Defensive Driving

the rule of thumb for following distance

1 car length for each 10 mph of speed

a motorist should look ahead at least

12 seconds ahead

how long will windows and doors closed float

3 to 10 minutes

put another warning device at least ___ feet back

300

what speed does hydroplaning start

35 mph

drive with headlights on at dusk, night, dawn, on dark days and whenever weather conditions reduce visibility to less than

500 feet

good rule on snow-covered roads is to maintain a following distance of

6 seconds or more

annually, there are nearly ___ fatal and over _____ serious injury crashes in work zones

800, 37,000

amount of driving decisions based upon what a motorist sees while driving

90%

scientists have developed this to help drivers maintain control of their vehicles

Anti-lock braking system

The Standard Collision-Prevention Formula

Be alert, be prepared, act in time

If a gas pedal sticks, the motorist should keep his/her eyes on the road while quickly shifting to neutral

Gas Pedal Problems

these headlights means driving at a speed that makes your stopping distance longer than the distance lighted by your headlights

Overdriving

should be used while holding the brake release so motorist can let up if the rear wheels lock and the vehicle begins to skid

Parking Brake

The motorist should keep a firm grip on the wheel because extra hand power will be needed to turn or keep control

Power Steering Failure

when your vehicle is stuck in deep snow, mud, or sand, you can usually loosen the wheels by

Rocking the Vehicle

Anytime your visibility is reduced, you need more _____ to use the IPDE process

Time and Space

Hold steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight while gradually slowing down

Tire Blowout

a driver must reduce speed and adjust to changing conditions in

adverse weather

rear collision: if the vehicle is about to be hit from the rear, the motorist must be ready to

apply the brakes to avoid being pushed into a vehicle ahead

rear collision: motorist should brace his/her body

between the steering wheel and the seat back

get passengers out and away from the vehicle, never attempt to put it out

car fires

what should motorist do to pull the vehicle to a safe area

center line and lane markings

the technique of applying your brakes to slow or stop quickly without locking your wheels

controlled braking

Motorists must always stop for pedestrians in a ____; whether marked or umarked

crosswalk

during night, driver more slowly than during

daytime

Motorists may encounter a ____ onto another roadway to bypass the work area

detour

NJ, traffic signs are ____ for motor vehicle violations committed in the area if roadway construction zones

doubled

a motorist should always be aware of what to do in

emergency situations

When road surfaces are most slippery

first few minutes of rainfall

day or night, put a ___ or other warning sign just behind the vehicle

flare

if hitting something is unavoidably try to make it a

glancing blow

bright sunlight in the early morning or late afternoon can create ___ problems for you and other drivers

glare

use in snow, heavy, rain, or fog causes more light to reflect back into your eyes and you will see less

high beam headlights

vehicle tires riding on the surface of the water rather than gripping the road

hydroplaning

the motorist should turn away from oncoming traffic even if it means leaving the road

if a collision looks possible

Stop the vehicle, remain calm, assume the worst and get help, wait at scene , ask for assistance from passing motorists, warn oncoming traffic

if motorist witnesses a collision or is involved in one

the motorist can put maximum pressure on the brakes and retain steering control

if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes

slow down, regain control, turn slowly onto the road

if vehicle runs off the pavement

requires motorist to notify the police of accidents where there is

injury, death, or vehicle or property damage

though some people may assume it is safer to go slower than other vehicles, it it actually important to

keep up with the flow of traffic

motorists should be cautious when traveling in farm country or in open land where ________ may cross the road

livestock or deer

what to do when a lane change must be made

look at rear view mirror, glance behind to check blind spots, signal lane changes

to protect yourself when driving just before sunrise an after sunset, turn on

low beam headlights

makes it illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by a lack of sleep

maggie's law

exceeding the posted speed limit or driving too fast for road conditions is one of the

most prevalent factors contributing to traffic collisions

whos responsible for any ice that flies from his/her vehicle and causes death, injury, or property damage

motorist

if the vehicle's hood suddenly flies up

motorist should slow down immediately

Basic rule for motorists to follow when operating a vehicle with a steering wheel ignition system is to

never turn the ignition to the lock position when the vehicle is in motion

not only do you see less at ___, but you are tired and some other drivers may have been drinking

night

In Nj motorists may use studded snow tires between

november 15th and April 1st

Head on collision: use his/her arms and hands to ___if wearing a shoulder strap and the vehicle is equipped with airbags

protect his/her face

if the vehicle has conventional disc and drum brakes, what do you do to gain better control in steering

pump the brakes

a vehicle may spin if the steering wheel is

quickly turned away from the direction of the skid

roads affect more drivers than any other reduced-traction condition

rain slick

examples of warning signals

raise the hood, tie white handkerchief to antenna or left door handle

Utilize this when attempting to change lanes

rear and side view mirrors

to avoid a spin, the motorist should turn in the direction the ___ is skidding without ____

rear, oversteering

allow for more ____ than you would during daylight

safety margins

Sudden, hard braking and accelerating can produce

skid

what should a motorist should choose to hit

something that will give way rather than something hard

factors to consider while driving at night

speed, reaction distance, braking distance

Side collision: keep tight grip on ____ to keep him/her from being thrown against the side of the vehicle

steering wheel

ways to avoid collisions

stop quickly, turn quickly, or speed up

following too closely behind a vehicle directly in front

tailgating

since most people have trouble judging distance, this is also determined safe and easier to use

three seconds plus rule

Head on collision not equipped with shoulder strap or air bags: motorist should____ to keep from hitting the steering wheel or windshield

throw himself across the seat

best traction on ice and in hard-packed or deep snow

tire chains

provide no steering control

tire chains

Drivers should always yield

to the right of way

if a motorist cannot stop in time, he/she should

turn away and drive off the road

watch for ______ intersections where there are no lights or signs

uncontrolled

two major points in escape and self-rescue of car underwater

wear seat belt, open window

accelerates too quickly, turns too fast, brakes improperly

what causes vehicle to skid

road signs, slow moving or unlit vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and animals

what to look out for at night

send written report to the MVC within 10 days if no police report is filed by police, notify insurance company at once, see doctor if needed

when damage to property is more than $500 or there is personal injury