Driver's Ed Chapter 8

360 degrees

You should maintain a safe space cushion and search __________________ around your vehicle.

choice

a selection between tow or more possible options.

space margin

an adequate amount of space between your vehicle and another.

margin of safety

areas of roadway large enough to allow you the space, time, and visibility you need for safe movement at any time.

assumptions

events you think or assume might happen.

visual control zone

is where you identify objects/conditions that may require a response or continuous attention.

options

potential choices in a driving situation. They are based on the driver's knowledge and experience.

space cushion

safe space margin.

space to the sides

the distance to your sides should be great enough to provide for errors in judgment and an escape path or way out.

following interval

the safe amount of time you should allow when following another vehicle.

space behind

the space behind your vehicle. This is more difficult to control.

response zone

the zone where you begin to respond to what you perceive.

compromise

when faced with 2 dangerous situations, give the most room to the one with the greatest consequences.

following distance

you should maintain AT LEAST 4 second following distance.

thinking

Driving is a task which requires ___________most of all.

1. avoid driving too slow 2. encourage tailgater to pass by slowing and moving o the right side of the road.

List 2 ways to try controlling space behind.

1. change speed 2. change direction 3. combination

List 3 things a driver can do with the vehicle in response to possible hazard on or near the roadway.

one-third

On wet roads, reduce your speed by how much?

compromise

Slow down and ___________________________risk by giving the greatest hazard the most space.

visibility

The distance and area a driver can see and the ability of a vehicle or pedestrian to be seen.

visual lead

The distance you can see ahead of your vehicle.

vehicle-reaction time

The time it takes a vehicle to respond.

human-perception time

The total time needed for a human being to determine his options and choose one.

90%

What % of all traffic information gathered is received through your eyes?1

slow down

What should you do in fog and rain?

separate.

When dealing with 2 or more hazards a driver would be wise to slow down and ____________them by handling one hazard at a time.

minimize

When dealing with one hazard a driver would be wise to slow down and ___________________risk by giving the hazard more space.

comparisons

When determining your options, you make _________________ of the information you have.

forward

When using an orderly visual search, the main focus of your search should be where?