Driving Flashcards

(43 cards)

1
Q

What is a good way to avoid falling asleep at the wheel?

A

Avoid medications or drugs that make you sleepy

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2
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To keep from getting tired and a long trip, you should

A

Stop for short naps and rest

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3
Q

If you get angry you should

A

Cool off before driving

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4
Q

Aggressive driving can be caused by…

A

Traffic, inpatients, and attitude

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5
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To check the rear blind spot you should

A

Look over your shoulder

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6
Q

What is the extreme left lane used for

A

Passing lane

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7
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When entering the highway what speed do you enter at

A

The same as the cars on the highway

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8
Q

When you exit the highway when do you slow down

A

When you were on the exit ramp

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9
Q

You should turn your headlights on no later then

A

30 minutes after sunset

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10
Q

When should you getting your highbeams for an oncoming car

A

Within one block

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11
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When you are following the car you should do in your highbeams

A

When you are between 200 and 300 feet

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12
Q

To enter a gap in highway you should

A

Check behind then watch the vehicle ahead

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13
Q

What is the safest thing to do when driving at night

A

Keep your speed slow enough so you can stop within range of your headlights

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14
Q

Before changing lanes you should

A

Check both mirrors in your blind spot and signal your intention

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15
Q

When your car skids to the right you should

A

Steer right and avoid the brakes

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16
Q

During the rain if your tires lose traction you should

A

Not try to stop or turn, try to keep the steering wheel straight, and easier foot off the gas pedal

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17
Q

On a long trip how often should you stop and rest?

A

Every 2 hours for 10 minuets

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18
Q

What does I.P.D.E. mean

A

Identify
Predict
Decide
Execute

19
Q

How many zones of states surround your vehicle

20
Q

The chances of collision are greatest when

A

In an intersection

21
Q

When do you yeild for a pedestrian

22
Q

Allow cars to go first when

23
Q

What is a closed zone

A

Space not open to you

24
Q

What does aim high in steering mean

A

Look 10 to 15 seconds ahead

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What is a common error new drivers make
Look directly in front of the car
26
Safe following distance is
3 to 4 seconds
27
When driving in the city look as far as
One block
28
You see you pedestrian near the road you should
Slow down and pass with caution
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Turn on your turn signal when
3 to 4 seconds before the turn
30
On the highway how far ahead should you look
About a quarter of a mile
31
Never follow a truck less than
Three seconds
32
Every time you park your car you must
Set the parking break
33
You are following a large truck, under what condition would be necessary for you to slow down
If the truck is starting to go up along gradual hill
34
How often should you check your mirrors
Several times per minute and every time you change speed or direction
35
Driving privileges is based on
The assumption that you will be a responsible driver
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What is the major cause of collisions
Driver error
37
What is the most common place crashes occur
Intersection
38
What is the most common type of collision
Rear end collision
39
What factors can affect your vehicle in a curve
Speed, the bank of the curve, and your center of gravity
40
What should you do if the gas pedal sticks
Shift to neutral
41
What technique should you use when turning sharp corners
The hand over hand technique
42
Over half of all traffic deaths happen within how many miles from home
25 miles
43
If you break stop working what should you do first
Pump the brakes