Module 9

In general, headlight should be used:

- 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise - during rain - when visibility is reduced

Examples of potential emergencies that can occur while driving are:

- tire blowout - engine failure - skidding

If you are involved in a crash that is not investigated by a law enforcement officer, and the crash resulted in death or property damage of $1000 or more, you MUST make a written report of the crash within _____________ days.

10

It is recommended that tire on the passenger motor vehicle have at least _________ inches of tread depth.

2/32

If you run off the shoulder of the road, you should ease your foot off the gas pedal and _________

Brake gently

Which of the following should you be especially aware of when driving in excessive heat?

Coolant level

True or false: You should ALWAYS move or lift crash victims away from the crash, no matter the circumstances.

False

True or false: because of the mass of most cars, strong winds generally have no affect on driving.

False

True or false: driving at night presents virtually the same challenges as driving during the day.

False

True or false: during a vehicle skid, it is critical to slam on the brakes to slow down as quickly as possible.

False

True or false: it is sometimes OK to drive while alcohol or other drugs in your system, as long as you're careful.

False

True or false: there is generally nothing you can do to prepare for emergencies, and it's always best to take each situation as it comes.

False

True or false: when visibility is reduced, the motorist should increase speed in order to pass more quickly through the difficult situation.

False

True or false: while underinflated tires present a driving hazard, overinflated tires have no effect on time performance.

False

Traction refers to the:

Grip of the tire on the road

Rain or standing water ___________ braking distance and ______________ traction.

Increases, decreases

If you are a victim of a hit-and-run crash, you should first report this to _____________

Local law enforcement

Which of the following is NOT a source of glare?

Moonlight

IPDE stands for identify, _____________, decide, and execute.

Predict

Braking systems enable a driver to slow or stop the vehicle by way of:

Reducing the rate of tire rotation

It is also always important to ____________ during emergency situations.

Remain calm

The three types of traction are __________, rolling, and sliding.

Static

If you are operating a motor vehicle that is involved in a crash with injuries or death, you must FIRST ____________

Stop your vehicle at scene of the crash

What is the best way to understand how a particular vehicle functions and operates?

Thoroughly read the owners manual

True or false: highbeam headlights should not be used when driving in snow, fog, or smoke.

True

True or false: traction can be lost to the front or rear tires when the motorist uses the brakes, accelerator , or stealing wheel inappropriately.

True

True or false: you must provide your name, address, vehicle registration number, and insurance information went involved in a crash.

True

A skid that occurs because of a loss of traction to the front wheels is defined as __________

Understeer

In the identify step, the motorist must adapt his or her strategy to account for reduced____________

Visibility

If you collide with and damage a vehicle that is unattended:

You must stop immediately and attempt to locate the owner or leave a note with your information