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Driver's Manual: Chapter 3 (Circumstances & Emergencies) Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two main causes of traffic fatalities in work zones?

A

Carelessness

Speeding

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2
Q

By law you must turn on your vehicle’s _______ when driving through a work zone

A

Headlights

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3
Q

What happens to the fines of certain violations in an active work zone?

A

They are doubled

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4
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What is the most common type of collision in work zones?

A

Rear-end collision

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5
Q

Who can report work zone violations to the police?

A

Flaggers

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6
Q

What are most railroad crossings protected by?

A

An advance warning sign and a crossbuck

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7
Q

What should you do if your car gets trapped on a railroad crossing and a train is coming?

A

Quickly leave the vehicle

Move as far away as possible from the train as you can

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8
Q

Always reduce speed and use extra caution when ______ are in the vicinity

A

Children

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9
Q

Do not sound your horn close to _______ unless you must do so to avoid a crash

A

Bicyclists

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10
Q

If you force a bicyclist off the road, what could happen to you?

A

You may face criminal charges

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11
Q

Where do most automobile/motorcycle collisions happen?

A

At intersections

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12
Q

What is a No-Zone

A

Represents danger areas around trucks and buses in their large blind spots where crashes are more likely to occur

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13
Q

On a level highway, how much longer does it take to pass a truck than a car?

A

3-5 sec.

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14
Q

How many No-Zones does a truck have?

A

4

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15
Q

Why must truck drivers make wide right turns?

A

So that the rear of the truck can clear a corner or any other standing obstacle

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16
Q

Oversized loads are accompanied by _____ cars

A

Pilot

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17
Q

When a school bus is preparing to stop, what color lights will be flashing?

A

Amber (yellow)

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18
Q

When a school bus has stopped, what color lights are flashing?

A

Red

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19
Q

You must stop at least ______ft away from a school bus that has flashing red lights

A

10 ft

20
Q

What will happen if you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and the stop arm extended?

A

A 60 day suspension of your driver’s license
5 points on your driving record
A fine

21
Q

When you hear a siren and see an emergency vehicle Pproching, you need to pull over and ______

A

Stop

22
Q

Once the emergency vehicle has passed you, how far away should you stay?

A

500ft

23
Q

What is a wing plow?

A

Plow extension that often sticks out several feet on either side of a snow plow vehicle

24
Q

List the four tips for dealing with road rage

A

Never take your anger out on someone else on the road
If something happens, do not retaliate
Never try to teach another drier a lesson
Never take it personally when someone cuts you off or pulls in front of you

25
Q

Should you look at a hostile driver or avoid eye contact with him?

A

Avoid eye contact

26
Q

Where should you go if an aggressive driver pursues you?

A

A police station, convenience store, or other location where you can get help and there will be witnesses

27
Q

When attempting to avoid a collision, is it better to brake or steer?

A

Steer: your reaction time is better

28
Q

Why is it important to hold the steering wheel with both hands?

A

During emergencies, evasive steering requires the steering wheel to be quickly turned

29
Q

What are the recommended hand positions on the steering wheel?

A

9 and 3 o’clock

8 and 4 o’clock

30
Q

What are the two methods for turning the steering wheel?

A

Hand-over-hand

Push-pull

31
Q

How far away should you be positioned from your airbag?

A

10 in.

32
Q

What does ABS stand for?

A

Anti-lock brakes

Anti-lock brake system

33
Q

With ABS, what kind of pressure should you apply on the brake?

A

Firm and continuous pressure on the brakes

34
Q

If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the LEFT, turn the vehicle to the ______

A

Left

35
Q

If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the RIGHT, turn the wheel to the ______

A

Right

36
Q

What will happen if you hit the brakes while skidding?

A

The skid will be worse

All wheels may lock and you an lose all control

37
Q

When driving in flooded roads, how much water does it take to float some small vehicles?

A

6 in

38
Q

How much water does it take to carry most vehicles away?

A

2 ft

39
Q

What steps should you take if the accelerator sticks?

A

Keep your eyes on the road, tap the pedal a few times to try to bring it back to normal, or try to lift it with your toe

Immediately shift to neutral and use the brakes if the pedal is still stuck

Concentrate on steering and pull off the road when you have slowed down to a safe speed

40
Q

What steps should you take if your tire blow?

A

Hold the steering wheel tightly
Do NOT brake, it may cause you to lose control of the vehicle
Slowly take your foot off the gas pedal
Smoothly steer to where you want to go; no large or jerky movements

41
Q

What is the first thing you should do if your car drifts off the road?

A

Ease off the gas pedal to slow down when two wheels on the right side both go off the pavement

42
Q

What steps should you take if another vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane?

A

Honk your horn to attract attention of other driver
If driver does not move, escape to the right
If collision is unavoidable, brake firmly and steadily

43
Q

If you see a funeral procession on the road, ______ to vehicles in the procession

A

Yield

44
Q

What actions must drivers in a funeral procession take?

A

Must have their headlights and emergency flashers on

Display a flag or insignia showing that they are part of the procession

45
Q

Can drivers in a funeral procession proceed through a red light or stop sign?

A

Yes, if the lead vehicle passes through the intersection while the light was green

Stop sign: the lead vehicle must first come to a complete stop

46
Q

When a funreal procession encounters an emergency vehicle, who has the right-of-way?

A

Emergency vehicle

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