Unit 3 chapter 13 Flashcards
A left front tire blows out, Unless you control the vehicle, what will probably happen?
Your vehicle will pull to the left.
When you have a blowout, what should you do first?
Grip the steering wheel firmly.
In case of a blowout, which procedure is incorrect?
A. Brake gently after the vehicle is under control.
B. Slow down and pull off onto the shoulder.
C. Brake immediately to avoid tire damage.
D. Grip the steering wheel firmly.
C.
A state law that requires you to prove you can pay for damages you cause in a collision is a
financial responsibility law
As you apply the foot brake, the pedal goes to the floor. What should you do first?
Pump the brake pedal three or four times.
If you must leave the roadway at high speeds, you should
search for an open zone.
When brakes overheat and lose their effectiveness, the condition is called
brake fade
The main purpose of automobile insurance is to
protect against major financial loss.
An insurance policy is the
contract between a vehicle owner and an insurance company
During a storm, a tree falls on your vehicle. What type of insurance would cover the damage to your vehicle?
comprehensive insurance
You are driving in traffic. The Engine of your automatic transmission vehicle stalls. You should
shift to NEUTRAL
When total steering failure occurs, you first should
communicate your emergency to others using your horn and emergency flashers.
A deductible clause in an insurance policy is
the amount the policyholder pays for damages
If your headlights fail at night, you should
immediately move off the road
What should you carry in your vehicle in the event of a fuel, oil, grease, electrical, or ordinary combustible fire?
fire extinguisher
Smoke is coming from your vehicle’s engine compartment. You have stopped in a safe place. You should then
turn off the ignition.
Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and cannot be restarted immediately. What should you do next?
Get any passengers out of the vehicle and away from the tracks if there is a train coming
Your vehicle is stalled on the railroad tracks. In what direction should you run when you abandon your vehicle?
Away from the tracks in the direction the train is approaching
The first action to take when making an off-road recovery is to
hold the steering wheel firmly.
An obstruction is just ahead on the shoulder. Your front wheel leaves the roadway at high speed. When do you countersteer?
the instant the front tire touches the roadway
At what speeds can you swerve to a new path in less distance than you need to stop?
at 30 mph or above
What should you do first if you enter a curve too fast?
Brake gently as soon as you realize the curve is sharper than you thought
Your vehicle is forced off the roadway into a deep lake. Although all the widows are rolled up, your vehicle sinks rapidly beneath the surface. What should you do after unfastening safety belts?
Try to get a full breath of air, move quickly to the area closest to the surface. Roll down the window. Climb out, and swim to the surface.
An oncoming vehicle crosses the centerline and drives into your lane. You should
maintain control and slow.
To avoid a side-impact collision,
brake or accelerate quickly.
