Safety Tips Flashcards
How to start car?
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
The 5 Ds of Distracted Driving
Dangerous
Deceptive
Destructive
Disabling
Deadly
How far ahead should u scan? Where is most important to scan either side of u?
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
When should u be extra diligent about checking behind your vehicle when slowing?
(Not specific)
slowing quickly or in areas not expected to slow
Backing how 2
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
What precautions should u use driving downhill?
Check mirrors bc u can build speed downhill
B ready to adjust/slow speed
Be alert of big vs going too fast
If u turn on wipers
Turn on headlights too
If u have vehicle troubles & must stop
- get off rd away from traffic if possible
- turn on emergency flashers
- contact authorities
How 2 stay out of blind spots
- 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
Where on the steering wheel should ur hands be?
Steering posture why?
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
How far down Rd should u look?
@ 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
What should u look out for regarding steering and safety? (Not specific)
Where should u look for sight blockages?
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
How to steer on sharp turns?
Hand over hand technique.
When finish turn, straighten steering wheel by hand, don’t let slip thru fingers
If not posted what’s the speed limit in school zones?
20mph
If not posted what’s the speed limit in towns/cities?
25mph
If not posted what’s the speed limit on highways?
60mph
Some parts of interstate highways may be posted with faster speed limits
If not posted what’s the speed limit on county rds?
50mph
Approximate distance of 15 secs
In city 15 secs ≈ 1 block
Highway 15 secs ≈ 4 city blocks/quarter mile
How 2 change lanes
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
Car lengths when merging in front of truck etc?
1 car length for every 10mph
Are terms changing lanes, entering from shoulder & merging used interchangeably? Are they the same maneuver?
They’re the same maneuver in different contexts so yes when applying technique & rules
- changing lanes includes merging & entering
- merging includes changing lanes & entering
What time must headlights be on?
If driving away from sunset/rise?
Half hour after sunset-half hour b4 sunrise
If driving away from from sunset/rise use headlights so ur not backlit to oncoming drivers
How close 2 other vehicles should u use low/high beams?
Low beams when within 500ft of oncoming vehicles
Low beams when ur following 300ft or less behind other vehicl
Should u use high or low beams in rain/snow/fog/?
Low beams even @ night so light doesn’t reflect off water
What lights should I use if stopped along rd @ night?
emergency flashers & low beams
What should u do if oncoming vehicle has high beams on?
look to right (shoulder) edge of rd
When should u tap ur horn lightly? (No immediate danger)
- 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
When should I sharply blast ur horn? (Immediate danger only)
- child/elder ab to enter st
- other vehicle might hit u
- lost control & moving towards someone
If car breaks down etc and u can’t pull over
- 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
What should you be scanning 4?
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
What should u do if ped/bike seems to b moving into ur lane?
Lightly tap horn
What should u do if ur passing a driver and they start turning into ur lane?
Tap horn lightly
What should u do if a driver isn’t paying attention or has trouble seeing u?
Lightly tap horn
What can u do if u can’t see what’s ahead; steep hill, sharp curve, exiting narrow alley etc?
Lightly tap horn
When might u not see what’s ahead?
steep hill, sharp curve, exiting narrow alley etc
If ur car breaks down etc, u can’t pull over, and don’t have emergency flares what should u do?
Lift hood or tie white cloth to car in clearly visible spot
Stand off the Rd and wave traffic around ur car
What should u do if ur in someone’s blind spot?
If safe, speed up or drop back to be visible or change lanes
If conditions change on 1 side;
Check the other
Is it safe to drive next to ppl on multi lane rds?
Always avoid driving next to ppl on multi lane rds esp large vehicles
