driving fill in the blank
what is the most dangerous speed on the interstate
0
be in the correct lane to exit at least ____ ___ before your exit
1 mile
Special studded tires are only legal in Arkansas during the period from ____________ ________ of each year until the following ________ ___________
15th of november to april 15
virtually all collisions between two vehicles result from at least __ drivers making a mistake
2
in ideal conditions how many seconds should you stay behind the vehicle in front of you? slower speeds (up to 30) __ seconds medium speeds (35-45) __ seconds high speeds (50-70+) __ seconds
2,3,4
you are _____ times as likely to be seen when your ______ are on
2; headlights
Stopping from 60 mph takes ___ times the distance it takes stopping from 30 mph
4
last year ____% of the fatalities for teens in the US came from single car crashes. these involve _____% driver error. most hit ______
65%, 100%, trees
what is the maximum number of seconds a regular vehicle might need for a space cushion in front
7 seconds
there is always a plan
B
what is the acronym that reminds us what to do at the first sign of getting tired while driving
SExC
when parking we need to remember UCA. What does UCA stand for
Uphill curb away. Means when parking up hill turn your wheels away from the curb.
go to NHTSA. gov and put in you __ to check if your vehicle has any __
V.I.N; recalls
generally we do not ___ towards ___
accelerate, red
do not press the ___ while in revers unless you are backing __ a __. most of the time while in reverse, your foot should be on the __!
accelerator, up, hill, brake
"I didn't see it" = I wasn't _______ ________ _____ ____
aggressively searching for i
what are three lights are the dash board that you need to make sure come on and then turn off every time you start your car
airbag, seat belt, abs
name 8 danger factors for which you should add a second to the space cushion times
bad weather, large truck, following a motorcycle, if your vehicle is heavy, if you have borderline brakes or tires, towing something, if you are being tailgated, surrounded by cars
list as many of the safety first steps to entering the car as you can remember
be aware and prepared, look under the car, walk and look around the car, check the tires, look inside the car, get in the car, lock door, and put the key in the engine
in an emergency situation if there is no open safe space the ___ ___ ___ is almost always bumper to bumper with the vehicle going the ___ ___
best crash site, same direction
the first form of accelerating is releasing the __
brake
when approaching a turn or curve, an intelligent driver will __ while the wheels are straight, ___ the first half of the turn, and then ___ the second half of the turn
brake, coast, accelerate
when making a turn, be sure to put on your turn signal before you start to ___, as long as you are not __ any other drivers ahead of you
brake, confusing
Situations to use "fixed hand" steering:
changing lanes, following road, swerving <45, handling curves
when entering/exiting a vehicle parked parallel to a curb, always walk what direction around the vehicle
counterclockwise
never drive through _______ or _________ water
deep, moving
what are the seven deadly drivers
distracted, drowsy, drunk, too many people, too close, too fast , unbelted
what do you do if your car is swept into water
don't call 911, seat belt off, window down, climb out window
what do you do if your car falls in water
don't call 911,windows down, stay buckled until impact, then seat belts off and climb out windows
Name at least 6 safe driving tips when around a large truck
don't follow closely, don't get in between to big trucks, give them more room, don't be on the right side of the truck, space is life, it's not a race....trucks need space
name 2 categories of drivers who have very similar driving characteristics to drunk driver
drowsy and distracted
when turning into a driveway or side road just beyond an intersection, you should signal just as you ______ the intersection
enter
list the four inside checks
everybody is buckled, everything is secured, know what every gadget is, and make sure you can see everywhere
NEVER enter a railroad crossing area unless you are absolutely sure your _____ is clear!
exit
Foot to brake: _____________________ to (rearview) _____________.
eyes, mirror
never drive so __ that you cannot ___ the necessary distance ahead
fast, see
over driving your headlights means driving ___ than the light from your headlights allows you to see a reason to change your speed or direction
faster
the __ the speed, the __ the mess
faster; bigger
in a collision never admit you were at __ but do answer the officer's questions ___ and ___
fault; truthfully, factually
never ___ on any one thing
fixate
on the entrance ramp of an interstate you should accelerate to the ____ of the ____ but not over the posted ___ ____
flow, traffic, speed limit
some people are also legally required to wear __ or __ every time they drive
glasses; contacts
look where your car is _____ ____ ____ , not just ____ ____ ____
going to be, where it is
what should you do to get to an unknown destination instead of follow someone in their vehicle
gps
______ refers to looking under cars for ___ or looking for ___
ground viewing, feet or shadows
after stating the engine, what are some things you should turn on or set before moving (6)
headlights, a/c, GPS, radio, windshield wipers, seat warmers
name five ways to help other people see you
headlights, horn, don't hide in blind spots, hazard lights, tapping your brakes
what is the only phrase a horn should be honked to say
hey dude, i'm here lets not collide
Use your _________________ headlights when driving at night every time it is legal to do so to improve visibility!
high beam
what does it mean if the Aladdin's lamp light come on? what should you do if it does
high or low oil pressure have your car towed
top two excuses given officers after a collision:
i didn't see it, he waved me on
regarding speed to drive: Under ___ ____, an intelligent driver will drive as close to the ___ ___ as ___ without going ___, as long as there are adequate ___ ___.
ideal conditions, speed limit, possible, over, space conditions
what should you not do if a dire drives off the edge of the road
jerk wheel or slam brakes
what should you not do if your tire blows out
jerk wheel or slam brakes
driving academy's five rules for driving
keep your eyes up and moving, identify your escape or plan b, manage the situation safely and responsibly, make yourself visible, assume others don't see you
the three documents you must have with you every time you drive
license, registration, proof of insurance
space is
life
one benefit of a "blinker" is that the human eye is attracted to _____ and ________
light, movement
always __ then __ where you want the car to go
look; steer
list ten risks that add a bullet to a drivers gun
loud music, too many people in the car, texting, being tire, following to closely, following someone somewhere, talking on the phone, not wearing a seat belt, trying to pass someone without being able to see, being in a truck sandwich
the driver approaching an authorized vehicle that is stopped or parked on a road or on the shoulder of a road shall: move to the farthest possible lane or position from the authorized vehicle and remain in that lane or position until the driver passes the authorized vehicle (move law)
move away
the driver shall remove their vehicle from the roadway, except that the driver may leave the vehicle in the roadway if the vehicle is disabled or there is a visible or apparent injury to a person(move law)
move it
motor vehicles shall not be operated continuously in the left lane of a multi lane roadway whenever it impedes the flow of other traffic (move law)
move over (to the right)
when exiting an interstate: do you have to slow down to the yellow posted ramp speed by the time you reach the sign? Why or Why not?
no because the sign is a warning not a regulation
define collision: when two ___ occupy the same _____ at the same ____
objects, space, time
most of the time when should you start braking to exit the interstate
on the exit ramp
when parking always set you ____ ____
parking brake
reasons one might need to do a lane change on the interstate
pass a car, avoid a collision, lane ends, debris
in a passing zone, you should only decide to pass a car in front of you when the ______ is _______ and when the car is going at least _______ miles per hour under the speed limit
path, clear, 5
if at all possible, before changing lanes in front of another vehicle you should see ___ or at least ____ in your rear view mirror between you and the vehicle
pavement, headlights
90-95% of all collisions were __ and __
predictable; preventable
if you do not have ABS, what should you do in an emergency stop situation ___ brake ___, but let up a little if ___ stop ___ L___ then S____ to an _____ area or the ____ ____ ___
press, firmly, wheels, turning look, steer, open/safe, best crash site
a __ in type of child seat is a __ in child safety
promotion; demotion
situations to use push pull steering
regular left or right turns
what is the most dangerous direction you can move your car
reverse
situations to use "hand-over-hand" steering
reverse, parking, u-turns, 3 pt turn arounds
avoid passing trucks on the ___ side
right
nobody is perfect; we all assume a certain amount of __ when we get in the car
risk
always drive at a speed that is ___ and ___ for the existing and p_____ conditions
safe, reasonable, potential
to be a safe driver, we must constantly S.E.E what does that acronym remind us to do? S____ How? S_____ For what? (3 things)
search, aggressively; traffic controls, road users, and road conditions
list the five things drivers need to adjust when first sitting in the car
seat belt, steering wheel, mirrors, seat, headrest
before you move the car, you make a potentially life altering decision: choosing to put on your ___
seatbelt
If you cannot __________ if something is there, then __________________ something IS there, until you __________________ to yourself differently. If you don't _______________, don't ______!
see, assume, prove, know, go
name two type of vehicles that have turn signals that do not automatically cancel
semi's and motorcycles
list the steps for every time you need to change lanes
signal, rear view, side mirror, blind spot, center, slide if safe, cancel signal
what does the driving academy teach that you should do with your cell phone before moving your vehicle
silence, no vibrate, but secure in reach
what animal should you want to be like on a multi lane highway/interstate. what do you not want to be
skunk; a school of fish
when approaching train tracks that are not equipped with red lights or gates, always S___ D___, L___, and L_____, and then be ready to S___ if you see or hear a moving train. Never stop __ or very close to railroad tracks
slow down, look, listen, stop, on
the first form of ___ is releasing the accelerator
slowing
two things you can adjust to avoid a collision
speed and direction
When a car is skidding or hydroplaning, turning the ______________ ___________________ may not change the car's _____________________.
steering wheel; direction
if you have ABS, what should you do in an emergency stop situation
stomp on the brake stay: keep your foot on the brake Steer to an open area or the best crash site
write the five things that SExC reminds you to do when getting tired while driving
stop driving, sleep, switch drivers, exercise, caffeine, conversation
list four ways to reduce your risk of being rear ended
tap breaks, add a second to your following distance, foot to brake, eyes to rearview mirror, slow gradually when approaching a red light
what are the two most important parts of a car to maintain
tires and brakes
only if the ___ is great enough will the car follow the driver's intended ____
traction, path
if in doubt __ it out
wait
don't give or fall for the "______ of ________" and watch out for _______ who do!
wave, death, others
