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

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Carelessness

Speeding

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Headlights

Question 3

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

Answer 3

They are doubled

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Rear-end collision

Question 5

Who can report work zone violations to the police?

Answer 5

Flaggers

Question 6

What are most railroad crossings protected by?

Answer 6

An advance warning sign and a crossbuck

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Quickly leave the vehicle

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Children

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Bicyclists

Question 10

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

Answer 10

You may face criminal charges

Question 11

Where do most automobile/motorcycle collisions happen?

Answer 11

At intersections

Question 12

What is a No-Zone

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

3-5 sec.

Question 14

How many No-Zones does a truck have?

Answer 14

4

Question 15

Why must truck drivers make wide right turns?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Oversized loads are accompanied by _____ cars

Answer 16

Pilot

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Amber (yellow)

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Red

Question 19

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

Answer 19

10 ft

Question 20

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

Answer 20

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

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Stop

Question 22

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

Answer 22

500ft

Question 23

What is a wing plow?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

List the four tips for dealing with road rage

Answer 24

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

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Avoid eye contact

Question 26

Where should you go if an aggressive driver pursues you?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Steer: your reaction time is better

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

What are the recommended hand positions on the steering wheel?

Answer 29

9 and 3 o'clock | 8 and 4 o'clock

Question 30

What are the two methods for turning the steering wheel?

Answer 30

Hand-over-hand | Push-pull

Question 31

How far away should you be positioned from your airbag?

Answer 31

10 in.

Question 32

What does ABS stand for?

Answer 32

Anti-lock brakes | Anti-lock brake system

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Firm and continuous pressure on the brakes

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Left

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Right

Question 36

What will happen if you hit the brakes while skidding?

Answer 36

The skid will be worse | All wheels may lock and you an lose all control

Question 37

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

Answer 37

6 in

Question 38

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

Answer 38

2 ft

Question 39

What steps should you take if the accelerator sticks?

Answer 39

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

Question 40

What steps should you take if your tire blow?

Answer 40

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

Question 41

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

Answer 41

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

Question 42

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

Answer 42

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

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Yield

Question 44

What actions must drivers in a funeral procession take?

Answer 44

Must have their headlights and emergency flashers on | Display a flag or insignia showing that they are part of the procession

Question 45

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

Answer 45

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

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Emergency vehicle