Drivers Ed Chapters 9, 14, and 15
List four things you can do if you are being tailgated by another vehicle.
Move slightly to the right Signal early for turns, stops, and lane changes Increase following distance to 4 seconds Change lanes and pull out of traffic
What is the point of no return?
A point in which you can no longer stop safely without entering an intersection
What is a divided highway?
A road with a median strip between the traffic is opposite directions and typically has two or more lanes in each direction.
Name the area that provides a safe place for vehicles to go when their brakes fail in the mountains.
A runaway vehicle ramp is the area that provides a safe place for vehicles to go when their brakes fail in the mountains.
Describe a warning sign for an upcoming curve.
A warning sign for an upcoming curve is a yellow diamond with a black arrow pointing to the left.
If a tire is underinflated, what part(s) of the tire grips the road? An overinflated tire?
Center of the tire
What is the difference between covering your brake and riding your brake?
Covering the brake is putting your foot over the pedal without touching it, while riding the brake means to actually place your foot onto the pedal.
total stopping distance.
Distance your car travels while you make a stop
The force that keeps your car on the road is known as what?
Friction
What is the force that pulls all things to earth?
Gravity
How does gravity affect going Downhill?
Increase speed, therefore you need to brake early to stop
. Are heavier vehicles or lighter vehicles more impacted by gravity?
Lighter vehicles are impacted more by gravity, while heavier vehicles do more damage if they were to get into an accident.
How does gravity affect a car going uphill?
Lose speed, therefore you must increase the vehicle's power
What two forces work on a car as it goes around a bend or a curve?
Two forces that work on a car as it goes around a bend or curve is a flat unbanked curve and the force of friction.
What is the difference between an active restraint and a passive restraint?
You control an active restraint device; a passive restraint device is done for you
If being passed by another vehicle, what two things should you do? What should you NEVER do?
You should apply the IPDE process & think of what to do as early as possible. You should never speed up to prevent the vehicle from passing you.
If you see a stale green light, what should you do?
You should prepare to stop the vehicle
Describe how a properly adjusted seat belt should fit.
-Seat belt not twisted -Lap belt - low and snug across the hips -Shoulder belt - across chest
To safely overtake another vehicle, you must go how much faster than that vehicle?
10 miles per hour
How many collisions occur when a vehicle hits a solid object? Name them.
3 collisions- the vehicle colliding with another vehicle, the collision of the occupant and the inside of the car, and the collision of the occupants internal organs between one another
How long should a space cushion be under ideal conditions?
3 seconds
Give three examples of roadside hazards that make driving more dangerous.
Not yielding at the right time Not being alert and aware of the speed limit Passing another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian
If a tire is underinflated, what part(s) of the tire grips the road? An underinflated tire?
Outside of the tire
What types of materials are rural roads made up of?
Pavement or gravel, or smooth/rough roads
When making a left turn onto a multilane roadway, which lane should you turn into?
Right
List five times you should not pass another vehicle.
Roads going uphill Solid yellow line on your side Line of sight is restricted On a curve, bridge, or underpass Cross traffic is present
Name two spots on the roadway that freeze before the rest of the road does.
Roadways on bridges and overpasses
What three things should you do if an oncoming driver comes into your lane at night?
Slow down & steer right Flash headlights if you have enough time Blow your horn
When following another vehicle, where should you look to gain as much information as possible?
Straight ahead
What is tailgating?
Tailgating is a situation in which another driver is following your vehicle's back bumper too closely
What are five things that can reduce your line of sight?
The LOS is the distance you can see ahead in the directions you are looking while driving. Five things that can reduce this are curves, hills, wooded areas, large trucks, or a big busses.
What is the point around which an object's weight is evenly distributed?
The center of gravity
What is line of sight?
The distance you can see ahead in the directions you are looking while driving.
braking distance.
The distance your vehicle travels from the time you apply the brake until you stop.
reaction distance
The distance your vehicle travels while you react.
perception distance.
The length of time you take to identify, predict, and decide to slow for a hazard.
What is the name of the additional lane on mountain roadways for slow moving vehicles?
The name of the additional lane on a mountain roadway for a slow moving vehicle is called a pull-out area.
What is the main cause of collisions when a vehicle goes around a curve?
The speed of the car
Why is city (urban) driving more dangerous than country (rural) driving?
There is more in your surroundings in urban driving, while rural driving is more spread out with less distractions.
The friction created by the tire on the road is called what?
Traction
Do more collisions occur in city driving or country driving?
city
What is a space cushion?
he space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front and behind you
