Perceptive Driving Course
List the recommended following time intervals for the following vehicles and road conditions. Passenger car - Dry, Wet, Icy 30 Ft. truck - Dry, Wet, Icy Car Pulling a trailer (50 ft. Overall) - Dry, Wet, Icty
2 seconds (3 if following a motorcycle), wet = 4, icy = 8 3 dry, 5 wet, 9 icy 4 dry, 6 wet, 10 icy (For trucks, buses, and tractor trailers, take car intervals and add 1-2 seconds each)
perceptive driving is a (?) process
Decision making
You must ALWAYS drive with —- —- planned.
Escape Routes
What's the best way to prevent an emergency from happening?
Planning
To enter an intersection and turn left, you need at least a _____ second gap in cross traffic from the right.
8
Collisions occur when the space required to execute a maneuver is _____ than the amount of clear space available.
Less
In general, don't enter an intersection until you are sure of clear space to _____.
Maneuver
As a general rule, a perceptive driver will _____ in a curve because such action may cause the vehicles to ________, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicles. However, should a driver enter a curve _____ ______ ______ there is no choice but to _________.
Not brake Slide Going too fast Brake
Significant reductions in speed or _______ on or along a high speed highway is very hazardous. Such actions should only be executed to avoid conflicts ahead and with adequate warning to drivers ___________.
Position Behind
If your brakes fail: A) _____________ the pedal to try to build up enough _____________ to restore braking action. B) Quickly search for a/an ______________ route. C) Shift to a _____________ gear. D) Holding the brake release, apply pressure to the ________ __________.
Pump Pressure Escape Lower Parking brake
Because of the high ________ of interstate traffic, special care must be taken when changing _______.
Speed Lanes
Clues to possible changes in _______ or _______ of other vehicles in your formation can be gained by early identification of the _______ characteristics ahead and carefully observing traffic _______ and road _______.
Speed Position Traffic Patterns Conditions
Clues to possible changes in the ______ or __________ of other vehicles in your formation can be gained by the early identification of the _____________ characteristics ahead and carefully observing traffic _________ and the road ____________.
Speed Position Traffic Patterns Conditions
In Virginia, drivers 21 years of age or older are presumed, by law, to be under the influence of alcohol when their blood alcohol content (BAC) is? A) .10 B) .08 C) .02 D) 1.0
.08
In Virginia a person, upon their first conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol, will have their drivers license suspended for a period of __________ year(s). A) 5 years B) 3 years C) 1 year D) 90 days
1 year
To pass through an intersection, you need about a ______ second gap in cross traffic from the left and about a _____ second gap on the right.
4 4
To enter an intersection and turn right, you need at least a _____ second gap in cross traffic from the left.
6
Which of the following describes the action of alcohol on the body? A) depressant B) stimulant C) both D) neither
A
The braking must be done using the left foot to apply pressure to the _________ while using the right foot to maintain slight pressure on the _________. This process will keep the _________ _________ to maintain traction in order to control the vehicle on the curve.
Brake Accelerator Static friction
In Virginia, drivers who are under 21 years of age are presumed by law to be under the influence of alcohol when their blood alcohol content (BAC) is: A) .10 B) .08 C) .02 D) 1.0
C
The amount of alcohol in a twelve ounce beer is the same as? A) One five ounce glass of wine B) A one and one-half ounce drink with eighty proof alcohol mixed with a soft drink C) all of the above D) none of the above
C
Which will "sober you up" if you want to drive after consuming alcohol? A) black coffee B) cold shower C) time D) exercise
C
If your vehicle is isolated and stabilized, and you are maintaining a relatively _______ _______ position within a formation, you are applying the strategy of ________.
Constant speed and lane Stabilizing
When confronted by a vehicle malfunction, in general: A) keep the vehicle under ___________ B) avoid sudden and excessive changes in ____________ and ___________. C) always have an _______________ in mind. D) get _____________ the road as soon as you can do so safely.
Control Speed and direction Escape route Completely off
What temporary visual condition can occur from drinking alcohol? A) reduced side vision B) blurring C) seeing double D) all of the above
D
To handle a tire failure: A) Grip the steering wheel firmly and maintain a ____________ path. B) Gradually reduce ______________. C) Apply gradual, steady pressure on the _____________. D) Find a safe spot _________________________ of the road to stop and change the tire.
Direct Speed Brakes Completely off
If your vehicle should begin to skid, steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. After making a _______ adjustment, your vehicle may begin skidding in the _____________ direction, so you must readjust your steering accordingly.'
Directional Opposite
The protective space cushion is an imagined egg shaped area with your vehicle as the center. The length and width of the space is determined by the front and rear safe following ________ and the driver's surveillance and control of the area to both sides.
Distance
The four principles for minimizing collisions are: A) always stay alert for a/an ________ should the unexpected happen. B) Don't brake _______ and turn ___________, especially at the same time. C) If you must hit something, aim for the object most likely to ___________ impact. D) as long as your vehicle is _____________, fight to control it.
Escape route Hard, sharply Absorb Motion
Whenever you _______ two or more critical hazards and _______ that they will threaten you at the same time, decide to _____ them by adjusting your _________.
Identify Predict Separate Speed
Whenever you _____ two or more critical hazards and __________ that they will threaten you at the same time, decide to ________ by adjusting your ________.
Identify Predict Separate them Speed
A perceptive driver attempts to _______ such locations early and adjust the _______ and/or _______ _______ of the vehicles well in advance of predicted conflicts.
Identify Speed Lane position
a perceptive driver attempts to (?) critical hazards at least (?) seconds before they pose a direct threat
Identify 10 to 12 seconds
Evaluating the dynamics of a traffic formation involves _______ other vehicles in the formation and _______ possible changes in their _______ or _______ _______.
Identifying Predicting Position Critical hazards
In general, when preparing to pass, you should overtake and poss on the _______. However, there are situations where many states permit passing on the _________. However there are situations where many states permit passing on the __________.
Left Right
Passing on the right is usually permitted when the vehicle ahead is making a _______ hand turn or on multiple lane highways where there are two or more continuous lines of vehicles traveling in the same direction and vehicles in the _____ hand lane are moving _______ than vehicles on the _______.
Left Right Faster Left
In general, perceptive drivers never attempt to pass in locations where their _____ of _______ is obstructed or where space to the _______ of the _______ is limited.
Line of sight Side roadway
The difference between the amount of clear space available and the space required to execute a maneuver is called the ______ of _______.
Margin of safety
When passing on roadways with two or more lanes of traffic in each direction, allow an extra _____ of _______ before _______ to the right hand lane.
Margin of safety Returning
In general, when preparing to pass another vehicle, you should overtake and pass on the ________, but there are situations where many states permit passing on the _______.
Left Right
Perceptive driving involves the mastery of what three groups of skills?
Physical (like steering and braking) Sensory (like scanning and searching) Cognitive (making predictions and using good judgment)
List the four factors that will help you determine how much clear space you need to execute a maneuver.
Spacing Timing Accelerating Adjusting
Procedures for entering a stream of traffic and joining a new formation can be summarized by four basic principles: S T A A
Spacing Timing Accelerating Adjusting
In general, the strategy of compromising involves making the most reasonable use of available ______ and ______ especially when no ideal solution to a driving situation is possible.
Time Space
Whenever a perceptive driver has any doubts about whether there is enough _______ or _______ to complete a pass safely, the decision will be NOT to try.
Time Space
It takes longer to stop on a new blacktop. True or False
True
Right turns are always safer than left turns. True or False
True
True or False? In Virginia, A person under 21 who is convicted of using or attempting to use a false identification to purchase alcoholic beverages may lose his/her license for a period of up to one year and can also include a fine of at least $500.
True
True or False? In Virginia, Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is a criminal offense.
True
When you're approaching intersections, interchanges, entrances, and exits, predict that your formation will become ________. In other words, at such locations, vehicles in formations are likely to change their _______ or _______ ________.
Uneven Speed or lane position
The most commonly abused drug is? A) Heroin B) marijuana C) aspirin D) alcohol
B
Never —- for tailgaters
Speed up
perceptive decisions make the best use of available (?) in order to minimize potential hazards.
Time and space
Any location where vehicles can join, ___________, or cross your formation increases the potential for conflict and usually changes the __________ of the formation.
Leave Flow
The body rids itself of most alcohol? A) through urination B) it is "burned up" in the liver C) it is exhaled with the breath D) through perspiration
B
When teenagers drink alcohol, it is most often consumed: A. At home B. In a friend's home C. On the street D. In the car
B
Youths who are 16-20 years of age are involved in what percent of fatal alcohol-related auto crashes? A. Less than 10% B. 20% C. Over 30% D. None of these
B
Sometimes on highways with two or more lanes in each direction, you can't _______ with the total formation because vehicles in the various lanes are traveling at different _________. In situations like this, _________ with the stream of traffic in your lane and be alert to predict _______ that might develop from vehicles or other objects cutting in ahead.
Blend Speeds Attempt to blend in Potential conflicts
The strategy of separating occurs after you have ______ that two or more potential hazards will threaten you at the same time and involves the ability to manage time and space in order to deal with them ______ ______ ______ ______.
Identified one at a time
True or False? In Virginia, The Virginia "Use and Lose" law relates only to the consumption of alcohol.
False
True or False? In Virginia, The Virginia "Use and Lose" law relates to all teenagers under 18 years of age.
False
Any object that _____ any part of this protective space cushion presents an immediate threat or conflict.
Intrudes on
In general ________ is the strategy for minimizing the number of critical hazards within the protected space cushion surrounding the vehicle.
Isolating
In predicting whether or not a hazard in a driving scene is critical, the perceptive driver always predicts the _____.
Risk
Even when a perceptive driver makes a decision to pass, the decision is kept tentative and the ________ requirements are continually reevaluated while overtaking the vehicle ahead.
Safety
The decision making process may be summarized in six words: S S I P D E
Scan Search Identify Predict Decide Execute
The 5 basic steps in making a systematic, predictable lane change include: A) __________ ahead to make sure there is enough clear space in the ______ you plan to enter. B) Check your _____ to identify any vehicles moving up from _______. C) ____________ to communicate your intentions to others. D) Glance back to check your ________ _________. E) If all is clear, _________ to the new lane.
Scan, lane Mirrors, behind Signal Blind spot Move
The perceptive driver continually scans and _____ the traffic environment.
Searches
If your accelerator sticks while you are driving at high speed: A) Give the pedal several ____________. B) If that doesn't free the linkage, shift to _____________ C) Quickly move to the shoulder and ____________ your car. D) While you are moving, don't turn off the ___________ if your car has _____________ steering or ____________ or automatic steering column lock.
Sharp taps Neutral Turn off Engine Automatic Brakes
To determine what the safe following distance should be, a driver must consider two variables. The ___ of the vehicle being driven and the condition of the ____.
Size Road
The more __________ road surface, and the ____________ you were traveling when you went into the skid, the longer you will have to fight to regain _________________.
Slippery Faster Control
A perceptive driver is not only alert to identify objects that might cut in ahead, but also to identify objects or conditions that might cause the driver ahead to ________ or _________ suddenly.
Slow Stop
To reduce the risk of skidding when driving on a slippery surface: A) drive _________ than usual B) maintain a larger ___________ cushion C) execute any __________ in speed or direction as slowly and gradually as possible
Slower Spacing Change
Before deciding to pass, the perceptive driver considers two questions: A.) Will I exceed the _______ _______ during the pass? B.) Am I planning to go _________ enough on this road to justify a pass now?
Speed limit Far
The strategy of _______ your vehicle involves: A. Selecting the lane of least resistance. B. Maintaining relatively constancy _____ and _____ position. C. Changing speed and lane position only for due cause, in a systematic manner with appropriate warning to other _____.
Stabilizing
If your right wheels run off the pavement and there is a shoulder: A) grip the __________ firmly. B) steer a course __________ to the edge of the pavement. C) __________ the brake. D) when speed is less than _____________ mph, and traffic is clear, steer sharply ___________ back onto the pavement.
Steering wheel Parallel Pump 10 Left
If your right wheels run off the pavement and there is an obstruction immediately ahead, you should: A) grip the _________ firmly B) turn the __________ sharply to the left a quarter of a turn. C) return the steering wheel quickly to the ___________ position. D) when all four wheels are back in contact with the _________ return to normal steering.
Steering wheel Wheel Normal steering Road
When passing on a two lane road with traffic in both directions, prepare to return to the right hand lane as soon as the front of the vehicle you have passed appears in your inside _______ _______ _______.
Your rear view mirror