chapter 5 Flashcards
what is the standard crash prevention formula?
be alert,be prepared, and act in time
name 5 potential distractions while driving.
lighting a cigarette,trying to remove a coat,applying makeup,shaving,using your phone,
what is driver/jighway hypnosis?
the trance like state when a driver has been driving for hours without stopping and resting.
who is most at risk when drowsy driving?
motorists who are sleep deprived,driving alone,young people,shift workers,and commercial drivers.
how many feet should be between cars on the road?
20 feet
what is the driving defensive equation?
stopping distance=perception distance+reaction distance+braking distance
before changing lanes or passing a car what must a motorist keep in mind?
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.
what is hydroplaning?
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.
what surface she the motorists always clean off before driving when it has snowed or ice came down?
the top of the car
what could reduce visibilty?
frost,ice,fog,or sun glare
what should a motorist consider when night driving?
speed,reaction distance,and braking distance.
what are the four rules when night driving?
driving with your headlights on,diving more slowly,watch for road signs, and allowing for more safety margins.
what should a motorist do when driving and there is construction?
stay alert,pay close attention,turn on headlights,dont tailgate,and do not speed,minimize distractions,expect the unexpected,and be patient.
where should a motorist stop if there is a n emergency?
on the side of the road on the shoulder
what should a motorist do if their car should run off the pavement?
slow down
regain control
turn slowly onto the road
what should a motorist do if there is brake failure?
shift to a lower geaar,and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times
what should a motorist do to avoid crashes?
stop quickly
turn quickly
speed up
what should a motorist do if they are having winsheild wiper failures?
slow dow pull to a safe area off the roadway and turn on emergency flashers.
what should a motorist do when having gas pedal problems?
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.
what to do in case of a crash?
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.
