Ferguson, Deck on chapter 5 Flashcards
What are the 3 rules of preventing a crash
Be alert, Be prepared, Act in time
Why should you avoid aggressive driving and road rage
Because they are a hazard to you and the other people around you
Some examples of distractions are
Adjusting a watch taking your jacket off or eatting
What is highway hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis is where you start to zone out while driving
Who is at the highest risk for drowsy driving
younger people shift workers and people driving alone
what is tailgating
following someone at an unsafe distance
what is the 3 second plus rule
it is to keep 3 seconds between you and other cars going up by 1 every 10 mph
What lane should you always try to pass on
the left lane
should you speed up or slow down on wet roads
you should slow down on wet roads
Who is responsible if snow falls of someones car and hits another car
whoevers car the snow was on is responsible
Why is reduced visibility dangerous
because you can no longer see out as far as you usually do
Why is driving at night dangerous
because you don’t have as far as a visibility as before
When there is a hazard in the road what should you do
slow down and avoid it
When someone stops suddenly what should you do
stop suddenly as well but if you can slow so the people behind you have time to react
If you run off the pavement what should you do
you should slow down regain control and turn slowly to the road
