fin Flashcards
begin moving a manual transmission vehicle on an uphill grade
in first gear
a turnabout maneuver is risky because
you cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic
the implied-consent law
helps authorities control alcohol-related driving problems
adjust a safety belt so it
fits snugly
assume that the common speed on the expressway is above the posted speed limit. you should
drive at the posted speed
a good navigator
plans ahead and gives directions well in advance
a delayed green light means
one side of an intersection has a green light and the other side remains red
if you used 16 gallons of fuel to drive 400 miles, your mpg is
25
what rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions
4-second rule
interstate route signs
vary according to the type of roadway, vary from state to state, and may be combined with information about a city’s streets(all of the above).
the legend on a map indicates
the meaning of symbols and markings
yielding in traffic means
allowing others to go before you
many states have the set level of intoxication at a BAC of
0.08 percent
if your engine dies, causing a loss of power steering, what is the result?
you need to exert more effort to steer
injuries and death from motorcycle collisions are primarily from
the exposed position of the rider
the purpose of a rumble strip is to
alert you through the noise your tires make when driving over them and to warn you that you are driving too close to the roadway edge(b and c above are correct).
which of the following driver reactions is NOT that of a defensive driver?
pays little attention to other roadway users
the driving task is a primarily a
thinking task
a minimum speed limit is
intended to keep traffic from moving too slowly
a major disadvantage of buying a used vehicle from a private owner is that
there will seldom be a warranty
as you apply the foot brake, the pedal goes to the floor. what should you do first?
pump the brake pedal three or four times
when your headlights shine into fog
light is reflected back by water particles
when you have a blowout, what should you do first?
grip the steering wheel firmly.
before passing a vehicle in your lane
be sure there is room for you to return to your lane after passing
your vehicle’s temperature light or gauge warns you that the
engine is producing more heat than the cooling system can handle
alcohol is a
drug
the jogger is safest when
using a sidewalk or jogging area
as bicyclist share the roadway with other roadway users, they also must share the
responsibility for avoiding conflicts
battery fluid is a
strong acid
when turning, your last check is
in the direction of your intended path of travel
a safe driver is responsible for
passengers, other roadway users, and self
the first precaution you should take with regard to driving after taking medicine is to
read the label on the medicine to see if the medicine has side effects that will affect your driving
a space cushion is
an open space all around a vehicle
depressants can make a person
depressed and sleepy
the process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called
an orderly visual search pattern
the catalytic converter
reduces pollution from the exhaust gas
yielding the right of way means
letting others go first
a driver that follows too closely is called a
tailgater
if the entrance ramp enters the expressway from the left, you should realize a greater potential for conflict because you will be entering
a higher speed traffic lane
rural roads are
constructed of different types of materials
as the driver of a vehicles, you should
never tailgate a cyclist before passing
an example of an active restraint is
a safety belt
if the brake-warning light comes on as you are driving you should
have the brake system inspected immediately and repaired as needed
a traffic signal that has been green for some time is a
stale green light
the brake system warning light tell you
the braking system is not working properly
when there is a speed limit sign on an exit ramp, you
should not exceed the posted speed
to conserve fuel and extend the life of your vehicle, you should
plan ahead and combine short trips into one slightly longer one
wearing a motorcycle helmet
reduces the risk of fatal head and neck injuries
carbon monoxide can enter from
an open window, your heater, or your air conditioner
a person with 20/40 visual acuity
must be twice as close to an object to see it as clearly as a person with 20/20 vision
when an emergency vehicle sounds its sirens or uses a flashing light, you
must yield the right of way
a driver who refuses to take an alcohol test might lose his or her license under which law
implied consent
what roadway markings are used to guide your driving path
reflectors
if a tire is under inflated, the only part that grips the road well is the
outside edges of the tire tread
the best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to
communicate by using your lights and/or horn
maintaining vehicle control at higher speeds is
more difficult than at lower speeds
when a strong emotion affects you, you chances of making a mistake
increase
if a collision is about to occur
keep control of your vehicle
the maximum number or miles you should plan to cover each day on a long trip is
400 miles
a 3-second following distance
is not the total stopping distance
in a vehicle with automatic transmission
always come to full stop before shifting to another gear
when joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be
greater than when turning right
if the used vehicle passes your tests, you should
have a mechanic make a final check
if leaving the car from the street side
walk around the rear of the car
a driver with recent traffic convictions pays more for insurance because
the driver tends to have more collisions
when your vehicle starts to skid sideways,
steer in the direction that your vehicle needs to go
what is following distance
the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
the hand signal to indicate slow or stop is
left arm and hand pointed downward
one of the major expenses of owning and operating a vehicle is
the purchase price
when leaving a parallel parking space you
must yield to all approaching traffic
hydroplaning occurs when your tires
lose contact with the road
how much space should be allotted to park your vehicle parallel to the curb
5-6 feet longer than your vehicle
child restraint seats must be used
in the back seat
traffic controls help you to travel safely by
providing advance information and warnings
a driver-education course
gives you a good start toward becoming a skillful driver
