defensive driving

Question 1

In city driving, how far ahead would a 12to 15 second eye lead time have youscanning?

Answer 1

About 1 to 1 ½ blocks ahead

Question 2

What is meant by a 45 degree eye scan?

Answer 2

It refers to scanning the area infront of your vehicle fromsidewalk to sidewalk

Question 3

What is the 3 x 5 test for brakes?

Answer 3

You pump the brake pedal threetimes and hold it for five seconds

Question 4

When passing or changing lanes, whatshould you do to check the traffic comingup behind you?

Answer 4

Check both your rear-view andside view mirrors, then turn yourhead 90 degrees to look over yourshoulder

Question 5

What is your safety perimeter?

Answer 5

It’s the 360-degree safety spacecushion around your vehicle.

Question 6

Complete the following formula:Space + Visibility = ?

Answer 6

time

Question 7

What is the rule for determining theproper following distance?

Answer 7

The 3 to 4 second rule

Question 8

Which brake type should you use asteady firm pressure when braking hard?

Answer 8

ABS brakes

Question 9

What is the “Rear Tire Rule”?

Answer 9

When stopped behind a vehicle atan intersection, you should beable to see the rear tires of thefront vehicle touching the ground

Question 10

What is the most important rule toremember concerning right-of-way?

Answer 10

Never assume or demand the rightof way; always be prepared tostop if necessary

Question 11

What is the most basic rule concerningleft turns?

Answer 11

When stopped, keep your frontwheels straight and keep yourfoot on brake

Question 12

When the weather turns road conditionsslick, the appropriate precaution is to?

Answer 12

Slow down and avoid braking in aturn or on a curve, if possible

Question 13

How should your front wheels bepositioned when parked on an uphillgrade with a curb?

Answer 13

Turned away from the curb

Question 14

What can you do if you feel your frustrationor anger growing?

Answer 14

Stop and pull over if you can.Count to 10, do some deep breathing,consciously think about something less stressful.Try to relax and cool off.

Question 15

What am I responsible for when I drive avehicle?

Answer 15

Your own life and the lives of others inthe vicinityComcast’s equipment and reputation

Question 16

Aggressive Driving:

Answer 16

Driving in a selfish manner withoutregarding others’ safetyTrying to intimidate or “better” anotherdriverA ticketable offence

Question 17

Road Rage:

Answer 17

Using a vehicle as a weapon with intentto harmPhysical assault of a person or vehicle asa result of a traffic accidentA criminal offence

Question 18

What are some signs of AggressiveDriving?

Answer 18

SpeedingLane blockingFollowing too closelyIgnoring traffic signalsManeuvering around traffic without usingturn signalsBlocking intersections

Question 19

What are 3 personal factors that affect yourability to drive a vehicle?

Answer 19

Sick, tired, family problems(angry with spouse/children/friend), work problems (conflictwith co-worker), late for appointment, drugs/alcohol.

Question 20

What are some external factors that can affect yourdriving experience?

Answer 20

Other drivers’ personal factors,pedestrians, children playing nearby, weather, poorvisibility, driving conditions.

Question 21

What can be affected when you are not in 100%condition to drive a vehicle?

Answer 21

Other people’s lives aroundyou, Comcast’s equipment, and/or damaging theenvironment

Question 22

how do you test the parking brake?

Answer 22

After you set the parking brake, you place thevehicle in gear and apply a small amount ofpower. The parking brake should keep thevehicle from moving. If it doesn’t, notify yoursupervisor.

Question 23

What is a typical symptom of low power steeringfluid?

Answer 23

Grinding sound when turning

Question 24

What are some common driving aids and how canthey assist you?

Answer 24

The horn: alert other drivers of danger,lights, reflectors, mirrors and windows: ability to see and beseen

Question 25

12 to 15 second eye lead time allows youto scan:

Answer 25

In city driving: 1 to 1½ blocksOn highway: about ¼ to ½ mile

Question 26

Why should we check our mirrors regularlyif we’re not planning to change lanes, passor turn any time soon?

Answer 26

Checking your mirrors regularly letsyou know if any vehicles are moving into yourblind spots or if any vehicles are moving up onyou quickly.

Question 27

What is the proper braking method foreach of the different types of brakes?

Answer 27

Drum BrakesDisc BrakesABS System

Question 28

what does a “stale” green light mean?

Answer 28

a green traffic signal that has been inits current state for a period of time. A stalegreen traffic signal may suddenly turn yellow asyou approach without sufficient time to stop.

Question 29

While stopped at the intersection whatwould the Left, Front, Right, Front, LeftScanning pattern help you find?

Answer 29

The same things you were looking at whenapproaching the intersection.In summary, look for the following whenapproaching an intersection:• Side/Cross street traffic• Pedestrian traffic• Stale green light• Any fast approaching cross traffic• Any turning cars coming toward you

Question 30

What is the difference between frictionand traction?

Answer 30

Friction - the resisting force between twosurfaces sliding against each other.Traction - the ability of two surfaces to gripeach other.

Question 31

the most dangerous way to park.

Answer 31

angle parking

Question 32

Allows you to see into the parking placebefore parking and to search the drivingenvironment for possible hazards beforepulling out into traffic.

Answer 32

Parallel Parking

Question 33

the safest way to park.

Answer 33

straight in parking

Question 34

When pulling out, remember the three Ls:

Answer 34

Put on your LEFT turn signalCheck your LEFT mirrorLook over your LEFT shoulder

Question 35

how many cones should be on a truck?

Answer 35

A service vehicle must carry at least 7cones; a lift truck must carry 13 cones.

Question 36

When should you NOT pass someone?

Answer 36

You should notpass someone when you can’t see 12-15 seconds ahead, onbridges, in tunnels, railroad crossings, and/or a solid barrierlines.

Question 37

What is an incident?

Answer 37

An incident is an unplanned event that has thepotential to produce personal injury and/orproperty damage. Accident types can begrouped into the following recognizedcategories:• Motor Vehicle Collision• General Liability (including propertydamage and bodily injury to a third party,but excluding injuries sustained as aresult of a motor vehicle collision.• Employee Injury

Question 38

what are 3 factors that can cause driving distractions?

Answer 38

work order, map books, cell phones, laptops, radio,eating/drinking/smoking,Aggressive Driving/Road Rage,Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) units

Question 39

name 3 evasive maneuvers

Answer 39

Accelerate to 20 MPH or less;Look down the lane – high eye lead time;Do not anticipate;Do not stare at the cone barrier;Proper hand position;Give the left or right turn command;Do not give the command at less than 50 feet;Do not snap back if the turn is started inwrong direction;Stop after each pass and critique the student’sperformance.