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Rivera - Drivers Ed
BTHS - Drivers Ed- Chapter 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| If you have brake failure, what should you do? | shift into a lower gear, pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times, if not, use the emergency brake |
| If you have a tire blow out or a flat tire, what should you do? | hold steering wheel firmly and keep vehicle straight while slowing down. Do not use the brakes, just take your foot off of the pedal |
| If you car runs off the pavement, what should you do? | stay on shoulder and ease up on gas pedal. After car slows down, gradually pull back onto the road. Only turn your steering wheel a 1/4 turn to gradually get back on the road. |
| When should you use snow tires? | November 15 until April 1 |
| How can you communicate with other drivers? | 1) horn 2) turn signals 3) flick of the headlights |
| How do you prevent a collision? | be prepared, alert, and act in time |
| What is tailgating? | following too closely to the car in front of you |
| What is the "rule" for the following distance of a car in front of you? | one car length back (20 ft.) for EVERY 10 miles per hour of speed |
| What is the Three-Seconds-Plus rule? | Find an object in front of you, once the car in front of you reaches that object, count 3 seconds. If you reach the object in less than 3 seconds, you need more distance between you and the car in front. |
| How should you drive in the city? | look at least 12 seconds ahead, drive slowly, watch other cars and people |
| How do you avoid a skid? | take foot off the gas pedal and turn in the direction the rear of the car is turning |
| What is hydroplaning and how do you prevent it? | tires ride on wet film of water-take your foot off the gas to avoid this slow down and drive on the highest point of the road |
| How do you get rid of a tailgater? | slow down and let them pass |
| What should you do if you drive through a deep puddle? | pump brakes |
| If you cannot avoid a collision, how can you lessen the impact? | hit something that moves such as bushes, or shrubs - not something head on that is hard |
| Why are roadways very slippery when it first starts to rain? | water causes oil to rise |
| How can you prevent highway hypnosis? | move eyes to different objects |
| What is a space cushion? | space between your car and the other car to provide room to react |
| What is the penalty for leaving a car idling for more than 3 min? | a fine |
| A driver should maintain what following distance on snow covered roads? p. 84 | increase distance to 4 or more seconds 20 MPH = 2 car lengths 20 MPH = 6 car lengths in snow |
| What should you do if your gas pedal sticks? | keep your eyes on the road and shift car to neutral- safely get car off roadway |
| Failure to remove snow and ice from a vehicle will result in what type of penalty? | $25 - $75 |
| Motorists are subject to double fines for violations committed in what areas? | safe corridors, construction & work zones, 10 mi over speed limit in 65 MPH zone |
| When driving at night, a driver must be able to stop: | within the distance you can see ahead with headlights |
| When driving in reverse, a motorist should look out which car window? | Back (rear) window, do not use mirrors |
| If snow or ice damages a car due to failure to remove snow and ice from a vehicle will result in what type of penalty? | fine of $200 - $1000 |
Created by:
Ms Riv
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