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1
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In city driving, how far ahead would a 12to 15 second eye lead time have youscanning?

A

About 1 to 1 ½ blocks ahead

2
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What is meant by a 45 degree eye scan?

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It refers to scanning the area infront of your vehicle fromsidewalk to sidewalk

3
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What is the 3 x 5 test for brakes?

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You pump the brake pedal threetimes and hold it for five seconds

4
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When passing or changing lanes, whatshould you do to check the traffic comingup behind you?

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Check both your rear-view andside view mirrors, then turn yourhead 90 degrees to look over yourshoulder

5
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What is your safety perimeter?

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It’s the 360-degree safety spacecushion around your vehicle.

6
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Complete the following formula:Space + Visibility = ?

A

time

7
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What is the rule for determining theproper following distance?

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The 3 to 4 second rule

8
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Which brake type should you use asteady firm pressure when braking hard?

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ABS brakes

9
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What is the “Rear Tire Rule”?

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When stopped behind a vehicle atan intersection, you should beable to see the rear tires of thefront vehicle touching the ground

10
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What is the most important rule toremember concerning right-of-way?

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Never assume or demand the rightof way; always be prepared tostop if necessary

11
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What is the most basic rule concerningleft turns?

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When stopped, keep your frontwheels straight and keep yourfoot on brake

12
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When the weather turns road conditionsslick, the appropriate precaution is to?

A

Slow down and avoid braking in aturn or on a curve, if possible

13
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How should your front wheels bepositioned when parked on an uphillgrade with a curb?

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Turned away from the curb

14
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What can you do if you feel your frustrationor anger growing?

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Stop and pull over if you can.Count to 10, do some deep breathing,consciously think about something less stressful.Try to relax and cool off.

15
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What am I responsible for when I drive avehicle?

A

Your own life and the lives of others inthe vicinityComcast’s equipment and reputation

16
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Aggressive Driving:

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Driving in a selfish manner withoutregarding others’ safetyTrying to intimidate or “better” anotherdriverA ticketable offence

17
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Road Rage:

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Using a vehicle as a weapon with intentto harmPhysical assault of a person or vehicle asa result of a traffic accidentA criminal offence

18
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What are some signs of AggressiveDriving?

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SpeedingLane blockingFollowing too closelyIgnoring traffic signalsManeuvering around traffic without usingturn signalsBlocking intersections

19
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What are 3 personal factors that affect yourability to drive a vehicle?

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Sick, tired, family problems(angry with spouse/children/friend), work problems (conflictwith co-worker), late for appointment, drugs/alcohol.

20
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What are some external factors that can affect yourdriving experience?

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Other drivers’ personal factors,pedestrians, children playing nearby, weather, poorvisibility, driving conditions.

21
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What can be affected when you are not in 100%condition to drive a vehicle?

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Other people’s lives aroundyou, Comcast’s equipment, and/or damaging theenvironment

22
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how do you test the parking brake?

A

After you set the parking brake, you place thevehicle in gear and apply a small amount ofpower. The parking brake should keep thevehicle from moving. If it doesn’t, notify yoursupervisor.

23
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What is a typical symptom of low power steeringfluid?

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Grinding sound when turning

24
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What are some common driving aids and how canthey assist you?

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The horn: alert other drivers of danger,lights, reflectors, mirrors and windows: ability to see and beseen

25
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12 to 15 second eye lead time allows youto scan:

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In city driving: 1 to 1½ blocksOn highway: about ¼ to ½ mile

26
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Why should we check our mirrors regularlyif we’re not planning to change lanes, passor turn any time soon?

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Checking your mirrors regularly letsyou know if any vehicles are moving into yourblind spots or if any vehicles are moving up onyou quickly.

27
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What is the proper braking method foreach of the different types of brakes?

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Drum BrakesDisc BrakesABS System

28
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what does a “stale” green light mean?

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a green traffic signal that has been inits current state for a period of time. A stalegreen traffic signal may suddenly turn yellow asyou approach without sufficient time to stop.

29
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While stopped at the intersection whatwould the Left, Front, Right, Front, LeftScanning pattern help you find?

A

The same things you were looking at whenapproaching the intersection.In summary, look for the following whenapproaching an intersection:• Side/Cross street traffic• Pedestrian traffic• Stale green light• Any fast approaching cross traffic• Any turning cars coming toward you

30
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What is the difference between frictionand traction?

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Friction - the resisting force between twosurfaces sliding against each other.Traction - the ability of two surfaces to gripeach other.

31
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the most dangerous way to park.

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angle parking

32
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Allows you to see into the parking placebefore parking and to search the drivingenvironment for possible hazards beforepulling out into traffic.

A

Parallel Parking

33
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the safest way to park.

A

straight in parking

34
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When pulling out, remember the three Ls:

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Put on your LEFT turn signalCheck your LEFT mirrorLook over your LEFT shoulder

35
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how many cones should be on a truck?

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A service vehicle must carry at least 7cones; a lift truck must carry 13 cones.

36
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When should you NOT pass someone?

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You should notpass someone when you can’t see 12-15 seconds ahead, onbridges, in tunnels, railroad crossings, and/or a solid barrierlines.

37
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What is an incident?

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An incident is an unplanned event that has thepotential to produce personal injury and/orproperty damage. Accident types can begrouped into the following recognizedcategories:• Motor Vehicle Collision• General Liability (including propertydamage and bodily injury to a third party,but excluding injuries sustained as aresult of a motor vehicle collision.• Employee Injury

38
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what are 3 factors that can cause driving distractions?

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work order, map books, cell phones, laptops, radio,eating/drinking/smoking,Aggressive Driving/Road Rage,Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) units

39
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name 3 evasive maneuvers

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Accelerate to 20 MPH or less;Look down the lane – high eye lead time;Do not anticipate;Do not stare at the cone barrier;Proper hand position;Give the left or right turn command;Do not give the command at less than 50 feet;Do not snap back if the turn is started inwrong direction;Stop after each pass and critique the student’sperformance.