Risk Awareness Flashcards
Mistakes
The most dangerous time for young drivers fatal crashes is
2pm to 5pm
Over 80% of young drivers fatal crashes in Michigan occurred during what type of weather
Fair weather
Research indicates that blank accounts for the largest percentage of young driver crashes
Errors of inexperience
The gas pedal is stuck to the floor. What should your immediate reaction be to keep your vehicle under control
Shift the car into neutral turn the ignition key off and apply the breaks
There is a defensive driving procedure called the smith system of driving “getting the big picture” is one element of the system what does getting the big picture mean?
Constantly analyzing the traffic conditions around you
When waiting at an intersection to make a left turn you should
Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead until you can complete the turn
From a one way street you usually make a left turn from
The left curb lane
You come to an intersection with a flashing red light you must
Stop at the intersection then proceed as traffic allows
You are most likely to be driving in another drivers blind spot
When driving in the far left lane
Before changing lanes you must
Check the traffic flow around you
You are driving on a four lane highway a school bus is going in the other direction has stopped and is picking up kids you should
Stop and wait until the bus starts moving or turns off flashers
One bottle of beer will produce what percent of alcohol/ blood content in 180 pound person
.025
Which of the following drugs will have the greatest effect on your perception of speed and distance
Marijuana
While the average driver is moving his foot from the gas pedal and placing it on the brake a car traveling 50mph will travel approximately how many feet down the highway
55 feet
Car tires will most likely hydroplane if they are
Bald
