Driver's Ed chapter 4
An ______________ is a flexible membrane that inflates rapidly with air or another gas during a head or nearly head on collision.
Airbag
Every corner is made up of 3 parts. What are they?
Entry Apex Exit
People who wear safety belts reduce their risk of serious injury and death by 10-20%.
False- 60-80%
95% of crashes occur within 25 miles of home.
False- 75%
You should conduct a "pre-trip" inspection of your vehicle after driving.
False- before you drive
A child 6 years or younger or under 60 lbs. may be transported in the front seat of a vehicle with an active airbag.
False- may not be in front seat
It's okay to turn your vehicle's ignition to the "lock" position while it is still in motion.
False- not okay to do that
There are four methods of steering, which can be used at turning at intersections, moving through curves, changing lanes, evasive actions, off-road recovery, parking, turnabouts and backing.
Hand-to-hand steering Hand-over-hand steering Evasive action steering One hand steering
There are three basic skills in the driving task. List them.
Physical Mental Social
List the three types of tires that are available for cars.
Standard Winter Performance
A seat belt is your best defense against a drunk driver.
True
Airbags do not deploy when you are rear-ended by another car.
True
Before starting your engine, you should make sure you and your passengers are correctly belted.
True
Crash avoidance system and devices help the driver to avoid a collision.
True
Driving habits are formed because the same physical actions are required over and over again.
True
Louisiana has a mandatory safety belt use law.
True
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) establishes and enforces safety performance standards for vehicle manufacturers.
True
The recommendation for the 10 and 2 hand positions went out when air bags came in.
True
The recommended hand positions on a steering wheel are 9 and 3 or 8 and 4.
True
Your chances of surviving a collision are three to four times greater if you're wearing your seat belt & shoulder strap.
True
