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We should always stay ____ in an emergency situation.
Calm
____ is when water is between the tires and the road builds until the tires begin to ride on a film or water, resulting in traction loss.
Hydroplaning
Why should children and pets not be left in the car?
Vehicles can get very hot while the engine is off. So, make sure everyone leaves the vehicle before they get a heat stroke.
A(n) ___ skid occurs when your front tires lose contact with the road surface.
Oversteer
What do you do to prevent hydroplaning?
Tire Tread and Speed.
What are the two ways that you can do when you lose control of your vehicle?
Slow and Fast recovery.
What is the first thing you do when your vehicle breaks down?
Safely steer to side and turn on hazard lights to ensure visibility by other drivers.
To avoid crashing you can use?
Evasive steering, Evasive braking, and Evasive acceleration.
What is evasive steering?
Sudden steering to avoid hitting a vehicle or object ahead
- Hand-to-hand steering best (easier control)
- 9:00 and 3:00 hand positioning
What are the three vehicle safety tips?
Park under streetlights
Park near security cameras
Park in safe environments
What should you do for your safety?
Make sure you phone is on
Keep your keys in your hands
Have a good situational awareness
What is the best thing to do to minimize crash consequences?
Buckle up and ensure passenger safety. Steer away from the crash and angle your vehicle if a crash is inevitable.
What are the four sign of hydroplaning?
Water standing on the road
Raindrops that bubble on the surface of the road
A slushing sound from the vehicle tires and the pavement.
When the steering wheel has a loose sensation.
What is the reality of crashes?
It’s not possible to avoid every single crash that you come across.
1/10 of a second can turn a fatal crash into a fender bender.
Stop Immediately, Assist The Injured, Control The Scene, and Notify.