Drivers Ed study guide #2
according to Michigan law operating while intoxicated means the driver has a blood alcohol content of
.08 or more
what is the minimum scanning range
12 to 15 seconds
the speed limit in any mobile home park is
15 Mph whether it's posted or not
you must be at least ____ feet away from a school bus with it's red lights flashing when they're picking or dropping off kids
20
what is the ideal scanning range
20 to 30 seconds
driving on the expressway requires drivers to scan at least
20 to 30 seconds ahead
what lanes willll commercial vehicles such as tractor trailers use the complete turns
adjacent Lanes *this is necessary because of the length of the trucks
what should you do after adjusting your seat in a vehicle to drive
adjust your mirrors
what should you do when driving past Park vehicles on your right
always allow enough room to pass by the park vehicle safely drivers have to estimate the distance *Remember if someone opens the car door as you pass by and you hit it you are responsible
what should you always do when the light changes from red to Green
always check cross-traffic *Look left FIRST because that's the first lane you cross
what should you always do after you turn from one street to another
always check your rearview mirror
what should you do when you're driving on a downgrade of a hill
always control your speed and check speed often
what should you do if you encounter a vehicle going the wrong direction on a one-way Street?
always reduce speed, move to the right, warn the driver by hitting the horn or flashing high beam headlights. If necessary drive off the roadway to the right
what should you do when you are attempting to use the brakes to stop when conditions are icy
always use light in study pressure
what should you do at a roundabout
always yield to traffic that is already inside of a roundabout
detecting potentially threatening objects or conditions and traffic mostly depends on us using
an organized aggressive visual search
most important decision while driving will involve how to manage
available time and space to minimize risk
you notice a tractor-trailer is prepared to turn right in front of you what should you do
avoid the open space to the right of the truck because trucks make wide turns
when choosing a ramp tent with it expressway watch for
do not enter and wrong way signs of the beginning of the ramp to ensure you're not going the wrong way
law enforcement officer has stopped a motorist on the roadway the emergency lights on a police car are flashing you should
mu at least one lane away as you pass a emergency vehicle
a yellow pennant shaped sign means
no passing
can you use emergency crossovers on the expressways
no you may not use emergency crossovers on expressways these are reserved for authorized emergency vehicles only
yellow line separate traffic going in
opposite directions
what should you do when preparing to make a three-point turnabout
pull as far to the right side of the road as you can
what should you do in the event of extremely heavy rain while driving?
pull off the road to a safe location until the rain stops
you should only use a cell phone when you're
pulled over off the roadway in your vehicle is stopped
if you double your speed you
quadruple energy in a crash
key intersections that are not controlled by any form of traffic control device require drivers to
quickly scan the scene and determine right of way *traffic rules State drivers on the through Lane have right of way
you are driving and you experience sudden brake failure you should
rapidly pump the brakes
you're driving behind a very large slow-moving vehicle on a rural road you should always leave enough space so
the vehicle have you does not block your view of potential hazards
what happens in a rear wheel skid
the vehicle move sideways without any additional steering input
a traffic light has been green for some time and is considered stale which means
this is likely to change soon
what is the most basic principle of controlling the consequences of the crash
to avoid head-on car crashes *Always try to avoid head-on crashes
what is the purpose of a regulatory sign
to control the movement of traffic
it can be hard to see or be seen by other vehicles when driving in the rain or snow a good way to be seen by other drivers is to
turn on your headlights even during the daytime
what should you do when parked facing uphill
turn your front wheel away from the curb
what is the safest method for steering clearly behind you while backing up?
turn your head and look behind you
in order to avoid conflicts and traffic you should
use the center lane on the expressway
you driving down the expressway notice your exit ramp is completely blocked by traffic what is your best option
use the next available exit room further down the expressway
speed limit guidelines stipulate the speed limit in subdivisions will always be:
25 Mph
when considering your following distance always maintain a minimum of
3-4 seconds *This should be safer conditions that are dry and speeds less than 45 Mph
what is the default speed for construction zones in Michigan
45 mph unless posted otherwise
the safest hand position when driving a vehicle that is equipped with steering wheel airbag is
9 & 3 or 8 & 4
while driving on a highway or expressway you should search for hazards further and then advance then you would for a
City environment
what should you do if you're driving on a clear night in an area with very few traffic lights
use your high beam headlights when legal it keep your interior lights off *it is illegal to drive within 500 feet of another vehicle with your high beams on
guide signs provide information such as roadway names and locations of service, what color are they usually?
usually blue
entering an expressway from the left presents a higher risk to drivers because
vehicles driving in the left lane are typically traveling at higher speeds
if you choose to leave the road to avoid hazards for an emergency in front of you what should you keep in mind
we may be unable to re-enter the road because of shoulder conditions
crumple zones are engineered to spread the force of a crash over a
what area of the vehicle
what is an indication of hydroplaning
whem you notice water splashing from a proceeding vehicles tires
would making a lane change what should you do to check your blind spot?
when you make a left lane change look over your left shoulder, when make a right lane change, look over your right shoulder *Mirrors do NOT eliminate blind spots
you're passing a vehicle on a two-lane road whenis it safe to move back into your lane after you pass the vehicle
when you see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
what are wear bars?
where bars are placed between the tire treads, wear bars indicate when the tires are no longer safe and need to be replaced
drivers entering any traffic lane must
yield to traffic already in that lane
what should you do if it helps prevent crashes
yield your legal right-of-way
what is a good rule to remember if you find yourself suddenly in an emergency situation
you can always turn him as an obstacle more quickly than you can stop
can you pass a vehicle on the right?
you may not pass another vehicle on the right, if you cross a solid white fog line or drive off the paved portion of the roadway it is illegal*it is not legal to pass another vehicle on the shoulder of the road
you're driving there are oncoming vehicles on your left there's a row of parked vehicles on your right what should you do
you should steer closer to the parked vehicles in the oncoming vehicles
what should you do when you're driving down the street and notice a person crossing the street is using a white cane or using a guide dog
you should stop at a yield the right-of-way to The pedestrian
you braking for an emergency ahead your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brake also known as ABS what should you do
you should stop on the pedal and stay on the break
you are stopped at a red traffic signal your traffic light turns green however there is so they called the intersection what do you do
you should wait until the vehicle clear the intersection before proceeding
when seated properly the top of the steering wheel should be no higher than the top of
your shoulders
if you left front tire blows out what will happen
your vehicle will pull sharply to the left
the area you can see around you is called your
field of vision
you are following a vehicle that blocks your view of the road ahead what should you do
follow the vehicle at a greater distance than usual *remember you minimum scanning range always applies
the implied consent law states that when you accept your driver's license you
have given your consent to be tested for drugs or alcohol
using the defroster or air conditioner can help keep the inside of your vehicle's windows clear during
high humidity or rainy conditions
what is the most difficult loss of traction to identify as a driver
hydroplaning
a traffic signal changes to yellow as you approach an intersection most cases you should make every reasonable effort to stop your vehicle, what if you enter an intersection on a yellow light?
if you enter an intersection of the yellow light you must clear the intersection before the light turns red! *if you don't you have violated the traffic control law that governs traffic lights
you're passing a vehicle on a two-lane road in your engine malfunctions your speed suddenly decreases what should you do
immediately return to your lane
the safest position for any child in a vehicle is
in the backseat
what should you do if you must attend to a distraction while driving
increase your following distance
we were following a motorcycle what should you do?
increase your following distance to maintain safety *motorcycles are very hard to see especially at night
what should you do if the expressway is wet or slippery
increase your minimum following distance on the expressway to minimum of 4 seconds *if conditions get worse add more space
what does managing space wisely in city traffic allow
it allows you to see other traffic and allows other traffic to see you
a 3-second following distance permits a driver to break out of a problem at speeds of
less than 45 Mph
when you yield the right-of-way to other drivers you are
letting them go before you
when you encounter an oncoming vehicle with its high-beam headlights on what should you do?
look to the right side of the road to avoid being blinded
the word searching is a word that describes that the driver is
looking for it near and side to side
when your vehicle skids you
lose control of its direction and speed
if your airbag is malfunctioning, a warning light will appear on the instrument panel. can they be reset?
NO! there is no such thing as an airbag reset button
if you're driving a long distance and you become drowsywhat should you do
You should be well rested and take shorty breaks from driving
what is the definition of inertia
a body at rest will tend to remain at rest until acted upon by another Force
flashing yellow lights are used as
a caution *it is not always required to stop at an intersection with a flashing yellow light
If a driver is an trailer away from a parking lot driveway or an island with a most come to
a complete stop before entering the roadway even if the road be there in touring is clear of traffic *most drive ways do not have a stop sign so this rule always applies
is an acceleration Lane is short for example you're entering an expressway you will need
a longer gap in traffic to enter the roadway
under normal driving conditions your following distance when traveling 65 Mph on the expressway should be
a minimum of 4 seconds
what is the purpose of a rumble strip
a rumble strip is placed across the roadway to alert drivers when they are approaching a hazard
what is line of sight
a term used to describe the imaginary line that extends from a driver's eyes won't focus
When approaching an uncontrolled intersection you should treat the intersection as though there was
a yield sign present
you are about to be struck by another vehicle from behind what should you do
be ready to apply the brakes so as not to be pushed into another vehicle
to avoid a collision with a vehicle that appears from the side you should
brake or accelerate to avoid the crash
you are driving in the right lane of a two-lane; two-way road when you see a vehicle in your lane is stopped, your vehicle is not equipped with A.B.S, what should you do?
brake softly and clear the lane, steering to an open space
are approaching an expressway entrance ramp on the right what can you do to make it easier for vehicles entering the expressway
by making a lane change to the left, this will allow the entering vehicle to make a smooth lane change onto the expressway
A pre drive safety check should include
checking tires, lights and controls
by law a child less than 4 years old May legally be positioned in a child restraint system in the front seat only if the front passenger airbag is turned off and
children occupying the rear seating positions are younger than 4 years of age
crumple zones in side impact panels protect occupants by allowing structures to
collapse at different rates reducing the risk of intrusion into the passenger compartment
What does electronic stability program (ESP) do
compares where the driver steering with where the vehicle is actually going
the best way to from getting involved in an emergency driving situation is to
constantly search for hazards
hitting an approaching vehicle rather than a stationary object is not a principle of
controlling the consequences of a vehicle crash
hand over hand steering involves pulling the steering wheel down with one hand while your other hand
crosses over the top of the steering wheel
what should you not use on slippery surfaces
cruise control
always maintain your speed until you reach the
deceleration Lane when exiting expressways *once you have made the lame change for the expressway onto the exit ramp ease off the accelerator and brake as needed
changing lanes and passing vehicles are similar tasks because of you of the driver is
easily blocked
eagle safety technology known as ESC stands for
electronic stability control/program
first husband of speed and distance is an effect of
fatigue
what affects your ability to perceive and respond to hazards
fatigue
inertia is a primary reason that
safety belts are important to the driver and a crash
the ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends mostly on
searching for hazards well in advance
always drive at a speed that allows you to
see within the range of your headlights *remember the basic speed law requires drivers to drive at a safe speed adjusting to current conditions
you're driving down the road and another vehicle passes by you on the left hand side and cuts you off as a matter of safety you should
slow down and check the right shoulder looking for an emergency escape area
you want to pass a bicyclist on a nail traffic lane with an oncoming vehicles approaching what should you do
slow down and let the vehicle pass them pass the bicyclist
generally speaking you are always required to turn from the closest available Lane when turning right or left when are turns permitted from other lanes
sometimes turns are permitted from other lanes look for a pavement marking in sign that permanent right and left hand turns be made from a land other than the closest late available
when turning at an intersection from a stop says of the Gap you need to complete the turn depends on
speed of the Cross traffic
if you must leave the roadway at a high speed and no open spaces available you should
steer for something soft
the instant You observe a conflict ahead you should
steer towards an escape path
if other drivers are not making room for your merge onto the expressway with heavy traffic it may be necessary to
stop and wait for a gap large enough to enter the expressway
When approaching a railroad crossing that has Gates lowered with lights flashing and bells ringing what should you do
stop and wait until the gates have risen before proceeding ahead
go to school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped on your side of the road you must
stop until the lights stop flashing
the most common reason for loss of traction while driving in snow is
sudden or quick maneuvers or reactions
you certainly encounter a strong when when driving on the highway what should you keep in mind
that the wind can move your vehicle sideways into another Lane
if your vehicle is skidding sideways you should always turn the steering wheel so that
the front tires are pointed in the direction you want to go
you need to identify hazards farther ahead when driving faster because you reach
the hazard more quickly
white line separate traffic going in
the same direction
will a vehicle hits a solid object like a tree the most important factor in determining how hard the crash will be depends on
the speed of the vehicle
you're driving 55 mph on a two-lane highway, with one lane in each direction you want to pass a vehicle ahead of you how would you safely do this?
to do this safely you must have a large enough Gap in the oncoming traffic to complete the pass and return to your lane without interfering with oncoming traffic
what is the primary function of a seatbelt
to keep passengers on their seat
what is a driver responsible for
to know the effects of medications they are taking your medications will affect them while driving
the main value of making a head check to the left or right before making a lane change is
to visually check the area that is not visible in your rearview mirrors
when preparing to make a right turn besides using a turn signal is required you should
tough break, to warn drivers behind you
it is not legal to drive through a parking lot to avoid
traffic control devices (for example driving through parking lot to avoid an intersection with a traffic light)
when entering a roundabout you should ensure that you are in the correct Lane before you enter because
traffic moves counterclockwise at a roundabout
what do broken White lines separate
traffic moving in the same direction
if a traffic signal is not working what should you do
treat the intersection as an uncontrolled intersection