Chapter 5: Defensive Driving

At night, your headlights can illuminate how far down the road?

100 ft

Ar night, your high beam lights can illuminate how far down the road?

350-500 ft

In foul weather, increase the standard following distance to how many seconds?

4 + second rule

What is "highway hypnosis" and how can drivers avoid this?

A trance like that that occurs when a motorist focuses on one thing for a long length of time . Be an active driver, listen to music

List the key components to the MVCs "standard collision-prevention formula".

Be alert, Be prepared, and Act in time.

What are some defensive driving skills for driving in the city?

Be patient, drive slower, cooperate with other motorists

When driving in reduced visibility, drivers should immediately reduce their speed and increase what?

Being alert and aware

What does the term "space cushion" mean and why is it important?

Certain distance you keep between between you and the car in front of you, that allows you to easily move carefully in any condition. Its important because it keeps you from bumping into other vehicles.

Driver error is contributing factor fro drivers involved in?

Collisions

When driving in fog, drivers should reduce speed and use what lights?

Dimbeams

When traveling at night, drivers should be able to stop within what distance?

Distance your able to see in front of your car

What should you do if you realize that your brakes have locked up?

Downshift to a lower gear, pump the brake pedal fast and hard to build up brake fluid pressure if they havent started working use parking brake

Some defensive driving skills a driver can utilize when driving in the city?

Drive slowly, and be in caution of others

Roadways are generally most slippery when?

First few minutes of a rainfall

If you experience a blowout while driving, you should react immediately by doing what?

Hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight while gradually slowing down

Some of the hazards associated with winter driving are?

Ice and snow

How do you use "ABS" brakes when driving snow?

Increase stopping distance in the snow by detecting skids

If being passed by a driver, you are required by law to do what for the other driver?

Let them pass

When can you use studded snow tires in NJ?

November 15-April 1

After driving through a deep puddle, drivers can test their brakes by doing what?

Pump the brakes to ensure they work and to help them dry out

How do we calculate total stopping distance?

Reaction Distance+Braking Distance= Total Stopping Distance

What is "hydroplaning"? At what speed range can hydroplaning begin?

Ride up on a film of water. Normally starts at 35mph

If you experience brake failure while driving, you should react immediately by doing what?

Shift to a lower gear, pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times or use emergency brake

What technique should a driver use to recover when their tires drift off the roadway?

Stay on the shoulder, slow down, regain control, and turn slowly onto the road

Emotions affect a person's driving. What are some things that drivers can do to relieve this?

Take a deep breathe

When driving on snow and your wheels begin to snow, you should immediately do what?

Take foot of the gas pedal, look in the direction you want to go

If your vehicle begins to skid, a driver should first do this?

Take foot off gas, turn away from skid, and dont use brakes

Remember to use what when executing lane changes or turns?

Turn signal

Explain what is meant by the 3 second plus rule?

Used to determine a safe following distance

By what means can driver's communicate with other drivers?

Using hand signals, or honking