unit 5 Flashcards

1
Q

ABS stands for..?

A

Anti-Lock Braking System

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2
Q

How many different types of ABS are avaible in today’s vehicles?

A

3

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3
Q

What does ABS allow drivers to do?

A

Brake and steer at the same time

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4
Q

What does NOT affect speed?

A

Height and weight of driver

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5
Q

What is noral reaction time according to highway safety studies

A

2.0-2.5 seconds

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6
Q

at what speed will most vehichles begin to lose traction and hydroplane

A

30-55 mph

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7
Q

at what speed is your perception and reaction time greater than the braking distance?

A

both a and b (45 and 55)

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8
Q

what is not a way to make night driving safer

A

wear sunglasses when driving at night

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9
Q

what should you do to aviod headlight blindeness

A

lok down and to the right side of your lane

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10
Q

when do you legally have to use your headlights

A

al of the above

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11
Q

headlights are required when persons or vehichles cannot be clearly seen at what distance?

A

1,000 feet

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12
Q

how much greater are stopiing distances on a slippery road than on dry pavement

A

2 to 10 times greater

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13
Q

what is a recommendation when driving on snow and ice

A

all of the above

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14
Q

when may studded snow tires be used in Nevada?

A

october 1st through april 30th

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15
Q

what is true about flash floods in Nevada

A

most vehichles can float in 3 feet of water or less

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