d r i v i n g

Predict:

- the action that a potential hazard might require to be avoided - what other cars are about to do

Decide:

- the action to take if the potential hazard becomes an actual hazard

Execute:

- the driving maneuver that is required to handle the potentially hazardous traffic situation

Search and Identify:

- traffic signs - signals - pedestrians - vehicles - other potential hazards

there are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving, and they include remember buddy

1. aggressiveness 2. egotism 3. emotional instability 4. inattentiveness 5. exhibition 6. irresponsibility does NOT include 1. assertiveness 2. pride 3. forgetfulness 4. sloth 5. self-deprecation

the five abilities required for being a safe driver are

1. search 2. predict 3. identify 4. decide 5. execute SPIDE

_____ are the leading causes of death among teenagers, and teenagers have ____ the rate of these than adults a. sexual disease, three times b. traffic accidents, twice c. drug overdose, twice d. traffic accidents, three times

1. traffic accidents; duh 2. twice; remember the facts

Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver a. 1.5 b. 2 c. 2.5 d. 3

2.5; just remember

when traveling at 35 mph, how many feet do you need to stop?

210 ft. r e m e m b e r

when traveling at 55 mph, how many feet do you need to stop?

400 ft. r e m e m b e r

a vehicle is capable of causing extensive property damage, injury, and death. you should operate your vehicle with extreme caution, because it is like handling a. your dog b. a loaded gun c. a toy

a loaded gun. AMERICA

driving in california is a. a privilege granted by the state b. a right all citizens are entitled to c. guaranteed by the constitution d. legal for everyone

a privilege granted by the state. ur priviledged sweaty :) appreciate it :) #respect

in order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you not do? a. decelerate before the curve b. brake gently and gradually while turning c. downshift (manual transmission) c. accelerate wow turning

accelerate while turning

using the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you learned in the driver education a. lowers your chances of being involved in a costly accident b. lowers your chances of being involved in an injurious or deadly accident c. reduces the cost of law-enforcement, property replacement, and results in much more pleasant driving d. all of the above

all of the above. just read all the answers and use common sense

you can avoid situations leading to road rage by a. not cutting off other drivers b. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane c. not tailgating d. all of the above

all of the above. read em all

a stop sign means that you a. stop if there is no one crossing in front of you b. stop if you wish c. always stop fully behind the limit line, crosswalk, or at the corner

always stop fully behind the limit line, crosswalk, or at the corner. smart

what should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver? a. look the driver in the eyes b. avoid making eye contact c. pull over d. try to converse with the driver to apologize

avoid making eye contact

Friction is ______ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. this makes it _____ for you to stop your vehicle. a. decreased, harder b. increased, harder c. decreased, easier d. increased, easier

decreased, harder

gravity _______ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and _______ it when you are driving downhill a. increases, decreases b. stops, increases c. decreases, increases

decreases, increases

which is not a result of poor peripheral vision? a. failing to react to a hazard coming from the left or right b. failing to see or obey a stop light suspended over an intersection c. weaving while negotiating a curve d. driving further from parked cars

driving further from parked cars

what is one of the top five causes of accidents in the us? a. listening to the radio while driving b. failure to yield the right-of-way to other drivers c. using a cell phone while driving

failure to yield the right-of-way to other drivers. TOP FIVE is your key word

parking and driving safely are two different functions (t/f)

false

road surface changes due to: (a) ice, (b) rain, (c) snow, (d) oil and diesel fuel buildup, or (e) sand or dirt will reduce the traction of your tires. this does not affect the control of your vehicle

false

if you are under a severe tension, emotionally distressed, or otherwise preoccupied with your emotions, thoughts, or personal problems, it is advised that you a. take a sedative while driving b. bring a friend along while driving c. not drive

not drive lmao. YES TAKE SEDATIVES AND DRIVE

the force of a moving object is called momentum. the momentum of an object is proportional to its weight and speed. the more momentum it has, the more force it has. so if there were two cars, both the same model, and one of the cars was traveling 30 mph faster than the other, which car has more force? a. the slower b. the faster car c. both cars have equal force

the faster car

yield means a. that you have the right-of-way over others b. to let other drivers, pedestrians, and bicycles have the right-of-way before you proceed c. that other vehicles should slow down when seeing your vehicle

to let other drivers, pedestrians, and bicycles have the right-of-way before you proceed. to yield is to be cautious and kind :) :) :)

what is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a higher over pass)? a. there are used by work crews for the purposes of filling dangerous pot hole on the road b. to reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowed your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly c. the are used as temporary abutments d. all of the above

to reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowed your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

the GOLDEN RULE of driving is

to treat other DRIVERS the way you want to be treated

if you are parking facing downhill, you should always turn your front wheel _____ the curb or side of the road a. towards b. away

toward

the force of a vehicle increases as its momentum increases (t/f)

true

your emotional state influences your ability to concentrate, stay alert, be courteous, think clearly and rapidly, contain anger and aggressiveness, and control tendencies to "show off" (t/f)

true. smart

the main purpose of driver education is to help you learn the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for greater safety both as an operator of an automobile and as a pedestrian (t/f)

true. so smart

when should you always engage your parking brake?

when parking on an incline

what's is the best protection against injury if you have an accident? a. centrifugal force b. ointment c. padding d. your seatbelt

your seatbelt