segment 1 study guidde
What is inertia?
Of a body motion at rest and stay at rest
On freezing, wet days, what roadways are most likely to hide spots of ice?
On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice? Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road does. They can hide spots of ice.
What should be your following distance when the expressway is wet or slippery?
On the expressway, maintain a 3-4 second following distance.
You know it's safe to return to your lane after passing a vehicle when you see what?
Once you have started passing a vehicle, do not cut back into the right-hand lane until you can see the entire vehicle you are passing in your rear view mirror. You must return to your lane before you get within 200 feet of any oncoming vehicles.
What is a good thing to do when driving at night? What does it mean to "Over Drive" headlights?
Overdriving your headlights means not being able to stop inside the illuminated area ahead. It is difficult to judge other vehicles' speeds and distances at night. Do not overdrive your headlights—it creates a blind "crash area" in front of your vehicle. You should be able to stop inside the illuminated area ahead.
What are Implied Consent Laws designed to do?
Penalize drivers for refusal to take a breath or blood alcohol concentration test
What should you do if you must stop suddenly and your vehicle is not equipped with ABS?
Pivot your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal and press firmly, stopping just short of locking wheels.
You are driving and get a phone call. You need to answer it, what should you do?
Pull off the roadway (to a safe area)
Explain Push-Pull Steering and why it's better.
Push-pull steering is the standard and perhaps most recommended method of using a steering wheel to point the car in a specific direction.
You see an advisory sign just before a curve that reads "25 MPH." Under ideal conditions, what do you do?
Reduce speed to 25 mph around the curve.
What are the Vehicle Reference Points used for?
Reference points are visual guides which help you judge your distance when parking or turning.
Which type of signs control the movement of traffic?
Regulatory signs tell you about specific laws. These signs regulate the speed and movement of traffic
What is the SEE strategy of Space Management?
Search evaluate execute
What is it called when you are looking side to side, near, and far while you drive?
Searching.
Temperature light comes on:
Shift to neutral Depress gas petal slightly Rev motor Pull over and turn off
If for a hazard or an emergency you leave the roadway, you may not be able to re-enter the road due to what?
Shoulder condition
If you're on a one-way street and a vehicle is going the wrong way, what should you do?
Slow down and try to get the drivers attention by flashing your headlights and honking your horn loudly. If this does not work, pull over and let it pass.
What should you do the instant you observe a conflict/hazard ahead?
Slow down, Check your mirrors,
What's the correct way to slow down or stop when driving on ice?
Slow down.
When another vehicle is approaching and you want to pass a bicyclist, you should do what?
Slow down.
What is the purpose of a solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction?
Solid white lines are used to separate lanes traveling in the same direction
What is the most important factor in determining how hard a vehicle hits a fixed object, like a tree?
Speed of the car
If you cannot clearly see vehicles or pedestrians within 500 feet, you need to do what?
Stay at least 500 feet behind any moving ... On a two-lane highway, you should have a clear.
When approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow light, what should you do?
Stop and proceed only when the intersection is clear.
You're driving on a road with several lanes. You see a hazard in your lane ahead. What do you do?
Switch to a open lane.
How should drivers use their mirrors while driving?
Take a quick glance at one mirror every five seconds starting with the driver's side mirror.
What can you do to stay alert while driving?
Take short breaks
Under ideal conditions, what rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance?
The 4 second rule
How do you get a little better traction while driving on wet roads?
The best way to avoid skidding is to slow down. Driving at a slower pace allows more of the tire's tread to make contact with the road, which leads to better traction. Keep a Safe Distance - It takes about three times longer to break on wet roads than on dry roads
When you park facing uphill you should turn your wheel away from what?
The curb
What increases with the increase of drop-off when your front wheel leaves the roadway?
The greater the drop-off when your front wheel leaves the roadway
Explain Hand-Over-Hand steering.
The hand-over-hand steering method is used for making turns. The driver reaches across the steering wheel to grasp the opposite side and pulls the wheel over the top, repeating as needed.
On a rural road, what do utility lines, mailboxes and reflectors give clues to the location of?
The location of your driveway
What do you lose control of when your vehicle skids?
The natural human reaction if your car is skidding or hydroplaning is to slam on the brakes to slow down or stop the car
Properly adjusted head restraints are most helpful when your vehicle is hit from what direction?
The safest place for a child is in the middle of the rear seats, protected when the car is hit from the side. The child may receive injuries from the broken windshield, but it is the safest area.
The safest place for a child, especially in a vehicle equipped with airbags, is where?
The safest place for children is in the center of the back seat, using a lap-and-shoulder seat belt or a child's safety seat
If a lane is reserved for a special group of users, what shape is marked on the lane?
They are rectangle in shape and can be red/white, white/black or red/white/black in color.
What is the acceptable response when approaching a person crossing the street who is using a white cane or using a guide dog?
Wait for them to cross.
You are the first vehicle at an intersection. Which is the best position to take when waiting to make a left turn at a traffic signal that does not have a turn light?
Wheels point straight while partially in the intersection
Explain what happens and what you do for Front Tire blows out:
When a tire explodes while you're driving, first you will feel the vehicle slow down, then it will pull strongly to the left or right depending on which tire burst. If a front tire burst, you should feel the force mostly within the steering of your vehicle.
Why should you always look for motorcycles when lane changing?
When changing lanes or entering a major thoroughfare, make a visual check for motorcycles, in addition to using your mirrors. Motorcycles are small and this allows them to tuck easily into the blind spots of other vehicles.
When driving on a dirt or gravel road you should slow down and do what?
When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down. It will take you much longer to stop and it is much easier to skid when turning.
When approaching a green light, you see the pedestrian signal change to "Don't Walk." What does this mean for your green light?
When the DON'T WALK or RAISED HAND appears, you may not start across the street. The flashing signal means you should not begin to cross because you may not have enough time to make it to the other side before vehicles start moving across your path.
When should you enter a roundabout?
When there is an adequate gap in traffic
When can you pass a vehicle on the right?
When you have enough room on a two-lane road and the vehicle you want to pass is making a left turn.
What is Michigan's Implied Consent Law?
When you sign your license, you agree to be chemical tested (breath, alcohol) if under suspicion.
Why should you work harder to see hazards when your visibility is reduced?
Work especially hard to gather visual information because you need more time to respond to hazards. Whenever visibility is reduced, the first action to take to apply the IPDE process is... To slow down.
When you see a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line, how do you know which vehicles are allowed to pass?
You may pass on a two-way road if the yellow centerline is broken. When a solid and a broken yellow line are together, you must not pass if you are driving next to the solid line. Two solid yellow lines mean no passing. Never drive to the left of these lines.
How far (feet) in advance should you activate your turn signal when you intend to turn or change lanes?
You should signal at least 100 feet before you turn so the other drivers can be ready.
What's a good rule to remember if a vehicle is heading straight for you?
You should use your turn signal to mark your vehicle when it is pulled off the side of the road.
If a vehicle will hit you___________you could brake or accelerate quickly to avoid a collision.
_the side (at a right angle)
What should you do if a driver is about to be struck from the rear by another vehicle?
be ready to apply the brakes so as not to be pushed into another vehicle
How do most collisions occur at curves?
curved black arrow
When driving through a highway work zone you see a worker, what should you do?
drivers must reduce their speed to 45 miles per hour; if workers are not present in a marked construction zone, it is permissible to drive at the posted speed limit.
What must a driver do at a yield sign?
drivers must slow down and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
True or False: If you are not able to complete a pass before entering a no-passing zone, you should not begin the pass.
false
True or False: You are allowed to stop your vehicle on railroad tracks only if they're before a traffic light
false
True or False: You should use your cruise control in slippery conditions.
false
Why is it a bad idea to cut in front of a semi-truck too quickly?
give them a lot more room than a normal car because of the blind spot on the front of the truck.
Recognize that in work zones, construction vehicles are usually________and_____________
large, slow moving
What do letters on the driver shifter stand for?
letters PRNDL for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low.
When driving straight forward, look___________down the center of your path of travel.
look far the center.
What must you do at a red flashing light?
means the same thing as a stop sign. If you encounter a flashing red light, you should come to a complete stop, yield to appropriate traffic and pedestrians, and only proceed when it is safe to do so.
What is the primary reason that safety belts are important to a driver in a crash?
primary reason that safety belts are important to a drive in a crash.
Is passing on the right of another vehicle by crossing the solid white line that marks the edge of the roadway allowed or prohibited?
prohibited
What do you do if your vehicle loses traction?
pump the brakes slowly to help regain traction. Similar to a rear-wheel skid, turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the car to go
Which mirror setting reduces blind spots around the vehicle and reduces head and shoulder turning?
rear-view mirror
When you're stopped at an intersection and want to turn right, which direction should you look before you turn?
reduce speed and stay as far to the right as possible. Begin the turn in the lane nearest to the right-hand curb and end the turn in the lane nearest the right-hand curb.
Describe Michigan's "Move Over" law.
requires motorists to slow down and move over for stationary authorized vehicles with flashing, rotating, or oscillating lights activated
When do you NOT have to stop for a school but with red flashing lights?
requires traffic to stop when overtaking or meeting a school bus that is displaying two alternately flashing red lights
When at a roundabout, which vehicles have the right-of-way?
roundabout have the right-of-way over any driver entering the roundabout, regardless of approach direction. Every entrance has a yield sign for approach vehicles.
If you must leave the roadway at a high speed and there's no open space, what should you steer for?
search for an open zone. When total steering failure occurs, you should first ... Try to get a breath full of air, move quickly to the area closest to the surface
If you see loose gravel on the roadway, what should you do?
slow down
You want to make a U-turn. What's the first thing you should consider?
start the turn from the far left lane on your side
A traffic signal changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?
stop even with the STOP sign, creep forward, and stop again, if necessary. generally not to cross the line.
A weave lane on a freeway is very dangerous because:
there could be a vehicle entering the expressway, using the weave lane as their acceleration lane, while another vehicle might be exiting the expressway using the same weave lane as their deceleration lane
What is the purpose of traffic control devices?
to regulate, to warn, to guide
If you are at an intersection and about to make a right turn, which lane do you turn into?
turn in the lane nearest to the right-hand curb and end the turn in the lane nearest the right-hand curb.
If the head restraint on your seat is adjusted properly, where should it be in relation to the person's head?
upright position, squarely behind the steering wheel. within 3 inches of the back of your head.
By how many times does a vehicle's destructive power increase in a crash when the speed of a vehicle doubles?
you increase its force of impact four times. If you triple the speed, the impact is nine times as great.
The one way street you're driving on has parked cars to the left, but no cars or people to the right. Where should you position your vehicle?
you may normally park on either the right
You're stopped at a red light. You've checked the intersection to see that it is clear of vehicles and pedestrians. Unless a sign tells you not to, you may then:
you may turn right (UNLESS a no turn on red sign) first you have to stop and check for pedestrians and other traffic
A school bus is stopped off the roadway ahead of you with its yellow hazard lights flashing.
you must slow down to no more than 20 mph and be prepared to stop
What should you do if a traffic signal isn't working at an intersection?
you must stop at the intersection and then proceed when you know other turning and approaching vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians have stopped.
How far ahead should you be checking for traffic signals when driving in the city?
you should look at least three blocks or three traffic signals ahead. In a rural area, you should look at least a quarter of a mile ahead.
What should you do when heavy rain makes it extremely difficult to see?
you should pull off the road until the rain stops.
Brakes fail:
- pump the brakes - shift to lower gear so engine can help slow you down - slowly apply parking brake - use horn or lights to warn others you are out of control - once you slow, ease onto shoulder
What are the 3 levels of braking?
1-coasting (take foot off gas) 2-threshold/controlled 3-emergency straight-line
What are the 3 types of traffic control devices?
1.Marking (lines) 2. Signs 3. Traffic Signals
Due to the airbag inside, you should be seated at least how far away from the steering wheel?
10-inch minimum between the air bag cover
When stopped at a railroad crossing, you should get no closer than how many feet from the tracks?
15 feet
How many seconds ahead should you be searching to identify potential problems?
20-30 seconds
A 3-second following distance is acceptable under normal, safe, and dry driving conditions when driving under what MPH?
35-to-45 mph
You should use your low beams at night if you are within______feet of an oncoming vehicle.
500
When practical, it is best to have a space of at least how many feet on both sides of your vehicle?
8 feet away
What is a good indication that hydroplaning may occur while you are driving?
A good indication that hydroplaning can occur is when: The vehicle in front of you creates splashes. You are planning to cross or turn at an intersection.
When driving and there are parked vehicles to your right, and oncoming traffic to your left, where should you position your vehicle?
A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles
What happens to your vehicle in a rear skid?
A rear will skid occurs when the back end of the car slides out to the right or left; this is also known as "fishtailing. ... Say that the back end of your car suddenly slides out to the right; you don't want to turn your wheel sharply to the right as well, especially if you are traveling at a high speed
What does searching for hazards in traffic depend on most?
Actively searching places
How should you respond when meeting an oncoming vehicle on a 2-way, 2-lane city street with no parked cars on either side?
Adjust lane position slightly right of center.
How do you know if you're about to enter the wrong expressway ramp?
An another driver is giving you a warning or seeing a driver to the ramp were your enter to the wrong ramp
Which direction should you approach to enter the vehicle when it is parked at a curb?
Approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic.
To prepare for your expressway exit, what should you do?
At least 1/2 mile from exit signal and make lane change to position 3 when safe to do so
How many blocks in advance should you prepare to move into the proper lane when planning for a turn in heavy city traffic?
At least 2 blocks
What is the best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface?
Avoid fast turn.
Why is it more challenging to enter an expressway from the left?
Because there is a lot of cars coming fast and you have the time merge the way through.
Why must a driver check mirrors and check over the shoulder when changing lanes or passing another vehicle?
Before changing lanes, signal, look in all your mirrors, and look over your left or right shoulder to make sure the lane next to you is clear.
How close to the curb should you be when parallel parked?
Between 12 and 8 inches
Signs that indicate motorist information and recreation signs are which colors?
Blue signs guide you to motorists services (like gas stations or rest areas) Green signs show distances and guide you to cities, towns and highway exits. Brown signs guide you to recreation areas (like state parks) and points of historic interest.
Deer can be found in urban areas, but are especially hazardous where?
Busy streets, railways, fences, parking garages, and bridges are hazards for urban deer.
In order to avoid conflicts when traffic is heavy in the right lane of the expressway, you should use which lane?
Center lane
You are the first in line at an intersection when the light turns green. What should you do before you begin to move ahead?
Check traffic before and after you're moving when the lights turn green.
In a right turn, where will the rear wheels track in relation to the front wheels?
Closer to the curb
Emotions, such as sadness, disconnect you from reality and do what?
Distract you from driving
Why should you leave more space if you're driving behind a large truck?
Drivers of smaller vehicles should be aware that large trucks require more space between vehicles to safely brake. Under 40 mph, it has been determined that a vehicle should leave one second of following time for every 10 feet of their vehicle's length.
In order to minimize risk, you must adjust what?
Driving behavior
True or False: After stopping at a red light and seeing there are no pedestrians, vehicles, or signs saying not to, you are allowed to turn left onto a one-way street.
False
True or False: Sometimes right or left turns are permitted from a lane other than the far right or far left lane
False
The entire area of road and surroundings you can see is called what?
Field vision
If you're having trouble keeping your eyes open while driving, what should you do?
Find a safe location to sleep
The exit ramp is blocked by traffic. What now?
Find another exit
What color and how many sides is a school zone sign?
Five-sided sign back on yellow is used only to warn of schools and school crossings.
You believe the driver in front of you is distracted.
Follow a safe distance
When being tailgated, you should leave more space in which area around your vehicle?
Front
What should you do when you spot a law enforcement officer, with his vehicle's emergency flashing lights on, and has stopped a vehicle on the right side of the expressway?
Give them space cross and move over
When driving in fog, you should use your wiper blades, and what else?
However, if you must drive in the fog, you should do so slowly and use your windshield wipers and low beam headlights.
What should you do when facing the high beam lights of oncoming traffic?
If an approaching car is using its high-beams, don't look directly into the oncoming headlights—look toward the right edge of your lane. Watch the oncoming car out of the corner of your eye. Do not try retaliating against the other driver by keeping your high-beam lights on. If you do, both of you may be blinded.
Who must yield if two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time?
If two vehicles arrive at the same time to an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
If you're in the left turn lane and there's a flashing yellow light, what color light does oncoming traffic have?
If you are approaching the intersection, you must stop
Define Line of Sight.
Imaginary line that extends from your eyes to the point of focus
If a pedestrian goes to walk in front of you, regardless of the situation, you must do what?
Just be alert and get ready to act, if becomes necessary. By law, the pedestrian must still yield to you.
Rear tire blows out:
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel
If there is an airbag in your vehicle's steering wheel, where is it best to keep your hands?
Keep your hands at 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock on the steering wheel. keep their hands positioned on opposite sides on the steering wheel. This is a more comfortable and stable steering position, and it also keeps your hands clear of the airbag
When turning at an intersection from a stop, what determines the size of the gap?
Leave 3 seconds of space between you and the vehicle ahead of you.
Which type of vehicle should you give extra space for when they are turning?
Leave more space in case the vehicle in front of you starts rolling back. You need space on both sides of your vehicle to have room to turn or change lanes. Avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads.
When another vehicle is passing you (motorcycles included), what should you do?
Maintain position and speed when a motorcycle is passing.
What should you do if your vehicle skids?
Most skids occur when conditions are slippery. If you find yourself in a skid, take your feet off the pedals. Stop braking and stop accelerating.
If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane at the speed limit (55 MPH), what should you do?
Move over to the right lane.
