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Chapter 5 & 6 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 3 steps in the accident prevention formula?

A

a. Be alert- never think that others won’t make mistakes
b. Be prepared- learn how to react in all cases
c. Act on Time- Don’t panic

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2
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What are 4 disturbances an angry driver may exhibit while driving?

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a. Run stop signs/red lights
b. Flash high beams
c. Honk horns
d. Pass illegally on right

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3
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What are 5 ways of preventing highway hypnosis?

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a. Caffeine
b. Rest before drive
c. Don’t drive long hours or late at night
d. Limit to 300-500 miles a day
e. Switch Drivers

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4
Q

List 4 factors the cause drowsy driving.

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a. Sleep Deprived
b. Driving long distances
c. Driving through the night
d. Taking medications

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5
Q

What does it mean to keep a safe space cushion?

A

All sides-area around car gives time to react
Stay in the middle of your lane

EDIT CARD

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6
Q

How can you communicate with other drivers?

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○ Horn/Hand Signals
○ Tap brakes
○ Flash lights
○ Eye Contract

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7
Q

What should you do if someone is trying to pass you?

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Slow down and allow them to pass

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8
Q

What is a good rule to use when it comes to following

distances?

A

The 3 second rule

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9
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What is the 3 second rule?

A

Fixed Object, car passes count 3 seconds, if under in too
close,

Increase to 4 seconds on wet roads, increase to 6
seconds on snow

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10
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What is hydroplaning?

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Lose contact with the road- Thin layer of water over the road.
You go airborne.

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11
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What are 3 night time driving tips?

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a. Maintain steady speed
b. Ready to React
c. Brake at the right distance

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12
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What can you do to increase visibility during sun glare, frost and fog?

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Uses sunglasses to reduce sun glare and don’t overdrive headlights, drive-in range,
Frost or Ice- Always scrap and wipe windows before starting, turn on defroster. If defroster doesn’t work, stop car, close windows and let the heater warm up the windows
Fog- Drive slow, Headlights should be keep on low beam and turn on fog lights, use pavement markings and other vehicle lights can help as a guide.

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13
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What are 5 distractions?

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  1. Cell phones
  2. Radio
  3. Makeup
  4. Eating
  5. Reading
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14
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What should you increase your following distance to on

wet roads?

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4 seconds behind the car that’s in front of you

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15
Q

What should you increase it too on snow covered roads?

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Increase following distance to 6 seconds behind car

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16
Q

What months are you allowed to use studded snow

tires?

A

November 15 - April 1

17
Q

Why is city driving more difficult?

A

There are more hazards that you need to be aware of such as Pedestrians and Traffic

18
Q

What will a car tend to do in a curve?

A

Not stick to the road and keep going straight

19
Q

What are the 4 steps in changing lanes?

A
  1. Only pass or change lanes when necessary
  2. Only pass or change lanes if the change can be completed without speeding
  3. Keep safe following distance; don’t tailgate
  4. Check traffic ahead and behind
20
Q

Name three things that alcohol impairs?

A
  1. Reaction Time
  2. Coordination
    3 vision and ability to judge distance.
21
Q

What does BAC stand for?

A

Blood Alcohol Concentration

22
Q

What 4 factors determine BAC?

A
  1. Weight of person
  2. How much food that person has eaten.
  3. Amount of alcohol consumed
  4. Time
23
Q

What percentage are you presumed to be under the influence if you are over 21?

A

0.08%

24
Q

What % are you presumed under the influence if you are under 21?

A

0.01%

25
Q

If you drink .5% how many times greater are your chances of causing a crash?

A

Double

26
Q

How does large doses of alcohol affect your driving?

A

Impairs reaction time, coordination and balance.

27
Q

1 can of beer is = to?

A

one glass of wine and 1 bottle of wine cooler.

28
Q

What is the only way to recover from a high BAC?

A

Time

29
Q

List 3 things you may notice a drunk driver will do while driving?

A
  1. Speeding/Slow driving
  2. Weaving/Jerking motion
  3. Quick stops
30
Q

What is the definition of DUI?

A

Driving under fluence

31
Q

Most motorists arrested for DUI were consuming what type of alcohol?

A

Beer

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