unit 2 Test drivers ed Flashcards
(29 cards)
List 3 factors that affect braking distance
Weather, speed, weight
Define total stopping distance
From the time you see the stop sign until you come to a stop.
What are 5 protective devices in vehicles
Seat belt Head restraint Air bag reinforced windshield Energy absorbing bumpers
Explain proper use for backing up in a straight line
Both hands on wheel
Look at mirrors
Quick glances forward
Which way do you want to turn your steering wheel if you want to back up to the left?
Left
Which way do you turn your steering wheel if you want to back up to the right
Right
List in order the steps you use to change lanes
Mirrors
Signal
Blind spot check
Change lanes/cancel
What three things should you consider before turning your vehicle around?
Local laws permit the turn about
Select site with at least 500 ft of space
Do not use turnabouts near hills or curves
List and explain two ways to turn your vehicle around
Go around the block
Turnabout manouver for turning your vehicle around to go in the opposite direction
Explain how to angle park
Check for traffic and pedestrians 6 ft from the row. Flash brakes and check blind spots creep forward until you see the center of the stall straighten wheels as you go in
Explain how to perpendicular park
Position your vehicle 8ft from parked vehicle flash brake lights check blindspot check traffic to rear and continue to brake turn wheel sharply right slowly enter slowly straighten out
What is a fresh green light
Just turned green
What is a stale green light
Has been green for awhile
What does a protected left hand turn have
Green arrow
What must you do at an unprotected left hand turn
Yield to incoming traffic
When can you legally turn right on red?
After stopping and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles
If a sign prevents you to
When can you legally turn left on red
If it’s one way to another one way
After stopping and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles
Define right of way
Immediate use of the road ways
What is an uncontrolled intersection
No signals or signs to regulate traffic
What is an controlled intersection
Traffic signals and signs determine right of way
What are three characteristics to motorcycles
Handlebars
Two or three wheels
Headlights
List 5 articles of clothing that is considered protective clothing when riding a motorcycle
Gloves Helmet Leather jacket Chaps Eye protection
What do you as a driver need to see when following a semi
Mirrors of semi
Where do most motorcycle accidents happen
Intersections
