Chapter 5 20 questions Flashcards
List 5 distractions a motorists has while driving:
- Applying makeup
- Eating while driving
- Trying to fasten a safety belt while driving.
- Watching children or pets in the vehicle.
- Trying to remove a coat.
What lights should be used when there´s a fog?
Headlights on low beam.
And fog lights if the vehicle has them.
What should a motorist do when encounters a skid?
A motorists should take his or her foot off the gas pedal.
What should a motorist do when their headlights suddenly goes out?
A motorist should safely bring the vehicle to a stop in a safe area off the roadway.
What is the standard crash-prevention formula?
Be alert, be prepared and act in time.
List 6 motorists most at risk of drowsy driving:
- Taking medicine that increases sleepiness or drinking alcohol.
- Young people.
- Driving alone.
- Sleep-deprived.
- Commercial drivers.
- Shift workers.
What should the rule be increased to on wet roads ?
4 or more seconds
What part of the vehicle should ice and snow be removed from ?
All parts of the vehicle
What are the 3 main reasons a motorist squids?
- Turns too fast
- Brakes improperly
- Accelerates too quickly
When city driving what should a motorist do?
A motorist should look 12 seconds ahead
List three things you need to do when changing lanes ?
- Signal every lane change
- Keep a safe following distance
- Check traffic ahead and behind
How fast can a vehicle hydroplane on wet roads?
A vehicle can hydroplane 35 miles per hour on wet roads
A vehicle can skid if a motorist;
- Accelerates too quickly
- Turns too fast
- Brakes improperly
When driving at night at a speed of 30 miles per hour what is the braking distance?
The breaking distance is 69 feet
If your vehicle runs off the pavement what do you do?
- Slowdown
- Regain control
- Turn slowly onto the road
