Responsible Driving Final
A forward/backward movement of your vehicle occurs when you
accelerate
To maintain your speed when you drive uphill,
accelerate just before your vehicle begins to climb the hill
Adjust the driver's seat so you can
access the vehicle's controls
Your license may be suspended if you
acquire a certain number of points for moving violations
When driving on a road with limited visibility
adjust your speed downward
A driving choice that you might make as the traffic situation changes is
adjusting your sped for road continuation
To maintain an adequate space margin,
allow a 4- to 5-second following distance when following motorcycles
For safety purposes
allow a visual lead of 20 to 30 seconds
To avoid colliding with the vehicle in front of you,
allow enough time and space to see and react if a problem occurs
The device that alerts you to an electrical problem is the
alternator light
To stop your vehicle smoothly for a stoplight,
apply the right amount of pressure on the brake pedal with your toes OR press down on the clutch and then ease up to stop
You can minimize your driving risks in cities and suburbs if you
are prepared for stopping and turning vehicles at all times
Rearview and sideview mirrors
are useful for helping you change lanes safely
To make the best possible choices in a driving situation, you should
assess, interpret, and evaluate the available information
If the road on which you are traveling has a posted recommended speed of 25 mph
assume the posted recommended speed is the maximum safe speed for this part of the road
Actions that can prevent or reduce costs of crashes include
avoiding the consumption of alcohol
When you use the Reverse gear,
back up slowly and control your direction and speed
When driving on urban and suburban streets that are dense with traffic, you should
be careful to maintain an adequate margin of space
Driver's of SUV's should
be careful when driving in windy conditions
Vehicle engines fail most often because of
broken belts or a malfunctioning fuel or electrical system
Aggressive driving behaviors
can become criminal acts when directed toward other drivers
Air bags
can cause personal injury if you fail to follow safety warnings
The highway transportation system consists of
cars, drivers, and roads
You can keep your vehicle's engine running smoothly by
changing the oil and oil filter regularly, according to the maintenance manual
To be sure your vehicle is in good running order,
check the fluid levels, belts, hoses, wires periodically
When you want to change lanes,
check the traffic ahead, to the sides and behind you before you move
To monitor your speed
check your speedometer when traffic conditions permit
You can reduce the risk level of driving in inclement weather by
cleaning your vehicle windows and lights before you travel
When you follow the basic speed laws, you should always
drive at a reasonable speed for road conditions
When sharing the roadway with cyclists
drive with headlights on, signal when turning, changing lanes, or stopping
To control your vehicle in weather-related conditions
drive your vehicle at a reasonable speed that allows you 8 to 12 seconds to react to an emergency
A shared left-turn lane is used by
drivers traveling in opposite directions who want to make left turns
The speed at which you are driving will probably need to be adjusted if you
encounter a slippery road surface
Depth perception is important for
fail to react to a potential hazard
The highway transportation system is regulated by the
federal, state, and local governments
The best way to control your emotions when you drive is to
get into the habit of always using safe-driving procedures
The best way to overcome fatigue when driving is to
get out of the car and walk or jog for a few minutes
To minimize your risks while driving during a tornado,
get out of your vehicle and find suitable shelter or a ditch
A regulatory sign may be used to
give limitations for using a particular lane of traffic
When you enter a T-intersection, you must
give the right-of-way to the car traveling on the continuing road
When you use a ramp to enter or exit the freeway, you should
glance over your shoulder to be sure the road is clear where you want to go
If you need mileage information to a certain destination, you should look out for a
guide sign
When you can feel a vibration in your vehicle, you should
have your tires checked for balance
Cruise control
helps your car operate more efficiently
To drive at a reasonable speed, consider
how close you are traveling to the vehicle in front of you
Commentary driving can help a new driver by
identifying important traffic clues
Driving a motor vehicle gives you
increased mobility
The distance required to stop your vehicle
increases as your speed increases
You can maintain an adequate time margin by
increasing or decreasing your speed as needed
To enable your vehicle to hold to the road, you should make sure your tires are
inflated so that they grip the road evenly
A vehicle having a low center of gravity usually
is more stable when carrying a loaded luggage rack
In order to manage your space when driving on a multiple-lane road in cities and suburbs, you should
keep as much space as you can between your vehicle and the vehicles in other lanes
Tracking occurs when you
keep your vehicle on a chosen track with minor steering adjustments
The type of vehicle most likely to maintain speed when climbing a hill is a
large passenger vehicle with an 8-cyclinder engine
When you drive at a higher rate of speed, you have
less time to react to a dangerous situation
If the temperature gauge rises or warning light displays
let the engine cool down
To safely make an off-road recovery
let your vehicle slow gradually until it is off the roadway and then gradually return to the roadway
Traffic engineers may use a diamond interchange to connect roads that have
light traffic
Risk when you are driving a car is
likely to increase when you drive in bad weather
When your vehicle goes into a skid
look and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go
A safe way to approach and cross an intersection is to
look at all four corners for traffic signals, vehicles and areas of blocked vision
When you approach an intersection with a traffic sign, you should
look to your left, right, and back to your left before you proceed
To avoid being impaired by carbon monoxide poisoning
maintain your car's exhaust system
If you are involved in a collision in which someone is injured
make a written report to the police and the state department of motor vehicles
When you are preparing to pass a vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road
make sure you can clearly see oncoming traffic
When you want to move out of traffic,
make sure you have enough space to maneuver to the place you want to move
Being a responsible driver is dependent of
making responsible decisions
When your vehicle's fuel and exhaust system work properly, your vehicle is able to
minimize air pollution
Being fatigued when you drive may cause you to
miss critical information
Compared to driving a compact car, if you are driving a fully packed SUV, you should allow
more time to accelerate and enter the freeway
Most goods and people are transported by
motor vehicles
To avoid a crash with a truck,
move ahead to the right lane as soon as you pass the truck on the left side
Margins of safety are
needed to allow adequate visibility, time, and space to maneuver your vehicle
An illegal per se law makes it against the law to
operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content above a certain level
Driving on residential streets often presents special hazards because
pedestrians may move in the path of vehicles
Jaywalking occurs when
pedestrians walk into the street from between parked vehicles
If you need to brake hard, you can manage the law of inertia if you
place your hand firmly on the steering wheel
You can avoid being an aggressive driver by
practicing common courtesies such as keeping a safe distance from the vehicles ahead
If you need to stop your car quickly and safely,
press the brake pedal firmly without locking the brakes and hold it there
A certificate of title for your car
provides proof of ownership of your car
Mountain driving requires that you
push down on the accelerator as you ascend a steep grade
Environmental factors that cause the most problems for drivers include
rain, snow, and fog
If you suddenly have no brakes,
rapidly pup the brake pedal unless you have power brakes
As you drive, you need to look 20 to 30 seconds ahead so you can
react to potential roadway hazards
You should be aware of stopping traffic when a vehicle's
red brake light displays
When you are preparing to make a right turn,
reduce your speed as you approach the intersection before making the turn
To safely drive through a curve
reduce your speed if the road is wet
Foundations of effective driving are especially important when you drive on
residential streets because you may encounter unexpected obstacles suddenly moving in your path
A high-occupancy-vehicle sign indicates that a traffic lane is
restricted for multi passenger vehicles
Your visual system consists of your
retina, brain, and optic nerve
You may avoid a driving crisis by
scanning for patches of water on the road
If you have a temporary injury
secure a driving permit
If you have a chronic disease you should
secure your doctor's permission to drive if you take certain medications
If your vehicle picks up too much speed when driving downhill
shift to a lower gear if you are going down a long, steep hill
When driving on rural roads that may have limited visibility, you should always
signal your intention to turn, to pull over, or to pass
If you take a medication, be aware that
some prescription drugs may make you drowsy and therefore impair your driving ability
a vehicle's rates of acceleration and deceleration are dependent on
speed and weight of the vehicle
When you want to merge your vehicle into traffic,
steer to the nearest traffic lane if clear
If you know how natural laws work, you may be able to avoid a collision by
steering your vehicle off the roadway
The law that establishes specific guidelines for state motor vehicle safety program is
the National Highway Safety Act
When your vehicle's electrical system is in good working order
the battery produces the power to start the engine and to operate the other systems of your car
You should use your hazard lights when
the headlights won't some on OR your vehicle is moving very slowly
You must make sure that your vehicle's lubricating and cooling systems work properly so that
the metal parts of your vehicle's engine will not rub against each other and overheat
Young drivers are at a greater risk when
they have other young passengers in the vehicle with them
To insure the safety of your passengers when you are driving you should manage your
time, space, and visibility
You must yield the right-of-way
to avoid a collision
International signs are used in the US for
traffic control
When changing lanes
try to maintain your speed as you gradually steer into the other lane
You can reduce the risks of driving by
turning on your low-beam headlights at all times
If your vehicle has a 4-speed transmission, you should use Third gear for speeds
up to 30 or 40 mph
Manual transmissions, when compared to automatic transmissions usually
use less fuel
A cloverleaf interchange allows vehicles to
use loops to exit one road and enter another without stopping
When driving on rural roads, you should
use sound judgment when approaching railroad crossings because there may be no signs, signals, or gates
When you need to make a turnabout,
use the method that best suits traffic conditions and local traffic laws OR back into a driveway on the left side of the roadway
Impaired driving can be the result of
using and abusing drugs or alcohol
Driver's can compensate for declining physical conditions by
using rearview and sideview mirrors to search the roadways for traffic
A person is less likely to be seriously injured in a collision when driving a
vehicle equipped with an air bag
Driving on multiple-lane highways is more complex than driving on rural roads in that
vehicles often pass on the left or the right
After 2 hours, a person who consumes alcoholic beverages at the rate of one drink per hour is most likely to have a lower blood alcohol concentration if he or she
waits at least 3 hours after drinking before driving
Warning signs may
warn you about road construction
If you see an advisory speed limit, you should
watch out for a potentially dangerous driving situation
Distance vision can be impaired if you
wear scratched sunglasses
When you are driving, your attention level should increase
when the vehicle in front of you makes a sudden move
When you prepare to make a left turn,
yield the right-or-way to oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and road obstacles
When driving through a residential area,
yield to pedestrians, even if they are crossing the road illegally
When you approach a roundabout
yield to the traffic from the left until there is room for you to enter
When driving a car with a manual transmission you may need to downshift when
you are driving up a hill
Drive through a railroad crossing when
you have looked both ways and do not see or hear an approaching train
You may need to make a judgment call when
you need to travel on a street with parked cars
Good hearing is critical to your driving ability because
you use traffic sounds to alert you to situations around you
If you have been drinking alcohol, your driving ability is affected in that
your ability to process information and make critical decisions is impaired
If you notice steam or smoke rising from under the hood of your vehicle
your engine may have overheated
Hydroplaning is dangerous because
your tires lose contact with the road
To control your vehicle more easily on a rough road surface, make sure that
your vehicle's suspension system is in good condition
When a blowout occurs
your vehicle's tires suddenly loses pressure, and the car is hard to control
The highway transportation system is used by more than
194 million licensed drivers
Which is most important for driving? a. sense of vision b. sense of direction c. sense of smell
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A psychological impairment that may affect your driving ability may be cause by
a distraction such as talking on a cell phone or to another passenger
A side-impact crash occurs when
a vehicle hits another vehicle in the side, sometimes causing death