le conducteur

Question 1

what are the 3 principles a driver should follow (in french)

Answer 1

VOIR
PENSER
AGIR

agir= changing speed (vitesse) or idstance of security, communicating with others, etc.

Question 2

what is important to avoid risks

Answer 2

not thinking this wont happen- rather constantly be vigiltant & take steps

Question 3

what should you NOT do to avoid risks

Answer 3

don’t underestimate
if you’re not sure wait & see
don’t overcross roads if you don’thave good visibllity

Question 4

what is the average amount of time to switch from brake to accelerator, and how much distance is travelled in this time?

Answer 4

1 second; During this second the vehicle travels 13.89m at 50km/h without any action by the driver on the brake pedal.

Question 5

what do you need to know to anticipate the ‘temps d’arreter’

Answer 5

importance of reaction time (temps du reaction) and understand the influence of speed on the braking distance (vitesse & distance du freinage).

Question 6

what is the ‘distance d’arret’

Answer 6

the distance traveled during reaction time

+

distance traveled during braking distance.

Question 7

how long does the distance d’arret last

Answer 7

Stopping distance begins when you notice the hazard and ends when the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Question 8

what is a good tip when a pedestrian might pass while you’re driving?

Answer 8

put leg on brake and start slowing down already to lower distance d’arret

Question 9

what is the order of events while deciding whether to stop

Answer 9

Percieve
Identify
Analyze
Decide
Act (agir)

Question 10

what does the ‘reaction’ time depend on

Answer 10

degree of vigilance of driver and speed

Question 11

what does the braking distance depend on

Answer 11

vehicle performance, pavement state (l’etat de la chaussee), speed

Question 12

what is the reaciton time

Answer 12

time between reacting and acting (1 second= 25 meteres at 90 km/hr)

Question 13

how does weather affect distance of stopping?

Answer 13

increases the distance of braking by x2

Question 14

how does speed influence distance d’arrret (examples at 130 vs 50 m)

Answer 14

at 130 km/h:
- reaction time distance= 36 m travelled
- braking distance= 82 m travelled
= total 118 m travelled

at 50 km/h:
reaction time= 14 m travelled
brakign distance= 12 m
= 26 m travelled

Question 15

how do you choose the speed at which you travel?

Answer 15

usually there are authorized maximums (road signs/ conditions you’re in) but its best to travel lower than maximum allowed either way

but generally choose a speed where you can have a safe distance from the behaviour of other drivers

+ your distance d’arret does not cross over with a zone of uncertainity

Question 16

read this image

Answer 16

Question 17

why do you need to takae distance from others while driving

Answer 17

to have time to see, think and act safely and leave intrevals for the temps d’arret & temps du reaction

Question 18

what interval of time should calculate to ensure a good distance from other drivers

Answer 18

2 seconds (in city/road/highway)

Question 19

how do you calculate your ‘distance du securite’

Answer 19

Multiply the number of 10th (i.e. 50km/h=5) of speed by 3 and then multiply the result by 2 to gain the 2 second distance

i.e. 5 x 3= 15

hence distance should be:

15m x 2 seconds= 30 m distance

i.e. 110km h

11x3=33

33x2= 66 m distance

Question 20

how should you keep distance on the highway

Answer 20

= look at the white lines on the road to know the distance needed to keep space safely. (length of 2 tracks= 2 seconds of security at 130 km/hr)

Question 21

how should you keep distance in a tunnel

Answer 21

TUNNEL blue lights indicate distance of security (length of 2 blue lights= safe distance)

Question 22

how can you commincate

Answer 22

its important; using ‘clignonants’ (lights) and audio-visual body language + horn (klaxon)

Question 23

when can you use the klaxxon

Answer 23

in sitautions of IMMEDIATE danger

Question 24

what should the last person in a traffic line do?

Answer 24

put on their distress lights (feux de distress)

Question 25

what does being in a safe state to drive mean

Answer 25

Evaluate your own physical and mental state (healthy, visibillity, energy, rational, drug and drama free)

Also be aware of the states of OTHER drivers
- Be ware of your visibllity and eye sight (wear glasses if needed)

Question 26

whats the minimal eye quality needed for a driver (with/without correction glasses)

Answer 26

L’acuité visuelle minimale pour passer le permis est de 5/10e pour l’ensemble des deux yeux (avec ou sans correction).

Question 27

whats the minimal horizontal visibllity needed for a driver

Answer 27

Le champ visuel horizontal du conducteur ne doit pas être inférieur à 120e.

Question 28

what does the number 78 mean on an eye test

Answer 28

Code 78 : Permis limité aux véhicules à changement de vitesse automatique.

Question 29

what does 61 mean on an eye test

Answer 29

Code 61 : Permis restreint aux trajets de jour

Question 30

what does 01.01 or 01.02 mean on an eye test

Answer 30

Code 01.01 : Lunettes.

Code 01.02 Lentille(s) de contact

Question 31

what is the main cause for road mortality rates in france

Answer 31

alcohol!

Question 32

how does alcohol interfere with your driving abillity

Answer 32

affects abillity to think, act and see

vigiliance, precision, reaction time

Question 33

what should you do if you had some alcohol before driving

Answer 33

drink coffee, energy drink or water to reduce alcohol effect

Question 34

what is the standard alcohol dose

Answer 34

1,20 cl
o Wine= 10% (12 x 10)
o Beer= 5% in (25 x 5)
o Liquor= 40% (3 x 40)

Question 35

what does your alcohol tolerance depend on

Answer 35

L’alcoolémie dépend uniquement de la quantité d’alcool dans le sang et du poids et du sexe de la personne qui a consommé.

Question 36

what is the % of drivers normally on the road with positive alchol levels

Answer 36

3%

Question 37

what are the 3 caterogies of risk on medication?

Answer 37

• Level 1= pay attention but you can drive
• Level 2= you need medical advice
• Level 3: recommended to not drive

Question 38

how do drugs affect a driver

Answer 38

Psychoactive effects of drugs affect nervous system & state of consciousness, drivers perception, and analytical capacity, which has the direct consequence of increasing the risk of an accident.

Question 39

what happens if someone suspects youre on drugs

Answer 39

saliva tests with instant results

Question 40

dangers of fatigue (somnolence & fatigue)

Answer 40

Difficulty concentrating, an incessant need to change position, tingling in the eyes are signs that must be taken into account to avoid falling asleep.

Question 41

what to do if youre tired?

Answer 41

slow down or pause if rawning
wait 2 hours when driving for long time/tired
use coffee/energy drings/water
‘passer le volant’= let someone else drive

Question 42

how might your mental state influence yuour driving and what do you need to do

Answer 42

• Your vigilance (staying ‘connected’ to the route)
• Pressure from other drivers/passengers
• Don’t use your phone (don’t take your eyes off the route for more than 5 seconds!)

Question 43

what is ‘good behavior’ on the road

Answer 43

no alcoholic drinks, turning off phone, stopping when yellow ride, arriving ‘late’, staying calm under pressure from other drivers/aggression

Question 44

what is bad behaviour of the driver

Answer 44

alchol/drugs, distractions like phone, not stopping yellow rights, driving too fast ot be ‘early’= leads to accidents,