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1
Q

How to start car?

A

Parking brake on b4 start
If manual can’t be in gear
If auto must be in park
In most vehicles clutch must be depressed

Check vehicle owners manual to find best way 2 start

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2
Q

The 5 Ds of Distracted Driving

A

Dangerous
Deceptive
Destructive
Disabling
Deadly

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3
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How far ahead should u scan? Where is most important to scan either side of u?

A

Scan @ least 15 secs ahead

Scan in sides, esp in 4 sec range on either side & esp when within 4 secs of intersections including driveways etc

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4
Q

When should u be extra diligent about checking behind your vehicle when slowing?
(Not specific)

A

slowing quickly or in areas not expected to slow

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5
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Backing how 2

A

Check behind vehicle b4 get in

Right arm on back of seat & turn 2 see thru rear window

Mirrors

Back slowly & use someone outside vehicle to help u back when possibls

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6
Q

What precautions should u use driving downhill?

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Check mirrors bc u can build speed downhill
B ready to adjust/slow speed
Be alert of big vs going too fast

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7
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If u turn on wipers

A

Turn on headlights too

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8
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If u have vehicle troubles & must stop

A
  • get off rd away from traffic if possible
  • turn on emergency flashers
  • contact authorities
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9
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How 2 stay out of blind spots

A
  • avoid driving next to other v or tailgating, speed up/drop back to be visible
  • when passing get thru their blind spot afap
  • never stay beside truck, bus etc
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10
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Where on the steering wheel should ur hands be?

Steering posture why?

A

Left hand between 8 & 9 o clock
Right hand between 3 & 4 o clock

Keep both hands on wheel, don’t lean on arms, elbow out window etc bc u may be unable to react quickly

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11
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How far down Rd should u look?

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@ least 15 secs down Rd, along w sides & rear

Pick stationary object u think it’ll take 15 secs to get to, count secs, & practice accuracy

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12
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What should u look out for regarding steering and safety? (Not specific)
Where should u look for sight blockages?

A

Look 4 potential situations where u might need 2 steer b4 u get there

Be aware of sight blockages, u can look in, under & around parked cars for feet, shadows & movement

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13
Q

How to steer on sharp turns?

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Hand over hand technique.

When finish turn, straighten steering wheel by hand, don’t let slip thru fingers

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14
Q

If not posted what’s the speed limit in school zones?

A

20mph

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15
Q

If not posted what’s the speed limit in towns/cities?

A

25mph

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16
Q

If not posted what’s the speed limit on highways?

A

60mph
Some parts of interstate highways may be posted with faster speed limits

17
Q

If not posted what’s the speed limit on county rds?

A

50mph

18
Q

Approximate distance of 15 secs

A

In city 15 secs ≈ 1 block
Highway 15 secs ≈ 4 city blocks/quarter mile

19
Q

How 2 change lanes

A

Turn signal
Mirrors
Blind spot
Check far lane to make sure somebody isn’t moving into same lane as u

Check blindspot afap, look several times if needed but never leave eyes off rd

20
Q

Car lengths when merging in front of truck etc?

A

1 car length for every 10mph

21
Q

Are terms changing lanes, entering from shoulder & merging used interchangeably? Are they the same maneuver?

A

They’re the same maneuver in different contexts so yes when applying technique & rules
- changing lanes includes merging & entering
- merging includes changing lanes & entering

22
Q

What time must headlights be on?

If driving away from sunset/rise?

A

Half hour after sunset-half hour b4 sunrise

If driving away from from sunset/rise use headlights so ur not backlit to oncoming drivers

23
Q

How close 2 other vehicles should u use low/high beams?

A

Low beams when within 500ft of oncoming vehicles

Low beams when ur following 300ft or less behind other vehicl

24
Q

Should u use high or low beams in rain/snow/fog/?

A

Low beams even @ night so light doesn’t reflect off water

25
Q

What lights should I use if stopped along rd @ night?

A

emergency flashers & low beams

26
Q

What should u do if oncoming vehicle has high beams on?

A

look to right (shoulder) edge of rd

27
Q

When should u tap ur horn lightly? (No immediate danger)

A
  • ped/bike seems to be moving into ur lane
  • passing a driver who starts turning into ur lane
  • driver not paying attention or trouble seeing u
  • can’t see what’s ahead; steep hill, sharp curve, exiting narrow alley etc
28
Q

When should I sharply blast ur horn? (Immediate danger only)

A
  • child/elder ab to enter st
  • other vehicle might hit u
  • lost control & moving towards someone
29
Q

If car breaks down etc and u can’t pull over

A
  • stop where clearly visible, not just over hill or around curve
  • emergency flares 200-300ft behind vehicle, if no flares stand off Rd & wave traffic around ur car
  • lift hood or tie white cloth to antenna/side mirror/door handle
30
Q

What should you be scanning 4?

A

Rd or traffic conditions changing - if they change on 1 side check the other

Stopped/moving traffic

Red/green lights

If Rd curves or cresting hill

Around & under parked vehicles for feet, movement & shadows

Potholes, uneven pavement, anything in the rd, ice

31
Q

What should u do if ped/bike seems to b moving into ur lane?

A

Lightly tap horn

32
Q

What should u do if ur passing a driver and they start turning into ur lane?

A

Tap horn lightly

33
Q

What should u do if a driver isn’t paying attention or has trouble seeing u?

A

Lightly tap horn

34
Q

What can u do if u can’t see what’s ahead; steep hill, sharp curve, exiting narrow alley etc?

A

Lightly tap horn

35
Q

When might u not see what’s ahead?

A

steep hill, sharp curve, exiting narrow alley etc

36
Q

If ur car breaks down etc, u can’t pull over, and don’t have emergency flares what should u do?

A

Lift hood or tie white cloth to car in clearly visible spot
Stand off the Rd and wave traffic around ur car

37
Q

What should u do if ur in someone’s blind spot?

A

If safe, speed up or drop back to be visible or change lanes

38
Q

If conditions change on 1 side;

A

Check the other

39
Q

Is it safe to drive next to ppl on multi lane rds?

A

Always avoid driving next to ppl on multi lane rds esp large vehicles

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