Drivers Ed Chapter 5

list 4 essential defensive driving characteristics

alertness, anticipation, judgement, skill

when do pedestrians have the right of way?

always

when do visually impaired pedestrians have the right of way?

always

who loses in a collision between a large truck and automobile?

automobile

where do the tires face when parking uphill?

away from curb

how far your vehicle will travel while you are braking

braking distance

prior to changing lanes, you must:

check for traffic in the lane you want to enter and behind your vehicle; turn on blinker

proactive attitude behind the wheel and being alert; anticipating potential hazards instead of simply reacting to them; know limitations of you and your vehicle and how to handle both in hazard situation

defensive driving

age, sex, employment, education, where they live

demographic

list factors that determine an individual's attitude toward driving

demographic, personality, development, environment, driving environment, driving ability

physical, emotional, social, behavioral

development

knowledge, skill, experience

driving ability

weather, day/night, vehicle type

driving environment

why should you be alert for motorcycles to appear unexpectedly?

due to their size, its position in the lane will change with traffic conditions; they can hide in blind spots

what situation should you use the 4 second rule in?

during bad weather or on wet pavements; slippery roads, driver behind you wants to pass, following motorcyclists, following drivers who cannot see you, you are being followed too closely, pulling a trailer, low visibility, following emergency vehicle, railroad crossings, stooped on a hill or incline

as the driver you share the road with whom?

entire HTS

people around them, community involvement

environment

who is prohibited from texting while driving?

everyone

if you can't see the turck driver in his mirrors, then he can't see you either. Where are the "no zones" located?

front, back, and sides of truck

as speed increases, water cannot be removed fast enough and tires start to ride up on layer of water

hydroplaning

any place where traffic flow merges/crosses; EX: parking lot entrances, cross street

intersection

what do you if you turning left at an intersection?

look for safe gap in traffic; yield to oncoming traffic and right turners; make sure no vehicles or pedestrians coming and turn in appropriate lane

when crossing an intersection, what should you do?

look to front, left, right, and left again to ensure path is clear

what do you do if you are turning right at an intersection?

make sure there is no traffic coming from left or turning left; look for pedestrians crossing

can you pass to the right of another vehicle by driving off of the roadway onto the shoulder?

no

roads are most slippery after rain begins falling, why?

oil and grease on the pavement haven't been washed away

where is it against the law to park?

on sidewalk, intersection within 15 feet of fire hydrant or 50 feet of railtroad crossing, in front of driveway, within 20 feet of crosswalk at intersection, within 20 feet of fire station drive on same side or within 75 feet of driveway on opposite side, more than 2 feet from curb, handicapped spot, within 30 feet of traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign

where are you most likely to find angled parking?

parking lots, shopping centers, at curbs

how far your vehicle will travel from the time your eyes see an hazard until your brain recognizes it

perception distance

tolerance, aggressiveness, risk taking, susceptibility to peer pressure

personality

how far your vehicle travels in idea conditions, before you physically hit the brakes, in response to a hazard seen ahead

reaction distance

what do you do when approaching/going through a railroad crossing?

slow down at the round warning sign looking on either side to make sure nothing is coming

what are the 5 conditions that effect driving ability?

stress, fatigue, drowsy, illness, road rage

SIPED

sweep, search scan; identify hazards; predict which hazards could come in contact with you; execute a move to avoid conflict; decide on safe action

where do the tires face when parking downhill?

towards curb

list best ways to increase visibility when backing

turn head and look out rear window, don't depend on mirrors, walk around car to make sure nothing is in the way

name 3 types of distractions caused by cell phone use in vehicle

visual, manual, cognitive

when is it against the law to pass another vehicle?

when view is blocked by hill/curve, solid yellow line in lane, within 100 ft of intersection or railroad crossing, within 100 feet of bridge or tunnel

do bicyclist have to obey the rules of the road?

yes

in order to adjust your mirrors properly, you should:

1. first, adjust your rear view mirror so that it frames your rear window. You should be able to see traffic flow tot he rear of the vehicle with rear view mirror. 2. place your head against the driver's side window and adjust the driver's side mirror so you can barely see the driver's side of your car. 3. move your head as close to the center of the car as possible and adjust the passenger's side mirror so you can barely see the passenger's side of your car 4. To test your adjustments, watch a car pass you in the next lane. The passing car should be seen in your side mirror before it fully leaves the center rear view mirror. You should also detect the passing car in your peripheral vision before it leaves the outside rear view mirror.

parallel parking

1. signal, stop parallel to the front car (about 18 inches from it), with rear bumpers even 2. back slowly, turning steering wheel sharply to the right until your car is about a 45 degree angle with the street. straighten front wheels and back slowly 3. when front bumper is even with other car's back bumper, turn wheels sharply and rapidly to the left. You should back slowly to the car behind you without touching or making contact 4. turn steering wheel sharply to right and slowly pull forward. Center the car in the parking space

How many seconds should you be looking ahead of your car? How is that measured in distance?

10-15 seconds; city = 2-3 blocks or 2 traffic signals; highway = quarter of mile

lower beams allow you see about ______________

150-200 feet

who is prohibited from using any type of wireless device in vehicle?

17 years and under

how many seconds and how many feet will it take you to stop at 30 mph?

2-3 sec; 123 ft

higher beams allow you to see about ______________

350-400 feet

what is the following distance behind motocycles?

4 sec

in ideal conditions, what is teh following distance behind a big truck?

4-5 sec

how many seconds and how many feet will it take you to stop at 60 mph?

4-5 sec; 359 ft

When does Louisiana laws require you to use low beams while driving?

500 feet of or following within 200 feet of another vehicle, when moisture in air or precipitation necessitates the use of windshield wipers and unfavorable weather conditions

who is a safer driver: anyone ages 16-21 or anyone ages 65+?

65+