Chapter 2 Flashcards

1
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Seat belts can save a life and improve a motorist’s chances of surviving a crash by…

A

60 percent.

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Seat belts help in many ways, for example:

A

They keep motorists and passengers from being thrown from the vehicle in a crash, They slow a body down with the vehicle, They keep a motorist/passenger from sliding on the seat during sudden stops and turns.

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3
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Children age 8 must sit in the…

A

Rear seat

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4
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State law requires a motorist to remove…

A

Snow or ice from a vehicle before driving it.

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5
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Before getting into a vehicle you have to…

A

Look both behind it and in front of it.

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6
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Where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel?

A

A motorist should grip the steering wheel by the outside rim at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions.

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7
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Stopping distance depend on…

A

Motorist reaction time, weather and visibility conditions, vehicle weight, brake conditions, conditions and types of tires, roadway conditions, and the speed.

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