Driver Ed Aceable
Why do you need to be prepared for changes in your immediate range?
Your response time is much slower.
Turning combines all of the following vehicle operations EXCEPT:
headlight
Use the shuttle steering method to ______.
make a very sharp turn.
In a _______ situation, the majority or all of the vehicle's weight moves to one side of the vehicle.
roll
An example of an active restraint in a car is _____
seatbelt
What should you release to re-establish vehicle control and tire traction?
the accelerator and the brakes
At which reference point should your vehicle appear to intersect with the curb when parallel parking?
the center of your vehicle's hood
When you accelerate, where does the weight of your vehicle shift towards?
the rear tires
The area around your car that you cannot see is called ____.
the vehicle's hidden operating space
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Why is mental attention important?
It helps you make the best decision in driving situations.
Josh slams on the brakes to let a stray cat cross his path unharmed. Which way will his vehicle's weight move and why?
It will move forward due to inertia.
Riley is driving down the highway when the road starts curving to the right. Which lane position should he take?
Lane Position 2 (Right side of lane)
Using reference points, you can manage your:
Line of sight
In what position should you be to properly adjust your rearview mirror?
Sitting up straight and looking straight ahead
Emma is driving along a highway when she sees she already passed a tree the person in front of her had only gone by a second ago. What should she do?
Slow down so she's at least 3 seconds behind the person in front of her.
What is a non-traditional intersection?
The meeting of two different roadways in an unusual place.
To turn right, push the signal lever ______.
Up
In a _______ situation, the weight of the vehicle moves to the left or right around the center of gravity.
Yaw
How can you successfully multitask while driving a vehicle?
remaining calm and keeping your eyes on the road
How far does your target range extend?
About 20-30 seconds in front of you.
What is one thing you should always do before driving?
Adjust your mirror
How is your following distance determined?
Counting seconds from when the driver in front of you passes an object until you pass it.
Emma has her vehicle's gear on reverse while turning the wheel right. Which way will her vehicle go?
Emma's vehicle will back out to the right.
To compensate for blind spots, quickly glance left and right over your shoulder and linger in the blind spots of other vehicles.
False
You should always stop your vehicle by pressing on the brake pedal as hard as you can.
False
Habitually late Pete is speeding to school. He's accelerating right before a school zone. Why is this dangerous?
His field of vision is lowered in a place where he needs more of it.
Where do you find the gearshift lever in a vehicle with an automatic transmission?
On the center console or steering column
Who should sit in the rear of the vehicle to protect themselves from airbag impact in case of a crash?
Passengers age 12 and under
To turn right, you pull the steering wheel down with your right hand.
True
What is NOT an example of a changing operating space?
a parking garage
What should you check once you start your vehicle?
any warning lights
What should you always watch out for when turning right?
bicyclists.
Quality mental attention, visual attention, and _______ keep you safe on roadways.
communication
Novice drivers often ______ to decelerate.
depend on the brakes too much
In a pitch situation, your vehicle weight moves to either the left or right of the vehicle.
false
When you increase your vehicle's speed, you must also increase your _________ to compensate for limitations.
following interval
Before changing gears to reverse it is important to ________.
have a clear view of the rear window
Before driving, you should check for these things: obstructions behind the car, ____, and which direction your vehicle's wheels are turned.
leaking fluids
When turning left, you need to check your mirrors and _______, decelerate, and use ______.
oncoming traffic, your turn signal
There are ________ crash-related deaths in the US every year.
over 40,000
Where do most crashes happen?
parking lots
In the process of starting a car, which step happens first?
put your right foot on the brake
When parking uphill without a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
towards the outside of the road
When you change directions or speed too rapidly, the inertia of the vehicle will cause it to become ______.
unbalance
A two-point turn is __________
using a driveway in order to change directions
You can minimize the effect of inertia on your body while driving by ______.
wearing your seat belt
In what situation will you need to use low gears?
when you need more power at a lower speed
Having different fields of vision allows you to see as much of the road as possible.
True
If you were in a car crash and weren't wearing your seat belt, you'd keep moving at the speed of the crash.
True
The first option for slowing down is to release the gas pedal.
True
How far away should you be from the steering wheel?
10 to 12 inches
Visual targeting means you should look at targets ______ ahead of you while driving.
12-20 seconds
The maximum speed you can travel and steer quickly out of the way is _______.
75mph
Where should you place your hands on the steering wheel?
9' and 3'
Examples of vehicle maneuvers include all of the following EXCEPT:
Causing your vehicle to pitch
Pete hasn't switched out his vehicle's tires in a while and now he's driving in the rain. What must he do and why?
Decrease speed to maintain vehicle balance and traction.
You can position the front, sides, corners, and rear of your vehicle within a fixed location by using visual attention.
FALSE
If the oil pressure warning light appears, you know the engine oil is circulating at the proper pressure.
False
Kevin was driving his 6-year-old sister in the front seat when a police officer signals him to stop. What is a likely outcome?
He'll receive a ticket
What must you do when the temperature light on your dashboard comes on?
Look for a safe place to stop and turn off your engine.
Fifty-five percent of drivers ages 16-20 who were killed in a car crash were _______.
Not wearing seatbelt
With good visual attention, you can determine the _______ for you to travel.
Safest way
Stella wants to learn to maintain vehicle balance in her vehicle. What's the best way to do that?
She can use the owner's manual for specific information about her vehicle's balance.
Stella sees a lot of pedestrians while driving downtown. She turns off her music and rolls down the window. Why?
She's concentrating her visual and mental attention on vulnerable roadway users.
If going uphill, smoothly apply pressure on the accelerator. If going downhill, smoothly lessen pressure to the accelerator.
TRUE
You are driving in a busy three-lane street. How do you determine you're the necessary 3 feet away from the edge of your lane?
When the left fender lines up with the lane boundary.