Questions and Answers
What is the specified amount you pay to an insurance company for insurance?
premium
What is a sudden loss of air pressure in a tire called?
blowout
What is the term for loss of brake efficiency due to overheating?
brake fade
What is the set amount of money you personally pay for damages that is not covered by your insurance company?
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What is the slope of a road surface called?
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What law requires you to prove your ability to pay for damages you may cause with your vehicle?
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If your brakes overheat, you should tap the brakes lightly.
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Under-inflation is a major cause of tire wear.
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You should handle a rear tire blowout like a skid.
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The faster a driver travels, the more time they will have to respond to an obstacle.
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If an engine overheats, you should turn on the heater.
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If your headlights fail, you should use turn signals, parking lights, or hazard lights to see.
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If there's a fire in the engine, you should use water to put it out.
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If a front wheel leaves the roadway, you should use targeting and reference points to aid recovery.
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If the engine stops suddenly, you should turn on the headlights.
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If you enter a curve too fast, you should brake hard.
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What action should you take in the event of a head-on collision threat?
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What action should you take when a large object is in the roadway ahead?
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What action should you take when you have flooded your engine?
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What action should you take when your total steering fails?
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What action should you take with a side impact collision threat?
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What action should you take when your total brake fails?
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What action should you take with a rear-end collision threat?
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What action should you take with a left front tire blowout?
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What action should you take with a vehicle stalled on railroad tracks?
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What action should you take when power brakes fail?
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Driving is still possible after the accelerator spring breaks.
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If the hood flies up, you should look through the crack between the open hood.
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At speeds over 30 miles per hour, swerving takes more distance than braking.
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Driving quickly through potholes reduces damage to tires.
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If a vehicle is totally submerged under water, pressure will equalize allowing doors to be opened.
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To minimize the effects of a collision, use changes in speed or direction to reduce impact.
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If a vehicle crosses over the central line into your path of travel, you should steer left.
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Tires wear more quickly when drivers brake abruptly and steer sharply.
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After a collision, you are not required to show proof of financial responsibility.
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A run-flat tire can be used for a limited number of miles.
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Study Notes
Insurance and Tire Concepts
- A premium is the specified amount paid to an insurance company for coverage.
- A blowout refers to a sudden loss of air pressure in a tire, which can lead to loss of control.
- Brake fade is the loss of brake efficiency due to overheating, preventing effective stopping.
Financial Responsibility and Deductions
- A deduction is a set amount of money you personally pay for damages, not covered by your insurance.
- A financial responsibility law mandates that drivers must prove they can pay for damages they may cause with their vehicle.
Correct Procedures and Safety Measures
- If brakes overheat, the correct response is to stop the vehicle and let the brakes cool, rather than tapping the brakes lightly.
- Under-inflation of tires is accurately identified as a major cause of tire wear.
- During a rear tire blowout, handle it as you would a skid, maintaining control.
Driving Knowledge and Misconceptions
- The faster a driver travels, the shorter the distance to an obstacle, resulting in less time to react.
- If the engine overheats, turning on the heater helps dissipate heat and prevent damage.
- In the event of headlights failing, pull over and do not rely on turn signals or parking lights to navigate.
Emergency Situations
- In an engine fire, use a fire extinguisher, not water, to extinguish the flames.
- Use targeting and reference points for recovery if a front wheel goes off the roadway.
- In case of sudden engine failure, turn on your flashers instead of headlights.
- If entering a curve too quickly, the proper technique is to brake gently and steadily.
Collision Responses
- In a head-on collision threat, brake hard and steer right to minimize impact.
- If a large object blocks the road, do not swerve sharply; assess the safest option based on speed and distance.
- If your engine floods, hold the accelerator to the floor and turn the ignition on for five seconds to clear the excess fuel.
- In the case of total steering failure, use the parking brake in an on/off manner to slow down.
Brake and Tire Failures
- With total brake failure, the method to slow the vehicle is to downshift to a lower gear.
- If you face a side impact threat, you can choose to brake or accelerate quickly as a defensive maneuver.
- For a left front tire blowout, steer firmly to the right to maintain control.
Railroad Safety and Brake Functionality
- If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks, all passengers must leave the vehicle immediately for safety.
- When power brakes fail, the solution is to push the brake pedal harder to increase brake effectiveness.
Correctness of Common Driving Statements
- It is possible to drive after the accelerator spring breaks.
- If the hood flies open while driving, look through the crack between the open hood for visibility.
- At speeds over 30 mph, swerving takes more distance than braking, indicating safer stopping techniques.
- Driving quickly through potholes does not reduce damage to tires and should be avoided.
- In a submerged vehicle, pressure will equalize allowing doors to be opened; emergency escape can be facilitated.
- To minimize collision impacts, use changes in speed or direction strategically to reduce the effect.
- If a vehicle crosses into your lane, steering left is incorrect; assess the safest maneuver based on conditions.
- Tires wear more quickly when drivers engage in abrupt braking and sharp steering.
- Proof of financial responsibility is required after a collision, contrary to some misconceptions.
- A run-flat tire can be used for a limited number of miles, offering a temporary solution in emergencies.
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