Drive Right Final Exam Review

how far in front of a hill is passing not permitted?

700 to 1,000 feet

what has the most alcohol of the following standard drinks: beer, wine, or liquor?

a standard drink of each all contain the same amount of alcohol

what impact does weight have on fuel efficiency?

added weight will increase your fuel consumption

what is an uncontrolled intersection?

an intersection that has no signs or signals to regulate traffic

what is a computer controlled device that prevents your wheels from locking called?

anti-lock brake system (ABS)

how should you cope with emotions while driving?

anticipate emotion-producing events

driver inattention occurs when the driver's focus and awareness are directed to...

anything other than the driving task

how far should you position your vehicle from parked vehicles on the right?

at least 4 feet of side space

when should you have your vehicle serviced before taking a long trip?

at least a week before

at what position should you keep your hands on the steering wheel?

at the 9:00 and 3:00 positions

what should you plan for when following a bus across a railroad crossing?

be prepared to stop

what should you be sure of before you pass a vehicle in your lane?

be sure there's enough room to return to your lane

why are there many collisions involving pedestrians at intersections and crosswalks in business districts?

because drivers fail to search the intersection for pedestrians before they go through it

why do additional collisions occur at the scene of a bad crash?

because gawking and rubbernecking occurs and drivers become distracted which increases the chances of a rear-end collision

why are motorcycles more difficult to see behind your vehicle?

because of their small size

on a two-way street, drivers in which direction must stop for school buses?

both sides have to stop

what should you avoid if a front wheel drops off the roadway?

braking

what could you experience if there is a leak in the vehicle's exhaust system?

carbon monoxide

what is the last thing you should do before moving away from a right curb to enter traffic?

check over your left shoulder

what does velocitation mean?

condition of unconsciously driving too fast as a result of driving for long periods at high speeds

what is the amount you agree to pay your insurance company for repairs of your vehicle?

deductible

judging the distance between objects is called...

depth perception

how can passenger help drivers manage emotions?

discourage them from taking risks

what is a vehicle's total stopping distance?

distance your car travels from the time you first perceive a hazard until you reach a full stop

what happens when medicine is combined with drinking alcohol?

effects of drinking and drugs are multiplied (the synergistic effect)

what should you do if you enter an expressway ramp that you don't want?

exit the expressway on the next exit ramp

what is the area that you can see around you called?

field of vision

what are some of the operating costs of owning a vehicle?

gas, oil, and repairs

what should you do to plan for a turn?

have signal on 5 seconds before, and be in the correct lane

what's it called when your tires lose contact with the road and you skid because of water?

hydroplaning

on what part of the expressway do you adjust your speed to the flow of traffic?

in the acceleration lane

what is your last check before turning?

in the direction you are going

what type of insurance covers others when you are at fault in a collision?

liability insurance

how should you make a blind spot check for a lane change to the right?

look over your right shoulder

what is a space cushion?

open area around a vehicle (consisting of adequate following distance between it and the vehicles ahead and behind, plus swerve paths to left and right)

what is the amount of time it takes to identify a hazard, predict a conflict, and decide to brake?

perception time

when jump starting a vehicle, the positive cable goes from the positive terminal on the good battery to the...

positive terminal on the dead battery

what should you do when you see a yellow signal light?

prepare to stop

what should you do if the brake pedal goes to the floor when you press on it?

pump the brake 3 to 4 times

what does it mean to compromise space?

reduce risk by giving as much space as possible to the greater of two or more hazards

which turnabout maneuver is the safest?

right alley turnabout

what should you do if the engine of your automatic transmission fails in traffic?

shift to neutral

why should you increase your following distance behind a truck?

so that you can see more of the roadway and so that other cars can see you

which roadway markings indicate no passing?

solid lines

which three factors determine the force of impact?

speed, weight, and time between impact and stopping

what should you do if your vehicle starts to fishtail?

steer in the direction you want to go, towards your target area

what should you do before buying a used vehicle?

take it on a test drive and have it inspected by a mechanic

what is a stationary object that appears in the distance in the center of your path of travel?

target

what does implied consent mean?

that anyone who operates a motor vehicle automatically consents to be tested for BAC and any other drugs if stopped for suspicion of drug use while driving

what is the distance the vehicle travels from the time the driver applies the brakes until the vehicle stops?

the braking distance

who's responsible for the safety of the passengers of a car?

the driver

where should you make a left turn from on a multilane roadway?

the lane closest to the median

passing on the expressway is safer on which side?

the left side

what does a legend on a map indicate?

the markings and symbols used on a map

what is the target area range?

the space from your vehicle to the target area

why is city driving more difficult than driving in other environments?

there are more people per square mile

why does a bridge freeze faster and longer than other roadways?

there is cold air circulating over and under it which causes water to freeze

how are road privileges different for motorcycles and other vehicles?

they're the same

what should you do if you encounter an angry driver?

think positively, leave punishment to police, model good behavior, consider that other drivers may have good reasons for their actions, avoid eye contact

what's the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

time and sleep

what does yielding mean?

to let others go first, give right of way

which clues can help you identify an intersection?

traffic lights, crossing traffic, signs, roadway markings, stopping/turning traffic, pedestrians

what should you do to keep your vehicle from rolling into the street while parking downhill on the right with a curb?

turn wheels right and let your car roll and touch the curb

what's the purpose of oiling your engine?

used to lubricate moving parts to reduce damage from heat caused by friction (reduces friction)

what is one of the elements of driver distraction?

when a driver chooses to do something that is not necessary to the driving task

when does alcohol first affect a driver?

when it enters the body

what is highway hypnosis?

when you are lulled into an inattentive drowsy state while traveling long distance

what does preventative maintenance mean?

when your vehicle's systems need routine care to keep it running smoothly and efficiently in order to prevent problems that could occur in the future

how do outside the vehicle distractions differ from inside the vehicle distractions?

you can't control out of the vehicle distractions while you can control inside the vehicle distractions

what do you have to adjust when you separate hazards?

your speed and lane position