HL - Chapter 1 - Vehicle Ops - Unit 2 Lesson 3

Question 1

Some frequently occurring crashes include:

Answer 1

• sideswipes
• right- angle collisions at intersections
• collisions with fixed objects
• accidents caused by improper backing
• head-on collisions
• rear-end collisions

Question 2

Measures to avoid a crash

Answer 2

take your foot off the accelerator to decrease speed, use evasive maneuvers, or apply the brakes

Question 3

Florida Safety Belt Law 316.614, F.S.

Answer 3

• any person operating a motor vehicle must use a safety belt.
• 18 years of age or older in the front seat must use a safety belt
• under the age of 18 must use a safety belt or child restraint device

Question 4

If an oncoming vehicle forces you off the road, you can potentially reduce the chances of injury by attempting to select what to hit…

Answer 4

• soft objects (bushes, small trees, or fences)
• objects moving in the same direction (including another vehicle)
• a fixed object (tree, sign, or parked car)