Chapter 3 Driver Responsibility

Question 1

Is a seatbelt required for everyone?

Answer 1

It is required for individuals under the age of 18, in the car, and the driver and anyone else in the front seats.

Question 2

Is it still risky to not wear a seatbelt if you are 18 and above, and in the backseat?

Answer 2

Yes, it is known you will be called for a summons if so.

Question 3

Do motorists with GDL permits or probationary licenses have to wear a seatbelt?

Answer 3

Yes, that is true.

Question 4

What are the exemptions to wearing a seatbelt?

Answer 4

If the vehicle is manufactured before July 1, 1966, for a medical reason, ect.

Question 5

Seat belts improve motorist survival rate by . . .

Answer 5

60%

Question 6

What do seatbelts do?

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Should you use both the lap and shoulder belts for the seatbelt?

Answer 7

Yes, both will keep you in motion with the car.

Question 8

How should you position an infant seat?

Answer 8

Facing backwards and not forwards, as this prevents injury of the baby.

Question 9

When should a child seat be used in a car?

Answer 9

If the child is less than 8 years old and less than 4’9.

Question 10

When should an infant seat be used?

Answer 10

If a child is less than four and under 40 lbs.

Question 11

How fast is an air bag?

Answer 11

An air bag can go up to speeds of 200 miles an hour, and protects adults if they are correctly buckled up.

Question 12

Can air bags be hazardous to children?

Answer 12

Yes, air bags can kill children and infants if they are facing the front seat.

Question 13

When can airbags be exempt or not used for other people?

Answer 13

1. Medical risks associated with airbag speed
2. For individuals who cannot properly operate the vehicle and keep 10 inches within the center of the steering wheel and center of the breastbone.
3. 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.

Question 14

What is a cutoff switch?

Answer 14

A switch that cuts off the current or supply of electricity to a car.

Question 15

Who must always ride in the backseat of the vehicle?

Answer 15

Infants, children 12 and under.

Question 16

When does one use backup lights?

Answer 16

When driving in reverse

Question 17

What condition should brakes be in?

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

How should you test conventional disk and drum brakes?

Answer 18

they should be used gently after driving through water to test them and dry them.

Question 19

What is the brake requirement?

Answer 19

Stop within 25 ft at 20 mph.

Question 20

How should you test an anti-lock system style of brakes?

Answer 20

Apply steady pressure to the brake pedal.

Question 21

How do brake lights function?

Answer 21

They indicate braking.

Question 22

How do headlights function?

Answer 22

If they are properly aligned, they allow one to see.

Question 23

Horn function?

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

Indications of proper steering?

Answer 24

No shimmying, and ease of steering.

Question 25

Taillight function?

Answer 25

Signal in the dark, prevent crashes

Question 26

Tire hazards?

Answer 26

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.

Question 27

How to take care of your tires?

Answer 27

Check the owner’s manual or the door jamb, or ask for advice at a service station. Make sure that tires match

Question 28

Why should a windshield always be clean?

Answer 28

Because any debris on it can cause cracks and the like.

Question 29

Why is snow/ice on a car dangerous, and why is it required that one should clean it all off?

Answer 29

It is dangerous because snow/ice can hit pedestrians and damage property.

Question 30

What are conditions that cause CO poisoning?

Answer 30

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.

Question 31

What are symptoms of CO2 poisoning?

Answer 31

Headache, dizziness, loss of consciousness, nausea or vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.

Question 32

What should a motorist be aware about when driving with glasses on?

Answer 32

At night, there is glare from lights and such, so only glasses with anti-reflective coating should be worn

Question 33

The purpose of the inside and outside mirrors?

Answer 33

To increase the field of vision of the motorist and mitigate the loss of vision from blind spots.

Question 34

What’s the maximum amount of time you can idle your vehicle without being stuck in a cardboard house?

Answer 34

3 mins

Question 35

The proper way to grip a steering wheel is called?

Answer 35

The 9 and 3 o
clock positions.

Question 36

Stopping distance has many variables that affect it, and those are?

Answer 36

Motorist reaction time, weather conditions, vehicle weight, brake status, tire type, tire maintenance levels, road conditions, and speed.

Question 37

What are the two kinds of braking systems?

Answer 37

Anti-lock braking and disk braking

Question 38

How should a motorist with an ABS handle breaking?

Answer 38

A motorist shouldn’t be trying to hard brake at above 35 mph.

Question 39

Clutch?

Answer 39

The clutch disengages the wheels without killing the engine.

Question 40

manual transmission?

Answer 40

A system of interlocking gear wheels and a lever that allows the driver to shift between gears manually.

Question 41

When should the motorist use the turn signal?

Answer 41

The motorist should use the turn signal at least 100 ft before making a turn, and cancelling the signal afterwords.

Question 42

Hand signals for driving . . .

Answer 42

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.

Question 43

Who also uses the driver hand signals?

Answer 43

Bicyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters

Question 44

How should a motorist make safe turns?

Answer 44

They should decide to turn at least 100 ft before making an actual turn, and this speed of decision varies with traffic.

Question 45

What is a K turn or 3 point turn?

Answer 45

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.

Question 46

What should a motorist do when parking, always?

Answer 46

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.

Question 47

What direction should a vehicle’s wheels be turned when parking facing uphill?

Answer 47

They should be turned toward the curb to prevent the vehicle from falling backwards.

Question 48

What direction should a vehicle’s wheels be turned when facing downhill and parking?

Answer 48

They should be turned away from the curb to prevent car slippage.

Question 49

Other kinds of parking?

Answer 49

Parallel and angle parking.