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1
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time frame for new hire to have defensive driving

A

90 days or before operating company vehicle

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2
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two parts of defensive driving certifacation

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written exam and field demonstration

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3
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minimum score to pass defensive driving

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92%

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4
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recerts for defensive driving

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every 3 years, after an accident or as required by your system/division

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5
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what is the 3x5 test

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pump brakes 3 times then hold for 5 seconds

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6
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in the city how far ahead does the 12-15 second eye lead time have you looking

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1 - 1 1/2 blocks

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7
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what is the 45 degree eye scan

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scanning in front of the vehicle sidewalk to sidewalk

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8
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When passing or changing lanes, what should you do to check the traffic coming up behind you?

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Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45-degree scan using your side-view mirrors, then do a 90-degree head check

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9
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What is your safety perimeter?

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It’s the 360-degree safety space cushion around your vehicle

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10
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Complete the following formula: Space + Visibility =?

A

time

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11
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What is the rule for determining the proper following distance?The 3 to 4 second rule

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The 3 to 4 second rule

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12
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For which brake type should you use a steady firm pressure when braking hard?

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ABS brakes

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13
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What is the “Rear tire rule”?

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When stopped behind a vehicle at an intersection, you should be able to see the rear tires of the front vehicle touching the ground

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14
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What is the most important rule to remember concerning right-of-way?

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Never assume or demand the right-of-way; always be prepared to stop, if necessary

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15
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What is the most basic rule concerning left turns?

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When stopped, keep your front wheels straight and keep foot on brake

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16
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When the weather turns the road conditions slick, the appropriate precaution is to

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Slow down and avoid braking in a turn or on a curve, if possible

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17
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How can you cope with frustration and anger?

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  • Stop and pull over if you can
  • Count to 10, do some deep breathing, consciously think about something less stressful
  • Try to relax and cool off
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18
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good mood distractions

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payday
social functions
romance

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19
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What are you responsible for when you drive a vehicle?

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Your own life and the lives of others in the vicinity

Comcast’s equipment and reputation

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20
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personal factors that can affect driving ability

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illness/drowsiness
work related conflicts
personal conflicts

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21
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aggressive driving symptoms

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  • Driving in a selfish manner without regarding the safety of others
  • Trying to intimidate or “better” another driver
  • A ticket-able offence
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22
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Road rage symptoms

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  • Using a vehicle as a weapon with intent to harm
  • Physical assault of a person or vehicle as a result of a traffic accident
  • A criminal offense
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23
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likeliest road rage culprits

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men 35-50

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24
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likeliest road rage car

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blue bmw

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25
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percentage of drivers that said they carry a gun in their vehicle

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11%

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26
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percentage of offenders that say shouting or swearing is most common way to express anger

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31%

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27
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percentage of men/women that have experienced road rage on a daily basis

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56% men

44% women

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28
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10 reasons drivers claim that sent them into road rage

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distracted driving blocking merge lanes
getting cut off heavy traffic
aggressive drivers construction delays/detours
tailgating driving in a city
running late having a bad day

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29
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5 common cars for road rage drivers

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34% bmw
32% land rover
29% audi
22% subaru
18% vauxhaul
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30
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5 common colors for road rage drivers

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47% blue
33% black
26% silver
19% green
15% red
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31
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worst month for road rage

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September

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32
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best month for road rage

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June

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33
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worst day of week for road rage

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tuesday

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34
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best day of week for road rage

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sunday

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35
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worst time of day for road rage

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5:45

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36
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signs of aggressive driving

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  • Speeding
  • Lane blocking
  • Following too closely
  • Ignoring traffic signals
  • Maneuvering around traffic without using turn signals
  • Blocking intersections
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37
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factors that contribute to aggressive driving

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Personal factors
Running late for an appointment
Slow drivers
Other aggressive drivers

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38
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Few points that define a defensive driver:

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  • Is careful to commit no driving errors
  • Makes allowances for the lack of skill and improper attitude and actions of others
  • Avoids accidents or close calls due to weather, road conditions, traffic or the actions of pedestrians and other drivers
  • Keeps continually alert for accident-producing situations far enough in advance to take action
  • Concedes the right of way to prevent an accident
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39
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What are some personal factors that affect your ability to drive a vehicle?

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Sick, tired, family problems (angry with spouse/children/friend), work problems (conflict with co-worker), late for appointment, drugs/alcohol

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40
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What are some external factors that can affect your driving experience?

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Other drivers’ personal factors, pedestrians, children playing nearby, weather, poor visibility, driving conditions

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41
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What can be affected when you are not in 100% condition to drive a vehicle?

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Other people’s lives around you, Comcast’s equipment, and/or damaging the environment

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42
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basic vehicle check list

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windows fluids
lights tires
mirrors brakes
exterior steering
engine and systems housekeeping

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43
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whats included in lights and reflectors

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emergency lights
driving lights 
headlights
turn signals
brake lights
reflectors
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44
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how to check power steering fluid levels

A

with vehicle running turn wheel stop to stop

should be no noise

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45
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what may indicate an alignment problem

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front end noise, loose steering or a vehicle pulling to the side

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46
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what is most important item to service on vehicle

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engine oil, if you run out you stop period end of story

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47
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how to check engine coolant

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the line method, if no line about 2 inches in reservoir.

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48
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why should the reservoir not be full of coolant.

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it is an overflow when the coolant expands it has a place to go.

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49
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this fluid level should be checked when the vehicle is running

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transmission fluid

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50
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what should the brake fluid level be

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at the fill line or close to full if no fill line

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51
Q

how to check tire tread depth

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use a quarter upside down into tread and if you see the top of the head get new tires

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52
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what to check on tires

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tire inflation
tire tread
lugs and studs

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53
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what to check on lugs and studs

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discoloration
misshapen holes on wheel or rim
deep dents at tire bead

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54
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what does discoloration mean

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sign of excessive heat and possible metal crystalization

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55
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what are misshapen holes a sign of

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lugs may be loose

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56
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what may deep dents at tire bead do

A

weaken tire

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57
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how to check brakes

A

3x5 test

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58
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what is the 3x5 test

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press the brake 3 times and hold for 5 seconds

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59
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what is a building pressure with each pump a sign of

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air in the brakes

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60
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what is low or no pressure a sign of

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low on fluid or need to adjust brakes

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61
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what is a slow loss of pressure during the seconds a sign of

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a leak in the system or malfunctioning master cylinder

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62
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how to check parking brake

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set the brake and put in gear and apply a small amount of pressure vehicle should not move

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63
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what can prevent accidents if used properly

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the horn

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64
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why to test horn

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to make sure it works and remind you where it is on the wheel if you need it in an emergency

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65
Q

how often should you replace wiper blades

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every 6 months

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66
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What are some areas of the vehicle you should check on a daily basis?

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Fluids, tires, brakes, steering, driving aids (mirrors, lights, wipers), cleanliness of vehicle

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67
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What are some common driving aids and how can they assist us?

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The horn: alert other drivers of danger, lights, reflectors, mirrors and windows: ability to see and be seen

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68
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What are some areas covered by the documented vehicle inspection?

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Tires, such as tread and wear; Glass—any damage, and mechanical areas, such as the engine, transmission, steering, brakes, fluid levels, and status of the exterior of the vehicle for scratches, dents, or rust

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69
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reasons people give for not wearing their seat belts

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They forget
They think the belt is uncomfortable
The belt wrinkles their clothes
Others

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70
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the most frequently cited reasons for not having a seat belt on are

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“I was only going a short distance.”

“I forgot to wear it.”

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71
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single most effective traffic safety device for preventing death and injury

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seat bealts

72
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seat belts reduce risk of crash injury by

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50%

73
Q

in 2010 seat belt use averaged

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84%

74
Q

most crash deaths occur within this distance of home

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25 mi at speeds less than 40 mph

75
Q

how many lives have seat belts saved from 2006 to 2010

A

69000

76
Q

a car is traveling at 50 mph and hits a stationary object, the car will stop but the passengers will continue to travel at what speed

A

50 mph

77
Q

you should never do this with your seat belt

A

put the shoulder behind your back or under your arm.

78
Q

this allows police to pull you aver for not wearing your seat belt

A

primary enforcement law

79
Q

allows police to ticket a motorist for not wearing seat belt only if the witness another traffic offense first

A

secondary enforcement law

80
Q

safety belt usage with primary laws

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88%

81
Q

safety belt usage with secondary laws

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75%

82
Q

how often an American is injured in a car accident

A

every 14 seconds

83
Q

how often is an American is killed in a car crash

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every 12 minutes

84
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estimated how many lives saved per year by safety belts

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9500

85
Q

reduced risk of fatal and moderate to critical injury in a front seat passenger by

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45% and 50%

86
Q

reduced risk of fatal and moderate to critical injury in a light truck by

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60% and 65%

87
Q

how many states in the seat belt law primary

A

11 in the inkling doc but 34 in real life.

88
Q

how much higher is use of seat belts in primary law states than secondary law states

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15%

89
Q

what should you do before putting the vehicle in gear

A

adjust the side and rear view mirrors

90
Q

aspect of a correctly loaded ladder

A

extension on passenger side
base section down
feet toward the rear
hooks in storage position and toward front
ladder should fit between bumpers never more than 2’ past the rear bumper
locking mechanisms engaged
all locks locked

91
Q

What objects on the exterior of the vehicle must be secured?

A

Any ladders, drill bit compartment doors, and if equipped, the aerial lift should be returned to its proper location for driving.

92
Q

how to react driving at night

A

Ensure low-beams are on; brake early before an intersection

93
Q

how to react driving raound a curve

A

Stay to the right; drive slowly

94
Q

how to react in inclement weather

A

Clean precipitation from vehicle; use low beam headlights

95
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how to react driving in Heavily populated area

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Keep a safe distance from people; take turns slowly; enter intersections with delay

96
Q

how to react when driving Behind larger vehicles

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Maintain safe following distance; use low beam headlights, if necessary.

97
Q

How can I be seen while driving?

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Turn on headlights during precipitation or dark; use turn signals; ensure brake lights are working; maintain a clean exterior vehicle (including removal of snow from vehicle)

98
Q

what can help you avoid being boxed in and alerts you to other vehicles in you blind spots

A

scanning

99
Q

how far ahead of you should you be scanning

A

12-15seconds or 1/4-1/2 mi highway 1-1 1/2 blocks city

100
Q

how often should you scan your mirrors

A

every 5-8 seconds

101
Q

what is essential when changing lanes or pulling out into traffic

A

the 90 degree head check

102
Q

what scanning pattern should be used

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front, rear, front, side

103
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It’s important to develop good scanning habits when you’re driving so that

A

you can locate, identify, and react to hazards or problems early.

104
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using the 12-15 sec eye lead time forces you to look where

A

top 1/3 of windshield, which prevents you from becoming fixated on vehicle in front of you

105
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where should you start your 45 degree eye scan

A

farthest point out you can see

106
Q

what to do whenever you’re going to change lanes, pull out into traffic, or check the side perimeters of your driving environment.

A

90 degree head check

107
Q

how often to check instrument panel

A

about xevery 5 min

108
Q

what is the safety perimeter

A

360 degree space cushion around your vehicle

109
Q

space + visibility =

A

time

110
Q

when one vehicle blocks the vision of the driver of another vehicle

A

billboarding

111
Q

how to implement the 3-4 sec rule

A

time between when the vehicles bumper in front of you passes a stationary object until your vehicles bumper reaches that same object

112
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how much time to add to 3-4 sec rule at night

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2-3sec

113
Q

how much time to add to 3-4 sec rule when raining

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2-3 sec

114
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how much time to add to 3-4 sec rule when in an unfamiliar vehicle

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2-3 sec

115
Q

how much time to add to 3-4 sec rule when icy or snowing

A

several seconds

116
Q

group of vehicles bunched up traveling together

A

wolf pack

117
Q

There are two items to check to help you change lanes more safely.

A
  1. Checking the mirrors

2. Checking for blind spots

118
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blind spots of a truck

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8’ in front 50’ in back

119
Q

use these to help see your vehicles blind spots

A

convex or fish eye mirrors

120
Q

things to do if you’re in the vehicle being passed

A

monitor your mirrors
pay attention
don’t squeeze driver out
communicate your intention

121
Q

when does maximum braking efficiency occur

A

just before the wheels lock up

122
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when does loss of control happen during braking

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right after the brakes lock up

123
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types of brakes

A

drums, disks and ABS

124
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proper braking method for drum brakes

A

pump the brake pedal

125
Q

proper braking method for disc brakes

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squeeze the brake until you feel them lock up then let up and squeeze again. on/off squeezing motion

126
Q

proper braking method for ABS

A

steady firm pressure, do not pump

127
Q

if the GVWR doubles the braking distance

A

doubles

128
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if the speed doubles the braking distance

A

quadruples

129
Q

if the vehicle weight and speed both double the braking distance

A

increases 8 times

130
Q

how much father does it take to stop on icy or wet roads

A

10 to 15 times

131
Q

what happens to following distance if you are not having a good day mentally or physically

A

add 1 or 2 sec

132
Q

having your foot hovering over the brake pedal in anticipation of applying brake

A

cover the brake

133
Q

one of the most hazardous situations you encounter while driving

A

intersections

134
Q

potential intersection hazards

A

pedestrians
bicyclist
emergency vehicles
variety of distractions

135
Q

how should you approach an intersection especially if there is a stale green light

A

cover the brake

136
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intersection scanning pattern

A

left ,front, right, back to left

137
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what to be alert for at an intersection

A 
side or cross street traffic
pedestrians
stale green light
fast approaching cross traffic
turning vehicles coming toward you
138
Q

rolling through the intersection

A

approach intersection with foot off the accelerator and covering the brake

139
Q

factors that might affect the “stop or go” decision

A

waiting cross traffic, pedestrians waiting to cross, fast approaching cross traffic, and possibility of changing conditions

140
Q

scanning pattern when stopped or approaching an intersection.

A

look left, front, right, back to the left

141
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things to look for when approaching an intersection

A

side/cross traffic, pedestrian traffic, stale green light, fast approaching cross traffic, turning cars coming toward you

142
Q

normal legal stop how far from the pedestrian walk way are you

A

3 to 6 feet

143
Q

two stopping positions

A

normal legal stop and staggered stop

144
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where do you stop on a staggered stop

A

1 car length behind normal stop

145
Q

reasons for staggered stop

A

compensate for wide right turns and short left turns.

146
Q

reasons for the rear tire rule (10-12’ back)

A

ability to maneuver around vehicle in front if needed, don’t have to worry about vehicle rolling back into you on a hill, if you are hit from behind you should have enough room to not hit the vehicle in front of you.

147
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what to do when proceeding after a red light to prevent accidents

A

3 second delayed start.

148
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reasons for 3 second delayed start

A

helps imediatley establish 3 to 4 second follow, helps avoid hitting vehicle that starts and then stops unexpectedly, time to see if a vehicle is running the light, allows you to begin establishing your safety perimeter.

149
Q

one of the most common causes of injuries related to improper driving

A

failure to yield right of way

150
Q

never assume or demand this

A

the right of way

151
Q

safer to make __ right turns than __ left

A

3 rights, 1 left

152
Q

adverse weather conditions affecting driving

A

rain, snow, fog, high wind, night time

153
Q

drivers actions that can cause skidding

A

driving to fast, heavy accelerations, sudden steering changes, hard braking

154
Q

virtually all vehicle are uncontrollable when reaching this angle

A

17-20 degrees

155
Q

once this start the driver has little to no control of the vehicle

A

hydroplaning

156
Q

what to turn on in dense fog

A

flashers to alert other drivers of your position

157
Q

after driving through deep water what should you test

A

your brakes they may pull to one side

158
Q

how to dry brakes

A

put vehicle in low gear, drive slowly and apply brakes lightly.

159
Q

two factors that affect your vehicles probability of skidding

A

friction and traction

160
Q

resisting force between two surfaces sliding against each other

A

friction

161
Q

ability of two surfaces to grip each other

A

traction

162
Q

traction for a vehicle rolling on a dry flat road drops to

A

60%

163
Q

things that drop traction

A

road surface, tire condition, tire construction

164
Q

types of skids

A

front wheel, all wheel, rear wheel

165
Q

angle between vehicle and trailer when chances of recovering or preventing jack knife skid become slim to none

A

15 degree

166
Q

three factors that contribute to skids

A

spin out, hydroplaning, driver over correction

167
Q

this occurs when you enter a curve to fast for the conditions and the tires don’t have enough traction to overcome the centrifugal force pushing the vehicle

A

spin out

168
Q

frequently becomes a skid and too often a roll over

A

spin out

169
Q

a wedge of water builds up and in front of the tire causing the tires to lose contact with the road.

A

hydroplaning

170
Q

can result in a second skid that is faster and more violent than the first

A

driver overcorrection

171
Q

best way to control skids

A

avoid them by driving defensively

172
Q

causes of shoulder drift

A

momentary lapse in concentration, vehicle entering curve to fast, others causing the driver to take evasive action

173
Q

three factors that determine your action and recovery

A

amount of drop off, shoulder conditions, tire size and type

174
Q

average reaction time of individual recovering from shoulder drift

A

approximately 3/4 sec

175
Q

time for the power steering system to change the directional flow of fluid

A

1/2 sec

176
Q

total time on average to recover from shoulder drift

A

1 and 1/4 sec

177
Q

three ways to back up

A

driver side backing, straight back, blind side backing

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