Driver's Ed

in vehicles equipped with a driver's-side air bag, sitting closer than ___ inches from the steering wheel increases the chance of arm, neck or facial injury in the event of a crash a. 10 b. 12 c. 14 d. 16

a

the top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point: a. slightly above your ears b. slightly below your ears c. at the base of the neck d. as high as the adjustment will allow

a

when approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should: a. approach the driver's door from the rear of your vehicle, with your back to oncoming traffic b. approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic c. never enter using the driver's door d. keep your keys concealed

b

under normal driving conditions, checks under the hood should be performed how often? a. when you first buy the vehicle b. every time you drive c. at least once a month or as recommended by the manual d. only if something goes wrong

c

list the steps involved in safety approaching your vehicle

have your keys ready, be alert of other drivers/pedestrians, search for movement around car, make sure drivers see you, face traffic as you approach your vehicle

Explain how to perform an aggressive visual search

search 20-30 seconds ahead along your intended path of travel for objects or conditions that could increase the level of risk; being aware of the level of traction ad identifying an alternate path of travel 12-15 seconds ahead into which you can steer if a threatening situation should develop

the third step in licensing

the full license you receive once you turn 17-18

the second step in licensing

the intermediate stage; the new driver is generally allowed to drive unsupervised but with restrictions

the first step in licensing

the learners permit

nearly half of all new drivers will either be cited for a traffic offense or be involved in a collision during their first year of driving. True or False?

true

List three guidelines for assessing risk

1) consider the chance or possibility of a dangerous situation developing 2) identify possible alternative actions and consider the consequences of each 3) prepare to change speed or change direction to manage or control the situation

List and explain the four characteristics of risk

1) risk is always present 2) perceived risk differs from actual risk 3) risk is affected by all road users 4) risk can be managed

each year, approximately ________ people are killed in motor vehicle-related collisions in the U.S. A. 75,000 B. 40,000 C. 25,000 D. 10,000

B

more than ___ % of all vehicle-occupant fatalities occur in single-vehicle crashes A. 25 B. 50 C. 75 D. 90

B

how often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle, outside the vehicle and inside the vehicle be preformed? A. when you first buy the car B. every so often (once a week) C. every time you drive D. only if something goes wrong

C

approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver? A. the length of a driver education course B. six months C. one year D. five years

D

approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error A. 39 B. 55 C. 63 D. 90

D

Define "Graduated Driver Licensing"

GLD is an approach to ease new drivers into driving by providing practice and skill development under low-risk conditions