Ch. 8 Options and Responses Flashcards
Options in a driving situation are based on a driver’s -
d. all of the above. (experience, knowledge, skills)
When determining your options, you will gather information and make -
a. choices
Assumptions are -
b. events you think might happen.
Aggressive driving can include -
b. weaving.
A choice -
a. is the selection between two or more possible options.
Before you can successfully respond to a driving event, you must have adequate -
a. visibility
the total time needed for a person to determine his or her options and choose one is known as -
a. human-perception time.
As a driver, you will constantly have to adjust your:
b. speed.
when you double your speed, it takes _____longer to stop.
b. four times.
“when speed doubles, stopping distance quadruples.”
the options you have in a driving situation depend on your -
situation
making good choices allows you to successfully manage -
space, time and visibility.
the time it takes a vehicle to respond is known as -
vehicle reaction time
when you double your speed, you vehicle’s destructive power is multiplied by -
four
braking during a curve can cause you to _____and skid
lock the wheels
Making assumptions is an essential ability related to determining options
true
aggressive driving causes more than 50% of all motor-vehicle accidents.
true
driving too fast is not a major cause of crashes, injuries, or fatalities.
false
an empty truck requires less stopping distance than a full truck.
false
you should never exceed the maximum recommended tire pressure for your vehicle.
true
managing time, space and visibility is not important when driving.
false
