Chapter 5 Flashcards
Collisions-Preventing/Avoiding, Types, What to do in case of one
Be alert- watch out for other drivers in case of their mistake
Be prepared- Be ready to act fast and be prepared for unexpected situation.
Act in Time - be aware if something happens and be ready.
what to do to prevent Aggressive Driving/Road Rage
When making lane changes check surrounding ,mirrors and other cars before switching lanes.
Obey the speed limit at all times to keep you and other drivers safe
what are some Distractions on the road
Reaching across the seat to close door or look in the glove compartment.
Watching children or pets in vehicles
Reading maps or newspaper
Using cellular phone or any other electronic device.
Using laptop computer or fax machine
Tried driving and highway hypnosis
Tired driver is dangerous their reaction time is reduced
Driver can fall asleep behind wheel
Highway hypnosis is when you drive for a long time without rest
Motorist is recommended to rest every 2 hours
Communicating and driving
All motorists must know what do all the signals mean.
The motorists should always be in the lane you’re intending to turn.
A motorists should not make a quick turn in a town or city traffic.
what is a safe following distance
For every 10 mph you must be that car length apart
what is tailgating
Tailgating can cause rear-end crashers
A motorist should stay in the middle lane to make sure they have enough room to stop and turn.
when Changing Lanes what are some rules to follow
Only pass or change lanes when necessary
Check traffic ahead and behind
Keep a safe distance, don’t tailgate
Signal every lane change
what to do in bad road Conditions
Diver more slowly when weather conditions are bad The 3 second rule you should add 4 or more seconds The changes of you hydroplaning increase as going faster To avoid hydroplaning don’t drive on bald or badly worn tires
What do you do when you have reduced visibility
With first or ice the motorist should alway scrape and wipe the frost of the windows
When encountering fog always slow down and headlights should be kept on low beam
When there is sun glare a motorists should use the sun visor to shield their eyes without blocking their view of the road
how much should you increase your following distance too in reduced visibility
When encountering poor roadway or weather conditions drivers should increase their following distance to 6 seconds.
What do you do in night driving
At night a motorist should slow down and drive within the range of the vehicle’s headlights
A motorist should take note of their speed, reaction distance, and braking distance
With reduced visibility at night the driver should always be careful and watch for other drivers.
Reacting to Driving Problems
A driver needs to be prepared for any problems that may happen while driving.
When doing sudden turns, lane changes or hard braking it can throw a vehicle into a skid. To avoid a spin the motorist should turn in the way the vehicle is skidding.
what are some Vehicle Failure
Brake failure
Tire blowout
Power steering failure
Headlight failure
what are the main things to do to avoid crashes
stop quickly, turn quickly speed up
