Chapter 5 Flashcards
What are the 3 steps to avoiding crashes?
STOP quickly, TURN quickly, and SPEED up.
What are 3 types of crashes?
Head-on, rear and side crashes.
What is road rage?
Road rage is when motorists become angry and stop following the laws of the road.
What are some distractions when one is operating a motor vehicle?
Closing door or looking in glove compartment Reaching for coins Trying to adjust a watch Watching children or pets Trying to remove a coat Reading maps or newspapers Eating
What people are most at risk for drowsy driving?
Driving long distances without breaks Driving through the night Taking medicine or taking drugs Driving alone Driving on boring roads Young people
What should a motorist do when they pull off of the road?
When a motorist pulls off the road they should turn on their emergency lights to alert other drivers of their presence.
What is tailgating?
Tailgating refers to following too closely too closely behind a vehicle directly in front.
What is city driving?
City driving when driving in any city there is always lots of traffic and many pedestrians most of the time, that means that the driver must be very alert.
When do highway driving accidents occur?
Car accidents can happen when there is good weather and the roads are dry. One of the biggest reasons that causes many accidents is exceeding the speed limit.
What is aggressive driving?
Aggressive driving manifests itself in unlawful driving actions like making unexpected turns or lane changes, ignoring traffic lights, not yielding, and riding in someone else’s backseat.
What is ABS?
Anti Lock Braking System(ABS)
What is highway hypnosis?
Highway hypnosis is a phenomenon that occurs when a driver has been driving for more than 2 hours.
How do you prevent highway hypnosis?
Drivers should change with another licensed driver every 2 hours.
What is the limit to idling time in NJ?
3 min or less.
What can cause a vehicle to skid?
Accelerating too quickly, braking improperly, and turning to fast.
