HOW TO DRIVE TEST 17 STUDY SET

Explain the three collision concepts

1. Impact occurs between the vehicle and another object 2. Second collision fraction of a second later between the occupants and some part of the vehicles interior 3. Body's internal organs strike other body parts.

1. Describe the Basic Speed Law.

Be cautious to other vehicles and pedestrians. Drive at a cautious speed. Give drivers optimum space.

3. List five vehicle failures and how you can avoid or overcome them.

Brake fail- make routine checks. Pump brake pedal/apply steady pressure. Light failure- make routine vehicle checks! Apply brake and activate high low beam switch several times. Engine failure- common types(stalling, overheating, and failure to start) steer to road shoulder and stop in a safe position. Unintended acceleration, apply brakes before shifting from park, shift to neutral. Tire- check tires do it's pressure .keep for steady grip and drive straight. Ease off the accelerator to slow engine. Accelerate slightly Vehicle Fire- steer off the road. Don't pull into a gas station or convenience store where fuel pumps are located. Turn off ignition. Stay away from vehicle

2. Explain how to respond and recover if your vehicle runs off the road.

One firm grip on steel steering wheel t Ease off Excelerator and coast down your speed Gently pressure on break for quick steer when safe

List your responsibilities if you were driving a vehicle involved in a crash

Stop Assist the injured Control the scene Notify police Exchange required information (names, vehicles id number, registration numbers, and insurance information) Remain at the scene Notify your insurance carrier CRASHES INVOLVING UNATTENDED VEHICLES OR PROPERTY Attempt to inform the owner. If not, attach written notice with the required information to the vehicle or property. Write down the license number of the other vehicles when applicable.

1. occurs when water between the tires and the road builds until the tires begin to ride on a film of water, resulting in traction loss. a. Hydroplaning b. Hydolocking c. Aqualocking d. Tire skipping

a. Hydroplaning

3. A(n) skid occurs when your front tires lose contact with the road surface. a. Power b. Understeer c. Oversteer d. Fishtail

b. Understeer

4. If you begin to skid, the best response is to a. Downshift to a lower gear. c. Continue to look and steer where you b. Turn on the emergency flashers. d. Smoothly apply the brakes. want your vehicle to go.

c. Continue to look and steer where you want your vehicle to go.

2. To avoid crashing, you can use: a. Evasive steering b. Evasive braking c. Evasive acceleration d. All of the above

d. All of the above

5. If you believe that your brakes have failed, your first action should be to a. Position warning devices at 100- and 200-foot increments behind your car. b. Scrape against a solid surface to reduce speed. c. Shift to a lower gear. zo d. Pump the brake pedal.

d. Pump the brake pedal.