aaa flashcards chapter 14

an effective control device that is least used in emergency situations is the:

accelerator

if you collide with an unattended vehicle, you:

all of the above are correct

a common cause of skid is:

braking hard

locked doors on your vehicle:

can be less likely to open during a rollover

if tire suddenly goes flat while driving you should:

continue to look down your intended path of travel, keep a firm, steady grip on the steering wheel and maintain a straight course

the fastest way to stop your vehicle with or without ABS is:

controlled braking

when safety belts are used by front seat occupants, chances of fatal injury are reduced by:

45 percent

when your vehicle begins to skid you should:

ease off brake or accelerator and look and steer where you need your vehicle to go

during winter, your vehicle speed must be high for you to cause your vehicle to skid

false

it is recommended that you have your headlights on any time you are driving because it is easier for:

others to see your vehicle

when driving and you encounter heavy fog you should:

reduce speed and make sure low beam headlights are on

to reduce the forces of collision with another vehicle, you should:

reduce speed and try to hit other vehicle in front of the front wheel sand behind the rear wheels

when vehicle is equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS) you will:

retain some ability to steer while braking hard

you are driving about 45 mph when situation occurs and you must avoid a collision by either braking or steering. you have a clear path to right. you should:

steer out of danger because it will take less distance

children under age of 12 should always ride in back seat:

true

you are about to collide with another vehicle. you should:

use controlled braking and steer so that you collide with the other vehicle at an angle

you have greater directional control (steering capabilities) when you are:

using controlled braking

tires with adequate tread:

will help reduce likelihood of hydroplaning