Drive Right Chapter 8 & 9 Study Guide

The distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver applies the brakes until the vehicle stops is a. perception distance. b. total stopping distance. c. reaction distance. d. braking distance

braking distance

A small vehicle a. takes a long distance to stop. b. is the safest of all vehicles. c. uses more kinetic energy to stop than a large vehicle. d. can accelerate and stop more quickly than a large vehicle.

can accelerate and stop more quickly than a large vehicle.

Using a telephone that can be operated without using your hands as you drive is a possible a. biomechanical distraction. b. visual distraction. c. auditory distraction. d. cognitive distraction.

cognitive distraction

Concentrating on plans for a weekend outing while you drive on a busy street is an example of a. distracted driving. b. driver inattention. c. biomechanical distraction. d. attentive driving.

driver inattention

Which of these is a major cause of traffic backups at the scene of a crash? a. drivers gawking at the crash b. emergency personnel who do not know how to direct traffic c. drivers remaining focused on the road as they drive past the . passengers watching the activity at the crash scene

drivers gawking at the crash

Because of its energy of motion, when a vehicle's speed doubles, the vehicle needs about a. twice the distance to stop. b. half the distance to stop. c. one-fourth the distance to stop. d. four times the distance to stop.

four times the distance to stop.

What are the most important parts of the control system? a. four tires b. brakes c. the steering wheel and column d. the clutch and accelerator

four tires

Which of the following is not an example of driver inattention? a. frequently checking the rearview mirror b. talking on a hands-free telephone c. reading an advertising sign d. changing the radio station at a red light

frequently checking the rearview mirror

The force that keeps a tire from slipping on the roadway is called a. kinetic energy. b. friction. c. gravity. d. inertia.

friction

A rear-end collision involved a 20-year-old vehicle. The driver and front-seat passenger both sustained serious neck injuries. Which modern energy-absorbing device protects against such injuries? a. head restraints b. front and rear crush areas c. penetration-resistant windshield d. side-impact panels

head restraints

A worn, bald tire a. grips a wet road tightly b. is easier to control. c. doesn't need to be replaced unless it is punctured. d. is at risk of suffering a blowout.

is at risk of suffering a blowout.

You can avoid distractions from drinking beverages in the car by a. drinking only at stop signs. b. using a cup with a spill-proof lid. c. not drinking beverages hot enough to scald you if spilled. d. never drinking beverages while driving.

never drinking beverages while driving

If a tire is underinflated, the only part that grips the road well is the a. center of the tire tread. b. outside edges of the tire tread. c. tire cords. d. wear bar.

outside edges of the tire tread.

If you must make a phone call when you are driving, you should a. keep it as short as possible. b. dial without looking at the keypad. c. pull off the road before calling. d. call when you are stopped at a light.

pull off the road before calling

Drivers can become distractions to others when they a. suddenly change speed or direction. b. signal what they plan to do in advance. c. remain focused on the task of driving. d. drive very large vehicles.

suddenly change speed or direction

Why do some states limit the number of passengers in a car operated by a young driver? a. to reduce the weight of the vehicle b. to make the vehicle more responsive to the driver c. to decrease the possibility of distracting the driver d. to lower the cost of insurance premiums

to decrease the possibility of distracting the driver

Under ideal conditions with properly inflated tires, your tires provide a. unlimited traction. b. less traction than with overinflated tires. c. a limited amount of traction. d. no traction.

unlimited traction a limited amount of traction

When you slow for a turn, some traction is used to slow, and some is a. manufactured. b. gained by the rear tires. c. used to turn. d. lost forever.

used to turn.

Why do additional collisions often occur at the scene of a bad crash? a. The conditions that caused the crash still exist. b. Many drivers are distracted by the crash scene and the activity around it. c. Emergency vehicles move very fast and often strike other vehicles. d. There are not enough police officers to direct the traffic around the crash.

Many drivers are distracted by the crash scene and the activity around it.

When are passengers in a vehicle considered to be a distraction to the driver? a. Passengers are always a distraction. b. Passengers are only a distraction when they are talking to the driver. c. Passengers are a distraction when they cause the driver to focus on something other than the task of driving. d. Passengers are not considered a distraction.

Passengers are a distraction when they cause the driver to focus on something other than the task of driving