Chapter 1
Nearly___ of all new drivers are charged with a traffic offense or involved in a crash during their first 12c months of licensed driving
one half
Why do we need traction?
Without traction, a driver cannot steer, brake, or accelerate, and a loss of traction can result in skidding.
how many general category of signs are there?
What should your cell phone be on while driving?
Do not disturb or driving mode.
90%
What does the A stand for in READ the road
anticipate their next move
What natural laws affect traction?
inertia
Momentum
Gravity
Kinetic Energy
can drivers turn on a flashing red arrow?
yes only if they come to a complete stop first.
true or false-compared to hand held phones, hands free systems reduce risk by 30%?
false its the conversation that causes the impairment
Which is more slippery wet or dry ice?
wet ice
When are teens most likely to crash?
9pm and 6am
Does inertia affect objects inside a car?
yes
what is the purpose of pedestrian signals?
They alert pedestrians when they may walk.
can emergency vehicles cause distraction?
yes their flashing lights can diverse a drivers eyes from the road.
what parts of your vehicle should you clean the snow and ice off?
every part
Why do states have GDLs for new drivers?
to reduce teen crashes,injuries and deaths
what is a tire contact patch?
the tire part connected with the road surface
How many methods do drivers use to communicate with other drivers?
5 methods
what percent of teen drivers who have had their license for less than 6 months are engaged in distracted driving?
29%
driving in dense fog can be like driving ___?
driving at night with sunglasses on; visibility is very challenging
What is a parent-teen driving agreement?
A document that is discussed, agreed to, and signed by parents and their new driver
what happens to a vehicles weight when it decelerates?
the weight transfers to the front
when are dashed/broken white lines used?
to separate 2 lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.
what should you do if you are in traffic near a driver who seems to be distracted?
Establish more space between you and the distracted driver to reduce the risk of collision
what is smog?
a combination of smoke and fog