Chapters 1-2
At what time interval is a teenagers chance of crashing highest?
Between 9pm and 6am
List 4 substances that can reduce traction between the road and your wheels
Snow
Water
Dirt/Loose Stone
Leaves
Most states have a BAC limit of ____
Explain the "Dutch Reach"
Open your car door with your right hand, looking to the left for bicyclists and cars.
whose responsibility is it to maintain control of the vehicle, despite weather and other conditions?
How can you check the tread of a tire?
Flip a quarter upside down and put it in your tire tread. If you can see anything above his head, you don’t have enough tread.
Explain proper execution of the hand-over-hand technique
When turning to the right, the left hand guides the wheel past the 12:00 position. The right hand crosses over the left hand and continues the guide the steering wheel in the same motion.
What are the 3 types of vision?
Central, Fringe, Peripheral
what signs are used at roundabouts?
Yield Signs
Should you experience brake failure, what's the first thing you should do?
Pump the brakes rapidly.
Explain the 3 Collision Concept
Vehicle hits an object
Driver/Passenger hits the vehicle
Internal organs hit skeleton
Total stopping distance is made up of what 3 "times"?
(___ time + ___ time + ___ time)
Perception, Reaction, Braking
While driving, it is most difficult to control the space in which direction?
the rear
how can a driver on the freeway be courtesy and help another driver trying to enter?
move over to the left/ adjust speed to make room, expect merging vehicles at entrance ramps
What is the Michigan (universal) basic speed law?
Drivers must always operate their vehicles at a reasonable and prudent speed for conditions.
What does it mean to R.E.A.D. the road?
Right speed for Right now
Eyes up and Brain on
Anticipate other road users’ next moves
Donut of Space around the vehicle
What information is conveyed by each of the following sign colors?
Blue, Brown, Orange
Roadside Services, Areas of interest/Parks & Rec, Work Zone
Explain how to put the 3-4 second rule into practice.
Identify a stationary checkpoint. when the vehicle ahead of you passes it, count until you pass it.
in an urban area, at least how many feet ahead are you expected to signal before turning?
100 ft
How deep does water have to be to make you lose control of your vehicle?
6 inches
Explain the 8 steps of the Pre-Drive Sequence
Place key in the ignition & lock the doors
Clean and defrost the windows
Store packages and loose items
Adjust seat and steering wheels
Adjust head restraint
Adjust mirrors
Adjust safety belt
Adjust air vents and temperature
List at least 7 of the 10 different colors used in signs
Red, White, Black, Blue, Yellow, Green, Fluorescent Green, Brown, Orange, Pink
Central vision constitutes ___% of a divers vision
3%
Show and narrate proper parallel parking procedures :)
:)
What 3 documents are you required to show during a traffic stop?
License, registration, and proof of insurance