Before You Sit Your Bitch Ass Down to Drive Flashcards

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1
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The risk for driver air bags is

A

2-3 inches of inflation

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2
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Placing yourself __ (inches) away from your driver air bag provides you with a clear margin of safety.

A

10.

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3
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The risk zone for driver air bags is measured from the center of your steering wheel to your

A

Breastbone.

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4
Q

Mirrors should be properly adjusted to _______ and not to _________

A

Detect objects; determine the position of other vehicles

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5
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You can see what is directly behind your vehicle with the ______ mirror, and, you can see directly into spaces adjacent to each of the vehicle’s rear corners by using the ________ mirrors.

A

inside; side

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6
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Inside mirror: adjust the inside mirror so you can see

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The entire rear window from the driver’s seat.

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7
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Side view mirrors: To adjust the driver’s side-view mirror, place your head against the ____ side
window and set the mirror so you can just barely see the side of the car in the mirror’s _____ side.

A

left; right

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8
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To adjust the passenger’s side-view mirror, position your head so that it is just above the ____. Set the mirror so you can just barely see the side of the car in the _____ side of the mirror.

A

Center console; left

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9
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Important things to keep track of before driving include: ______ system, lights, windshield wipers, and tires.

A

Braking.

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10
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Windshield wipers should be replaced every (__) months.

A

6

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11
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In order to avoid flat tires and other types of tire failure, you should maintain _______,
observe tire and vehicle load limits, avoid road hazards, and _____________

A

proper tire pressure; regularly inspect your tires

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12
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Tires are not safe and should be replaced when the tread is worn down to _______.

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1/16th of an inch.

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13
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Systems to stay on top of:

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Steering, Suspension, Exhaust

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14
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Keep an eye on your horn, engine, and ________

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Loose objects.

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15
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Keep your field of vision within your car

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Clean and clear, via the windshield, headlights, tail lights, etc.

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16
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Routine Safety Checks - Outside: Check for obstacles, ______ or other pedestrians.

A

children

17
Q

Routine Safety Checks- Outside: Inspect the headlights, _________, side and rear windows, turn signals, brake lights, taillights, and ___.

A

windshield; tires.

18
Q

Routine Safety Checks- Inside: Look inside the vehicle before entering, especially the back seat, to improve your safety and protect yourself against ________

A

carjacking