safe driving -5.9

Question 1

drivers must ensure that passengers under the age of… use seat belts if available

Answer 1

16

passengers over the age of 16 and older are responsible for buckling themselves up

Question 2

children must be buckled into proper child safety seats which are fastened to the vehicle by a seat belt and any other straps specified by the manufacturer until they reach one of the following:

Answer 2

9 years of age, weight of 36 kg (79lbs) or height of 145cm (57 inches)

Question 3

preparing RADIATOR for winter driving

Answer 3

check for leaks and proper level of anti-freeze

Question 4

preparing BATTERY for winter driving

Answer 4

check charge and water level in the battery

Question 5

preparing BRAKES for winter driving

Answer 5

be sure all four brakes are engaging equally

Question 6

preparing MUFFLER for winter driving

Answer 6

have it checked for leaks–> a leaking muffler or exhaust system can create a carbon monoxide hazard

Question 7

preparing TIRES for winter driving

Answer 7

check and replace any damaged or bald tires

Question 8

do not mix ____ tires

Answer 8

radials with non radial snow tires

Question 9

the most common causes of highway crashes in NB ARE:

Answer 9

1. Inattention
2. Operating too fast for conditions
3. Failure to grant right of way
4. Alcohol
5. driver distraction
6. view obscured
7. following too closely
8. improper use of lanes

Question 10

these conditions can only be met safely with a reduction in speed

Answer 10

1. poor visibility
2. wet or slippery highway
3. pedestrians and/or animals on or near the highway
4. heavy traffic
5. illness, tiredness or nervous tension

Question 11

when the speed is ____ the impact is ___

Answer 11

doubled, four times as great

Question 12

under normal conditions, the average reaction time is about…

Answer 12

3/4 of a second.

Question 13

in 3/4 of a second, your car travelling at 50km/h will go…

Answer 13

10 meters

Question 14

before driving, adjust…

Answer 14

seat
mirrors
seat belts
headrest
controls
foot controls
steering wheel

Question 15

always use your_____ to operate the ____ pedals

Answer 15

right foot, accelerator and brake pedals

Question 16

use your ____ to clutch in standard gear shift vehicles

Answer 16

left foot

Question 17

keep both hands on the steering wheel, usually at ____

Answer 17

the 10 and 2 o’ clock positions

Question 18

this is a common cause of highway collisions

Answer 18

following too closely or tailgating

Question 19

how long should the distance be between two cars?

Answer 19

two seconds (for favourable driving conditions)

Question 20

defensive driving

Answer 20

driving in anticipation of possible collision situations and being prepared to avoid them

Question 21

if you arrive first at a collision:

Answer 21

prevent a second crash
reduce fire hazard
attend first
do not move the injured
get help

Question 22

prevent a second crash

Answer 22

pull completely off the road, far enough to protect the vehicles from more collisions

Question 23

reduce fire hazard

Answer 23

turn of ignition of damaged vehicles

in case of fire, try to put it out with a fire extinguisher, dirt, or heavy fire retardant blanket

Question 24

attend first

Answer 24

…to anyone who is not breathing or bleeding severely.
(for blood) put cleanest available pad directly on wound and apply pressure. if pad becomes bloodsoaked, leave it on, put another on top

Question 25

do not move the injured

Answer 25

…unless they are in a burning car or other immediate danger

Question 26

if you are not trained in first aid, you can help the injured by:

Answer 26

covering them with blankets or coats to keep them warm
loosening collars, ties, and belts
calming them

Question 27

in a real emergency, to help a person start breathing

Answer 27

1. remove anything in the persons mouth that might block air.
2. punch nose shut, seal mouth with yours, blow into mouth
3. remove mouth, take deep breath, blow in air again, every 5 seconds for an adult and every 3 for an infant
4. if chest fails to rise and you hear no exhaling, recheck mouth for blockage, start technique again
5. if you cannot obtain a tight seal over the person’s mouth, close mouth and breath ineo nose. for an infant, breathe into both mouth and nose