Visibility
Dirt on the lenses of headlights can reduce light by up to _______________ percent.
90
When driving in drifting fog: reduce speed, turn on ______ beam headlights, turn on windshield wipers and turn on defroster or air conditioner.
Low
Wearing a safety belt is your best defense for preventing severe life-altering injuries by __________ occupants’ rate of deceleration in a frontal crash and keeps occupants securely in place.
Slowing
The higher this rating the better for tires. This indicate how much traction is being created between the tires and the road.
Tread Tire Rating
Road conditions can be dangerous when the road is wet--particularly the first ____ minutes of rain after a long dry period when oil and rubber particles have collected on the road surface and mix with water.
15 minutes
How far do high beams let us see?
250 feet
Flash Flood Dangers: Nearly ____ of flash flood fatalities are vehicle related.
50%
. Drivers should sit at least 10 inches from the airbag because it inflates to six or seven inches in size at speeds up to _______.
200 mph
Measured by the ability to stop a car in straight-ahead motion on a sandy/slick/wet surface
Traction
Signs of ______________: standing water, raindrops that bubble when they hit the road, slushing sound, sensation that the steering wheel is loose or disconnected
Hydroplaning
Virginia law requires _______________ from sunset to sunrise and during inclement weather, such as rain, snow, fog, or whenever your windshield wipers are in use.
Headlights
Counter measures for reducing glare: look to the ________ edge of the roadway, do not place paper on the dashboard, wear ____________ during the day.
right. sunglasses.
Rumble _______ installed at the road edge to help occupants stay awake during travel.
Strips
Tires are ________-filled cushions designed to reduce the effect of road hazards and irregularities on the vehicle and are designed to flex and give as they meet the road surface
Air
Approximately _________ of all motor vehicle fatalities among 16-20 year olds are run-off-the-road crashes.
half or 50%
The distance a driver can see ahead is limited and headlights do not illuminate off-road areas. Visibility is also compromised by the _________ from other vehicles
Glare
Driving in Strong Winds: Keep a _______ grip on the steering wheel, reduce speed, adjust lane position, do not over steer, stay off the brake, prepare to counter steer.
Firm
These are a an equipment design that ends angled away from roadway and buried. They also help your car from veering off the road.
Guardrails
The Electronic Stability Control System is designed to have your vehicle remain on its intended path of travel by preventing it from ___________ sideways in a turn, which can lead to a rollover.
Sliding
Inattention or distractions, drowsiness, and steering onto the shoulder to avoid a collision can cause what type crash?
Run-Off the Road Crash
Use emergency _______________ when traveling below speed limit.
Flashers
Driving in snow: look for an exit, check __________ report, stop beyond the outboard end of a guardrail.
Weather
___________ air bags are installed above the side windows, in the headliner, on both sides.
Curtain
What happens to the tires of a car when the temperature drops?
They deflate.
When there is space to the side and when stopping distance is questionable/when there are cars close behind what kind of steering can be used?
Evasive Steering