*Book 8- Drivers Training Manual Flashcards
Book 8 drivers manual:
The time it takes air to reach the brakes after depressing the brake pedal is known as what?
Brake lag
Book 8: drivers manual
Depending on the vehicle, it will take between ___ to ___ second for air to reach the brakes after the brake pedal is pressed.
1/4 to 1 sec
Book 8 drivers manual:
Good attitude accounts for ___% of safe driving
60%
Book 8 drivers training:
What 3 categories/concepts make up safe driving?
Safe vehicle
Good physical condition of driver
Good attitude
Book 8 drivers manual:
Studies show that in 80 to 90% of all vehicle accidents, ______ is a contributing cause.
Emotional disturbance
Book 8 drivers manual:
_____ refers to the strong tendency to steer in the direction to which your attention is focused.
Focus fixation
Book 8 drivers manual:
_____ is the time from sighting a situation to the time you recognize the situation.
Perception time
Book 8 drivers manual:
_____ is the time a situation arises to the time it takes the driver to react.
Reaction time
Book 8 drivers manual:
Perception time takes approx how long?
3/4 second
Book 8 drivers manual:
Reaction time takes approx how long?
3/4 second
The smith system was created to help drivers use what?
Their eyes
What two things does the smith system help a driver do?
- Create a space cushion wherever you drive
2. Acquire and maintain visibility around you
What are the 5 rules for following the smith system?
- Leave yourself an out
- Make sure they see you
- Keep eyes moving
- Get the big picture
- Aim high in the steering
Book 8 drivers manual:
Vehicle Total stopping distance is determined by what 3 factors?
Perception time, reaction time, vehicle braking
Book 8 drivers manual:
Members driving heavy apparatus should be concerned with emergency stops when traveling over ____ mph.
30
Book 8 drivers manual:
When determining following distance for a heavy apparatus, the general rule is how many car lengths for every ___ mph?
3 car lengths
10 mph
Book 8 drivers manual:
Another system into for determining safe following distance for heavy apparatus is the ___ second rule
3 second rule
Book 8 drivers manual:
High beams should be turned off at least how many feet ahead of an approaching vehicle?
500 ft
Book 8 drivers manual:
High beams should be turned off at least how many feet behind a vehicle you are following?
300 ft
Book 8 drivers manual:
It takes ____ times as long to stop on a wet road compared to a dry one.
2 times
Book 8 drivers manual:
Extremely slick conditions usually last how long after it starts raining?
1/2 to 3/4 of an hour (30-45 min)
Book 8 drivers manual:
Define the hazard zone of an apparatus that is backing.
3 ft out from the side of the apparatus
15 ft behind the apparatus
Book 8 drivers manual:
Who shall control all phases of a backing operation?
Station commander
Book 8 drivers manual:
If you double your speed, your perception/reaction time will also be doubled and your braking distance will be _____
Quadrupled