Driver Defense Test VA

When should you maintain a 5-second space with the driver ahead of you?

At highway speeds greater than 50 mph, when driving through hills, curves, inclement weather or low-light conditions

What should you do if you have a tire blowout?

DO NOT brake hard; slow the vehicle - then gently apply the brake as you drive slowly off the road and onto the shoulder.

What is the purpose of guide signs?

Guide signs provide information about routes, exits, location, distances, points of interest, and services.

How much of a distance should you maintain if the road is slippery or wet

If the road is slippery or wet, increase the distance to 6-8 seconds.

What should you do if a hostile driver is focused on you?

If you are being raged against, avoid eye contact, avoid stopping and position your vehicle as far away as you can from the aggressive driver. Change lanes and slow down. Drive to a location where you will have witnesses. Do not exit your vehicle. Do not engage and do not confront the other driver. Ensure you have an exit route until police arrive.

What should you do if you lose steering?

If you lose steering, safely leave the traffic stream, and if that is not possible, use the parking brake to quickly slow and stop the vehicle.

Should you answer a call if you're driving?

If you need to have a conversation, pull over and use the phone only when you are parked in a safe and secure location.

Where should you place your foot if you're driving in the city?

In the city, be prepared to slow or stop suddenly - cover the brake. Your foot will be in position for a sudden stop.

What should you do if you have a stuck accelerator?

apply the brakes, shift into neutral and steer into an escape path oroff the roadway. Turn off the ignition.

How much space should you maintain around your vehicle at all times?

at least one car width of space to one side of your vehicle at all times.

Being awake for 18 hours is the same as...

being awake for 18 hours straight has the same effect as a .07 BAC.

What does a SOLID yellow line mean?

do not pass or cross over into the oncoming lane.

What light setting should you use during the day?

low beam or daytime running headlights

What should you do if your brakes fail?

use your parking brake to slow or stop the vehicle. If that does not work, steer towards something soft or into a clear area. Manage your collision.

Determine a safe speed to travel based on

• Traffic density and the rate of flow • The design and condition of the roadway • How far ahead you can see

What are three ways you can minimize your risk of getting into a crash?

• Consider the probability of a dangerous event developing. • Consider the consequences of your decision. • Prepare to take action to manage the situation.

What is velocitation?

Velocitation is caused by long periods of high speed travel. The eyes become fatigued in the horizontalplane due to images streaming through the windshield.

What are two reasons wet weather driving increases risk

Wet weather driving increases risk due to reduced traction and visibility.

How often does a crash occur?

A crash occurs every 30 seconds

What are the 3 leading causes of fatal crashes?

1. Failing to maintain lane position 2. Speeding 3. Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs and other medication

Stopping distances involve three factors:

1. Perception distance 2. Reaction distance 3. Braking distance

How many people are injured and killed in traffic collisions yearly?

3 million people are injured and around 40,000 people are killed in traffic collisions

What is micro sleep?

Micro sleeps are sudden, unexpected moments of sleep that last 4-5 seconds.

What is the leading cause of death for people ages 3 to 33?

Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for people ages 3 to 33

What should you do if your oil pressure warning light is on?

Pull off the road as soon as it is safe and DO NOT drive

What is the purpose of regulatory signs?

Regulatory signs communicate laws. The regulatory speed limit sign is the most common sign on our roadways.

one drink equals

one 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or one shot.

Speed influences crashes in five basic ways:

t increases the distance a vehicle travels from when a driver detects an emergency until the driver reacts. 2. It increases the distance needed to stop a vehicle once an emergency is perceived. 3. Crash severity increases by the square of the speed; for example, when speed increases from 40 to 60 mph, speed goes up 50 percent while the energy released in a crash more than doubles. 4. Higher crash speeds reduce the ability of vehicles, restraint systems, and roadway hardware such as guardrails, barriers, and impact attenuators to protect occupants. 5. Traction and maneuverability are reduced

Are aggressive drivers or drunk drivers more likely to injure people?

Aggressive drivers injure two to four times more people than drunk drivers.

When should you NOT pass a bicyclist?

Do not pass if the road is too narrow for you to pass safely. Do not pass them if you cannot safely move out of your lane. Be patient and follow them at a distance until it is safe to pass.

What is the average cost from crashes every year?

Every year the cost of crashes exceeds $230 billion dollars.

Create a following distance greater than 3 seconds when:

• Traction and visibility are reduced. • A driverbehind you is trying to pass. • Following a large truck or vehicle with limited rear vision. • Following a large vehicle that is blocking your view of the road ahead. • Following motorcycles. Stopped on a hill or incline. • Youaredistracted.