Drivers Education Unit 4
slows mental and physical processes.
change direction change speed
What can you do to try to manage an impact so the damage and injuries are less severe?
change speed, change direction
Which is less risky?
defensive driving
What can cause an impairment to a driver's vision?
dirty windows inclement weather hoodies sunglare
Which of the following is an active safety feature?
door locks
Which of the following is an active safety feature?
doorlocks
You seatbelt should be worn... (mark all that apply)
every time across the hips over should bones
It is only the time your eyes are off the road that puts you in danger when switching between tasks.
false
What might block your line of sight? (mark all that apply)
fences, other nearby vehicles, bushes and trees, construction
A long following distance has the advantage of
giving you more time to use the IPDE Process.
What items are OK to be in your car and unrestrained?
nothing
When a yellow signal light is shown, you should
prepare to stop if you have not already entered the intersection.
The best way to prevent fatigue on long drives is to
rest before you start.
What is the single most effective device for preventing death and injury in a car crash?
seatbelt
Your line of sight is blocked at an intersection where you want to turn right. What can you do to ensure it is safe before you turn?
slowly roll out until you can see
What is a space cushion?
the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
When following another vehicle, you should look
through, over, and around that vehicle.
What is an appropriate use of you vehicle horn?
warn other drivers of danger
Can you get a DUI for anything other than alcohol?
yes
Who is the one that must ultimately take responsibility for the actions of your vehicle?
you
Good zone control means
you know at all times what zones are open and what ones are closed
What is the measurable limit of alcohol a driver under the age of 21 can have in their system?
.00
It is estimated that what percentage of crashes involve drowsy drivers?
10%
Driving in an emotional state has no effect on those skills that involve precise timing.
False
Only electronics contribute to driver distraction.
False
What is the process of thinking, planning, and acting that can reduce your risk when behind the wheel?
IPDE
What day of the week are fatal crashes more likely to happen?
Saturday
Of the options below, what is the best action to take to help you stay awake when driving at night?
Take a short nap.
What is a path of travel?
The path you intend for your car to take
What is one reason why teenage drivers tend to have a higher level of risk?
They perceive risk to be lower than it actually is.
Driving in an emotional state can distort or delay our ability to interpret anything that is happening around us.
True
If asked to take a chemical test for alcohol (e.g. breath test) and you refuse, your license will be suspended for at least 18 months.
True
Can you get a DUI for anything other than alcohol?
Yes
Of the options below, what is the LEAST accurate word to use to describe what happens when one car hits another?
accident
Which of the following is a passive safety feature?
air bag
Which of the following is a passive safety feature?
airbag
Always increase your following distance when
all are correct
What kinds of action could you take when you execute your decisions in the IPDE process?
all of the other options
When identifying situations in the driving environment that might lead to a conflict, what should you be looking for?
all of them
The emotion that occurs more often to more drivers is
anger.
A following distance greater than 2 seconds is advised when you
are first learning to drive.
A serving of alcohol is...
.6 ounces
Points on your license can be cut in half if you go this long without a citation?
1 year
For how long must you signal before you make a turn?
2 seconds
How many teen crashes involve distraction?
6 out of 10
What age group has a higher fatality rate than 16-17 year olds?
85+
How long does it take for your body to process a serving of alcohol?
90 minutes
If you are involved in an emotional driving situation, the article identifies several things that you should do to help you take some time and calm down. Identify all the the items below that were suggested in the reading.
Listen to the radio or chew gum, or get a non-alcoholic drink. Stay off the road until you have regained control, take a few deep breaths to help relax. Give yourself time to calm down, pull off road, and close eyes. Take a short walk, if necessary.
When driving past vehicles parked on the right, you should position your vehicle
at least one car door's width away.
An advantage of keeping at least a 2-second following distance in urban traffic is that you
can see farther down the road.
Holding your foot over the brake pedal is called
covering the brake.
Reference points
help overcome optical illusions in the car
What are some things you can do to reduce risk around aggressive drivers? (mark all that apply)
ignore the behavior relax wear your seatbelt plan ahead
As your vehicle speed increases, your 2-second following distance will
increase.
A 2-second following distance
is not the total stopping distance
When measuring a following distance under normal conditions, the 2-second technique
is safe for most conditions.
What is the single most effective thing you can to do avoid being in a crash?
leave plenty of space in front of your car
If you have a breakdown, what should you NOT do?
leave your car where it breaks down
Which lane position should you be in most of the time?
position 1
The first precaution you should take with regard to driving after taking medicine is to
read the label on the medicine to see if the medicine has side effects that will affect your driving.
Fatigue
slows mental and physical processes.
A driver that follows too closely is called a
tailgater.
Which of the following are signs of a drowsy driver? (mark all that apply)
tailgating, daydreaming, yawning
What is actual risk?
the amount of risk that actually exists
If an oncoming driver crosses into your path of travel, the space that is usually available for you to move your vehicle is
to the right of your vehicle.
If asked to take a chemical test for alcohol (e.g. breath test) and you refuse, your license will be suspended for at least 18 months.
true
Seeing clearly near and far away is required to drive.
true
Speeding is aggressive driving.
true
Emotional driving does not impact our ability to make high-risk decisions and often results in faulty judgment on our part.
False
It is only the time your eyes are off the road that puts you in danger when switching between tasks.
False
Only the teen driver is at risk of fatality in a crash.
False
Researchers tell us that negative emotions basically have no real effect upon our driving capability
False
The article on emotional driving suggests that you keep a "SORRY" sign in your car and use it whenever it is necessary.
False
The only person affected when someone doesn't wear their seatbelt is the one without the belt. If everyone else has their seatbelt on they will be just fine.
False
You will not be charged with a DUI if you are drink as long as your car is parked and you are in the backseat, even if you have the keys in your possession.
False
If the vehicle following you is too close, what action can you take to avoid being hit from the rear?
Increase your following distance.
What is the BEST thing you can do to avoid driving distracted?
Keep your brain, hands, and eyes focused on the driving task at all times.
What are conflicts we might encounter along our path of travel? Mark all that apply.
Other roadway users and pedestrians Construction Driveways Traffic
What are conflicts we might encounter along our path of travel? Mark all that apply.
Other roadway users and pedestrians Driveways Traffic Construction
Researchers tell us that these negative emotions can have a distracting and even paralyzing effect upon our driving capability.
True
The most dangerous type of crash is a head-on collision.
True