3. The Basics of Driving Flashcards
(43 cards)
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What checks should a driver do before entering a vehicle?
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- Walk around vehicle to check for children and pedestrians
- Check tires for proper inflation and look for fluid leaks
- On roadway walk in direction that allows you to see traffic coming towards you in lane next to you
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What simple habits should you do when in the car?
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- Lock doors
- Adjust seat and seat back
- Adjust head restraint
- Adjust inside and outside rearview mirrors
- Fasten seat belt
- Do it in this order
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Lock Doors
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- Prevents unwanted people from opening doors
- Reduces chances of doors opening when in collision
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Adjust Seat and Seat Back
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- Make sure you are at least 10 inches (25cm) away from steering wheel
- Should be able to see over the steering wheel
- Find a position that is comfortable and doesn’t block view of instrument panel
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How should you hold a steering wheel?
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- Hands should be placed on opposite sides of steering wheel (9’o clock and 3’o clock)
- Elbows should be slightly bent
- Must be able to operate brake and accelerator
- Relaxed
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Adjust Head Restraint
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- Should be positioned so centre of head restraint is level with ears
- Move head restraint forward 4inches (10cm) is ideal
- Check head restraints for each passenger
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Fasten Seat Belt
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- Wear lap belt snug over hips. Shoulder belt should fit over chest and shoulder
- Do not tuck shoulder belt under back or arm
- Must still wear seatbelts with airbags
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What checks should you do when you are ready to drive?
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- Make sure path of travel is clear
- Check inside and outside rearview mirrors
- Shoulder check for blind spots
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Automatic Transmission
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- A cars gears allow the transmission to change the forward gears automatically as driver increases or decreases speed
- Has safety lock incase driver shifts incorrectly
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How does the Lock Release Button Provide More Safety when Switching Gears?
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- Must be pressed to shift into park from any other gear
- Must be used to shift to other gears when brake pedal is pressed
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Park Gear
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- Used when starting engine and when vehicle is parked
- Locks transmission which prevents wheels from turning
12
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Reverse Gear
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- Used when backing or reversing vehicle
- White or clear lights at back of vehicle will be lit
- Engine will not start in reverse
13
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Neutral Gear
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- Wheels are not locked, and there is no power to wheels
- Used for towing vehicles
- Engine will start in neutral
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Drive Gear
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- Used for normal forward driving
- Transmission will change through forward gears automatically
- Engine will not start in this gear
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Whats a hand-over-hand method? When should you use it
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- Steering method used so that at least one hand can be on steering wheel at all times
- Use when turning a corner and returning the wheel from a turning position
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Brake Light
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- Every time a driver presses the brake pedal, the brake lights at the rear end of your vehicle light up
- Tell other drivers you are slowing or stopping
- Red
17
Q
Whats the importance of signal and brake lights?
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- They tell other drivers what you are going to do
- Provide communication
18
Q
When should a driver use their signal light?
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- Moving away from curb or parking lane
- Turning left or right
- Changing lanes
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Q
How does a driver move their vehicle?
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- By gradually pressing on the accelerator and holding it at the proper position for the selected speed
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What should a driver keep in mind when accelerating?
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- Going smoothly
- Adjusting to road conditions
- Not increasing or reducing speed unnecessarily
- Staying in speed limit
- Accelerating slowly so tires don’t spin
- Driving in the flow of traffic
- Checking the speed monitor every so often
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What factors influence how long it will take a driver to come to a complete stop?
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- Perception time
- Reaction time
- Braking time
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Perception Time
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- How long it takes to recognize a situation and understand you need to stop
- Usually takes three quarters of a second
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Perception Distance
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- How far a vehicle travels from the perception time
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Reaction Time
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- How long it takes a driver to respond to the situation by moving their foot from the accelerator pedal to the gas pedal
- Usually takes three quarters of a second
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Reaction Distance
- How far a vehicle travels from the reaction time
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Braking Time
- How long it takes a vehicle to stop after brakes have been applied
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Braking Distance
- How far a vehicle travels from the braking time
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How can you calculate the stopping distance off a vehicle?
Perception distance
+ Reaction distance
+ Braking distance
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Info
- Road and weather conditions often affect stopping times
- Factors a driver can control are:
- visual search and decision making skills
- alertness and level of fatigue
- alcohol and drugs
- speed of vehicle
- condition of brakes and tires in your vehicle
Must Brake Early
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How to Brake
1. Release pressure on accelerator to reduce speed
2. Apply pressure on brake
3. Release pressure on brake slightly and then reapply pressure right before you come to a stop
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Threshold Braking
- Applying brakes without locking wheels
- Braking at the maximum level while still being able to steer
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What checks should you do before you reverse?
- Look behind the vehicle and only drive when path is clear of obstacles, pedestrians, and traffic
- Walk behind vehicle to check for possible obstacles
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How to Reverse in a Straight Line
1. Place left hand on top of steering wheel and shift slightly onto hip
2. Look over right shoulder through rear view window
3. Reverse slowly while keeping foot on brake pedal
4. Make sure vehicle doesn't contact anything in the front
5. Turn the steering wheel no more than a quarter of an inch in the direction you want the rear of your vehicle to go
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How to Reverse Left
1. Have both hands on steering wheel at 9 and 3 o clock if you need to make a big turn
2. Look over left shoulder with frequent glances at front
3. Turn steering wheel to the left
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How to Reverse Right
1. Have both hands on steering wheel at 9 and 3 o clock if you need to make a big turn
2. Look over right shoulder with frequent glances to the right
3. Turn steering wheel to the right
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When is it illegal to reverse?
- In a intersection or crosswalk
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Tips for reversing
- When reversing out a driveway, steer vehicle into nearest lane of traffic and then go forward
- Don't reverse into a second lane
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Parallel Parking
- Generally used to park between two cars on the curb
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Angle Parking
- Most often used in parking lots
- Spaces may be on an angle 45 degrees to the traffic lanes
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Perpendicular Parking
- Used when parking in spaces 90 degree angles to the curb
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Hill Parking
- Used when needing to park on parking spot on hills without curbs
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Where should a driver not park?
- Sidewalk or boulevard
- Crosswalk
- In an intersection
- 1.5 meters of any garage, private roadway or driveway
- Alongside or opposite roads with construction
- Bridge or underpass
- Where traffic control device prohibits parking
- By a stop or yield sign
- By a fire hydrant
- Intersecting roadway
- Vehicle crash
- Any vehicles where you could be double parked
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On a roadway outside an urban area, do not park:
- On a roadway, parking lane or shoulder of a primary highway except where:
- your vehicle is incapable of moving with its own power
- an emergency
- it is permitted by law
