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
When approaching a sharp curve in the road how can you best reduce the effects of natures law
Control the speed of the vehicle
Does the Michigan vehicle code require a motorist involved in a traffic accident to show his or her license to other motorist wants to see it
Yes
What is the legal maximum speed permitted for driving on the expressway in Michigan
70 mph
Are you required by Michigan law to use your low beam headlights when approaching another vehicle from the rear
Yes
Are you required by mi law to use your low beam headlights when approaching another vehicle on a divided highway
No
Mi law requires that you park how many feet from an accident
500 feet
When parallel parking an automobile what is the maximum legal distance you are permitted to be from the curb
12 inches
If you have received a ticket for traffic violation and are found guilty of said act how long will the points for that violation be on your driving record
24 months
To operate a motorcycle legally in MI you must
Have a motorcycle endorsement in your drivers license
