3. The Basics of Driving Flashcards
1
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What checks should a driver do before entering a vehicle?
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- Walk around vehicle to check for children and pedestrians
- Check tires for proper inflation and look for fluid leaks
- On roadway walk in direction that allows you to see traffic coming towards you in lane next to you
2
Q
What simple habits should you do when in the car?
A
- Lock doors
- Adjust seat and seat back
- Adjust head restraint
- Adjust inside and outside rearview mirrors
- Fasten seat belt
- Do it in this order
3
Q
Lock Doors
A
- Prevents unwanted people from opening doors
- Reduces chances of doors opening when in collision
4
Q
Adjust Seat and Seat Back
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- Make sure you are at least 10 inches (25cm) away from steering wheel
- Should be able to see over the steering wheel
- Find a position that is comfortable and doesn’t block view of instrument panel
5
Q
How should you hold a steering wheel?
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- Hands should be placed on opposite sides of steering wheel (9’o clock and 3’o clock)
- Elbows should be slightly bent
- Must be able to operate brake and accelerator
- Relaxed
6
Q
Adjust Head Restraint
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- Should be positioned so centre of head restraint is level with ears
- Move head restraint forward 4inches (10cm) is ideal
- Check head restraints for each passenger
7
Q
Fasten Seat Belt
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- Wear lap belt snug over hips. Shoulder belt should fit over chest and shoulder
- Do not tuck shoulder belt under back or arm
- Must still wear seatbelts with airbags
8
Q
What checks should you do when you are ready to drive?
A
- Make sure path of travel is clear
- Check inside and outside rearview mirrors
- Shoulder check for blind spots
9
Q
Automatic Transmission
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- A cars gears allow the transmission to change the forward gears automatically as driver increases or decreases speed
- Has safety lock incase driver shifts incorrectly
10
Q
How does the Lock Release Button Provide More Safety when Switching Gears?
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- Must be pressed to shift into park from any other gear
- Must be used to shift to other gears when brake pedal is pressed
11
Q
Park Gear
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- Used when starting engine and when vehicle is parked
- Locks transmission which prevents wheels from turning
12
Q
Reverse Gear
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- Used when backing or reversing vehicle
- White or clear lights at back of vehicle will be lit
- Engine will not start in reverse
13
Q
Neutral Gear
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- Wheels are not locked, and there is no power to wheels
- Used for towing vehicles
- Engine will start in neutral
14
Q
Drive Gear
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- Used for normal forward driving
- Transmission will change through forward gears automatically
- Engine will not start in this gear
15
Q
Whats a hand-over-hand method? When should you use it
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- Steering method used so that at least one hand can be on steering wheel at all times
- Use when turning a corner and returning the wheel from a turning position
16
Q
Brake Light
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- Every time a driver presses the brake pedal, the brake lights at the rear end of your vehicle light up
- Tell other drivers you are slowing or stopping
- Red
17
Q
Whats the importance of signal and brake lights?
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- They tell other drivers what you are going to do
- Provide communication
18
Q
When should a driver use their signal light?
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- Moving away from curb or parking lane
- Turning left or right
- Changing lanes
19
Q
How does a driver move their vehicle?
A
- By gradually pressing on the accelerator and holding it at the proper position for the selected speed
20
Q
What should a driver keep in mind when accelerating?
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- Going smoothly
- Adjusting to road conditions
- Not increasing or reducing speed unnecessarily
- Staying in speed limit
- Accelerating slowly so tires don’t spin
- Driving in the flow of traffic
- Checking the speed monitor every so often
21
Q
What factors influence how long it will take a driver to come to a complete stop?
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- Perception time
- Reaction time
- Braking time
22
Q
Perception Time
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- How long it takes to recognize a situation and understand you need to stop
- Usually takes three quarters of a second
23
Q
Perception Distance
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- How far a vehicle travels from the perception time
24
Q
Reaction Time
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- How long it takes a driver to respond to the situation by moving their foot from the accelerator pedal to the gas pedal
- Usually takes three quarters of a second
25
Q
Reaction Distance
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- How far a vehicle travels from the reaction time
26
Q
Braking Time
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- How long it takes a vehicle to stop after brakes have been applied
27
Q
Braking Distance
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- How far a vehicle travels from the braking time
28
Q
How can you calculate the stopping distance off a vehicle?
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Perception distance
+ Reaction distance
+ Braking distance
29
Q
Info
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- Road and weather conditions often affect stopping times
- Factors a driver can control are:
- visual search and decision making skills
- alertness and level of fatigue
- alcohol and drugs
- speed of vehicle
- condition of brakes and tires in your vehicle
Must Brake Early
30
Q
How to Brake
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- Release pressure on accelerator to reduce speed
- Apply pressure on brake
- Release pressure on brake slightly and then reapply pressure right before you come to a stop
31
Q
Threshold Braking
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- Applying brakes without locking wheels
- Braking at the maximum level while still being able to steer
32
Q
What checks should you do before you reverse?
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- Look behind the vehicle and only drive when path is clear of obstacles, pedestrians, and traffic
- Walk behind vehicle to check for possible obstacles
33
Q
How to Reverse in a Straight Line
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- Place left hand on top of steering wheel and shift slightly onto hip
- Look over right shoulder through rear view window
- Reverse slowly while keeping foot on brake pedal
- Make sure vehicle doesn’t contact anything in the front
- Turn the steering wheel no more than a quarter of an inch in the direction you want the rear of your vehicle to go
34
Q
How to Reverse Left
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- Have both hands on steering wheel at 9 and 3 o clock if you need to make a big turn
- Look over left shoulder with frequent glances at front
- Turn steering wheel to the left
35
Q
How to Reverse Right
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- Have both hands on steering wheel at 9 and 3 o clock if you need to make a big turn
- Look over right shoulder with frequent glances to the right
- Turn steering wheel to the right
36
Q
When is it illegal to reverse?
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- In a intersection or crosswalk
37
Q
Tips for reversing
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- When reversing out a driveway, steer vehicle into nearest lane of traffic and then go forward
- Don’t reverse into a second lane
38
Q
Parallel Parking
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- Generally used to park between two cars on the curb
39
Q
Angle Parking
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- Most often used in parking lots
- Spaces may be on an angle 45 degrees to the traffic lanes
40
Q
Perpendicular Parking
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- Used when parking in spaces 90 degree angles to the curb
41
Q
Hill Parking
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- Used when needing to park on parking spot on hills without curbs
42
Q
Where should a driver not park?
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- Sidewalk or boulevard
- Crosswalk
- In an intersection
- 1.5 meters of any garage, private roadway or driveway
- Alongside or opposite roads with construction
- Bridge or underpass
- Where traffic control device prohibits parking
- By a stop or yield sign
- By a fire hydrant
- Intersecting roadway
- Vehicle crash
- Any vehicles where you could be double parked
43
Q
On a roadway outside an urban area, do not park:
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- On a roadway, parking lane or shoulder of a primary highway except where:
- your vehicle is incapable of moving with its own power
- an emergency
- it is permitted by law
