Chapter 4 Flashcards

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How do you start the engine?

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Turnkey clockwise to start engine as soon as engine starts release key engine idle run for 10 to 15 seconds.

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What’s hand to hand steering?

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The left hand stays on left side of the wheel and the right hand stays on the right side of the wheel

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What hand over hand steering

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Right hand between 2 o’clock and 3 o’clock position in the left hand between 9 o’clock and 10 o’clock position

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How far do you look at while driving in the city?

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12 to 15 seconds

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How far do you look at while driving on an open road?

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20 to 30 seconds

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What is visual lead?

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Distance you look ahead

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Which side do you want to keep the vehicle closest to when driving?

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Keep vehicle close to objects on the left side.

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What are the four steering errors?

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Turn wheel too much
Turn wheel, not enough
Turn to slow
Turn the wheel too fast

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How to shut your right foot be placed when driving

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He on the ground and in the center in front of the brake pedal

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When driving was you left your place?

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On floor to left of brake pedal

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What is idle acceleration?

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When you release pressure from the battle pedal

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What is light acceleration?

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When you maintain slow motion and gradually increase speed

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13
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What is progressive acceleration?

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When the driver uses firm pressure to increase speed

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What is thrust acceleration?

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A firm push or threat of accelerator to increase acceleration and is used to pass another vehicle

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15
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What is the most valuable driving skills?

A

Learning to skillfully slow down a vehicle

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What are the four level levels of deceleration?

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Releasing the accelerator

Controlled squeeze breaking

Threshold breaking

Trail breaking or squeeze off breaking

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17
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What does it mean to release accelerator

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Release pressure from accelerator

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What is controlled/ squeeze breaking?

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It’s done with constant pressure that is significant to slow vehicle with one abrupt weight transfer

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What’s the threshold breaking?

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Apply brake pressure to a point chest short of locking the brakes to slow down quickly

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What is tail breaking or squeeze off breaking?

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Smoothly and gradually reducing brake pedal pressure

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How many of all reported crashes are rear end crashes

23
Q

When do you use hand turn signals

A

When turn signals are broken

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Q

How to signal a left turn with hand?

A

Stick hand straight out

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How to signal right turn with hand
Hand upward
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How to signal stopping with hand
Hand downward
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What three factors affect stopping distance
Perception time Reaction time Braking time
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What is perception time
How far the vehicle travels before driver perceives the need to stop
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What is reaction time
How far the vehicle travels during time it takes for driver to respond and begin to apply the breaks
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What is braking time
How far the vehicle travels before coming to a stop after breaks are applied
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How long does it take an average driver to recognize something is wrong and that they need to respond?
1/2 a 1/3 of a second
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What substances on the road surface require longer stopping distance?
Water Gravel Oil Ice Snow
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Where should wheels be pointed when braking and why
Wheels should be in straight line when breaking to maximize tires contact patches and grip on the road It give the greatest possible traction
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What does ABS stand for, and allow you to do?
Anti local breaking system Slows you to continue to steer while you break very aggressively Does not result in shorter stopping distances
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What should you do befor baking up?
Check paths to rear and sides of vehicle to make sure they are clear Avoid backing into busy streets highways and walkways Check traffic in all directions Keep foot on brake when shifting gears Search through front and rear windows and look inside and outside mirrors Search direction in which your moving Back slowly with toes on brake pedal
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When is the only time you can drive with one hand and where should it be?
When baking up, one hand should be at 12o’clock position
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Which way do the wheel turn when you steer when your baking up
The rear of the vehicle turns I. The direction you turn the wheel
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How to move forward again after baking up?
Bring vehicle to complete stop before shifting to drive or park
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When baking and turning, which way does the front turn?
The front of vehicle swings in the opposite direction in which the rear of the vehicle is moving ( opposite way you turn)
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When backing up and turning is the steering inputs fast or slow?
A vehicles response to steering inputs while backing is approximately 10 times sharper than when driving forward
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When backing straight back or to the right, how do u grip the wheel
Grip steering wheel with left hand at the top at the 12 o’clock position Right hand goes on the back side of passenger seat
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How to position you body when baking straight or to the right and why?
Shift your hip and seat position to improve reward view It helps brace you and makes it easier for you to see out of the rear window
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When backing to the left how do u position your hands?
Grip wheel with right hand at 12 o’clock position Left hand along drivers door panel Look over left shoulder and move slowly
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How do u stop a vehicle?
Stop it with the wheels turned towards or away from roadway as appropriate Keep foot on brake pedal and set parking break Move gear selector to the park position
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How to shut down a vehicle
Turn off all accessories and lights Close all windows Turn off ignition and remove key Unfasten seat belt
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How do you exit the vehicle?
Check mirrors and over shoulder fro traffic Check rear seat for passengers and pets Exit with key in hand Lock the doors
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