pawlowski chapters 5-6

Question 1

standard collision-prevention formula

Answer 1

be alert, be prepared and act in time

Question 2

If a motorist is angry or

excited, he/she should……

Answer 2

take time to cool off

Question 3

when attempting to change lanes, it is imperative that…

Answer 3

the rear-and side view mirrors are utilized, the turn signals are properly used, and that ample warning time is provided to other drivers in advance

Question 4

Disregarding traffic control devices can result in….

Answer 4

collisions

Question 5

a right turn on red is allowed if

Answer 5

there is no sign stating otherwise

Question 6

An inadequate stop or failure to yield could result in

Answer 6

injury or fatality to the driver and/or pedestrians!

Question 7

Road rage occurs when

Answer 7

motorists lose their tempers or become frustrated

because of a traffic disturbance

Question 8

When amotorist has been behind thewheelfor a long time, he/shemay experience

Answer 8

highway hypnosis

Question 9

A motorist should always be patient in town or city traffic and try not to

Answer 9

make quick turns or lane changes

Question 10

If a motorist must pull off the road, he/she should always

Answer 10

turn on the vehicle’s emergency flashers

Question 11

Tailgating can cause

Answer 11

a series of rear-end collisions when many vehicles are too close together

Question 12

Although there is no perfect rule for following distance, the rule of thumb most often used is to…..

Answer 12

keep one car length back (about 20 feet) for each 10 miles per hour of speed

Question 13

the three-seconds-plus rule

Answer 13

can help a motorist develop good judgment for proper

following distances

Question 14

When a lane change must be made,

Answer 14

look at the rear view mirror. you have to glance behind to check blind spots. Always signal lane changes.

Question 15

Wet road surfaces can cause tires to

Answer 15

hydroplane, or ride up on a film of water,

Question 16

Before driving in cold weather

Answer 16

start the engine and let it warm up according to manufacturer directions

Question 17

Motorists are prohibited from allowing their motor vehicles to idle for more than

Answer 17

three consecutive minutes.

Question 18

If a motorist witnesses a collision or is involved in one, he/she should follow these tips in order to help protect everyone involved

Answer 18

Stop the vehicle, Remain calm, Assume the worst and get help, Wait at the scene, but try not to block traffic. Ask for assistance from passing motorists, bikers or joggers, if needed. Depending on the location of the accident, warn oncoming traffic.

Question 19

The legal drinking age in the US is

Answer 19

21 years old

Question 20

It is illegal for a motorist over the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of

Answer 20

.08 or higher.

Question 21

When someone consumes alcohol it can

Answer 21

affect them in many different ways.

Question 22

4 factors can influence a persons BAC

Answer 22

Quantity of alcohol consumed
A persons body weight
How quickly someone consumed the drinks
Food consumed

Question 23

Some signs of a motorist driving while impaired include;

Answer 23

Speeding
Weaving in between lanes 
Driving slower than the posted speed limit or exceeding the speed limit
Unsteady car movement
Quick and sudden stops

Question 24

You should know how prescription medications effect you before..

Answer 24

driving

Question 25

Aside from alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions??

Answer 25

marijuana

Question 26

Alcohol may make a motorist

Answer 26

overconfident and unable to think clearly

Question 27

The best way to reduce the risk of a crash caused by drinking and driving is

Answer 27

to not to drive at all after drinking.

Question 28

Under state law, refusal to take a breath test is equal to

Answer 28

driving with a BAC of .10 percent for a first offense

Question 29

Eating does not make a motorist

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sober

Question 30

If a motorist is not feeling well

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he/she should let someone else drive