression
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a degree of aggressive driving in which the driver carries a weapon, just in case, deliberately bumps or rams another vehicle, tries to run a car off the road, or uses a weapon
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violence area
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occurs when a driver uses the vehicle or some other weapon to threaten or cause harm to another roadway user in response to a traffic incident with the intent to harm others
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road rage
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physical or mental weariness that can be caused by strain, repetitive tasks, illness or lack of sleep
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fatigue
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a degree of aggressive driving i which the driver constantly ridicules and criticizes other drivers to self or passengers, speeds past another car, tailgates, honks, yells or makes visible insulting gestures
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total aggression area
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occurs when a driver operates a vehicle in a pushy or bold manner, without regard for others safety
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aggressive driving
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what are some effects of fatigue?
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takes longer to process information, impairs your senses and abilities, impairs reaction time, judgement and vision
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driving drowsy is an increasing problem. drivers are more likely to become drowsy:
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on high-speed, long, boring rural highways
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emotions may affect a driver's ability to drive safely by:
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creating mental distractions, increasing risk taking, creating a lack of concentration
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when a driver is feeling fatigued what should s/he do?
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take a nap
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what type of driver is least at-risk for drowsy driving?
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a driver with a passenger
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you can identify aggressive drivers by:
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their increased risk-taking
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"road rage" means a driver loses control of his/her emotions and attempts to harm another driver. how should you handle a situation of "road rage"?
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avoid these drivers if possible, stay in your car and lock the doors, leave the area if possible
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what is a driver error that may cause a negative reaction by other drivers?
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cruising in passing lanes
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what can a driver do to reduce stress while driving?
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leave early to allow plenty of time
