Lesson 3 Flashcards
Properly adjusted mirrors
Can reduce, but never eliminate blind spots
Why do most collisions occur at curves
Speed on the approach is too great
The more momentum a vehicle has the harder it is to
Stop
What is the primary reason that safety belts are important to a driver in a crash?
Inertia
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion.
If we don’t steer the vehicle through a curve, the vehicle will continue to drive?
In a straight line
This is due to the principle of inertia.
On a sharp curve, a driver should brake?
Before entering a curve
Braking before entering helps maintain control and stability.
TRUE OR FALSE: No two vehicles accelerate alike?
True
Different vehicles have different power-to-weight ratios and engine types.
When we brake, the weight of the vehicle shifts?
Toward the front of the vehicle
This shift occurs because of the deceleration force acting on the vehicle.
Always release this after you shift into gear, before you remove your foot from the brake pedal?
The parking brake
Releasing the parking brake ensures the vehicle can move freely.
What are the 3 levels of deceleration?
- Coasting: releasing pressure from the accelerator
- Controlled braking: normal use with sufficient pressure on brake to slow or stop
- Threshold: emergency use with hard firm pressure just short of locking the brake
Each level serves a different purpose depending on the driving situation.
We use our toes and ankles to do what?
Control the vehicle pedals
Proper foot positioning is crucial for effective driving.
TRUE OR FALSE: Besides checking mirrors and blind spots, the technique called ‘The Dutch Reach’ will help a driver see a bicyclist in the road before exiting their vehicle?
True
This technique encourages drivers to look for cyclists before opening their doors.
A driver exiting a vehicle parked at a curb should be able to view traffic behind them. They can make it a habit to check every time by using the ‘Dutch Reach’. Which hand is used to open their door?
Right hand
Using the right hand forces the driver to turn their body and look back.
A driver entering a vehicle parked at a curb should enter the vehicle from the front. Why?
So one does not turn their back to traffic
This helps maintain awareness of surrounding vehicles.
How can we avoid scratching our paint or doing damage to other vehicles when getting out of our car?
Open our door slowly and carefully
This minimizes the risk of collisions with nearby objects or vehicles.
