Chapter 3 Driver Responsibility Flashcards
Is a seatbelt required for everyone?
It is required for individuals under the age of 18, in the car, and the driver and anyone else in the front seats.
Is it still risky to not wear a seatbelt if you are 18 and above, and in the backseat?
Yes, it is known you will be called for a summons if so.
Do motorists with GDL permits or probationary licenses have to wear a seatbelt?
Yes, that is true.
What are the exemptions to wearing a seatbelt?
If the vehicle is manufactured before July 1, 1966, for a medical reason, ect.
Seat belts improve motorist survival rate by . . .
60%
What do seatbelts do?
They stop the body from being thrown around during a collision, slow the body down with the vehicle, and keep the person’s body from moving around in stops and turns.
Should you use both the lap and shoulder belts for the seatbelt?
Yes, both will keep you in motion with the car.
How should you position an infant seat?
Facing backwards and not forwards, as this prevents injury of the baby.
When should a child seat be used in a car?
If the child is less than 8 years old and less than 4’9.
When should an infant seat be used?
If a child is less than four and under 40 lbs.
How fast is an air bag?
An air bag can go up to speeds of 200 miles an hour, and protects adults if they are correctly buckled up.
Can air bags be hazardous to children?
Yes, air bags can kill children and infants if they are facing the front seat.
When can airbags be exempt or not used for other people?
- Medical risks associated with airbag speed
- For individuals who cannot properly operate the vehicle and keep 10 inches within the center of the steering wheel and center of the breastbone.
- If there is an infant that cannot be placed in the backseat due to the lack of one, or needs to be monitored and must be placed in the front seat.
What is a cutoff switch?
A switch that cuts off the current or supply of electricity to a car.
Who must always ride in the backseat of the vehicle?
Infants, children 12 and under.
When does one use backup lights?
When driving in reverse
What condition should brakes be in?
They should be smooth and easy to break with no difficulty. If there are strange noises or delays in braking, it must be checked out.
How should you test conventional disk and drum brakes?
they should be used gently after driving through water to test them and dry them.
What is the brake requirement?
Stop within 25 ft at 20 mph.
How should you test an anti-lock system style of brakes?
Apply steady pressure to the brake pedal.
How do brake lights function?
They indicate braking.
How do headlights function?
If they are properly aligned, they allow one to see.
Horn function?
Don’t abuse it like a jackass, but it should be used to signal when passing, driving in reverse out of a blind alley, curve, or driveway, or to warn another motorist.
Indications of proper steering?
No shimmying, and ease of steering.
Taillight function?
Signal in the dark, prevent crashes
Tire hazards?
Any bumps, cuts, or bad tread can cause a tire blowout, so any strange thumping while driving, or a tire that has less than 1/16th of a inch of tread, or tires that have too much pressure, can cause problems.
How to take care of your tires?
Check the owner’s manual or the door jamb, or ask for advice at a service station. Make sure that tires match
Why should a windshield always be clean?
Because any debris on it can cause cracks and the like.
Why is snow/ice on a car dangerous, and why is it required that one should clean it all off?
It is dangerous because snow/ice can hit pedestrians and damage property.
What are conditions that cause CO poisoning?
An exhaust leak, poorly tuned engine, a trunk or rear tailgate open, holes in the body of the vehicle, having the car running in an enclosed area, or having a vehicle windpipe blocked.
What are symptoms of CO2 poisoning?
Headache, dizziness, loss of consciousness, nausea or vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.
What should a motorist be aware about when driving with glasses on?
At night, there is glare from lights and such, so only glasses with anti-reflective coating should be worn
The purpose of the inside and outside mirrors?
To increase the field of vision of the motorist and mitigate the loss of vision from blind spots.
What’s the maximum amount of time you can idle your vehicle without being stuck in a cardboard house?
3 mins
The proper way to grip a steering wheel is called?
The 9 and 3 o
clock positions.
Stopping distance has many variables that affect it, and those are?
Motorist reaction time, weather conditions, vehicle weight, brake status, tire type, tire maintenance levels, road conditions, and speed.
What are the two kinds of braking systems?
Anti-lock braking and disk braking
How should a motorist with an ABS handle breaking?
A motorist shouldn’t be trying to hard brake at above 35 mph.
Clutch?
The clutch disengages the wheels without killing the engine.
manual transmission?
A system of interlocking gear wheels and a lever that allows the driver to shift between gears manually.
When should the motorist use the turn signal?
The motorist should use the turn signal at least 100 ft before making a turn, and cancelling the signal afterwords.
Hand signals for driving . . .
Arm pointed straight, outwards- turn left
Arm pointed in a right angle, upwards- turn right
Arm pointed downwards- stop
a point to also know is that the hands must be palm out.
Who also uses the driver hand signals?
Bicyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters
How should a motorist make safe turns?
They should decide to turn at least 100 ft before making an actual turn, and this speed of decision varies with traffic.
What is a K turn or 3 point turn?
A turn used to navigate crossable roads, by changing lanes. The first step involves turning left, then backing up right, and finally driving to the left lane.
What should a motorist do when parking, always?
A motorist must set the brake and put the vehicle in park mode, or if one has a stick shift, to go to low gear or reverse.
What direction should a vehicle’s wheels be turned when parking facing uphill?
They should be turned toward the curb to prevent the vehicle from falling backwards.
What direction should a vehicle’s wheels be turned when facing downhill and parking?
They should be turned away from the curb to prevent car slippage.
Other kinds of parking?
Parallel and angle parking.
