Section 8 - An Introduction to Driving Flashcards
(38 cards)
True or False - It’s ok to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving
False. It’s AGAINST THE LAW to do so.
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Can fatigue and drowsiness affect your vision?
Yes, they can!
Avoid driving if you are fatigued or drowsy.
Can fatigue and drowsiness increase reaction time to hazards? That is, can they make you slower to react?
Yes!
It’s best to avoid driving if you are fatigued or drowsy.
_____________ and ____________ can make you an unsafe driver. Some medicines can make you sleepy.
Prescription and OTC medications can make you an unsafe driver.
You are at least 14 years of age and have either 1) lapses of consciousness, 2) Alzheimer’s disease or 3) related disorders. What must the doctor do?
Doctors are required to report patients, who are at least 14 years old, to DMV if they are diagnosed as having 1) Lapses of consciousness, 2) Alzheimer’s disease or 3) Related disorders. You doctor may also report other medical conditions if they believe they may affect your ability to drive safely.
Your hands are on the steering wheel either at 9 and 3’oclock or at 8 and 4 o’clock. Your hands never cross over the face of the steering wheel. What kind of steering is this?
Hand-to-Hand Steering (aka push/pull steering)
You have your hands either at the 9 and 3’oclock position or lower at the 8 and 4’oclock position. You push the steering wheel up with one hand. You let go of the steering wheel with your other hand. Reach across the arm still holding the wheel, grip the wheel, and pull up. What kind of steering is this?
Hand-Over-Hand Steering
What are the situations which require one-hand steering?
Only two situations
1) When you are turning while backing up.
- Place your hand at the 12’oclock position on the steering wheel
2) When you are operating vehical controls that require you to remove a hand from the steering wheel.
Optimal number of hands to control your vehicle
Two
What does this mean?

Left turn
What does this mean?

Right turn
What does this mean?

Slow or stop
You should signal at least _________ feet before you turn
a) 50
b) 75
c) 100
d) 125
e) 150
c) 100 feet
What four things must you do before every lane change?
1) Signal
2) Check your mirrors
3) Look over your shoulder
4) Check your blind spot
How many seconds should you signal before you change lanes of a freeway?
At least 5 seconds
What must you do before you pull next to the curb?
Signal!
What must you do before you pull away from the curb?
Signal!
This action can help to avoid collisions even in situations when you think your are safe.
Using turn signal.
Make using a turn signal a habit!
You plan on turning after crossing an intersection. When should you start signalling?
When you are almost through the intersection.
If you signal earlier, other drivers might think you plan to turn at the intersection and pull out in front of you.
How can you let other drivers know that you are there or warn others of a hazard?
By using your vehicle’s horn.
You’re on a narrow mountain road and cannot see at least 200 feet in front. How to alert oncoming traffic that you’re there?
Use your vehicle’s horn.
It’s too dark to see and you cannot clearly recognize a person or vehicle from 1000 feet away–what to do?
Use your headlights.
Start using headlights _______ minutes after sunset until _______ minutes before sunrise.
30 minutes after sunset
30 minutes before sunrise
When to use low-beam headlights
In adverse weather.
If you need to use your windshield wipers due to rain or snow, you must turn on your low-beam headlights.

