Driving Safety: Handling Blowouts

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Questions and Answers

What should you not do when you experience a blowout when driving on the highway?

Use the brakes.

If you are under the age of 21, NJ law states that you may be under the influence of alcohol if your BAC is what %?

0.01 percent or higher.

What should a motorist do if they drive through a puddle?

Test the brakes by pumping them.

At what speed does your car begin to hydroplane?

35 mph. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it good practice to keep a good following cushion?

To have plenty of time to react to emergencies. Signup and view all the answers

By law you are considered under the influence when your BAC has reached what percentage?

0.08 percent or higher. Signup and view all the answers

What should a driver increase the following distance to when traveling on wet roads?

4 car lengths. Signup and view all the answers

What is good practice to do when a motorist is being passed by another vehicle?

Stay in the proper lane and slow down. Signup and view all the answers

What do studies show that most people arrested for drinking and driving have been drinking?

Beer. Signup and view all the answers

If your car drifts onto a dirt shoulder and you want to return to the pavement, what should you do?

Slow down, regain control, turn slowly onto the road. Signup and view all the answers

Are 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, and 1 and 1/2 ounces of 86 proof liquor equal to each other?

True Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a person gets drunk in your house and has a car accident after leaving your home?

Hosts may become involved in a lawsuit. Signup and view all the answers

What is good practice to do if you are involved in a skid?

Take foot off the gas pedal and turn in the direction of the skid. Signup and view all the answers

What is the only thing that can sober a person up?

Time. Signup and view all the answers

List several different drugs that can affect your driving skills.

Marijuana, Prescription Drugs, Cold Pills, Tranquilizers. Signup and view all the answers

What should you increase the following distance to when traveling on snow-covered roads?

6 car lengths. Signup and view all the answers

What is your risk of causing an accident if a motorist has a BAC of 0.10%?

6 times as great. Signup and view all the answers

What does driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages mean?

A driver's senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you find yourself getting angry or excited while driving?

Remain calm and follow the rules of the road. Signup and view all the answers

When are road surfaces most slippery?

During the first few minutes of a rainfall. Signup and view all the answers

What should a driver do to avoid highway hypnosis?

Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds, rest every two hours, share the driving. Signup and view all the answers

To maintain proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least how many seconds behind the vehicle in front of you?

3 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Standard Collision Prevention Formula?

Be alert, be prepared, act in time. Signup and view all the answers

How many seconds ahead should you be looking when driving in the city?

12 seconds ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to communicate with other drivers?

Use turn signals, eye contact, tap horn, flash high beams. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driving Safety Guidelines

Firmly grasp the steering wheel and keep the vehicle straight during a blowout; gradually slow down by removing foot from gas without using brakes. Coast to a safe area.
In New Jersey, individuals under 21 are legally considered under the influence if their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is 0.01% or higher.
When driving through puddles, pump brakes to test and dry them; reduce speed, especially in deeper water.
Hydroplaning can begin at speeds of 35 mph, with increased risk at 55 mph and above, potentially causing tires to completely lose contact with the road.
Maintaining a safe following distance allows time to react to emergencies; recommended distance increases to 4 car lengths on wet roads and 6 car lengths on snow-covered roads.
By law, a BAC of 0.08% or higher classifies a driver as under the influence.
When being passed by another vehicle, slow down and stay in your lane to facilitate safe passage; resume normal speed once the other vehicle is ahead.
Studies indicate that beer is the most commonly consumed alcohol among those arrested for drinking and driving.

Handling Vehicle Situations

To regain control after drifting onto a dirt shoulder, slow down, recover control, and then turn slowly back onto the road.
12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, and 1.5 ounces of 86-proof liquor are equivalent in alcohol content.
Hosts can be subject to lawsuits if a guest drives under the influence and is involved in an accident after leaving a gathering.
In case of skidding, ease off the gas, turn in the direction of the skid, and avoid oversteering or braking until control is regained.

Intoxication and Driving Risks

Only time can effectively sober a person; no other methods are reliable.
Various drugs can impair driving capabilities including marijuana, prescription medications, cold pills, and tranquilizers.
Risk of causing an accident increases six-fold when a driver has a BAC of 0.10%.
Driving under the influence impairs judgment, coordination, reaction times, and can affect vision and distance perception.

General Driving Practices

Stay calm and follow road rules if feeling angry or excited while driving.
Road surfaces are most slippery during the initial minutes of rainfall.
To combat highway hypnosis, avoid fixating on any one object for too long, take breaks every two hours, and consider sharing driving responsibilities.
Maintain a minimum following distance of 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front; increase this to at least 4 seconds in poor weather.
The Standard Collision Prevention Formula emphasizes being alert, prepared for unexpected situations, and able to act calmly in emergencies.
When driving in the city, keep a lookout 12 seconds ahead to anticipate changes.
Best practices for communicating with other drivers include using turn signals, maintaining eye contact, tapping the horn when necessary, and using high beams at night for warnings.

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This quiz focuses on what to do when experiencing a blowout while driving on the highway. It covers important safety measures to stay in control of the vehicle and how to safely come to a stop. Test your knowledge of road safety and emergency response techniques!