driving fill in the blank

what is the most dangerous speed on the interstate

0

be in the correct lane to exit at least ____ ___ before your exit

1 mile

Special studded tires are only legal in Arkansas during the period from ____________ ________ of each year until the following ________ ___________

15th of november to april 15

virtually all collisions between two vehicles result from at least __ drivers making a mistake

2

in ideal conditions how many seconds should you stay behind the vehicle in front of you? slower speeds (up to 30) __ seconds medium speeds (35-45) __ seconds high speeds (50-70+) __ seconds

2,3,4

you are _____ times as likely to be seen when your ______ are on

2; headlights

Stopping from 60 mph takes ___ times the distance it takes stopping from 30 mph

4

last year ____% of the fatalities for teens in the US came from single car crashes. these involve _____% driver error. most hit ______

65%, 100%, trees

what is the maximum number of seconds a regular vehicle might need for a space cushion in front

7 seconds

there is always a plan

B

what is the acronym that reminds us what to do at the first sign of getting tired while driving

SExC

when parking we need to remember UCA. What does UCA stand for

Uphill curb away. Means when parking up hill turn your wheels away from the curb.

go to NHTSA. gov and put in you __ to check if your vehicle has any __

V.I.N; recalls

generally we do not ___ towards ___

accelerate, red

do not press the ___ while in revers unless you are backing __ a __. most of the time while in reverse, your foot should be on the __!

accelerator, up, hill, brake

"I didn't see it" = I wasn't _______ ________ _____ ____

aggressively searching for i

what are three lights are the dash board that you need to make sure come on and then turn off every time you start your car

airbag, seat belt, abs

name 8 danger factors for which you should add a second to the space cushion times

bad weather, large truck, following a motorcycle, if your vehicle is heavy, if you have borderline brakes or tires, towing something, if you are being tailgated, surrounded by cars

list as many of the safety first steps to entering the car as you can remember

be aware and prepared, look under the car, walk and look around the car, check the tires, look inside the car, get in the car, lock door, and put the key in the engine

in an emergency situation if there is no open safe space the ___ ___ ___ is almost always bumper to bumper with the vehicle going the ___ ___

best crash site, same direction

the first form of accelerating is releasing the __

brake

when approaching a turn or curve, an intelligent driver will __ while the wheels are straight, ___ the first half of the turn, and then ___ the second half of the turn

brake, coast, accelerate

when making a turn, be sure to put on your turn signal before you start to ___, as long as you are not __ any other drivers ahead of you

brake, confusing

Situations to use "fixed hand" steering:

changing lanes, following road, swerving <45, handling curves

when entering/exiting a vehicle parked parallel to a curb, always walk what direction around the vehicle

counterclockwise

never drive through _______ or _________ water

deep, moving

what are the seven deadly drivers

distracted, drowsy, drunk, too many people, too close, too fast , unbelted

what do you do if your car is swept into water

don't call 911, seat belt off, window down, climb out window

what do you do if your car falls in water

don't call 911,windows down, stay buckled until impact, then seat belts off and climb out windows

Name at least 6 safe driving tips when around a large truck

don't follow closely, don't get in between to big trucks, give them more room, don't be on the right side of the truck, space is life, it's not a race....trucks need space

name 2 categories of drivers who have very similar driving characteristics to drunk driver

drowsy and distracted

when turning into a driveway or side road just beyond an intersection, you should signal just as you ______ the intersection

enter

list the four inside checks

everybody is buckled, everything is secured, know what every gadget is, and make sure you can see everywhere

NEVER enter a railroad crossing area unless you are absolutely sure your _____ is clear!

exit

Foot to brake: _____________________ to (rearview) _____________.

eyes, mirror

never drive so __ that you cannot ___ the necessary distance ahead

fast, see

over driving your headlights means driving ___ than the light from your headlights allows you to see a reason to change your speed or direction

faster

the __ the speed, the __ the mess

faster; bigger

in a collision never admit you were at __ but do answer the officer's questions ___ and ___

fault; truthfully, factually

never ___ on any one thing

fixate

on the entrance ramp of an interstate you should accelerate to the ____ of the ____ but not over the posted ___ ____

flow, traffic, speed limit

some people are also legally required to wear __ or __ every time they drive

glasses; contacts

look where your car is _____ ____ ____ , not just ____ ____ ____

going to be, where it is

what should you do to get to an unknown destination instead of follow someone in their vehicle

gps

______ refers to looking under cars for ___ or looking for ___

ground viewing, feet or shadows

after stating the engine, what are some things you should turn on or set before moving (6)

headlights, a/c, GPS, radio, windshield wipers, seat warmers

name five ways to help other people see you

headlights, horn, don't hide in blind spots, hazard lights, tapping your brakes

what is the only phrase a horn should be honked to say

hey dude, i'm here lets not collide

Use your _________________ headlights when driving at night every time it is legal to do so to improve visibility!

high beam

what does it mean if the Aladdin's lamp light come on? what should you do if it does

high or low oil pressure have your car towed

top two excuses given officers after a collision:

i didn't see it, he waved me on

regarding speed to drive: Under ___ ____, an intelligent driver will drive as close to the ___ ___ as ___ without going ___, as long as there are adequate ___ ___.

ideal conditions, speed limit, possible, over, space conditions

what should you not do if a dire drives off the edge of the road

jerk wheel or slam brakes

what should you not do if your tire blows out

jerk wheel or slam brakes

driving academy's five rules for driving

keep your eyes up and moving, identify your escape or plan b, manage the situation safely and responsibly, make yourself visible, assume others don't see you

the three documents you must have with you every time you drive

license, registration, proof of insurance

space is

life

one benefit of a "blinker" is that the human eye is attracted to _____ and ________

light, movement

always __ then __ where you want the car to go

look; steer

list ten risks that add a bullet to a drivers gun

loud music, too many people in the car, texting, being tire, following to closely, following someone somewhere, talking on the phone, not wearing a seat belt, trying to pass someone without being able to see, being in a truck sandwich

the driver approaching an authorized vehicle that is stopped or parked on a road or on the shoulder of a road shall: move to the farthest possible lane or position from the authorized vehicle and remain in that lane or position until the driver passes the authorized vehicle (move law)

move away

the driver shall remove their vehicle from the roadway, except that the driver may leave the vehicle in the roadway if the vehicle is disabled or there is a visible or apparent injury to a person(move law)

move it

motor vehicles shall not be operated continuously in the left lane of a multi lane roadway whenever it impedes the flow of other traffic (move law)

move over (to the right)

when exiting an interstate: do you have to slow down to the yellow posted ramp speed by the time you reach the sign? Why or Why not?

no because the sign is a warning not a regulation

define collision: when two ___ occupy the same _____ at the same ____

objects, space, time

most of the time when should you start braking to exit the interstate

on the exit ramp

when parking always set you ____ ____

parking brake

reasons one might need to do a lane change on the interstate

pass a car, avoid a collision, lane ends, debris

in a passing zone, you should only decide to pass a car in front of you when the ______ is _______ and when the car is going at least _______ miles per hour under the speed limit

path, clear, 5

if at all possible, before changing lanes in front of another vehicle you should see ___ or at least ____ in your rear view mirror between you and the vehicle

pavement, headlights

90-95% of all collisions were __ and __

predictable; preventable

if you do not have ABS, what should you do in an emergency stop situation ___ brake ___, but let up a little if ___ stop ___ L___ then S____ to an _____ area or the ____ ____ ___

press, firmly, wheels, turning look, steer, open/safe, best crash site

a __ in type of child seat is a __ in child safety

promotion; demotion

situations to use push pull steering

regular left or right turns

what is the most dangerous direction you can move your car

reverse

situations to use "hand-over-hand" steering

reverse, parking, u-turns, 3 pt turn arounds

avoid passing trucks on the ___ side

right

nobody is perfect; we all assume a certain amount of __ when we get in the car

risk

always drive at a speed that is ___ and ___ for the existing and p_____ conditions

safe, reasonable, potential

to be a safe driver, we must constantly S.E.E what does that acronym remind us to do? S____ How? S_____ For what? (3 things)

search, aggressively; traffic controls, road users, and road conditions

list the five things drivers need to adjust when first sitting in the car

seat belt, steering wheel, mirrors, seat, headrest

before you move the car, you make a potentially life altering decision: choosing to put on your ___

seatbelt

If you cannot __________ if something is there, then __________________ something IS there, until you __________________ to yourself differently. If you don't _______________, don't ______!

see, assume, prove, know, go

name two type of vehicles that have turn signals that do not automatically cancel

semi's and motorcycles

list the steps for every time you need to change lanes

signal, rear view, side mirror, blind spot, center, slide if safe, cancel signal

what does the driving academy teach that you should do with your cell phone before moving your vehicle

silence, no vibrate, but secure in reach

what animal should you want to be like on a multi lane highway/interstate. what do you not want to be

skunk; a school of fish

when approaching train tracks that are not equipped with red lights or gates, always S___ D___, L___, and L_____, and then be ready to S___ if you see or hear a moving train. Never stop __ or very close to railroad tracks

slow down, look, listen, stop, on

the first form of ___ is releasing the accelerator

slowing

two things you can adjust to avoid a collision

speed and direction

When a car is skidding or hydroplaning, turning the ______________ ___________________ may not change the car's _____________________.

steering wheel; direction

if you have ABS, what should you do in an emergency stop situation

stomp on the brake stay: keep your foot on the brake Steer to an open area or the best crash site

write the five things that SExC reminds you to do when getting tired while driving

stop driving, sleep, switch drivers, exercise, caffeine, conversation

list four ways to reduce your risk of being rear ended

tap breaks, add a second to your following distance, foot to brake, eyes to rearview mirror, slow gradually when approaching a red light

what are the two most important parts of a car to maintain

tires and brakes

only if the ___ is great enough will the car follow the driver's intended ____

traction, path

if in doubt __ it out

wait

don't give or fall for the "______ of ________" and watch out for _______ who do!

wave, death, others