Unit 5 drivers ed study guide
True
If you hit a pothole at a high speed, you can lose control of your car or do serious damage to the tires, wheels, or underside of your vehicle.
False
If you see debris on the roadway in front of you, it is better to quickly swerve around it than it is to hit it.
False
If you should ever be driving and see a tornado coming toward you, turn around and drive in the opposite direction.
your visibility is reduced
If you use high-beam headlights in fog, ___
shift to NEUTRAL and steer to the side of the road?
If your accelerator becomes stuck and you cannot disengage it, you should ___.
turn off the air conditioner and turn on the heater
If your car engine starts to overheat, the first thing you should do is ___.
False
If your engine starts to overheat, you should turn your air conditioner on to the maximum setting.
keep your wheels pointed straight?
If your vehicle becomes disabled in the middle of traffic, you should ___.
Brake hard
If your vehicle begins to hydroplane you should NOT ___.
True
If your vehicle breaks down or you are experiencing another kind of emergency, do not let your emergency get worse by stopping your vehicle where visibility is limited.
True
Illinois law requires that you turn your headlights on ½ hour before the sun sets and leave them on until ½ hour after the sun rises or any time that you cannot see 1,000 feet ahead of you.
steer to the right
In a power skid, if the back end of the car swerves or breaks to the right, you should ___.
lose their traction
In rainy conditions, tires with worn treads will ___.
all of the above
In the unlikely event that all of your brakes fail at once, you should ___.
True
Large hailstones can crack your windshield and dent your car.
True
Leaves can cause the road to become very slippery when they get wet from rain or fog.
True
Moisture on the inside of your door or trunk locks can prevent you from entering your vehicle during winter months
True
Most emergency spares are designed not to exceed 50 miles per hour.
excessive tire wear
Most tire blowouts are caused by ___.
10 seconds
On winter slick roads, you should increase your following distance by at least ___.
Using low aim steering?
Overdriving your headlights can be corrected by ___.
driving too fast to stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights?
Overdriving your headlights means ___.
the engine stalls
Power steering failures are most likely to occur when ___.
about thirty minutes after the rain starts?
Rain tends to make roadways the slickest ___.
get your car out of mud, sand, or snow
Rocking out" is a technique to ___.
that experience braking problems on long, steep grades
Runaway vehicle ramps are reserved for those vehicles ___.
driving at high speeds in bad weather
Skids are most likely to occur when ___.
True
Sunshine glare can cause a collision by making it difficult to see the brake lights on the car in front of you.
True
The "positive" jumper cable is red.
allow more travel time
The best way to deal with adverse weather is to ___.
stop in a protected area
The best way to deal with hail is to ___.
the air conditioner
The fastest way to clear moisture from your windshield is by using ___.
oil and grease have not yet been washed off the road
The first 10 to 15 minutes of any rainfall can be the most dangerous because ___.
when slush turns into ice
The greatest danger on winter roads occurs
True
Tires with deep treads allow water to escape & will prevent hydroplaning
True
To improve your traction in snow, try to stay within the tire tracks created by other vehicle.
Low beam headlights
To increase your ability to see in fog, use your ___.
True
To prevent brake fade, try to let your engine do most of your braking for you by changing the transmission to a lower gear.
True
To prevent running out of fuel, it is a good rule to refuel your vehicle when there is no less than one-quarter tank of fuel shown on your fuel indicator.
False
Traffic deaths rates are two times greater at night than during the day.
not enter the water
When coming upon a flooded roadway, a cautious driver would ___.
low-beam headlights
When driving at dawn or dusk, it is best to use ___.
use low-beam headlights to increase visibility
When driving in fog, it is very important to ___.
reduce your speed by 25% on straight roads
When driving in the rain, a good rule of thumb is to ___.
are driving against the force of gravity
When driving uphill, drivers ___.
low beams
When entering a tunnel, you should turn on your ___.
False
When jump-starting a vehicle, you should hook one negative cable to the negative terminal of the working battery and the other negative cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery.
True
When jump-starting a vehicle, you should hook one positive cable to the positive terminal of the working battery and the other positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery.
negative on the bad car
Which jumper cable is "grounded?"
to provide a space for passing on the right
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a road shoulder?
downshift, gradually applying braking power to control speed
You are approaching a very steep downhill grade. You should ___.
there is a "loose" feeling in the steering wheel?
You know you are hydroplaning if ___.
False
You should always apply the brakes hard on wet road surfaces.
All Of The Above
You should avoid passing snowplows because ___.
False
Your stopping distance is decreased on gravel roads.
Visibility is b. Traction is
reduced in adverse weather conditions.
a sudden loss of air pressure in a tire
A blowout is ___.
drive in the tracks of other cars
A way to improve traction on wet roads is to ___.
False
Always use plain water to fight a car fire.
+ terminal (car 1) to + terminal (car 2) then - terminal (car 1) to engine block (car 2)
Ann wants to jump start Car 2 with the battery of Car 1. She should use a pair of jumper cables to make the following connections in the order given:
True
At gas stations, turn off your engine and lock your doors when going to pay the attendant.
True
Avoid contact with electrical devices such as a cellular phone during a lightning storm.
take along extra clothes and warm blankets?
Before going on a long trip in snowy weather, you should
False
Bridges and tunnels usually have wider lanes than average.
Cause the vehicle to skid
Dirt and loose gravel on the road can ___.
False
Dirt on the headlights does not reduce their effectiveness.
500 feet
Drivers should dim their headlights ___ from an oncoming vehicle.
dangerous and illegal in many areas
Driving with your parking lights on is ___.
forgetting to put gas in the car
Engine failure usually happens as a result of a mechanical failure, but it can also occur as a result of ___.
on bridges, on overpasses, and at intersections
Even if roads are dry, ice may still be found ___.
False
Heat can extend the life of a car's battery and cause belts and hoses to crack and tear.
It will cause the engine to heat faster
How does high altitude affect your car's engine?
30 mph
Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as ___.
Ride on the surface of water
Hydroplaning occurs when your tires
reduce speed and glance at the right edge of the roadway
If an oncoming driver fails to use low-beam headlights after you switch to low-beam headlights, you should ____.
Open up your windows
If downed power lines come in contact with your car, you should ___.
bridge surfaces to freeze before the road
If it is raining and temperatures are dropping, expect ___.
assume that other drivers cannot see you or your turn signals b. maintain an extra space cushion around your car c. tap your brake pedal lightly several times as you slow or come to a stop
If sunshine glare is a problem, you should ___.
steer to the left
If the back of your car skids to the left, you should ___.
False
If the left front tire blows out, the vehicle will pull hard toward the right side of the road.
right rear tire
If you are changing a left front tire, put two blocks in front of and behind the ___.
True
If you begin to hydroplane, take your foot off the gas pedal & do not use the brake.
hold onto the steering wheel tightly & gradually remove pressure from accelerator
If you experience a blowout while driving, you should ___.
slow down
If you have to drive over a pothole, you should ___.
a. shift to a low gear to keep the engine turning faster b. proceed slowly c. stay close to the higher center of the road
If you have to drive through a stretch of standing deep water, you should ___.