Drivers Ed Sem 1 Final

During rainfall, when are road surfaces most slippery?

First 10-15 minutes

What weather conditions reduces traction even more than rain and snow?

Ice

What is a major form of psychological impairment?

Inattention

What is the BEST way to reduce risk in icy conditions?

Not driving/postpone your drive

T or F: Auto insurance is required in most states

True

T or F: When driving in wet, rainy conditions or when entering a turn or curve you should avoid sudden acceleration, starts, and/or stops.

True

If you live in a snowy area, what are 2-3 items you should keep in your car?

Windshield scrapper, shovel, jumper cables

What signs will you see as you approach a roundabout?

Yield

What do double dashed lines on the pavement indicate?

a passing lane

Before you negotiate a curve, you should look for

a sign with the maximum safe speed limit

Where should you position your hands to give abdominal thrusts for a conscious choking victim?

above the navel

In what ways does fatigue affect your abilities as a driver?

all the above choice on the test

What is the best method of braking to a stop?

apply smooth, steady pressure

What action should you take if you encounter an aggressive driver?

avoid all conflict

Depressants slow down reflexes and also have a harmful effect on which functions?

balance

You and friend find someone on the floor unconscious. You send your friend to call 9-1-1. When you check the victim's breathing, you find that they is not breathing. What is your next action?

begin CPR

Which organ does alcohol have the greatest effect on? (in the moment)

brain

if you suffer a blowout, it is important not to press what pedal?

brake pedal

When your vehicle skids, what action should you avoid?

braking

You see someone on the ground in the parking lot, who appears to be unconscious. After checking the scene for safety, what should you do next?

check the victim

What are proper steps to follow in an emergency situation?

check-call-care

Placing your foot over the brake pedal without actually pressing the pedal is called...

covering your brake

When your vehicle skids, you lose control of what functions?

direction (steering) and speed

What is the definition of BASIC SPEED LAW?

drive at a reasonable speed based on conditions

Even-numbered interstate signs indicating the roadway is moving in what direction?

east and west

What is the most likely cause of engine fires?

electrical problems

In addition to driving skill, what is another personal factor that can affect how safely you drive?

emotional state

In wet conditions, if you hydroplane, what is the first action you should take?

gently pump the brake

The natural force at work on your vehicle on hills is

gravity

What are some examples of natural laws that affect the control of your vehicle?

gravity

While driving during dusk and dawn, which lights should you use?

headlights

Some of the challenges of driving urban roads includes:

high number of pedestrians

The total time needed for a person to determine his or her options and choose on is known as

human perception time

When a vehicle's tires ride on the water lying on top of the road pavement, it is called:

hydroplaning

During which actions are rear view and side view mirrors most useful?

joining or changing lanes

What is a personal factor that can give you more control while driving?

knowledge

What is the best way to determine if an unconscious victim is breathing?

look, listen, feel for breathing

When driving in fog, you should utilize what lights?

low beam headlights (fog lights if available)

Why are rural roads more dangerous than urban roads?

low traction, sharper curves, steeper hills, possibility of no shoulder

What is the main factor in attention fatigue while driving?

mental excursion

Smaller cars with lower centers of gravity are...

more stable than cars with higher centers of gravity

Why should you drive at slower speeds in residential neighborhoods?

more time to react to threats

When is it safe to stop on railroad tracks?

never

Choose the factors that can directly result in fatigue

overeating

If you do not have room to squeeze by an oncoming car on a narrow street, you should...

pull over to the far right and wait

What action should you take if your experience sudden brake failure while driving?

rapidly pump the brake pedal (power braking)

What type of collisions are usually the result of cell-phone use while driving?

rear-end

If your first rescue breath does not enter the victim's lungs what do you do next?

retile/reposition and try again

Entrances to highways are most often made from the

right lane

What are 1-2 things that you can do to avoid fatigue while driving?

stopping regularly

Your ability to see is diminished as much at night as what other time of day?

sunrise

Normally, the correct lane to make a left turn into is

the lane furthest left

During what time of day do the most food related crashes occur?

the morning

What is the definition of RIGHT OF WAY?

the privilege of being given the right to enter the roadway

Why are rural railroad crossings considered more dangerous than urban roads?

there may be no signs, signals, or gates (uncontrolled is implied with rural)

To employ the threshold/squeeze braking method, you apply the brake pedal with

toes/end of foot w/the ball

Residential streets are different from downtown streets because...

traffic lights, narrow roads, children don't watch

T or F: When an officer is present and directing traffic at an intersection, you must pay attention to the officer's commands even over a signal or sign

true

Interruptions to the flow of traffic in urban settings can be caused by what factors...

vehicles stopping to park, construction, pedestrians

Which action(s) would a driver who is under the influence display?

weave or swerve

Choose the actions that you should AVOID if you are involved in a collision

- accusing anyone of causing the collision - admit fault - sign any form except those given to you by police (ata)

Choose the items that apply when giving CPR

- compress the chest straight down about 2 inches - give cycles of 30 compressions and 2 slow breaths

Choose the actions that a driver under the influence of alcohol might display

- drive too fast - pass when it is unsafe to do - make a bad decision in an emergency situation

Choose all examples of reckless driving

- driving under the influence

Choose the items that should be kept in the trunk of your vehicle at all times

- flashlight + batteries - vehicle jack w/ a board for soft surfaces - fire blanket + extinguisher (ata)

Choose each that would be considered a narcotic class of drugs

- heroine - codeine - morphine

Choose the ways in which you can control your emotions

- maintain a responsible attitude - expecting mistakes from others - training yourself to always use correct procedures

Shared left-turn lane consist of which road markings? (choose all that apply)

- solid lines - arrows - broken lines (ata)

Choose the actions that should be taken if you are pulled over by the police

- stay calm

You come upon a scene where someone seems hurt. Choose the reasons why should check the scene before approaching the victim

- to find out what happened and how many victims there are - to see if there are any bystanders who can help - to ensure your own safety (ata)

Choose each that could be considered a desired outcome of a DE class

- to learn the skills necessary to be a good driver - to become an alert, knowledgeable, and skillful driver - to understand the problems of driving (ata)

What is the percentage of people between the ages of 15-20 are killed in motor vehicle crashes?

38%

doubling your speed multiplies your braking distance by how much?

4x

When driving with your high-beams on, how faro in advance should you dim them when oncoming traffic is approaching?

500 feet away

What is the best way to maintain or improve traction while driving?

Buy the right tires, inflate correctly, check for proper suspension

You see a family member collapse. After you checked the scene and the victim and find that they are unconscious, what do you do next?

Call 9-1-1

If your engine is overheating, which warning light will flash?

Engine temperature warning light (orange)

If you are under the age of 21 and drinking and driving, how many laws would you be breaking?

2 laws (DUI and underage drinking)