Chaps 5/6 Flashcards
What is the Standard Collision Prevention Formula?
be alert, be prepared, act in time
When must you increase following distance?
Bad weather, road conditions, and traffic
__________refers to following too closely behind a vehicle directly in front.
Tailgating
___________ is a progression of unlawful driving actions such as speeding.
Aggressive driving
List the 2 types of following distance:
Second-plus rule and 1 car length
________is trance-like state may be avoided by not looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.
Highway hypnosis
Who is at risk when driving drowsy?
Construction workers, commercial truck drivers, sleep deprived, driving alone, and driving on long rural roadways.
What are some important points to keep in mind when changing lanes or passing?
Use turn signal, use your mirrors, check blind spots, check traffic, and pay attention to signs and lane markings.
What do you do if vehicle runs of Pavement
Slow down, regain control, and turn slowly onto the road
What happens to the fine or penalty in a construction zone?
Doubles
How far in advance should you be looking ahead in city driving?
at least 12 seconds
What is a good rule of thumb with following distance on snow covered roads?
following distance of 6 seconds or more
When are the roads the most slippery during rain?
First few minutes of rainfall
_______makes it illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep
Maggie’s Law
_________choose a fixed object ahead of vehicle in front of you and count
3 second plus rule
How should you handle a skid?
turn in the direction the rear of vehicle is skidding, without over steering.
_________occurs when motorists lose their tempers or becomes frustrated because of a traffic disturbance
Road rage
_________keeps one car length (about 20 ft) for each 10 mph
One car length method
When can snow tires be used in NJ?
Nov. 15th- April 1st
What are 3 factors that you should consider when driving at night?
Speed, reaction distance, braking distance, and visibility
What must you do if you need to make an emergency stop?
Signal and turn onto the shoulder slowly
What should you do when you are being passed?
Stay in proper lane and slow down or maintain speed to make pass easier
__________Wet road surfaces cause tires to hydroplane, or ride up on a film of water, starting at about 35 mph, which could cause a driver to lose control of his/her vehicle
hydroplaning
When will a vehicle skid?
Accelerates too quickly, turns too fast, and brakes improperly
