Defensive Driving Flashcards
T or F: it is the law to turn on headlights when it’s raining
T
Overdriving your headlights
Driving too fast to stop safely within distance clearly lit by your headlights
Hydro planing
Driving on wet roads causes skidding
Partial hydro planing - 35 mph
Total hydro planing - 55 mph
How do you reduce chances of hydro planing?
Slow down
Keep tires properly inflated and repair when tread wear is visible
How many inches of water can float a smaller car? Most cars?
6 inches
2 feet
T or F: tired with deep treads allow water to escape from under tired and can prevent hydro planing
T
How many flash flood fatalities result from people being trapped in cars?
1/2
It takes ___x the normal distance to stop on snow/ice
12
Do cars with anti-lock brakes allow you to steer with braking?
Yes
When wheels slip, what should you do first?
Release brakes
Should you use your windshield wipers in smoke or fog?
Yes
If you just pull of to the side of the road and stop in fog, what should you do?
Leave lights on
Leave hazard lights on
How often should cars be inspected in WV?
Yearly
Is it against the law to remove your inspection sticker?
Yes
If you are on a long trip, how can you prevent becoming tired while driving?
Take a 10 min walk rest break every 2 hrs
When is rush hour?
Inbound to metro areas 7-9am
Outbound from metro seas 4-6pm
What months are associated with an increase in traffic?
Summer (travel), holiday weekends and periods
What are the steps to passing?
Keep safe following distance Check oncoming traffic Check traffic behind you Signal Move to left lane Accelerate Warn with a horn or flashing lights Signal lane change Merge when you see front headlights of car passed in rear view mirror Maintain legal speed
Who must wear seat belts?
All passengers
Except 18+ riding in the back
How much does wearing seat belts reduce chances of death or injury from collisions?
45-50%
How does a safety belt reduce injury?
It spreads crash forces over the body’s strongest parts and helps you “ride down” a crash
Keep you from being thrown forward or out
Keep you in proper driving position on bumpy or twisting roads
How should the lap belt fit?
Snugly and comfortably over the lower part of the hips
Allow for normal bending
Who should be in a child safety seat?
1-7yr old children and under 4’9
What do head restraints reduce?
Chance if whiplash
Should you pump brakes if you have ABS?
No, it causes loss of all brake force
You should push hard on the brake while steering
Can ABS stop a car in a shorter distance than regular brakes?
Only by 10%
What does ABS prevent?
Wheel lockup and loss of control
What is the purpose of dual airbags?
Protect both driver and front passenger in an accident
Can an infant in a rear facing safety seat be placed in the front passenger seat?
NO
Safety seats must be forward facing and passenger side seat pushed all the way back if absolutely necessary
Who should sit in the rear?
Children 12 and younger
