iDriveSafely Unit 2

7. Position yourself with a clear line-of-sight so you can search the traffic environment about ____ seconds ahead.

30

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

8 & 4 o'clock

5. A ____ headlight lens can cut the amount of light it emits by 90%.

Dirty

1. Driving at high speeds ____.

Increases the distance needed to stop your car

8. You can reduce your vehicle's blind spot by ____.

Installing large side mirrors

9. Stiffness in the neck can make it difficult for drivers to ____.

Look behind

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

Most headlights point straight ahead, so don't over-drive them

3. Scanning lows allows you to locate _____ before you hit them.

Potholes

6. Your natural tendency will be to concentrate on what is going on ahead of you, so you need to remember to check your mirrors _____.

Regularly

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason why high speeds increase the risk of collision?

Your visibility is better when you drive faster