drivers ed flashcards set 6

_____ vision is the five-degree cone that makes up only 3 percent of a drivers total visual lead.... a) central b) tunnel c) fringe d) peripheral

a

to check your blind areas , you should... a) turn your head and check over your shoulder in the direction of the blind area b) adjust all of your mirrors temporarily c) lower your visor and use the vanity mirror and light attached to it d) try to see the reflection odd of the vehicle traveling in your blind spot

a

A driver should maintain a visual-control zone of at least____ seconds ahead.... a) 9-10 b) 12-15 c) 3-4 d) 20-30

b

Central vision is... a) a four-degree cone that makes up five percent of a drivers total visual field b) the primary visual function employed in targeting c) used to judge depth and position d) conical in shape around the other vision fields

b

the vehicle in front of you brakes suddenly. You have enough time and space to stop before hitting it. What additional info is most critical to you when deciding whether to just brake or brake and steer... a) the type of vehicle ahead b) what is behind you c) why the vehicle braked so suddenly d) none are correct

b

to more effectively gather information, a driver should search and identify objects and conditions within one of four classifications including... a) roadway signs, signals, and marking, motorized vehicles, motorcycles b) roadway motorized users, signs, signals and markings, non-motorized users

b

Which sense is most critical to safe driving... a) hearing b) smell c) seeing d) touch

c

a recent study of more than 11,000 crashes revealed what percent of drivers took no action to avoid a collision... a) 17 percent b) 27 percent c) 37 percent d) 47 percent

c

if you employ a good visual search while driving, you will... a) check your rear view mirror every 5 seconds b) know the year of the vehicle behind you c) be searching 20 to 30 seconds ahead of your vehicle d) all of the above are correct

c

many of today's running automobiles come equipped with automatic.... a) nighttime running lights b) daytime riding lights c) daytime running lights d) nighttime riding lights

c

the distance you look ahead is identified as your a) targeting scope b) visual scope c) visual lead d) targeting lead

c

the primary reason to develop the habit of checking your mirrors is... a) to know the make and colors around you b) to know if a police officer is behind you c) to help you avoid collisions when conditions change suddenly d) to be able to pull over for fire trucks and ambulances

c

to develop a selective search pattern, you should.. a) know where to direct your search b) classify info into major groups c) both are correct d) none are correct

c

all of the following are off=road obstacles except.. a) shrubbery b) signs c) buildings d) other drivers

d

drivers with poor visual habits... a) prepare for stops and turns far enough in advance b) are rarely surprised c) respond to changes in the traffic environment d) are unaware of their own speed

d

to effectively search the total traffic scene, drivers should monitor the area _____ of the vehicle a) to the rear b) to the sides c) to the front d) all are correct

d

road grime - dirt, oil, water and other debris can reduce headlight output by up to 90%... true or false?

true