Driver's Ed Sessions 9-11

If you have a headlight failure, you should... 1. Try the ___________ a few times. 2. Turn on ___________________, flashers, or fog lights. 3. Move to the _________ side of the road.

1. Try the SWITCH a few times. 2. Turn on HIGH BEAMS, flashers, or fog lights. 3. Move to the RIGHT side of the road.

If you get in a collision, some things you should NOT do is... 1. admit ___________. 2. __________ if you are shocked/confused. 3. ___________ the injured. 4. divulge _________________ coverage limits. 5. _____________ or blame.

1. admit FAULT. 2. TALK if you are shocked/confused. 3. MOVE the injured. 4. divulge INSURANCE coverage limits. 5. ARGUE or blame.

If you have a tire blowout, you should... 1. grip the steering wheel firmly. 2. _________ down gradually. 3. check traffic situation. 4. move to the _________ side of the road. 5. turn on ______________ lights.

1. grip the steering wheel firmly. 2. SLOW down gradually. 3. check traffic situation. 4. move to the RIGHT side of the road. 5. turn on HAZARD lights.

If your gas pedal is stuck, you should... 1. kick the _____________________. 2. pull the _________________ away from the gas pedal. 3. shift to neutral, use the brakes. 4. choose an escape path off the road. 5. turn off the___________.

1. kick the GAS PEDAL. 2. pull the FLOOR MAT away from the gas pedal. 3. shift to neutral, use the brakes. 4. choose an escape path off the road. 5. turn off the ENGINE.

If you get in a collision, some things you should do is... 1. move and drive _________ the road. 2. stop and ________ __________________. 3. aid the ________________. 4. call _______ (maybe parents too). 5. EXCHANGE ___________________. 6. and get a _____________________.

1. move and drive OFF the road. 2. stop and TAKE PICTURES. 3. aid the INJURED. 4. call 911 (maybe parents too) 5. EXCHANGE INFORMATION** 6. and get a WITNESS.

If you have an engine fire, you should.... 1. pull off road to a safe, open area. 2. turn off the ___________. 3. move 100' away from vehicle. 4. leave the hood _____________!

1. pull off road to a safe, open area. 2. turn off the ENGINE. 3. move 100' away from vehicle. 4. leave the hood CLOSED!

If you have a brake failure, you should... 1. pump the _____________. 2. downshift to a lower gear. 3. slowly apply the ________________ brake. 4. look for a place to stop

1. pump the BRAKES. 2. downshift to a lower gear. 3. slowly apply the PARKING brake. 4. look for a place to stop.

If your car is overheating, you should... 1. turn on the _______________, full blast. 2. Pull over, let the car cool down and wait ______ mins, check coolant.

1. turn on the HEATER, full blast. 2. Pull over, let the car cool down and wait 20 mins, check coolant.

When are you required to have your headlights on?

1/2 hour AFTER sunset to 1/2 BEFORE sunrise

Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as __________ mph and in standing water that is as little as ________ of an inch deep when using tires with good tread.

45 mph, 1/10 of an inch

When are you required to dim your high beam lights? Within ________ ft of oncoming traffic and within ________ ft of traffic you are following.

500 ft and 300 ft

What should you do if you miss your exit?

Go to the next exit

What is the center lane used for?

Moderate speed traffic, passing through

Can you ever pass someone on the shoulder or on the median?

No

Can you make a U-turn on the freeway median if there is an opening?

No

When a ramp is "metered" and the light turns green, how many cars can go through?

One

When can you use the shoulder on a freeway?

Only in an emergency

When is a driver ever allowed to stop on a bridge?

Only in an emergency

What is the left lane mainly used for?

Passing only

What conditions limit visibility?

Rain, snow, darkness, bright sun, fog, hail

How can you encourage a tailgater to pass you?

Reduce your speed

What is the HOV lane for?

Restricted high-occupancy lane (carpool lane)

What are weaving lanes?

Shared lanes to enter and exit the freeway

What is the right lane for?

Slow traffic, entering and exiting the freeway

What weather and roadway conditions reduce traction?

Snow, ice, mud, frost, debris, and curves

In weaving lanes, vehicles entering the freeway must yield to vehicles EXITING the freeway. True or false?

True

Wet leaves can reduce your traction and stopping ability and can be considered the same as driving on ice. True or false?

True

If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you should take your foot off the _____________________, grip the steering wheel _____________, and try to get your wheels to _________________________________________.

accelerator, firmly, grip the road again

Reversible lanes are lanes where traffic can travel in ____________ ________________ depending on certain conditions.

either directions

When there are aggressive drivers, the best thing to do is to not ____________.

engage

If you find yourself hydroplaning, let off the ____________________, grip the ____________ firmly, and _____________ in the direction you want to go.

gas pedal, wheel, steer

When there is fog, you should turn on your....

low beam lights and fog lights if you have them

Create a ___________ cushion if you don't already have it or maintain it if you do.

space

Hydroplaning is when your tires ride on top of ____________.

water