Car Protection
How many miles per hour does an airbag deploy?
200 mph
Whose responsibility is it to make sure the vehicle is in proper working condition?
The vehicle owner.
What do you place your key in to start the vehicle?
Ignition.
What position should your hands be at on the steering wheel?
9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
What kind of parking is most common on city streets?
Parallel parking.
How old does a child need to be to sit in the front seat?
12 years of age.
If your turn signals are not working, what should you use instead?
Hand signals.
What are the areas called where you can't see a motorist in your rear or side view mirrors?
Blind Spots
What kind of steering should be used while making a turn?
Hand-over-hand steering.
Where is angle parking often used?
Shopping centers.
Which way is the car seat facing if a child is 4 years old and 50 pounds?
Forward facing car seat.
Who is responsible for snow flying off a car and cracking someones windshield behind them?
What two things should be adjusted before starting your vehicle?
Seat and Mirrors.
Stopping distance is based on a reaction time of what?
3/4 of a second.
When parking a vehicle facing downhill, which way should you turn your wheels?
What does SRS stand for?
Supplemental Restraint System
What two things should you not do with an anti-lock braking system?
Pump the brakes or jerk the steering wheel while braking.
How should the outside mirrors be adjusted?
So that the motorist can see the tip of the driver-side front door handle in the lower right of the mirror.
What are the steps of completing a K-turn?
1. Signal
2. Drive forward while turning the wheel to the left and stop several inches from the opposite curb.
3. Put the car in reverse, back up slowly while turning the wheel to the right and stopping several inches from the opposite curb.
4. Put the car in drive, move forward while steering the wheel back to the left and straighten out the vehicle in the lane.
How far apart should flags or markers be while practicing parallel parking?
25 feet
What is the fine for failing to comply with the Child Passenger Safety Law?
Not less than $50 nor more than $75.
What is the fine for not removing snow or ice from your vehicle?
$25 to $75.
How long can you idle your vehicle for?
Three minutes or less.
Name the seven factors that determine a vehicles stopping distance.
1. Motorist reaction time
2. Weather and visibility conditions
3. Vehicle conditions
4. Brake conditions
5. Condition and type of tires
6. Roadway conditions
7. Speed
When you pull up next to the vehicle in front before parallel parking, how far away from it should you be?
2-4 feet away.