chapter 5

Question 1

what is the standard crash prevention formula?

Answer 1

be alert,be prepared, and act in time

Question 2

name 5 potential distractions while driving.

Answer 2

lighting a cigarette,trying to remove a coat,applying makeup,shaving,using your phone,

Question 3

what is driver/jighway hypnosis?

Answer 3

the trance like state when a driver has been driving for hours without stopping and resting.

Question 4

who is most at risk when drowsy driving?

Answer 4

motorists who are sleep deprived,driving alone,young people,shift workers,and commercial drivers.

Question 5

how many feet should be between cars on the road?

Answer 5

20 feet

Question 6

what is the driving defensive equation?

Answer 6

stopping distance=perception distance+reaction distance+braking distance

Question 7

before changing lanes or passing a car what must a motorist keep in mind?

Answer 7

only pass when necessary,check traffic ahead and behind,cancel the turn signal,signal every lane change,single yor turn to the right lane,and cancel the turn signal.

Question 8

what is hydroplaning?

Answer 8

when the ground is wet it can cause the car to ride up on a film of water starting at about 35 mph which could cause a motorist to lose control of their car.

Question 9

what surface she the motorists always clean off before driving when it has snowed or ice came down?

Answer 9

the top of the car

Question 10

what could reduce visibilty?

Answer 10

frost,ice,fog,or sun glare

Question 11

what should a motorist consider when night driving?

Answer 11

speed,reaction distance,and braking distance.

Question 12

what are the four rules when night driving?

Answer 12

driving with your headlights on,diving more slowly,watch for road signs, and allowing for more safety margins.

Question 13

what should a motorist do when driving and there is construction?

Answer 13

stay alert,pay close attention,turn on headlights,dont tailgate,and do not speed,minimize distractions,expect the unexpected,and be patient.

Question 14

where should a motorist stop if there is a n emergency?

Answer 14

on the side of the road on the shoulder

Question 15

what should a motorist do if their car should run off the pavement?

Answer 15

slow down
regain control
turn slowly onto the road

Question 16

what should a motorist do if there is brake failure?

Answer 16

shift to a lower geaar,and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times

Question 17

what should a motorist do to avoid crashes?

Answer 17

stop quickly
turn quickly
speed up

Question 18

what should a motorist do if they are having winsheild wiper failures?

Answer 18

slow dow pull to a safe area off the roadway and turn on emergency flashers.

Question 19

what should a motorist do when having gas pedal problems?

Answer 19

keeping their eyes on the road whilst shifing into neutral, steering the vehicle to the safe area off the roadway,turning the engine off and calling for help.

Question 20

what to do in case of a crash?

Answer 20

stop the vehicle
remain calm
wait at the scene
ask for assistance
warn oncoming traffic while in safe area
assume the worst and get help.