Driving Academy Review Questions

What is the only phrase a horn should be honked to say?

"Hey dude, I'm here. Let's not collide"

Don't give or fall for the "______ of ______" and watch out for ______ who do!

"Wave of Death;" others

Situations to use "hand-over-hand" steering:

(very slow maneuvers) -U-turn -Parking -Reverse -Turnabouts

Top two excuses given officers after a collision:

-"I didn't see it." -"They waved me on or told me to go."

Last year ______% of the fatalities for teens in the U.S. came from single car crashes. These involve ______% driver error. Most hit ______.

-65 percent -100 percent -Trees

Name 2 categories of drivers who have very similar driving characteristics to Drunk Drivers:

-Drowsy -Distracted

List the Seven Deadly Drives

-Drunk -Drowsy -Distracted -Too many people -Too fast -Too close -Unbelted

Name 8 danger factors for which you should add a second to the space cushion times?

-Following a semi -Following a motorcycle -Bad weather -Heavy vehicle -Borderline tires or brake -Towing something -Night time -You are being tailgated

Situations to use "fixed-hand" steering:

-Following the road -Changing lanes -Handling curves -Swerving (only if <45 mph)

What does it mean if the "Aladdin's Lamp:" light comes on? What should you do if it does?

-High or low oil pressure -Pull over & get towed

What should you NOT do if a tire drives off the edge of the road?

-Jerk the wheel -Slam on the brake

What should you NOT do if your tire blows out?

-Jerk the wheel -Slam on the brake

Driving Academy's Five Rules for Driving (think: KIMMA)

-Keep your eyes up & moving -Identify your escape -Manage the situation safely & responsibly -Make yourself visible -Assume others don't see you

After starting the engine, list some things you should turn on or set before moving. Put an * beside the one that should always be turned on.

-Lowbeam headlights* -AC/Heat/Air circulation -Music -GPS -Seatwarmer -Steering wheel warmer/cooler

Panic braking w/o ABS:

-Press brake firmly, but let up a little if wheels stop turning -Look then steer to a(n) open/safe area or choose the Best Crash Site

What does the Driving Academy teach that you should do with your cell phone before moving your vehicle?

-Put it on silence -No vibrate -Secure within reach

Situations to use "push-pull" steering:

-Regular left & right turns (more control + arm never comes between you & the airbag)

What three lights on the dash board do you need to make sure come on and then turn off every time you start your car?

-Seatbelt -Airbags -ABS

Most collisions, injuries, and deaths are the result of several factors a driver or passenger did to add to his or her RISK. List at least ten risks that add a "bullet" to his/her "gun."

-Smoking -Animal -Too close to the wheel -Feet on dash -Music too loud -Eating -Changing clothes -Reading -Putting on makeup -Texting/Talking on phone

Panic braking w/ ABS (S.S.S.):

-Stomp on the brakes. -Stay. Keep your foot on the brake. -Steer to a(n) open/safe area or choose the Best Crash Site

What are the 6 things the acronym SExC reminds you to do when getting tired while driving?

-Stop Driving -Caffeine -Sleep -Exercise -Conversation -Switch Drivers (if possible)

What are the two most important parts of a car to maintain regarding the lives of the occupants?

-Tires -Brakes

Reasons one might need to make a lane change on interstate:

-emergency vehicles parked -wreck -construction -car on shoulder

List four ways to reduce your risk of being rear-ended.

-two breaks before slowing -add extra second in front of you -know where plan B is

What is the most dangerous speed on the interstate?

0mph

Be in the correct lane to exit at least ______ ______ before you exit.

1 mile

In ideal conditions how many seconds should you stay behind the vehicle in front of you? SPACE CUSHION Slower speeds (up to 30mph) ______ seconds. Medium speeds (35-45mph) ______ seconds. High speeds (50-70mph) ______ seconds.

1) 2 seconds 2) 3 seconds 3) 4 seconds

List as many of the "Safety First" steps to entering the car as you can remember: 1) Be ______ and ______. 2) Look ______ the car. 3)______ and ______ ______ the car. 4)Look at/check the ______. 5)Look ______ the car. 6)Get in the car. 7)______ ______ ______ 8)______ ______ ______ ______ ______

1) Be aware and prepared. 2) Look under the car. 3) Walk and look around the car. 4) Look at/check the tires. 5) Look inside the car. 6) Get in the car. 7) Lock the door. 8) Put the key in ignition.

What to do if your car is SWEPT into water:

1) Don't call 911 2) Seatbelt off 3) Window down 4) Climb out window

What to do if your car FALLS into water:

1) Don't call 911 2) Windows down 3) Stay buckled until impact 4) Then, seatbelts off, climb out window

6 safe driving tips around trucks:

1) Don't get too close 2) Don't squeeze play during their right turns 3) Allow space for their left turns 4) Never enter a double turn lane w/ them 5) Don't pass on the right 6) Pass quickly

List the three documents you must have with you every time you drive:

1) License/Permit 2) Vehicle registration 3) Proof of insurance NEVER KEEP CERTIFICATE OF TITLE IN CAR

List four things a driver should check EVERYTIME before moving the car: (Five inside checks)

1) Make sure everyBODY is properly buckled 2) Make sure everyTHING is secure 3) Know what every GADGET is, does, and how to use it 4) Make sure the driver can see every WHERE

List the five things the driver needs to adjust when first sitting in the car: (Five adjustments)

1) Seat belt 2) Seat 3) Steering Wheel 4) Mirrors 5) Head Restraint

Steps for a lane change:

1) Signal 2) Check rear view mirror 3) Check side view mirror 4) Check blind spot 5) Check forward again 6) Slide if safe 7) Cancel signal

Name five ways to help other people see you:

1) Use head lights 2) Horn 3) Tapping Brakes 4) Don't hide or hangout in other people's blind spots 5) Adjust your position

Virtually all collisions between two vehicles result from at least ______ drivers making a mistake.

2

You are ______ times as likely to be seen when your ______ are on.

2; headlights

Stopping from 60 mph takes ______ times the distance it takes stopping from 30 mph.

4

What is the maximum number of seconds a regular vehicle might need for a space cushion in front? (More is fine, though)

7 seconds

In the acronym S.E.E. how do we search? For what 3 things?

Aggressively 1) Road users 2) Traffic controls 3) Weather/road conditions

When approaching a turn or curve, an intelligent drive will ______ while the wheels are straight, ______ the first half of the turn/curve, and then ______ the second half of the curve/turn.

Brake, coast, accelerate

What should you do to get to an unknown destination, instead of follow someone in their vehicle?

Get address and use YOUR GPS

______ refers to looking under cars for ______ or looking for ______.

Ground-viewing; feet; shadows

One benefit of a "blinker" is that the human eye Is attracted to ______ and ______.

Light and movement

When exiting an interstate: Do you slow down to the yellow posted ramp speed by the time you reach the sign? Why or why not?

No; you don't want to slow down interstate traffic and endanger yourself and other vehicles who are going a faster speed

Special studded tires are only legal in Arkansas during the period from ______ ______ of each year until the following ______ ______.

November 15th; April 15th

Most of the time, when should you start braking to exit an interstate?

On the exit ramp itself

When parking, ALWAYS set your ______ ______. Why?

Parking brake; If it isn't used regularly the cables which are located under the car can corrode and get stuck in place.

There is always a ______!

Plan B

What is the most dangerous direction you can move your car?

Reverse

What is the acronym that reminds us what to do at the first sign of getting tired while driving?

SExC

To be a safe driver, we must constantly S.E.E. What does this acronym remind us to do? S______ E______ and ______ ______ or inn other words: ______ ______ ______!

Search Evaluate and Predict Execute or in other words: Get it done!

What animal should you want to be like on a multi-lane highway or interstate?

Skunk

When approaching train tracks that are NOT equipped with red lights or gates, always ______ ______, ______, ______, and then be ready to ______ if you see or hear a moving train. NEVER stop ______ or very close to railroad tracks.

Slow down, look, and listen, and then be ready to stop; on

When parking, we need to remember UCA: If where you are parking is ______ with a ______, turn the wheels ______ from the curb. All others, turn towards the curb.

Uphill; curve; away

Go to NHTSA.gov and put in your ______ to check if your vehicle has any ______.

VIN; recalls

Generally, we do not ______ towards ______.

accelerate; red

"I didn't see it" = I wasn't ______ ______ ______

aggressively searching for it

The first form of accelerating is releasing the ______.

brake

When making a turn, be sure to put on your turn signal BEFORE you start to ______, as long as you are not ______ any other drivers ahead of you.

brake; confusing

When entering/exiting a vehicle parked parallel to a curb, always walk what direction around the vehicle?

counterclockwise

Never drive through ______ or ______ water.

deep; moving

When you are a passenger: ______ what you have to ______ and ______ what you have to ______ to stop risky driving!

do; do; say; say;

When turning into a driveway or side road just beyond an intersection, you should signal just as you _____ the intersection.

enter

NEVER enter a Railroad crossing area unless you are absolutely sure your _____ is clear!

exit

Foot to brake: ______ to (rearview) ______.

eyes to mirror

Never drive so ______ that you cannot ______ the necessary distance ahead. (fog,snow, night)

fast; see

"Over driving your headlights" means driving ______ than the light from your headlights allows you to see a reason to change your ______ and/or ______.

faster; speed and/or direction

If in a collision, NEVER admit you were at ______, but do answer the officer's questions ______ and ______.

fault: truthfully and factually

Never ______ on any one thing!

fixate

Some people are also legally required to wear ______ or ______ every time they drive.

glasses; contacts

Look where your car is ______ ______ ______, not just ______ ______ ______.

going to be; where it is

The ______ the speed, the ______ the mess.

greater; bigger

Use your ______ headlights when driving at night every time it is legal to do so to improve visibility!

highbeams

Regarding speed to drive: Under ______ ______, an intelligent driver will drive as close to the ______ ______ as ______ without going ______, as long as there are adequate ______ ______. However, always be aggressively searching for less than ______ ______.

ideal conditions; speed limit as possible; over; space condition; ideal conditions;

Just because it's _______, doesn't mean its ______.

legal; wise

Space is ______.

life

Always ______ then ______ where you want the car to go.

look; steer

Define collision: when two ______ occupy the same ______ at the same ______.

objects; space; time

In a passing zone, you should only decide to pass a car in front of you when the ______ is ______ and when the car is going at least _____ miles per hour under the speed limit.

path is clear; 5mph

If at all possible, before changing lanes in front of another vehicle, you should see ______ or at least ______ in your ______ mirror between you and the vehicle.

pavement; headlights; rear view

90-95% of all collisions were ______ and ______.

predictive and preventable

A ______ in type of child seat is a ______ in child safety.

promotion; demotion

Avoid passing trucks or other large vehicles on the ______ side.

right

Nobody is perfect; we all assume a certain amount of ______ when we get in the car.

risk

Basic Speed Rule: always drive at a speed that is ______ and ______ for the existing and ______ conditions.

safe and reasonable; potential

In an emergency situation, if there is no open, safe space the "Best Crash Site" is almost always bumper-to-bumper with the vehicle going the ______ ______ (in front of you).

same direction

Before you move the car, you make a potentially life-altering decision: choosing to put on your ______.

seatbelt

If you cannot ______ if something is there, then _______ something IS there, until you _______ to yourself differently, If you don't ______, dont ______!

see; assume; prove; know; go

Name two type of vehicles that have turns signals that do not automatically cancel:

semis & motorcycles

The first form of ______ is releasing the accelerator.

slowing

Two things you can adjust to avoid a collision:

speed & direction

On the entrance ramp of an interstate, you should accelerate to the ______ of the ______, but not over the posted ______ ______.

speed of the traffic; speed limit

When a car is skidding or hydroplaning turning the ______ ______ may not change the car's ______.

steering wheel; direction

Only if the ______ is great enough, will the car follow the driver's intended ______.

traction; direction

Do not press the ______ while in reverse unless you are backing ______ a ______. Most of the time while in reverse your foot should be on the ______!

up a hill; brake

If in doubt, ______ it our!

wait