CITY & COUNTRY DRIVING (Ch. 9–10)
These are the most common hazards in city driving
What are pedestrians and heavy traffic?
This lane is used to enter the expressway
What is the acceleration lane?
This condition reduces traction and increases stopping distance
What is rain?
This should be done immediately if your brakes fail
What is pump the brakes and shift to a lower gear?
This is the monthly cost of paying off your car
What is a car payment?
These are common unexpected hazards on rural roads
What are animals or farm vehicles?
This is the correct way to join traffic on an expressway
What is merging with the flow of traffic?
This happens when your tires lose contact with the road
What is hydroplaning?
This is the first step if your tire blows out
What is grip the steering wheel firmly and stay calm?
This protects you financially in case of a crash
What is insurance?
This is a major visibility issue in urban areas caused by parked cars
What are blind spots / blocked views?
This lane is used to exit the expressway
What is the deceleration lane?
This condition creates nearly invisible slippery roads
What is black ice?
This is what you should do if your accelerator gets stuck
What is shift into neutral and brake?
This includes oil changes, tires, and repairs
What is maintenance?
This is a major danger of rural driving at night
What is limited visibility due to no street lights?
This is the safest lane for most drivers on long trips
What is the right lane?
This is what you should do if your vehicle starts to skid
What is steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go?
This is the safest action if your vehicle enters water
What is unbuckle seatbelt and exit quickly?
This is often the most expensive cost for teen drivers
What is insurance?
This strategy helps drivers manage multiple hazards in both environments
What is the IPDE process?
This is the biggest risk when driving on expressways
What are high speeds and reduced reaction time?
This is the safest way to drive in heavy fog
What is use low beams and reduce speed?
This is what you should do if your car catches fire
What is pull over immediately and get out of the vehicle?
This determines whether you can realistically afford a vehicle
What is budgeting?