Intro to Driving

Question 1

what are 5 things you should check about yourself before driving?

Answer 1

• vision
• hearing
• fatigue and drowsiness
• medications
• health

Question 2

how should you maintain your vehicle?

Answer 2

• clean windows and mirrors
• adjust seat and mirrors
• check tires-refer to your own vehicle manual

Question 3

Explain Hand to Hand Steering

Answer 3

• “push/pull” steering
• hands do not cross over the face of the steering wheel therefore less change of injuring face, arms or hands if airbag deploys
• to use this method
• start with your hand at 9 and 3 o’clock or lower at 8 and 4 o’clock
• keep your hands in these positions while driving and making turns

Question 4

Explain Hand-Over Hand Steering

Answer 4

• use this steering method when you turn at low speeds, park or need to recover from a skid
• to use this method:
• start with hands at 9 and 3 o’clock, or lower at 8 and 4 o’clock
• push steering wheel up with one hand
• let go of steering wheel with your other hand, reach across the arm still holding the wheel, grip the wheel and pull up

Question 5

Explain One-Hand Steering

Answer 5

• only 2 situations that may require one-hand steering:
• • when you are turning while backing up. place hand at 12 o’clock position on steering wheel. this is necessary because you may need to turn in your seat to see where you are going behind you
• -when you are operating vehicle controls that require you to remove a hand from the steering wheel

Question 6

When should you signal?

Answer 6

• when you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop

Question 7

what does signaling do for other drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians?

Answer 7

• it let’s them know what your plans are

Question 8

What signals can you use?

Answer 8

• hand and arm positions or vehicles’ lights.

- if sun is bright, also use hand and arm signals along the light signals

Question 9

You should signal at least ____ feet before you tuen

Answer 9

100 feet

Question 10

You should signal before every lane change and …

Answer 10

also check your mirrors and look over your shoulder and check blind spot

Question 11

You should signal at least __ seconds before you change lanes in freeway

Answer 11

• at least 5 seconds

Question 12

You should signal before pulling next or away from the ___

Answer 12

curb

Question 13

You should signal even when you do not ____

Answer 13

see other vehicles around you

- using signals should be a habit and can help avoid collisions even in situations in which you think you are safe

Question 14

You should signal if you plan to turn after crossing an ____

Answer 14

intersection
- if you signal too early, drivers might think you plan to turn at the intersection, therefore they may pull out in front of you
start signaling when you are almost through the intersection

Question 15

What is your horn used for?

Answer 15

• Let other driver s know you are there or to warn others of a hazard

Question 16

Use your horn to:

Answer 16

• avoid collisions (when necessary)
• alert another driver of a hazard
• alert oncoming traffic on a narrow mountain where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead

Question 17

Do not use your horn to:

Answer 17

• urge a slow-moving driver/bike to go faster or get out of your way
• alert other drivers that they made a mistake, honking may cause them to make more mistakes and retaliate
• express anger
• honk at pedestrians, bikes, or motorcyclists (unless necessary to avoid collision)

Question 18

What are your vehicle headlights used for?

Answer 18

• help you see what is infront of you

- also helps other drivers see your vehicle

Question 19

Use your headlights… when it is too ___ to see.

Answer 19

• dark to see

Question 20

Use your headlights… if you cannot clearly recognize a person or vehicle from ____ feet away

Answer 20

• 1000 feet

Question 21

Use your headlights… beginning ___ minutes after sunset or until __ minutes before sunrise

Answer 21

• 30 minutes after sunset

- 30 minute before sunrise

Question 22

Use your headlights… in adverse weather. If you need your windshield wipers, you must turn on your ___ beam headlights

Answer 22

• low beam headlights

Question 23

Use your headlights… when conditions such as ___ prevent you from seeing other vehicles

Answer 23

clouds, dust, smoke, or fog

Question 24

Use your headlights… on small country or mountain ___ and ____ (even on sunny days)

Answer 24

• roads and tunnels

Question 25

Use your headlights… when a ___ ___ ____ ____ states that headlights must be on

Answer 25

regulatory (white) road sign

Question 26

Use your headlights… to help other driver see your vehicles especially when the sun is ___ ___ ___ ____

Answer 26

• low on the horizon

Question 27

If you see a collision or hazard ahead, you can warn other drivers behind you using the following methods:

Answer 27

• turn on your emergency flashers
• lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times
• use a hand signal when slowing and stopping

Question 28

If you need to stop on the road because of vehicle trouble, what are some things you can do

Answer 28

• if you can, stop where people can see you and your vehicle from behind
• do not stop just over a hill or around a curve
• lift hood to signal an emergency