Drivers Ed Unit 5

Even a small amount of alcohol can affect your ____.

ability to pull out of a skid

The body's natural rhythms cause nearly everyone to be less alert in the late ____.

afternoon

A braking skid occurs when you ____.

apply the brakes too hard

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions ____.

at all times

Chance of death in an alcohol-related crash goes up ____.

at low BAC

Driving on mountain roads can cause you to ____.

become short of breath and feel sleepy

You should check your engine oil ____.

before starting your engine

When trying to avoid a collision while traveling 25 mph, it takes less time and distance to ____ than steer into the next lane.

brake

One of the most deadly forms of impairment is ____.

carbon monoxide poisoning

If the fluid in your battery is frozen and the engine won't start, ____.

do not use jumper cables

When driving downhill in a vehicle with a manual transmission, you should ____.

downshift to gain more control

To dry wet brakes ____.

drive slowly with your left foot pressuring gently on the brake pedal

You should rotate your vehicle's tires to ____.

equalize tire wear

Two drivers who have been in a collision should ____.

exchange names and other information

A catalytic converter is part of a vehicle's ____.

exhaust system

When drivers are tired they can ____.

experience blurred vision

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive ____.

farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle

When you step on your brake pedal, you should feel ____.

firm resistance

To get help with a drinking problem, ____.

join a support group

What dangerous practice to do while driving is illegal?

listening to music through headphones that cover both ears

If the hood flies up while you're driving, ____.

look through the space between the hood and the dashboard

Over-the-counter drugs ____.

may impair driving ability

A toddler seat should be used for children who weigh ____.

more than 40 pounds

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles ____.

next to the broken line may pass

Should you always drive slower than traffic?

no, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

If your vehicle breaks down, you should ____.

phone for help or get the attention of passing drivers

A power skid occurs when you ____.

press the accelerator

If your foot brake suddenly loses power, ____.

rapidly pump the brake pedal

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means to ____.

slow down and cross the intersection carefully

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should ____.

stop and let him or her finish crossing the street

Springs and shock absorbers are parts of vehicle's ____.

suspension system

The most important factor in maintaining vehicle control is ____.

traction

When can you drive in a bike lane?

when you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right

When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their bumpers) ____.

you can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when _____.

you don't have the room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

Most of the information you gather about traffic situations come from ____.

your vision

Alcohol is ____.

a potentially dangerous drug

What is a misconception about drinking?

Alcohol is probably the most abused drug on the US