defensive driving Flashcards
In city driving, how far ahead would a 12to 15 second eye lead time have youscanning?
About 1 to 1 ½ blocks ahead
What is meant by a 45 degree eye scan?
It refers to scanning the area infront of your vehicle fromsidewalk to sidewalk
What is the 3 x 5 test for brakes?
You pump the brake pedal threetimes and hold it for five seconds
When passing or changing lanes, whatshould you do to check the traffic comingup behind you?
Check both your rear-view andside view mirrors, then turn yourhead 90 degrees to look over yourshoulder
What is your safety perimeter?
It’s the 360-degree safety spacecushion around your vehicle.
Complete the following formula:Space + Visibility = ?
time
What is the rule for determining theproper following distance?
The 3 to 4 second rule
Which brake type should you use asteady firm pressure when braking hard?
ABS brakes
What is the “Rear Tire Rule”?
When stopped behind a vehicle atan intersection, you should beable to see the rear tires of thefront vehicle touching the ground
What is the most important rule toremember concerning right-of-way?
Never assume or demand the rightof way; always be prepared tostop if necessary
What is the most basic rule concerningleft turns?
When stopped, keep your frontwheels straight and keep yourfoot on brake
When the weather turns road conditionsslick, the appropriate precaution is to?
Slow down and avoid braking in aturn or on a curve, if possible
How should your front wheels bepositioned when parked on an uphillgrade with a curb?
Turned away from the curb
What can you do if you feel your frustrationor anger growing?
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.
What am I responsible for when I drive avehicle?
Your own life and the lives of others inthe vicinityComcast’s equipment and reputation
Aggressive Driving:
Driving in a selfish manner withoutregarding others’ safetyTrying to intimidate or “better” anotherdriverA ticketable offence
Road Rage:
Using a vehicle as a weapon with intentto harmPhysical assault of a person or vehicle asa result of a traffic accidentA criminal offence
What are some signs of AggressiveDriving?
SpeedingLane blockingFollowing too closelyIgnoring traffic signalsManeuvering around traffic without usingturn signalsBlocking intersections
What are 3 personal factors that affect yourability to drive a vehicle?
Sick, tired, family problems(angry with spouse/children/friend), work problems (conflictwith co-worker), late for appointment, drugs/alcohol.
What are some external factors that can affect yourdriving experience?
Other drivers’ personal factors,pedestrians, children playing nearby, weather, poorvisibility, driving conditions.
What can be affected when you are not in 100%condition to drive a vehicle?
Other people’s lives aroundyou, Comcast’s equipment, and/or damaging theenvironment
how do you test the parking brake?
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.
What is a typical symptom of low power steeringfluid?
Grinding sound when turning
What are some common driving aids and how canthey assist you?
The horn: alert other drivers of danger,lights, reflectors, mirrors and windows: ability to see and beseen
12 to 15 second eye lead time allows youto scan:
In city driving: 1 to 1½ blocksOn highway: about ¼ to ½ mile
Why should we check our mirrors regularlyif we’re not planning to change lanes, passor turn any time soon?
Checking your mirrors regularly letsyou know if any vehicles are moving into yourblind spots or if any vehicles are moving up onyou quickly.
What is the proper braking method foreach of the different types of brakes?
Drum BrakesDisc BrakesABS System
what does a “stale” green light mean?
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.
While stopped at the intersection whatwould the Left, Front, Right, Front, LeftScanning pattern help you find?
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
What is the difference between frictionand traction?
Friction - the resisting force between twosurfaces sliding against each other.Traction - the ability of two surfaces to gripeach other.
the most dangerous way to park.
angle parking
Allows you to see into the parking placebefore parking and to search the drivingenvironment for possible hazards beforepulling out into traffic.
Parallel Parking
the safest way to park.
straight in parking
When pulling out, remember the three Ls:
Put on your LEFT turn signalCheck your LEFT mirrorLook over your LEFT shoulder
how many cones should be on a truck?
A service vehicle must carry at least 7cones; a lift truck must carry 13 cones.
When should you NOT pass someone?
You should notpass someone when you can’t see 12-15 seconds ahead, onbridges, in tunnels, railroad crossings, and/or a solid barrierlines.
What is an incident?
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
what are 3 factors that can cause driving distractions?
work order, map books, cell phones, laptops, radio,eating/drinking/smoking,Aggressive Driving/Road Rage,Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) units
name 3 evasive maneuvers
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.
