Pre Trip
Name four key steering system parts.
Steering wheel
Tie rod
Steering arms
Spindle
Drag link
Steering ring knuckle
Pittman arm
Gear box
What is an aggressive driver?
A driver that is selfish
When backing why is it important to use a helper?
To see blind spots
What should you expect exiting a tunnel?
Wind gusts
How far should you look ahead?
12-15 seconds, 1 block city driving or a quarter mile open highway
What things should you check during a trip?
Tires
Instruments
Temp
Mirrors
Cargo
When should you use your high beams?
When it is safe and legal to do so
What are two ways to know when to shift?
RPMs- Revolutions per minute
Mph- Mile per hour
What should you do if being tailgated?
Increase your following distance
Whats the most important way to see the sides and rear of the vehicle?
Mirrors
What is the minimum tread depth for drive(back) tires, steer(front)?
2/32
4/32
How do you recognize a distracted driver?
Inconsistent speeds
Drifting
Two conditions where you should down shift?
1) Before starting down a hill
2) Before entering a curve
What is a hazard?
Road condition or other user that is a possible danger
What two things should you look for ahead?
Traffic
Brake lights
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
Leaks
What effects can wet brakes have?
Weak or uneven grab
What is the most important hand signal you and the helper should agree on?
STOP!
Name four hazards.
Children
Workers
Ice cream trucks Accidents
Confused drivers
Shoppers
Pedestrians
What is communicating?
Signaling your intention
What are three emergency equipment devices
Fire Extinguisher
Fuses
Three reflective triangles
What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy?
Sleep
Whats the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?
Safety
Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?
To have a way out.
What three things add up to total stopping distance?
PBR- perception distance, reaction distance and breaking distance