Lesson 11/12 Flashcards
Regardless of new vehicle technologies, like autopilot, who is responsible for driving a vehicle?
The driver
TRUE OR FALSE: The majority of crashes are a result of human error?
True
If your vehicle is equipped with different safety technologies what is important for you to know?
How to operate the tech. and its limitations
Safety and driver assistance technologies are often activated when?
You nave made an error while driving-for instance automatic emergancy Stearing only activate when a driver initiates a swearing maneuver
Which is the most important part of your vehicle?
The tires
How often should you check your tires, lights, and controls?
Each time you drive
TRUE OR FALSE: You don’t have to regularly check your tires if you have a Tire Pressure Monitoring system in your vehicle
False
You can check your tire tread depth using which coin?
Quarter
Always have your foot on this when starting a vehicle, even if you are using a push button start?
The brake pedal
With a push button start ignition you need to make sure to do what when securing your vehicle?
Turn your vehicle off
Why is tire tread depth important?
It hels you maintain traction and shortens your stopping distance
How do you warn other drivers that your vehicle is having a problem, like a vehicle breakdown?
Emergency flashers
What is the best action to take if your vehicle breaks down?
Pull off the road as soon and safely as posside
This vehicle safety technology warns you that someone may be entering into your blind spot, by flashing a warning light on your outside mirror?
Blind spot warning system
What does the acronym ESC stand for?
Electronic stability control
