Driving Flashcards

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1
Q

What is a good way to avoid falling asleep at the wheel?

A

Avoid medications or drugs that make you sleepy

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2
Q

To keep from getting tired and a long trip, you should

A

Stop for short naps and rest

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3
Q

If you get angry you should

A

Cool off before driving

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4
Q

Aggressive driving can be caused by…

A

Traffic, inpatients, and attitude

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5
Q

To check the rear blind spot you should

A

Look over your shoulder

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6
Q

What is the extreme left lane used for

A

Passing lane

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7
Q

When entering the highway what speed do you enter at

A

The same as the cars on the highway

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8
Q

When you exit the highway when do you slow down

A

When you were on the exit ramp

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9
Q

You should turn your headlights on no later then

A

30 minutes after sunset

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10
Q

When should you getting your highbeams for an oncoming car

A

Within one block

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11
Q

When you are following the car you should do in your highbeams

A

When you are between 200 and 300 feet

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12
Q

To enter a gap in highway you should

A

Check behind then watch the vehicle ahead

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13
Q

What is the safest thing to do when driving at night

A

Keep your speed slow enough so you can stop within range of your headlights

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14
Q

Before changing lanes you should

A

Check both mirrors in your blind spot and signal your intention

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15
Q

When your car skids to the right you should

A

Steer right and avoid the brakes

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16
Q

During the rain if your tires lose traction you should

A

Not try to stop or turn, try to keep the steering wheel straight, and easier foot off the gas pedal

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17
Q

On a long trip how often should you stop and rest?

A

Every 2 hours for 10 minuets

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18
Q

What does I.P.D.E. mean

A

Identify
Predict
Decide
Execute

19
Q

How many zones of states surround your vehicle

A

6

20
Q

The chances of collision are greatest when

A

In an intersection

21
Q

When do you yeild for a pedestrian

A

Always

22
Q

Allow cars to go first when

A

Yielding

23
Q

What is a closed zone

A

Space not open to you

24
Q

What does aim high in steering mean

A

Look 10 to 15 seconds ahead

25
Q

What is a common error new drivers make

A

Look directly in front of the car

26
Q

Safe following distance is

A

3 to 4 seconds

27
Q

When driving in the city look as far as

A

One block

28
Q

You see you pedestrian near the road you should

A

Slow down and pass with caution

29
Q

Turn on your turn signal when

A

3 to 4 seconds before the turn

30
Q

On the highway how far ahead should you look

A

About a quarter of a mile

31
Q

Never follow a truck less than

A

Three seconds

32
Q

Every time you park your car you must

A

Set the parking break

33
Q

You are following a large truck, under what condition would be necessary for you to slow down

A

If the truck is starting to go up along gradual hill

34
Q

How often should you check your mirrors

A

Several times per minute and every time you change speed or direction

35
Q

Driving privileges is based on

A

The assumption that you will be a responsible driver

36
Q

What is the major cause of collisions

A

Driver error

37
Q

What is the most common place crashes occur

A

Intersection

38
Q

What is the most common type of collision

A

Rear end collision

39
Q

What factors can affect your vehicle in a curve

A

Speed, the bank of the curve, and your center of gravity

40
Q

What should you do if the gas pedal sticks

A

Shift to neutral

41
Q

What technique should you use when turning sharp corners

A

The hand over hand technique

42
Q

Over half of all traffic deaths happen within how many miles from home

A

25 miles

43
Q

If you break stop working what should you do first

A

Pump the brakes