BRBA_DefDr Flashcards
New employees must be certified in defensive driving within this time
90 days from date of hire
a new hire must pass Defensive Driving with a minimum passing score of
92%
Re-certification of Defensive Driving is required in these instances
every 3 years, after a vehicle accident, or as required by your system/division.
In city driving, how far ahead would a 12 to 15 second eye lead time have you scanning?
About 1 to 1½ blocks ahead
What is the 3x5 test for brakes
You pump the brake pedal 3 times and hold it for 5 seconds
What is meant by a 45-degree eye scan?
Scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk
When passing or changing lanes, what 3 things should you do to check the traffic coming up behind you?
Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45-degree scan using your side-view mirrors, then do a 90-degree head check
This is the formula used for calculating reaction time
Space + Visibility = Time
The 360-degree safety space cushion around your vehicle is called
Safety perimeter
What is the rule for determining the proper following distance?
The 3 to 4 second rule
For which brake type should you use a steady firm pressure when braking hard?
ABS brakes
When stopped at an intersection, you should be able to see this part of the vehicle in front of you
Rear tires
When the weather turns the road conditions slick, the appropriate precaution is to
Slow down and avoid braking in a turn or on a curve
What is the most important rule to remember concerning right-of-way?
Never assume or demand the right-of-way; always be prepared to stop, if necessary
What is the most basic rule concerning left turns?
When stopped, keep your front wheels straight and foot on brake
what is the single most effective means to reduce fatalities and serious injuries while driving
Wearing your seatbelt
Stop and pulling over, counting to 10, and thinking about something less stressful are some things you can do to deal with this
Frustration/ anger behind the wheel
Pay day, Social functions, and romance can positively affect this while driving
Your attitude
It is best to do this with your problems before driving
leave them at home
A vehicle driven with care may project this onto others
a positive attitude
In the event that you are currently driving when a conflict/illness surfaces you should
pull over to the side of the road to eliminate being a threat to others
These are two ways you can prevent an illness
healthy diet, exercising, getting enough rest, and following the advice of a physician.
to avoid Drowsiness you should avoid consuming this at night
Caffeine
This can be classified as an agitated state of aggressive driving
Road rage
Trying to intimidate or “better” another driver or driving in a selfish manner are examples of this
Aggressive driving
characteristics of the most likely road rage culprit
man age 35-50 driving blue BMW
what percentage of people carry a gun in the vehicle
11%
what percentage of road rage offenders say swearing and yelling is how they express their anger
31%
what percentage of men experienced road rage on daily basis
56%
what percentage of women experienced road rage on daily basis
44%
car colors for most common road rage drivers
red ,geen, black, blue, silver
car types for most common road rage drivers
BMW, subaru, land rover, audi, vauxhall
what is the number one offense that send drivers into road rage
distracted driving
the worst day / month for road rage
a tuesday in september
the least likely day/ month for road rage
a sunday in june
the worst time of day road rage is
*5:45 PM
Name 3 of the 6 signs of aggressive driving
Blocking intersections, Lane blocking, Ignoring traffic signals, not using turn signals, Speeding, Following too closely
Personal factors, Running late for an appointment, and slow drivers are all factors that can contribute to a driver doing this
Aggressive driving or driving aggressively
before driving this is just as important as doing a vehicle inspection.
self-inspection
Inspection of lights and reflectors consist of these 6 items
emergency lights, driving lights, headlights, turn signals, brake lights, reflectors
a grinding or whistling sound when turning your steering wheel is a sign of this
low power steering fluid
if your vehicle’s front end is noisy over rough roads or isn’t tracking straight you may have a problem with this
alignment
Avoid having loose items in the cab for these reasons
can be a distraction, could cause a crash, may add injuries in the event of a crash
when driving, if something becomes dislodged in the cab do not attempt to do this
reach for it
6 Components of Daily Inspection
fluids, brakes, tires, general housekeeping, driving aids, steering
The one PPE you should be wearing when checking under the hood of your vehicle
safety glasses
5 Fluids that should be checked during an inspection
coolant, oil, brake fluid, windshield washer, power steering fluid
the most important item for you to service on a vehicle
Engine Oil
if there is no line on the reservoir, you should see about this many inches of coolant in the reservoir
2’’
Removing the radiator cap on a hot engine may result in this
severe burns
the vehicle must be running when checking this fluid
Transmission
a transmission with no fluid dipstick, is what type of transmission
sealed transmission
brake fluid reservoir should be close to this level at all times
Full
Tire inflation should be checked with this tool
a tire gauge.
where do you find proper inflation limits for your vehicle’s tires
vehicle’s operator handbook
ues this coin to test your tire treads
quarter
Lugs and studs should be checked for
discoloration
the 3 important items to check for tires
inflation, tread depth, lugs and studs
how do you perform the 3 x 5 test for brakes
pump the brake 3 times and hold for 5 seconds
if pressure remains low when performing the brake test, this could be the reason
low brake fluid
when performing a brake test, if the pressure builds with each pump, this could be the reason
air in the brake lines
when performing a brake test, if the pedal slowly loses pressure, this could be the reason
leaking or a malfunctioning master cylinder
it is good practice to test your brakes when
every morning
a horn is not to be used as a reflection of your what
anger
replace wiper blades this often
every 6 months
In order to properly check the operability of your steering mechanism it should be done in these 2 instances
sitting still/parked and moving
Do this to the steering wheel when performing the steering test while parked
turn the wheel from stop to stop
5 Components for a interior Inspection
Cab, Fire extinguishers, First aid kits, Mirrors, Seat belts.
For people who generally WEAR their seat belts the two most frequently cited reasons for not having a seat belt on are
I was only going a short distance, I forgot to wear it
It is Comcast policy that seat belts be worn at least this often
Whenever the vehicle is in motion
in 2006 motor vehicle crash fatalities had this ranking
third
most crash deaths occur within this many miles of home
25
most crash deaths occur at this seed
40 mph
between 2006 and 2010 seat belt have have saved this many lives
69,000
in 2010 seat belt use averaged this percentage nationally compared to 69% in 1998
84%
When a driver was not wearing a seatbelt, this percentage of children under 4 were also unrestrained
63%
When a driver was wearing a seatbelt, this percentage of children under 4 were properly restrained
75%
what is the proper seat belt placement
belt over shoulder, middle of chest, away from neck
what is the proper lap belt placement
belt across your hips, below your stomach
when wearing a seatbelt, never put the belt in these two positions relative to your body
behind your back or under an arm
states with primary safety belt laws have what percent of usage compared to the 75% in states with secondary enforcement
88%
someone in America is injured in an automobile accident this often
Every 14 seconds
Seat belts are estimated to save how many lives a year
9,500