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Defensive Driving
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does S.I.P.D.E. | Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute |
| For S.I.P.D.E., what does Scan mean? | look around at surroundings |
| For S.I.P.D.E., what does Inspect mean? | notice something that might be a problem |
| For S.I.P.D.E., what does Predict mean? | figure out what could cause an accident |
| For S.I.P.D.E., what does Decide mean? | what is your plan if something happens |
| For S.I.P.D.E., what does Execute mean? | take action to avoid accident |
| Describe difference between aggressive driving and road rage. | 1. Aggressive driving is progression of unlawful driving actions 2. driver loses their temper because of traffic disturbances - might weave, honk horn, gesture |
| Describe how a driver must adjust their following distance based on weather or road conditions | can adjust 3 second rule to 4 or 5 seconds OR increase car length rule |
| What is "highway hypnosis"? How can you avoid it? | driving car in a trance-like state but still responding to external events safely. Avoid by not staring at something for more than 2 seconds and taking breaks when driving |
| A SINGLE, SOLID WHITE LINE ACROSS A ROAD AT AN INTERSECTION MEANS | STOP BEHIND THE LINE FOR A TRAFFIC SIGN OR LIGHT |
| Identify 5 distractions to drivers | 1. children or pets 2. eating 3. texting 4. removing your coat 5. adjusting radio |
| Give some examples of aggressive driving | speeding, a lot of lane changes, improper passing |
| Give some examples of road rage | honking horn, screaming, running red lights |
| WHEN DRIVING AROUND A CURVE, YOUR VEHICLE MAY TEND TO: | keep going straight |
| Identify 3 reasons a driver should adjust following distance | 1. Road conditions 2. Weather conditions 3. Other drivers |
| What is the formula for collision prevention | 1. Be Alert 2. Be prepared (expect the unexpected) 3. Act in time (know what to do if something happens) |
| Tired Driver | dangerous driver because reaction time can be reduced - just as dangerous as a drunk driver |
| Maggie's Law | ILLEGAL TO KNOWINGLY DRIVE A VEHICLE IMPAIRED BY LACK OF SLEEP |
| List ways to communicate with other drivers | 1. turn signals 2. horn 3. high beams 4. catch other motorists eyes |
| What are tow ways for correct following distance | 1. one car length for every 10 mph 2. Three second rule |
| How many car lengths when traveling at 40 mph | 4 |
| What is hydroplaning? | tires riding on film of water. Faster you drive = heater chance of it happening |
| When can drivers use studded tires | November 15 to April 1 |
| How do you handle ice/frost on car? | scrape windows and turn on deforester |
| How to drive in fog? | HEADLIGHTS TURNED ON LOW AND FOG LIGHTS TURNED ON IF HAVE THEM. USE PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND VEHICLES LIGHTS AS GUIDES |
| How to drive with sun glare? | SUN VISORS, HOLD WHEEL FIRMLY AND SLOW DOWN. WATCH LANE MARKINGS |
| What is REACTION DISTANCE- | DISTANCE TRAVELED BEFORE HITTING BRAKE |
| What is BRAKING DISTANCE- | DISTANCE NEEDED TO COMPLETELY STOP VEHICLE |
| City Driving | MOTORISTS SHOULD LOOK AT LEAST 12 SECONDS AHEAD |
| Highway Driving | AVOID speeding AND STAY CLEAR OF other speeding vehicles |
| Construction Zone | TRAFFIC FINES doubled IN AREAS OF ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION |
| What should you do IF REAR END OF VEHICLE STARTS TO SLIDE- | TAKE FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL AND TURN IN THE DIRECTION the rear is skidding |
| What should you do if you run off pavement? | 1) slow down 2) regain control 3) turn slowly onto the road |
| What do you do with a tire blowout? | 1) KEEP VEHICLE STRAIGHT WHILE GRADUALLY SLOWING DOWN 2)REMOVE FOOT FROM gas pedal BUT DO NOT brake 3)COAST TO A STOP ON ITS OWN WHILE PULLING OFF TO A SAFE AREA |
| What to do with gas pedal problems | 1)GAS PEDAL STICKS- KEEP EYES ON ROAD WHILE SHIFTING TO neutral 2)STEER VEHICLE TO SAFE AREA 3) CALL FOR HELP |
| What to do with windshield wiper failure? | 1) slow down 2) turn to safe area 3) turn on emergency flashers |
| Name 3 maneuvers to avoid collision | 1)stop quickly 2)turn quickly 3)speed up |
| If you have an accident, who should notify if INJURY, DEATH, VEHICLE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE | Police |
| If damage over $500 in accident | 1. SEND A WRITTEN REPORT TO MVC WITHIN 10 DAYS IF NO POLICE REPORT 2. NOTIFY HIS/HER INSURANCE COMPANY 3. SEE A DOCTOR IF NECESSARY |
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Meachum