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When parked along the curb, how do you enter the car?
When parked along the curb, how do you enter the car?
Approach the driver's side door from the front rather than the rear so you can see traffic better.
How far away should you sit from the steering wheel to avoid injury from the air bag?
How far away should you sit from the steering wheel to avoid injury from the air bag?
10 inches
What is a blind spot?
What is a blind spot?
Areas toward the side and rear of your vehicle that you cannot see with your mirrors or side vision.
What two gears are the only ones that you can start your car in?
What two gears are the only ones that you can start your car in?
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What is the blind zone?
What is the blind zone?
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What are backovers?
What are backovers?
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What are the A pillars?
What are the A pillars?
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When pulling away from the curb or changing lanes, what three-step technique should you always do?
When pulling away from the curb or changing lanes, what three-step technique should you always do?
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What color are reverse lights?
What color are reverse lights?
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What color are brake lights?
What color are brake lights?
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What color are tail lights?
What color are tail lights?
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Study Notes
Entering the Car
- Approach the driver's side door from the front for better visibility of oncoming traffic when parked along the curb.
Safe Driving Distance
- Maintain a distance of 10 inches from the steering wheel to reduce the risk of injury from the airbag during a collision.
Blind Spots
- Blind spots are areas near the sides and rear of the vehicle that aren't visible through mirrors or peripheral vision.
Starting the Vehicle
- Vehicles can only be started in the park or neutral gears.
Blind Zones
- The blind zone refers to areas on the ground in front of and behind the vehicle, necessitating a check before reversing.
Backovers
- Backovers occur when a vehicle backs up without noticing a child behind, leading to serious accidents.
A Pillars
- A pillars are the vertical posts that support the front windshield and can obstruct visibility, contributing to blind spots.
Lane Change Procedure
- Use a three-step technique when changing lanes or pulling away from the curb: check mirrors, activate turn signal, and check blind spots.
Vehicle Light Colors
- Reverse lights are white, while brake lights are red. Tail lights are also red but have a lighter hue.
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Description
Test your knowledge about essential driving safety tips and awareness techniques. This quiz covers topics like entering the vehicle safely, understanding blind spots, maintaining safe distances, and proper lane changing procedures. Enhance your driving skills to prevent accidents and ensure safety.
