Session 9 Flashcards
Headlights are legally required:
- Where there is insufficient light
- Half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise
- Whenever vehicle can’t be seen at a distance of 1000 ft
In strong wind conditions, you should:
- Decrease your traveling speed
In a head-on collision, two vehicles going 50 mph is equal to:
- A vehicle running into a stationary one at 100 mph
Road surface conditions that can decrease friction are:
- Ice or snow
- Wet leaves
As your speed increases, traction ______.
- Decreases
Recovering from a rear wheel loss of traction may be aided by
- Slight progressive acceleration;
What can strong gust winds do
- They can move your vehicle over to the adjacent lane.
Which of the following is NOT part of the criteria for sitting without a booster seat?
When the toes reach the floor
Sunlight and headlights are sources of glare. Which of the following can be another source of glare?
Bright lights from adjacent buildings.
It is safe to hold a child in your lap while traveling on the roadway as long as you are in the back seat.
False
A properly worn seat belt fits snugly __________________.
- Hipbones and shoulder bones
Car overheating what should you do
Pull over and raise the hood to start to cool the engine but do not remove the radiator cap.
Which of the following is true of the anti-lock braking system?
It prevents the wheels from locking up (ceasing rotation) and attempts to prevent uncontrolled skidding.
What safety feature is designed to alert drivers when they drift from their lane?
Rumble strips
