Choosing Safety First
Name 5 out of the 8 things you do before you begin to drive.
adjust driver's seat, fasten seat belt, secure loose items in the passenger compartments, adjust rearview and side mirrors, adjust ventilation, adjust head restraints, lock doors, adjust music if needed
What is the left, right, left rule and when should it be used?
First look to the left, then right, then left again. It is used when you are entering an intersection or heading out into traffic.
What are some guidelines to safely use center turn lanes
Put on your turn signal, don't get into the center turn lane too soon, when you enter, enter the lane completely turn only when it is safe
How do you use a roundabout intersection?
Yield as you enter the round about. Blinker as you are leaving the intersection.
What is hydroplaning?
when your tires lose thier grip on the road and ride like skis on a film of water
Name 5 driving distractions.
eating, drinking, smoking, adjusting radio, talking on the cell phone, interacting with other passengers, searching for or moving an object, reading, writing personal grooming, rubbernecking when passing a crash scene or work zone looking at people, objects, or events happening off the roadway lack of sleep
As you scan the driving scene, name one thing you should be on the look out for?
Vehicles or people who enter the road ahead and may be moving slower. signs warning of danger signs telling you and giving you information about places ahead.
What are the three steps to merge with traffic from an acceleration lane?
put turn signal on look for opening in traffic accelerate up to the speed of traffic, put on your blinker merge into the opening in traffic, check your mirrors and blind spot
How can you safely drive through curves?
Watch your speed and make sure to slow down as needed.
When roads become dangerous due to weather conditions you should do what?
give yourself more time to get places and have more space between cars.
How does not getting enough sleep effect driving?
reactions slower, have problems with understanding and remembering things, judgement and vision are impaired
Why do most serious crashes occur at night? Explain.
Vision is severely limited, glare from other vehicles headlights, people who are tired or are DUI are more likely to be on the road
What should you do if your going to attempt a pass? Explain.
Make sure you can see and it is safe to do so. Blinker and go out to pass, blinker once you can see the car is fully behind you use your mirrors and turn your head and then enter the lane you started from.
How do you park your vehicle on a hill?
You should set your parking brake and turn your wheels toward the curb.
What should you to increase your ability to see in foggy and snowy conditions?
use your low beams.
What is the percent of traffic deaths that involve drinking and driving, and what is the BAC number that is considered to be DUI?
40%; .02, .08 if an adult
On interstate highways the speed limit is ____ mph on other highways the speed limit is ______mph, In urban areas the speed limit is____mph, in residential areas the speed limit is_____ mph, in school zones the speed limit is _____mph
65 50 35 25 15
When can you pass on the right?
This is only used to go around cars if there is enough room in a safe environment.
How do you parallel park?
right hand blinker, pull up beside the car and leave about 18-24 inches between mirrors, make sure you can see their taillight in your backside window, reverse, one revolution of the steering wheel to the right. Mirror, Mirror blind spot and then look back .. when your passenger side mirror makes a diagonal line with the tail light turn the wheel quickly all the way to the left. Straighten the wheel when you land in the spot.
How can you let others know where you are and what you plan to do on the road?
Tell someone your route or plans before you leave the house, work or school.
To manage your drinking responsibly, do not drink more than how many drinks per hour?
1 drink
How should you manage space? Explain.
Keep your car between 3-4 seconds from the next car. Longer if bad weather.
You may not pass if....
it is not safe to do so. Double yellow lines signify that it is often not safe to do so. Only pass on a double yellow line if you can see a long way ahead and you need to.
Except in emergencies or unless a police officer tell you to do so, you may not park in what places?
in front of fire hydrants, no parking zones and blocking intersections.
How should you correctly turn, merge, and pass?
signal 3 to 4 , position your vehicle in proper lane, control speed, complete turn in proper lane