Driving Defensively Flashcards
1
Q
What do you do when being passed by another vehicle?
A
Stay in the proper lane & slow down to make the pass easier.
2
Q
Road Conditions/Wet Roads - Water Puddles
A
When driving through a water puddle, a motorist should test the brakes by pumping them.
3
Q
City Driving
A
- Try to cooperate with other motorists
- Drive slowly and be careful of vehicles and pedestrians
- Look at least 12 seconds ahead
4
Q
Reacting to Skids
A
- Avoid using the brakes
- Take your foot OFF the gas pedal
- Turn in the direction the REAR of the vehicle is skidding
- Look in the direction you want to go
5
Q
Drifting off the Roadway
A
- Slow Down
- Regain control
- Turn the wheel slowly towards the roadway
6
Q
Brake Failure
A
- Shift to a lower gear
- Pump the brakes several times (doing this could build up enough pressure to make the vehicle stop)
7
Q
What to do if your tire blows out:
A
- Hold the steering wheel firmly
- Keep the vehicle straight
- GRADUALLY remove foot from the gas pedal
- Do NOT use the brakes
8
Q
Gas Pedal Sticking
A
- Shift to neutral
- Calmly steer the vehicle to a safe area off the roadway
9
Q
Wet Roads
A
Road surfaces are most slippery during the first few minutes of rainfall
