dr Ed unit 2
without exceeding the speed limit, you should probably be going how much faster than the vehicle in front of you in order to pass?
10-15 miles per hour
when you parallel park, you will need a space at least how much longer than your vehicle?
5 feet
if you wear a shoulder lap safety belt, your risk of moderate to critical injury is reduced by what?
50%
when making a right turn into traffic, the gap in traffic approaching from your left should be what?
8-11 seconds
the gap between vehicles to give you time and space to make a safe lane change should be what?
8-12 seconds
power brakes require less foot pressure to operate than non power brakes, but they what?
do not shorten the distance needed to stop.
the easiest and safest method of making a turnabout is what?
driving around the block
a driver should Downshift to what?
gain power while driving uphill
before you enter your vehicle, you should what?
inspect the outside and the area around it
although you don't want to hit a pedestrian who suddenly enters your path, you don't want to brake so hard that your wheels lock because why?
it will increase your stopping distance
when looking over your shoulder at another lane or checking your side mirrors to change lanes, you should what?
limit yourself to a quick glance to detect the presence of objects
at higher speeds, your rate of deceleration is what?
lower
by keeping your vehicles doors locked while you are in the car, you what?
make the doors less likely to open in a crash, prevent uninvited people from opening your doors, keep young children from opening doors
when Parking downhill with no curb, you should what?
move as close to the inner edge as possible
air bags what?
operate without the user having to do anything
when making a left turn, you must hiked the right of way to who?
pedestrians, cross traffic, and vehicle approaching from opposite directoon
to determine if passing is safe and legal, you should look at what?
road signs, pavement markings, and weather conditions
rear view and side view mirrors are useful when you are what?
starting out or changing lanes
if your engine is overheating, the what will flash?
temperature warning light will flash.
you can judge your vehicles speed by paying attention to what?
the amount of vibrations in vehicle, level of sounds from tires, and level of sounds from wind and engine
when backing up, one of the points most likely to hit something is what?
the front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
normally, the correct lane to make a left turn is what?
the lane furthest to the left
factors that affect acceleration include what?
the power of the engine, the gear ratios, and the weight the engine is oulling
when considering making a turnabout, you must make sure that what?
there are no laws prohibiting turnabouts, there is at least 500 feet of visibility in each direction, and you have enough space to complete the maneuver
hand over hand steering provides effective vehicle control when you are steering what?
through tight radius turns
when pulling into traffic, a crucial consideration is what?
time, visibility, and space
it is usually illegal to park where?
to close to a fire hydrant
after you stop your vehicle you should what?
turn off the engine, set emergency brake, and place the gearshift in park.
when the alternator is not working properly, you should what?
turn off unnecessary electrical devices
when you park on a hill, what?
turn the wheels towards the curb
when parking uphill without a curb, your front wheels should be what?
turned to the right
when you are making a left or right turn, it is correct to turn your wheels where?
when you actually begin the turn
emergency flashers will warn other drivers that what?
your vehicle is stopped on or near a roadway
the extra pedal in a vehicle with a manual transmission is what?
clutch pedal
it i important to be comfortable while driving because what?
a discomfort can distract you from the driving task
one of the hardest turnabouts for a new driver is what?
a three point turn
most of the time it is safe to drive what?
about as fast as the traffic around you
as a general rule what?
accelerate gradually
a vehicles control system includes what?
accelerator and brakes
when parking or turning beyond an intersection, you should signal left or right what?
after you enter the intersection
a blind spot is what?
an area of the road you cannot see while driving a car.
you should not pump the brake when you have what?
antilock brakes
the best way to brake to a stop is to what?
apply smooth, steady, and firm pressure to the break pedals
adjustments to your driving position are best made when?
before you drive