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If you see farm equipment ahead traveling the same road as you, _______.

pass them on the right & exercise patience

Driving decisions depend on learned information, realistic perceptions and _____.

sound judgments

Cruise control should not be used ________.

in the rain

Young children can sustain serious injuries from ______, which deploy even in a low speed crash.

<p>air bags</p> Signup and view all the answers

Highway hypnosis is related to __________.

<p>drowsy driving</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are stuck in a traffic jam and you can feel your anger rising, you are experiencing an emotional challenge called ________.

<p>restriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

One major advantage of push/pull steering from the low-hand position is ________.

<p>enhanced vehicle control because the arms stay close to the body and maintain a more stable vertical body position</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most skids are caused by_________.

<p>driver error</p> Signup and view all the answers

While you are passing on a two-lane road, _________.

<p>identify a safe space to return</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you can see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights ahead, ______.

<p>do not follow too closely</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are involved in a collision and the vehicles are still operational, _______.

<p>move them out of traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The majority of drivers involved in collisions are people who have a _____ driving record.

<p>good</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fatality related to motor vehicle traffic is the number one cause of accidental death and motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for people ages _____.

<p>3 to 33</p> Signup and view all the answers

If intervention is not working, instead of driving with the impaired driver, then _____.

<p>call a cab</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using an octane rated higher than your vehicle ____.

<p>does not increase power</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you take sedatives, you could experience ____.

<p>impaired reflexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Over ________ people were killed in 2005 in alcohol-related crashes.

<p>16,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should _____.

<p>reduce your speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

In general, for males it takes the liver up to ________ to process approximately one drink.

<p>1 hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you park off the shoulder after a breakdown, ________.

<p>be mindful of tall dry grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aggressive driving can be defined as operating a vehicle in a manner that is likely to________.

<p>endanger someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

When your rearview mirror is set to its night setting, it may hamper your ability to_________.

<p>judge the distance of traffic behind you</p> Signup and view all the answers

Traffic engineers and lawmakers have designed our roads, laws and traffic controls to help drivers __________ what other road users are about to do.

<p>anticipate and predict</p> Signup and view all the answers

Alcohol begins to affect you __________ after it enters your body.

<p>moments</p> Signup and view all the answers

After you start your vehicle, ensure that the ___________ are off.

<p>warning lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an approaching driver refuses to switch his high beams to low, you should _____.

<p>locate the white line marker and use it to guide you</p> Signup and view all the answers

Traction control systems _________ the driver.

<p>assist</p> Signup and view all the answers

Looking at the ground beside a moving vehicle helps you judge its __________.

<p>speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the U.S., each year approximately _______ people are injured and around 40,000 people are killed in traffic collisions.

<p>3 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

Never ________ on or near a railroad track.

<p>stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

Text can be used with a diamond symbol to delineate __________.

<p>reserved lanes</p> Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a railroad crossing, you must look _____.

<p>both ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

Alcohol is quick to find its way to the brain because ______.

<p>the brain contains more blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the most important things you can do while driving is to concentrate on the __________ of your passengers.

<p>safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you see raindrops splashing on the surface of the road or if you are forced to drive through a puddle or standing water, __________.

<p>avoid hard braking and overly aggressive steering</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among those killed, teenage drivers have the highest death rates per miles driven among all age groups, followed by elderly drivers and young ________.

<p>adult males</p> Signup and view all the answers

New pedestrian and school zone signs exist on the roadway to warn drivers of an approaching crosswalk. They are _______.

<p>fluorescent yellow-green diamond-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you are tired your _________ shrinks.

<p>peripheral vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

On a three or five lane roadway, when you have a broken yellow line on your side of the road, ________.

<p>give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are a passenger and have your seat reclined with your safety belt on, in the event of a crash, ______.

<p>your body could slide forward, increasing the chance of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

Risk while driving is defined as the probability of _______, damage or loss.

<p>injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

When being passed by a motorcycle, ________.

<p>stay in your lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you pack your vehicle full, you should _______.

<p>reference your owner's manual for maximum load weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stay ______ when going through a curve.

<p>on the right side of your lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

Slick or wet, low-traction surface conditions make it hard to control the speed and _______ of your vehicle.

<p>direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electronic highway message boards communicate ______.

<p>safety messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are usually _______ collisions in a motor vehicle crash.

<p>three</p> Signup and view all the answers

Turn on your ________ well in advance of your maneuver to turn or change lanes.

<p>signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Motorcycles are extremely hard to see if they are __________.

<p>approaching from the side</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashing red and yellow lights control some intersections during times when there is __________ traffic flow.

<p>low</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal to follow an emergency vehicle at a distance of __________ or to stop within __________ of where an emergency vehicle is responding to an alarm.

<p>500 feet, one block</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do not use your horn directly behind a __________ or a horse rider on the side of the roadway.

<p>bicyclist</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ percent of pedestrian fatalities in 2009 resulted from persons improperly crossing the roadway or intersection, walking, playing or working in the roadway.

<p>38</p> Signup and view all the answers

Step vans (delivery trucks) and 15-passenger vans __________.

<p>have poor rearward vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

Use your __________ to communicate to other drivers that you are in trouble, there is trouble ahead, or when you are moving very slowly.

<p>emergency hazard lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

When passing a stopped school bus, you do not need to stop if __________.

<p>the school bus is on the opposite side of a roadway that is divided by a physical barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Deer are likely to be more active and roam outside of their territory during __________.

<p>autumn</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when approaching a controlled intersection with multiple turn lanes?

<p>Make sure no one is on your right</p> Signup and view all the answers

When backing up it is best to ____.

<p>check behind the car before getting in</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are a passenger and have your seat reclined with your safety belt on, in the event of a crash, ______.

<p>your body could slide forward, increasing the chance of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you have to drive on a long trip, wearing your seatbelt prevents your _______ from tiring so quickly.

<p>muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

When traveling behind large trucks, _______ your following distance.

<p>increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

By law, if you are involved in a collision, _________.

<p>you are required to stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aggressive driving can be defined as operating a vehicle in a manner that is likely to________.

<p>endanger someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Safety belts are designed _______.

<p>with an emergency locking mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

When your rear-view mirror is set to its night setting, it may hamper your ability to_________.

<p>judge the distance of traffic behind you</p> Signup and view all the answers

When traveling on rural roadways at higher speeds, remember you will ____.

<p>need a longer stopping distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stay on the right side of your lane when __________.

<p>you are going through a curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the NHTSA, the combination of ________ and ________ reduce the risk of serious crash-related head injury by 83 percent.

<p>front air bags, seat belts</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are written in terms of __________ safety performance requirements for motor vehicles.

<p>minimum</p> Signup and view all the answers

One driving technique that could increase your fuel economy is to _______.

<p>avoid unnecessary idling</p> Signup and view all the answers

Child restraint anchorage systems should have __________ lower anchorages.

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Our natural tendency is to concentrate on what is going on ahead of where we are going, so you need to check your mirrors __________.

<p>whenever you change speed or position</p> Signup and view all the answers

At intersections, look to the _____ first.

<p>left</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit near schools and senior centers in California?

<p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

When driving at night and you encounter curves, what do you have to remember?

<p>dirty headlight lens can cut the amount of light it emits by 90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

When exiting a parking spot, ____________ has the right-of-way.

<p>the vehicle that is already in the lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

Large space margins on the roadway provide __________.

<p>visibility, time and distance you need to avoid collisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are in an emergency and there is no space to the side to steer out of the way of a crash, __________.

<p>use controlled braking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Place or secure large items and loose objects in the __________ for safety and to deter theft.

<p>trunk</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you experience a blow out in one of your front tires, your vehicle will __________.

<p>pull hard to the deflated tire</p> Signup and view all the answers

Many head-on collisions occur because __________.

<p>drivers misjudge the closure rate of oncoming traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

If it's cold outside what should you do?

<p>turn heat on and run engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

While driving in the city, the busy environment can induce __________.

<p>visual overload</p> Signup and view all the answers

Passing a school bus can be __________ fine.

<p>$1000</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reversible lanes are used __________.

<p>during rush hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashing red and yellow lights control some intersections during times when there is __________ traffic flow.

<p>low</p> Signup and view all the answers

On average someone dies from an auto accident every ______ minutes.

<p>48</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rhythm that regulates the body's natural wake/sleep is called?

<p>the circadian rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

On the expressway maintain a 3-4 second following distance. If the road is slippery or wet adjust to?

<p>6-8 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

During each mile you drive, up to ________ events you need to interpret can occur.

<p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you have a long trip stop every _____ hours.

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driving Safety and Techniques

  • Passing farm equipment requires patience and should be done on the right.
  • Driving decisions rely on information, perceptions, and sound judgments.
  • Cruise control should not be engaged in rain to prevent loss of traction.
  • Airbags can cause serious injury to young children during low-speed collisions.
  • Highway hypnosis correlates with drowsy driving, both of which impair attention.
  • Emotional challenges while driving, such as road rage, can stem from restrictive feelings in traffic jams.

Vehicle Control and Handling

  • Low-hand push/pull steering enhances vehicle control and stability.
  • Most vehicle skids originate from driver error, underscoring the need for caution.
  • Identify safe spaces for returning after passing on two-lane roads to avoid accidents.
  • Maintain distance from emergency vehicles to prevent rear-end collisions.
  • Move operational vehicles out of traffic after a collision to ensure safety.
  • A significant portion of drivers involved in crashes possess good driving records, highlighting unpredictability on the roads.

Traffic Statistics and Regulations

  • Motor vehicle traffic fatalities are the leading cause of accidental death for individuals aged 3 to 33.
  • Alcohol-related crashes resulted in over 16,000 fatalities in 2005.
  • About 3 million people are injured annually in the U.S. due to traffic collisions, with approximately 40,000 fatalities.
  • Following emergency vehicles is limited to a distance of 500 feet; avoid stopping within one block of an emergency scene.

Awareness and Focus

  • Ensure warning lights are off after starting the vehicle to focus on driving.
  • Use the white line marker to guide when an oncoming driver fails to switch from high beams.
  • Check surroundings frequently by looking at the ground beside moving vehicles to judge their speeds.
  • Drivers need to practice anticipating other road users’ actions.

Special Conditions and Adaptations

  • High traction surfaces require careful braking and gentle steering in rain.
  • Teenagers bear the highest death rates per miles driven among age groups, necessitating heightened safety measures.
  • School zones now feature fluorescent yellow-green signs for increased visibility.
  • Weariness decreases peripheral vision, making for higher accident risks.

Variable Driving Scenarios

  • Maintain right lane position when navigating curves to prevent drifting.
  • Adjust the following distance behind trucks to accommodate their slower stopping capabilities.
  • Never stop on a railroad track, as this poses grave danger.
  • Clean headlights are essential, as dirty lenses can reduce light output by 90%.

Emergency Protocols

  • If severe environmental conditions leech visibility, use controlled braking when steering space is limited.
  • Secure loose items in the trunk to prevent movement during a crash or theft.
  • Immediate action after a tire blowout involves steering towards the deflated tire.

Behavioral Insights

  • The circadian rhythm governs natural sleep/wake cycles, directly impacting driver alertness.
  • Visual overload is common in busy city environments, which can impair decision-making.
  • For long trips, stopping every two hours is advisable to manage fatigue properly.
  • Passing a school bus incurs a hefty fine of $1,000, stressing children's safety on roadways.
  • Reversible lanes are primarily used during rush hours to alleviate traffic congestion.

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