Chapter 5

Question 1

What is the standard accident prevention formula?

Answer 1

be alert, be prepared, act in time

Question 2

If a motorist is angry or excited, what should they do before driving?

Answer 2

Take time to cool off

Question 3

List three possible signs of an aggressive driver

Answer 3

improper or erratic traffic lane changes, failing to yield to the right of way, following another vehicle too closely

Question 4

What should a motorist always do while behind the wheel?

Answer 4

Remain calm and follow the rules of the road

Question 5

Aggressive drivers may do what in extreme cases?

Answer 5

Cause an accident

Question 6

List three causes of distracted driving

Answer 6

Eating while driving, adjusting the radio or CD player, using a cell phone or any other electronic device

Question 7

What is highway hypnosis and how do you avoid it

Answer 7

A trance-like state that may be avoided by not looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

Question 8

When having trouble judging distances, what can help you maintain a proper following distance when driving?

Answer 8

Three second plus rule

Question 9

What should you do when a vehicle is passing you

Answer 9

slow down to make it easier for the other motorist

Question 10

When are road surfaces the most slippery?

Answer 10

the first few minutes of rainfall

Question 11

What should you do after driving through a water puddle?

Answer 11

test your brakes

Question 12

When can studded snow tires legally be used?

Answer 12

November 15-april 1

Question 13

When driving at night, a motorist should always be sure that the vehicle can stop….

Answer 13

within the distance that he/she can see ahead

Question 14

When driving in the city, what should you do to be more aware?

Answer 14

look at least 12 seconds ahead*, drive more slowly, watch for pedestrians

Question 15

What’s the first thing you should do if you go into a skid?

Answer 15

take your foot off the gas pedal

Question 16

How do you avoid a spin during a skid?

Answer 16

turn the wheel in the same direction the back of the car is skidding

Question 17

What should you do if your vehicle’s wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road?

Answer 17

slow down and regain control

Question 18

What should you do if your brakes fail?

Answer 18

shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes

Question 19

what should a motorist do if they have a flat tire or blowout?

Answer 19

remove foot from gas pedal, hold the wheel firmly, and let the vehicle coast to a stop

Question 20

Who is most at risk for drowsy driving?

Answer 20

those that are sleep deprived, driving long distances, young people, driving alone