Sears Drivers Ed Segment 1 – Flashcards
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Before entering the vehicle, you should check around the vehicle for:
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1. Area around the vehicle 2. No animals in the way 3.Fluid leak/Flat tire 4. Position of front wheel 5. Damage Check 6. Clear windows 7. Check lights
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What are the 4 adjustments that must be made prior to starting the vehicle and describe how to determine the proper adjustment
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1. Close/Lock doors-don't open on the road/protection 2.Insert key in ignition - Freehand/avoid misplaying keys 3.Secure Loose objects- vision obstruction, free from flying object 4.Adjust seat- ability to see/control comfortable 5. Seat belt - Safety *Mirrors - See in hard spots
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Why should you use a safety belt if the vehicle is equipped with and airbag?
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You don't go flying out the car and less brain damage
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What age are children to use a child restraint system`
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age of 8,middle seat
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of the traditional mirror setting
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ADVANTAGES -See back of car DISADVANTAGES -less blind spot -see back and forth
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of the enhanced mirror setting
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ADVANTAGES -less blind spot DISADVANTAGES -Depth perception -objects in mirrors are closer then they appear
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The temperature light comes on?
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Shift to neutral Depress gas petal slightly Rev motor Pull over and turn off
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The oil pressure light turns on?
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turn car off
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The Alternator light comes on?
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turn off all unnecessary accessorizes
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When driving a vehicle with airbags,what is the safest positions for your hands on the steering wheel
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8+4 *10+2 *9+3
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Describe HAND TO HAND/PUSH PULL STEERING
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One hand pulls down other pushes up
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Describe HAND OVER HAND STEERING
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One hand pulls down other hand crosses over
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What are the 3 levels of acceleration
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1. Ease/light acceleration 2.Strong acceleration 3. Idle (crawling) Speed
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When parked alongside the street, list in order the steps necessary to put the vehicle in motion and merge into the traffic lane
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1. Drive 2. Signals (mirrors) 3. Blind spot 4. check again
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What are the 3 levels of slowing
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1. Control Breaking 2. Enertion 3. Threshold
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Prior to backing a vehicle you should always
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look where you with to go - turn head
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Backing speed should always be
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Idle speed
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What are the 3 types of Traffic Control Devices
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1.Marking (lines) 2. Signs 3. Traffic Signals
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What are the purpose of Traffic Control Devices
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Regulate,Warn,Guide
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What are the 5 types of Traffic signs
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1. Regulatory 2.Warning 3. Guide 4.Construction/work site 5.Emergency
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Describe the color of the sign and describe what actions you take as you approach it
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Red+ White Slow down +give right of way to the other traffic Proceed w/out inferring w/ the flow of traffic Proceed = Go
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MEANT BY: Solid Green light
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Check traffic and go
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MEANT BY: Solid Red light
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stop
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MEANT BY:Flashing red light
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Stop, Proceed when safe (stop sign)
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MEANT BY:Yellow light
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Proceed w/ caution
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MEANT BY: Green arrow
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Check traffic + go
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MEANT BY: Yellow Arrow
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Proceed w/ caution
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When approaching an intersection and light turn yellow what should you do?
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Make every reasonable effort to stop
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What should you do when a Traffic Light is not working
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Treat it as a uncontrolled intersection
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MEANT BY: Broken white line
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Same direction traffic, legal to cross
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MEANT BY:Solid white line
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same direction, edge, legal but not encouraged
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MEANT BY:Broken yellow line
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Opposite traffic, clear to pass
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MEANT BY: Solid Yellow line
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opposite direction cant cross
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MEANT BY: Stop lines
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"24" wide white line MUST STOP vehicle front bumper w/in
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MEANT BY:Double white line
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Illiegal
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MEANT BY: Residential area mph
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25
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MEANT BY: Business district mph
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25
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MEANT BY: Highway mph
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55
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MEANT BY: Expressway
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70
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MEANT BY:Private neighborhood
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15*- owner wants to make it
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What are the 3 types of vision
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1. Central 2. Fringe/Focal vision 3. Peripheral vision
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What does "Visual Lead" Mean
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2o-30 seconds ahead
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What is the "light of sight"
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Imaginary line that extents from our eyes to the sight of focus
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What is the "Field of View"
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Entire area of the road + surrounding distance
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Explain the "Three Second Rule" Method of following distance
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Person in front passes an object you are 3 seconds behind it
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What conditions would require an increase in following distance
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Road/Weather conditions Speed Following large vehicles
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List the three ingredients that make up Total Stopping Distance and describe what is meant by each
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1. Perception Distance- Distance you will travel 2. Reaction Distance - Before applying break moving foot to break 3. Braking Distance - While you are braking pushing Down on break until vehicle stops
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List 4 factors that affect total stopping distance
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1. mph (speed) 2. Mechanical Conditions 3. Weight 4. Road Conditions
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Why is it important to look further ahead when driving at faster speeds
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Ability to handle dangerous situations depends on your searching distance
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What does the Space Management System (SEE) stand for
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S.earch E.valuate E.xecute
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What steps can be taken to minimize a hazard
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Reduce speed Change Direction *Avoid coalition w/ vehicle, that appears to hit you in the side -Brake/Accelerate quickly)
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What is the relationship between traction and inertia
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Traction is reduced Inertia will take over from the vehicle
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What does it mean to have the right of way
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You can go first
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When do you have the right of way
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When someone gives it to you
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When stopping at intersection,where are you required to stop
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Behind a white line
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Why should you stop at least one car length behind the vehicle in front of you
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If you get hit from behind you wont get pushed into them
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When turning LEFT at an intersection and you have to wait until oncoming traffic is clear, why is it important to keep your wheels pointed straight
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So you don't go through into oncoming traffic
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If you are the first car at an inersetion and intend to turn left, why is it important to "creep" or stop approximately 1/3 of the way into the intersection
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Should the light turn yellow or you must go So the turn is easier
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When are you allowed to turn LEFT + RIGHT red light
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LEFT- one way st(legal/safe) RIGHT - When there is a sign
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What sign will you see when entering a roundabout
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Yield
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Who has the right of way at a roundabout
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In the circle
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List the steps in order to make a safe lane change
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1. Mirrors 2. Signals 3. gas-maintain 4. head check 5. turn gently 6. cancel signal
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What is the safest way to turn around
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1. round the block 2. 2 point turn about
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When parked next to the curb, how far way from the curb should you be
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12 inches
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What are the main consideration when preparing to pass another vehicle on a two-lane,two-way highway
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- 10 mph faster (not over speed limit) -55 mph 12 seconds to pass a person - Complete it before it becomes illegal
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When passing another vehicle, how do you know it is safe to return to the right lane? Car/pickup truck ; Large truck
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CAR/PICKUP TRUCK -front end in inside rear - view mirror LARGE TRUCK -Wind shield of truck in mirror
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Is it legal to pass on the right? Explain
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YES 1.LEGAL - tires on the road-turn left 2. ILLEGAL - tires on soldier - turn right
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When exiting the expressway, when do you normally begin to slow down
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Deceleration lane
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When are you allowed to use an emergency crossover (in the median/Divider strip) on the expressway
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illegal for anyone excepted law enforcement,emergency, maintenance vehicles
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If merging onto the expressway from the left,what will you need to do differently
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- More difficult to see over reign shoulder - Entering Passing lance - Look out for speeding traffic
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What is weave lane on the expressway
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Entrance + exit @ the same place
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What should you do if you miss your exit on the expressway
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Go to the next exit and then comeback
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What is the most important decision when driving in urban traffic
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-determined a safe speed
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What are some considerations to be made when driving in an urban traffic
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-Amount of traffic -Weather -Time of Day - Visibility
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When should you begin to slow down if there is a sharp curve ahead
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BEFORE the curve
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What steps should you use when approaching the crest of a hill on a two-lane highway
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position 3 Right lane
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When encountering an animal in the road, the most important thing to remember is
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Speeding over steering
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list areas that you are most likely to encounter pedestrians
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Downtown school zone parking lot regulation areas play ground businesses areas
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What action should you take when you approach a crosswalk where a blind person is waiting to cross the street?
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Stop @ white line (he/she listens to the engine to find you location)
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What special characteristic do motorcycles preset to motorists
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Smaller - harder to see
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What should drivers be prepared for when driving around large vehicles
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Blind spots (bigger) Wind turbulence
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When following large vehicles why should you leave more space to the front of your vehicle
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See around them
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What is "Off-Tracking" when refereeing to a large vehicle
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Large tractor trailer makes a turn, trailer has a tighter turn
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What are the "No Zones" on large vehicles
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Blind spot (fancy word)
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What are you required to do when you see emergency vehicle approach from the front or rear with light and/or siren on
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Move to The right and stop Return driving after about two football fields away
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Describe Michigan's "Move Over" law
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Give one clear lane to an officer that has already pulled someone over
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What action must you take when approaching a railroad cross buck(yield)
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Slow by costing,slow listen (windows down/radio off) look
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How far from railroad tracks are you required to stop
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No more then 50ft Less than 15ft
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What are you required to do stop for a school bus with the overhead red lights flashing
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Stop 20ft away
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What are you NOT required to do stop for a school bus with the overhead red lights flashing
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Oth island or other structures that separate the flow of traffic
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What are some concern when driving around construction vehicles
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-Bigger -slower moving
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SPEED LIMITS OF: Highway Construction Zone
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45 mph
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SPEED LIMITS OF: Expressway Construction Zone
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60 mph *45 when worker present
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Explain Michigan's Basic Speed law
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Must drive according to speed law
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What does it mean to "Over Drive" your headlights
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Not being able to stop in rage of your head light (brights should be on)
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What should you do when an oncoming vehicle has their bright lights on
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Look @ white line on the road (Flash your light)
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High beam headlights must be dimmed w/ in how many ft of an oncoming car
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500ft
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When are you required to use headlights?
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Rain storm Half hour after sunset Half hour b4 sunrise
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What should you do when visibility is limited by rain/snow
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Low beams
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When driving in fog, should you use your parking lights, low beam headlights or high beam headlights?
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Low beams
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What can you do to prevent loss of traction in slippery road conditions
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Avoid making fast turns Stop + break Steer smooth Gradually
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What is "Black Ice"
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Ice you cant see *light steady presume to stop *Bridge/air pass hide ice spots *vehicle skids you lose direction/speed
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Describe how do you stop a vehicle on icy roads both WITH ABS brakes and WITHOUT ABS brakes
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WITH - Push Hard keep, foot down WITHOUT -push down just short of wheel lock up
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Describe hydroplaning
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Riding on top of water not touching ground (going to fast) *vehicle ahead splash *no Cruze
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When do you usually find out you are hydroplaning
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After it already happens
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What should you do when you determined your car is hydroplaning
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Foot off accelerator
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What causes a vehicle to skid
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Going to fast turning quickly *front wheel lock up --> cannot steer
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Which direction should you steer if your vehicle starts to skid
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Way you want to go
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What is the leading cause of crashes
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Running into things you cannot see
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While driving @ highway speeds, explain what steps you should take if your rights wheels accidentally runoff the edge of the pavement onto the shoulder of the road
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Foot of gas till controlled speed or strength, slow down and speed up when you reach the road again
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WHAT TO DO WHEN: Tires blow out
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Concentrate on steering Slow get off the road Wear bars - tires are old, when tires need to be replace
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WHAT TO DO WHEN: brakes fail
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Parking brake *down hill - control speed (mirrors, ride breaks) *crosswind can move light cars
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What is distracted driving
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Having physical + visual concentration taken away from driving
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What are the types of distraction? How do they affect a driver?
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1.VISUAL - eyes of road 2. PHYSICAL - eating, doing something 3. COGNITIVE - mind away
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How does texting affect the SEE system of defensive driving
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SEARCHING - miss section off road/what's going on EVALUATING - lessen time to make decision EXECUTING -No/less the to Execute (reaction)
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Why is it dangerous to listen to music loudly or to wear headphones while driving
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Reduce hearing Can't heart around you
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What is the legal limit of intoxication in Michigan in which a driver would be presumed to be operating while intoxicated
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0.08 adult 0.02 minor
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What is Michigan's implied Consent Law? What is the purpose of an implied Consent law
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Whe you sign for your licenses you are giving consent to get tested for alcohol in body
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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL: Searching
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Relaxing eyes muscle
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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL: Eye focus
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Difficulty switching object 2 object
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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL: Double visions
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Double vision
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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL:Distance judgment
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Reducing depth perception
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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL: Side vision
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Reducing peripheral
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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL:Sharpness of visions
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Blurs it
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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL:Color distinction
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Temporally color blind
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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL: Night Vision
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Reduce ability to gather light
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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL: a response time
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Slows
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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL: Impaired Motor skills
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Eye,hand, foot coordination
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What are some of the signs of a drinking drivers
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Too fast / slow Wide/narrow turns Stop too soon/late
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What are common effects of over-the-counter drugs? How do you determine which drugs can affect driving ability
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Make you sleepy - read side affects
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What is the most common drug found in drivers? What are the affects of this drug
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Marijuana -> lose ability to stay in lane -> distracts perception and reaction
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What are the affects of mixing alcohol and drugs
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Multiple side effects
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What is fatigue?
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Mental/physical tiredness
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What are the effects of driving while fatigued
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Swerving,stopping late, not seeing risk/hazards
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What are some signs of being to tired/fatigued to drive
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Not remembering last few miles Miss judgement of speed/distance *take break b4 you get tired
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What is aggressive driving
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Driving in a bold,selfish or pushy manor
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What are the stages of Aggressive Driving
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Flipping ppl off Cutting off someone Road rage --> YOU
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What is the best way to deal with another's aggressive driving
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Avoid eye contact Remain in vehicle Give benefit of the doubt
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After receiving the Green Segment 1 certificate of completion, before driving you must
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Go to secretory of state
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Driving a vehicle is a privilege, not a right. What is the difference
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Privilege = earned and taken away/ Rights = guaranteed
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While driving a vehicle. You are required to have in your possession
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License Insurance Registration
