Ch 2 The Driver

In California, what is the speed limit near schools and senior centers?

25mph

At intersections, look to the _____ first.

left

Enter a curve SLOWER than the posted speed if ________.

your vehicle has substantial weight loaded high road conditions are slippery you are entering a blind curve All of these answers are correct

If you drive an SUV or RV, you need to be worried about clearance when driving __________.

in parking garages

The speed posted on a sign that warns you of a curve ahead,________.

is the safe speed to travel in ideal conditions

New hand positions are encouraged on the steering wheel such as __________.

8 & 4 o'clock

When driving at night and you encounter curves, what do you have to remember?

Your headlights point straight ahead, not into the curve.

Rear-end crashes are the most common type of collisions because ______ .

drivers follow too closely behind the vehicle ahead

Determine the stopping distance by these factors: __________.

Perception Distance Reaction Distance Braking Distance

If a driver in front stops suddenly and a collision occurs it is the "fault" of _____.

the Driver behind