pawlowski chapters 5-6 Flashcards
standard collision-prevention formula
be alert, be prepared and act in time
If a motorist is angry or
excited, he/she should……
take time to cool off
when attempting to change lanes, it is imperative that…
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
Disregarding traffic control devices can result in….
collisions
a right turn on red is allowed if
there is no sign stating otherwise
An inadequate stop or failure to yield could result in
injury or fatality to the driver and/or pedestrians!
Road rage occurs when
motorists lose their tempers or become frustrated
because of a traffic disturbance
When amotorist has been behind thewheelfor a long time, he/shemay experience
highway hypnosis
A motorist should always be patient in town or city traffic and try not to
make quick turns or lane changes
If a motorist must pull off the road, he/she should always
turn on the vehicle’s emergency flashers
Tailgating can cause
a series of rear-end collisions when many vehicles are too close together
Although there is no perfect rule for following distance, the rule of thumb most often used is to…..
keep one car length back (about 20 feet) for each 10 miles per hour of speed
the three-seconds-plus rule
can help a motorist develop good judgment for proper
following distances
When a lane change must be made,
look at the rear view mirror. you have to glance behind to check blind spots. Always signal lane changes.
Wet road surfaces can cause tires to
hydroplane, or ride up on a film of water,
Before driving in cold weather
start the engine and let it warm up according to manufacturer directions
Motorists are prohibited from allowing their motor vehicles to idle for more than
three consecutive minutes.
If a motorist witnesses a collision or is involved in one, he/she should follow these tips in order to help protect everyone involved
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.
The legal drinking age in the US is
21 years old
It is illegal for a motorist over the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of
.08 or higher.
When someone consumes alcohol it can
affect them in many different ways.
4 factors can influence a persons BAC
Quantity of alcohol consumed
A persons body weight
How quickly someone consumed the drinks
Food consumed
Some signs of a motorist driving while impaired include;
Speeding Weaving in between lanes Driving slower than the posted speed limit or exceeding the speed limit Unsteady car movement Quick and sudden stops
You should know how prescription medications effect you before..
driving
Aside from alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions??
marijuana
Alcohol may make a motorist
overconfident and unable to think clearly
The best way to reduce the risk of a crash caused by drinking and driving is
to not to drive at all after drinking.
Under state law, refusal to take a breath test is equal to
driving with a BAC of .10 percent for a first offense
Eating does not make a motorist
sober
If a motorist is not feeling well
he/she should let someone else drive
