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Driver's Manual: Chapter 3 (Driving Skills 1&2) Flashcards

1
Q

When preparing to drive, what should be your goal when adjusting the driver’s seat?

A

Be able to easily reach pedals, other controls

Have a clear view out of windshield

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2
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When securing loose items, where should you put heavy objects?

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Trunk, or secured with seat belts

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3
Q

List two reasons why it is important to have fresh air in the vehicle

A

Keeps you alert

Helps prevent carbon monoxide (exhaust gas) poisoning

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4
Q

The top of the head restraint should be at least as high as the top of your _________

A

Ears

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5
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What two factors will help ensure that you will not be thrown from your vehicle in a crash?

A

Locking the doors

Wearing a seat belt

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6
Q

Being thrown from your vehicle increases your chance of death by _______%

A

75%

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7
Q

What two factors are responsible for 25-30% of police-reported crashes?

A

Driver distraction

Inattention to road and traffic conditions

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8
Q

List the three factors that are considered to be a driving distraction

A

Anything that takes your attention away from driving
Anything that causes you to take your eyes off the road
Anything causing you to take your hands off the wheel

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9
Q

As a teen driver, are you safer driving alone or with other teens as passengers?

A

Driving alone

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10
Q

Driving while____/_____ has similar effects as driving under the influence of alcohol?

A

Tired/fatigued

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11
Q

What is the best thing you can do if you begin to feel tired?

A

Stop driving and get some sleep

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12
Q

List three examples of dangers that can be detected through your sense of hearing

A

A vehicle in the blind spot that you can’t see
Warn that an emergency vehicle is approaching
Detect a train at a railroad crossing

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13
Q

Approximately _____% of all traffic deaths involve drinking drivers

A

40%

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14
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Under the Zero Tolerance Law, if you are under 21 years old, you are considered to be under the influence at what BAC level?

A

0.02

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15
Q

How is your driving ability affected as alcohol builds up in your body?

A

Driving errors increase
Vision and judgement are impaired
Falsely improves confidence in skills while actually impairing them
Reactions slow down
Become unable to control vehicle safely and efficiently

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16
Q

Give three examples of what one alcoholic drink is

A

1/2 oz of 80 proof liquor
12 oz of regular beer
5 oz of wine

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17
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How long does it take a person of average weight to process one alcoholic drink?

A

One hour

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18
Q

What is the one thing that will sober you up?

A

Time

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19
Q

Most crashes are the result of ________ ________

A

Human error

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20
Q

List the top ten reasons why new drivers end up in crashes

A 
Driving too fast for conditions
Proceeding without clearance after stopping
Improper or careless turning
Improper driving (ex. Driving on wrong side of road
Inexperience 
Tailgating 
Speeding
Over or under compensating at a curve
Distractions 
Sudden stopping or slowing
Running a stop sign
21
Q

List the four major crash types for 16 and 17 year olds

A

Hitting a stationary objects
Rear-end collisions
Head-on collisions
Crashes where roads intersect (driveways, entrance ramps, intersections)

22
Q

Explain the 4-second rule

A

The safe following distance behind another car
Allows you to react to a problem ahead, avoiding a panic stop
Allows you to bake safely to avoid a safety hazard with dry pavement

23
Q

Traveling on slippery roads and pulling a trailer would be examples of when you should allow for a _______ following distance

A

Longer

24
Q

As a driver, what does a space cushion give you?

A

Room to react

25
Q

What is a blind spot?

A

Only place around a vehicle a driver cannot see without moving their head

26
Q

When you come to an intersection, you should follow the _____-______-_______ rule

A

Left-right-left rule

27
Q

When entering an intersection, what should you never assume?

A

Other traffic will stop even at a stop sign or signal

28
Q

When do the highest crash rates occur?

A

During nighttime hours

29
Q

What is the dual purpose of headlights?

A

To see and be seen

30
Q

List the five times/scenarios that you need to see your headlights

A

When vision is impaired because of insufficient light on gray days or in heavy traffic where vehicle blends into surroundings

In the presence of unfavorable atmospheric conditions (rain, snow, sleet, hail, fog, smoke, smog)- use low beams, high beams reduce visibility

Between sunset and sunrise

When driving through work zones

Anytime when your vehicle’s wipers are perpetual or intermittent use due to weather conditions

When you can’t see pedestrians or vehicle’s for 1,000 ft

31
Q

PA law requires that you use your low beams whenever you are within _____ft of an oncoming vehicle and when you are following a vehicle within _____ ft

A

500 ft, 300 ft

32
Q

Low beam headlights shine only about_____ ft ahead

A

250 ft

33
Q

When managing your speed, what three factors should you consider in addition to the posted speed limit?

A

Road conditions
Visibility
Flow of other traffic

34
Q

What is the #1 reason why 16 and 17 year-old drivers are involved in crashes?

A

Driving too fast for conditions

35
Q

What is the max. speed limit in PA unless otherwise posted?

A

55mph, 65mph on highways

36
Q

What is the speed limit in a school zone when the lights Re flashing?

A

15mph

37
Q

If you are driving within the posted speed limit, can you still be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions?

A

Yes

38
Q

What is hydroplaning?

A

Your tires lose their grip on the road and ride like skies on a film of water

39
Q

What four steps should you take if you find yourself hydroplaning?

A

Keep both hands on wheel
Slowly take foot off gas DO NOT SLAM ON BRAKES
Turn slowly and only as much as necessary
Brake gently, if forced to use brakes

40
Q

What is black ice?

A

A condition on clear roadways where a thin layer of ice forms due to dropping temperatures
When the road looks wet but there is no spray of water

41
Q

When roads get slick, you should reduce your speed by 5-10 mph and increase your following distance by _______sec.

A

5 or 6 sec.

42
Q

What is probably the most dangerous driving condition?

A

Fog

43
Q

What are two things you should do if you must drive in foggy conditions?

A

Slow down so you can safely stop in the distance you can see
*Check speedometer often as fog eradicates visual speed clues
Turn on low beams and fog lights so others can see you
DO NOT USE HIGH BEAMS

44
Q

Always try to drive with the ______ of traffic within the posted speed limit

A

Flow

45
Q

What color triangle is often displayed in the back of farm tractors and horse-drawn vehicles?

A

Orange

46
Q

_______ often happen because one driver does something that another driver does not expect

A

Crashes

47
Q

What are your hazard flashers also known as?

A

Four-way flashers

48
Q

If you are driving less than 35mph you must always use your turn signals at least ______ft before turning

A

100ft

49
Q

If you are driving 35mph or more, you must signal at least _____ft before turning

A

300ft

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