DRIVERS ED
When attempting a three point turn, should you attempt to back across a lane of traffic or reverse into a lane of traffic?
No
SEE
See/search, evaluate, execute
kinetic energy
a body in motion will tend to move straight ahead unless a force acts upon it.
if you are driving down the road and a vehicle is coming directly at you in your lane, which of the following objects is best to hit instead of an oncoming vehicle, and how should you hit it?
a bush, side sweep
Trains traveling at 55 mph can take as much as _____ to stop
a mile
When parallel parking, look for:
a space on the right side of your vehicle that is 1.5 times the size of your vehicle.
to merge onto the expressway in a way that is least disruptive:
accelerate to the speed of traffic, look for a gap in traffic and plan to move smoothly into it, use all of the acceleration lane before merging into the nearest expressway lane.
When pulling forward out of a perpendicular (90 degree) parking space, when should you turn your wheels?
after the vehicles rear wheels clear the front end of the vehicle next to you.
active restraint
air bag
As a driver you must give a pedestrian the right of way
at all times
the safest driver is the one who
can manage the risks in front of them; has the best anticipatory judgement and reaction to each situation
In the state of michigan road test, you will be marked down if you stop behind another vehicle at an intersection and you
cannot see the rear tires of the vehicle in front of you touching the roadway
before your vehicle exits a parking space you should
check all three mirrors (left, right, center), turn your head to look over your left shoulder to make sure there is no traffic and that it is safe to pull out of the parking space.
Driving is all about seeing and being seen. What should drivers do before they drive?
clean the windshield and make sure the washer fluid is full, make sure the low beams and high beams work, move hanging objects from the rearview mirror.
To stay alert and focused on driving keep your eyes moving. If your eyes focus on objects in that central 3 degrees of vision, you must keep that 3 degrees of vision moving left and right to cover more space. This 3 degrees of vision are referred to as
conic vision
if flooding occurs, it may or may not be safe to drive through standing or slow moving water, which statement is more accurate
dont drive through water if it exceeds two feet since water at that level can carry a car away.
if your vehicle is not equipped with ABD when driving on snow you should
downshift to reduce your speed and pump your brakes without locking them up
never over-drive your headlights, which means you should not
drive faster than your ability to safely stop within the range of your headlights.
What can cause automatic failures on road test?
examiner must take over control of the vehicle to avoid a collision, speeding 5 mph over the basic regulatory speed limit after 1 warning, driver loses control of the vehicle, another driver takes an evasive action in order to avoid a crash with the person who is taking the road test, driver attempts to bribe the examiner
kenetic motion is stationary, not activly moving true or false?
false
the faster you travel, the less stopping distance is needed to stop your vehicle safely, true or false
false
true or false: honking your horn is a good way to communicate to an equestrian of your intentions
false
when you are in the wrong lane to make a turn, you make make the turn any was if it is safe, true or false?
false
you are driving on a 2-lane road at night, and a driver is approaching with their high beam headlights on without dimming them. What should you do
flash your headlights on high beam until the other driver turns their low beams on
when you are turning a corner you should use your vision to
focus on a broader range of vision in order to gain a spatial relationship with the entire surroundings
GPS
global positioning system
when driving on wet pavement, when the tires ride on top of the water, thereby losing traction, this situation is known as
hydroplaning
wearing proper riding gear on a motorcycle prevents
hypothermia and dehydration
you should (increase/decrease) your following speed around a motorcycle
increase
what are the most dangerous areas of highway traffic
intersections
roll back occurs when your vehicle:
is parked on a hill, and you depress the clutch without also depressing the break in a standard transmission vehicle
first two questions you should ask yourself when backing up or turning around?
is this maneuver safe? is it legal?
while driving if you identirify a driver on the roadway that may be drunk or on drugs, what is the first thing you should do
keep your distance
From a two-way street to a one-way street, where should you begin and end your maneuver?
left-most turning lane to left-most finishing lane
during for, which lights should you use
low beam lights
To avoid having your hands positioned in such a way as to block the air bag
lower your hands to the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position
you should always position your vehicle or move to the space area that
minimizes risk
wind can make driving on what kinds of roads especially dangerous?
mountain passes and bridges, roads with lots of truck traffic
Intertia
moving energy or momentum
Bicyclists--
must travel in the same direction on the roadway as other cars. should keep to the right whenever possible.
are you allowed to park in front of a drive way
no
if you are driving 60 mph and you have given yourself a 3 second following distance, if the vehicle ahead suddenly stops, have you given yourself enough time to stop in a necessary distance so as to avoid a collision?
no
is it safe to put two tired by different manufacturers on the same steering axle?
no
drive into many neighborhoods and you'll see uncontrolled intersections. Characteristics may include:
no stop signs, or one side direction has none and the other direction has a yield sign. No traffic lights to tell us what to do or who has the right of way. no crosswalk paint.
the traffic light is red, and you are waiting behind ten vehicles to turn right. Can you legally cut through the gas station on the right corner to avoid the traffic light?
no, unless you stop and buy gas before you proceed.
it is easer to back into a perpendicular parking space:
on your right
when loading a trailer, load the heavy items
over the axel
a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle under the influence may have to
pay a fee of $125 to reinstate their license after it was suspended, perform 45 days of community service, face a fine of $250
which type of acceleration should be used when driving on a dirt road?
progressive acceleration
To maintain the best traction on a snowy road:
pump your brakes if you have ABS
expressway markers are typically what shape?
rectangular
expressway driving involves driving at higher speeds. On one hand driving can be easier, since the roadway does not contain sharp curves or other obstacles (intersections, on coming traffic). It is built for high speed travel. On the other hand high speed travel has the following risks
reduced reaction time, requiring greater safety cushions and following distances, quick maneuvers preformed at higher speeds. drivers who weave in and out of traffic, passing vehicles in both lanes.
if faces with a possible impact with a large anima, you should:
release your brakes just before impact
when a vehicle is steepest to the left, the vehicle weight is transferred to the
right
which factors reduce traction
road surfaces such as gravel or road
when backing turn your head in the
same direction as the turn
The SPIDE system is a system of looking, perceiving and reacting appropriately and in time. What does it stand for
search, identify, predict, decide, execute
passive restraint
seat belt
an automatic transmission vehicle foes not have a clutch pedal. Instead, the transmission automatically shifts between gears as you accelerate. For a standard transmission vehicle, in order to accelerate, the clutch pedal is depressed just before you
shift gears with the gear shifter
large vehicles such as trucks, buses and construction vehicles:
should be allowed extra space, need more time to speed up slow down and turn. may cause air turbulence
your vehicle has skidded off the road in the snow. What three things are most important to have in your vehicle?
shovel, sand or salt, a cell phone
How can you activate the electrical activity in your car's battery
step on the brake before you start your vehicle
Intertia also suggests that a body in motion will stay in motion in a _______ line unless some force acts upon it
straight
To make a left turn you should use
the left-most lane
One characteristic of an expressway is that it has limited access. What does this term mean?
the only way to get onto the expressway or off it is by an entrance or exit ramp and there are no intersections or railroad crossings
ro find the maximum load and recommended tire pressure for your tires you should check
the side of the tire
how many levels of licensure are there?
three levels, the first of which can start as yearly as 14 years and 9 months old.
glancing blow
to side swipe an object instead of hitting it straight on
when driving a curve, which way will the vehicle tend to pull?
to the outside of the curve
to tow a trailer consistently the vehicle requires a
tow package
controlled intersections typically include a traffic light, a stop sign, or some other signal that helps tell us what is expected. Roundabouts can be confusing if a driver does not know what to do upon entering or exiting them, however, if drivers know what is expected of them in a roundabout situation, the benefits are as follows:
traffic is calmed by keeping it moving and delays at traffic lights are avoided.
Micigan has jut had a huge thunder and lighting storm. The power is out, You get to an intersection, and the lights are not working,you should:
treat the intersection as a 4-way stop intersection
In hand to hand (push pull) steering your wrists never cross, true or false?
true
a toddler seat is designed for children between 20-40 pounds, true or false?
true
if the rear of your vehicle starts to skid right, move your steering wheel in the same direction, true or false?
true
most newer automatic transmission vehicles can be started while the transmission is in the "N" neutral position, true or false
true
novice drivers should always add additional space and distance between vehicles, because it gives them more time to react, true or false?
true
t or f traction control systems allow control of traction a tire that is spinning due to the varied surface of the road underneath the tire. Wheel surfaces vary under each tire, and TCS can deliver the right response to the traction situation for each tire
true
the best place for your hands to be positioned on the wheel is at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock true or false
true
to avoid head on collision, it is typically better to move right rather than left on the roadway, true or false
true
true or false: commercial mother vehicles have more blind spots than cars
true
what is true in gambling is true in driving "never risk more than you can afford to lose" true or false
true
if you approach a police car that is stopped on the right side of the road with his emergency lights on, you should:
vacate the lane closest to it, if possible and slow down.
When your right tires drop off the right edge of the road
was off the gas, grip the wheel firmly, stabilize your vehicle, and move carefully back onto the roadway.
The most dangerous time to drive is
when the sun is setting, dusk
at a four way intersection the law states that
when two vehicles arrive at the intersection at the same time, the driver on the right has the right of way
A U-turn is not a maneuver that should be done on a narrow roadway, it requires a
wide roadway
can traffic violations keep you from advancing from level 1 to level 2 licensure?
yes
if a driver is approving an intersection, must they yield to any road users already within the intersection?
yes
if you are turning left at a green light that is not a solid green arrow, must you yield to oncoming traffic?
yes
what is the worst thing that could happen if you fail a road test>
you could hurt yourself or someone else if you have an accident during your road test.
when driving a vehicle equipped with ABS
you should brake firmly to utilize the ABSfunction
At what minimum blood achohol concentration can a person under the age of 21 be charged with violating the michigan law
0.02%
how far ahead of a turn or change lanes should you signal your intentions?
100 feet
What is the youngest age at which a driver can enter drivers ed
14 years and 8 months
what is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
15 feet
how many segments of drivers ed are there
2
the absolute minimum following distance on a normal road at lower speeds is
2 second interval
once a driver begins to drive how many years does it take for a driver to reach an "Average" skill level?
2 years
in the unitized states, how many people are killed every week in alcohol related collisions?
20,000
your vision should be focused at least _____ seconds ahead of you as you drive
20-30
the ideal minimum following distance for driving during adverse weather conditions you would ad d
3 more seconds
if following a trailer, you should increase your following distance to a minimum of
4 seconds
if you are taking a trip of over _______ miles you should have your vehicle thoroughly checked before traveling
50
you may park no closer than______ feet from the nearest railroad track
50
Unless otherwise posted, what is the legal speed limit for passanger vehicles in michigan on a limited access expressway
70 mph
ABS?
ABS brakes grab the tires and allow for a faster more controlled stoping. ABS systems control brake torque at the front wheels together. Abs systems avoid wheel lock, which improves stability and allows the driver to maintain the ability to steer the vehicle
Michigan has a regulatory speed limit, which is the absolute top speed allowed on the roadway. But michigan also has a certain law that prohibits you from driving at a speed greater than that which will permit you to stop within the assured clear distance ahead. So, for example, the regulatory speed limit may be 55 mph, but the speed limit at which you should be driving on ice may only be 5 mph, this is known as the:
Basic speed limit