Chapter 14 - Effects of Driver Condition Flashcards
1
Q
visual acuity
A
the ability to see things clearly
2
Q
emotion
A
strong feeling
3
Q
field of vision
A
the area you see around you
4
Q
depth perception
A
your ability to judge the distance between you and other objects
5
Q
the ability to keep seeing when looking at bright lights
A
glare resistance
6
Q
colorless, odorless and tasteless gas present in engine exhaust that can make you sick
A
carbon monoxide
7
Q
ailment that lasts over a period of years. They can sometimes impair driving
A
chronic illness
8
Q
3 parts to your field of vision
A
peripheral vision
central vision
fringe vision
9
Q
3 ways to compensate for poor depth perception
A
use following distance greater than 3 seconds
allow for additional clear distance ahead before passing
allow for greater distance at night
