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A safe driver is responsible for?
A safe driver is responsible for?
Passengers, other roadway users, and self.
Which of the following driver reactions is NOT that of a defensive driver?
Which of the following driver reactions is NOT that of a defensive driver?
- Keeps a safe distance from other vehicles
- Anticipates the actions of others
- Stays alert for potential hazards
- Pays little attention to other roadway users (correct)
A driver who refuses to take an alcohol test might lose his or her license under which law?
A driver who refuses to take an alcohol test might lose his or her license under which law?
Implied consent.
A driver education course?
A driver education course?
Yielding in traffic means?
Yielding in traffic means?
Interstate route signs?
Interstate route signs?
The purpose of a rumble strip is to?
The purpose of a rumble strip is to?
What roadway markings are used to guide your driving path?
What roadway markings are used to guide your driving path?
In a vehicle with an automatic transmission?
In a vehicle with an automatic transmission?
If leaving the car from the street side?
If leaving the car from the street side?
The brake system warning light tells you?
The brake system warning light tells you?
Adjust a safety belt so it?
Adjust a safety belt so it?
The driving task is primarily a?
The driving task is primarily a?
The process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called?
The process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called?
A space cushion is?
A space cushion is?
The best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to?
The best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to?
If a tire is under-inflated, the only part that grips the road well is the?
If a tire is under-inflated, the only part that grips the road well is the?
What rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions?
What rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions?
An example of an active restraint is a?
An example of an active restraint is a?
Child restraint seats must be used?
Child restraint seats must be used?
The hand signal to indicate slow or stop is?
The hand signal to indicate slow or stop is?
A turnabout maneuver is risky because?
A turnabout maneuver is risky because?
How much space should be allotted to park your vehicle parallel to the curb?
How much space should be allotted to park your vehicle parallel to the curb?
When leaving a parallel parking space, you?
When leaving a parallel parking space, you?
When turning, your last check is?
When turning, your last check is?
A delayed green light means?
A delayed green light means?
Yielding the right of way means?
Yielding the right of way means?
When an emergency vehicle sounds its sirens or uses a flashing light, you?
When an emergency vehicle sounds its sirens or uses a flashing light, you?
When joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be?
When joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be?
Injuries and deaths from motorcycle collisions are primarily from?
Injuries and deaths from motorcycle collisions are primarily from?
As the driver of a vehicle, you should?
As the driver of a vehicle, you should?
Wearing a motorcycle helmet?
Wearing a motorcycle helmet?
As bicyclists share the roadway with other roadway users, they also must share the?
As bicyclists share the roadway with other roadway users, they also must share the?
The jogger is safest when?
The jogger is safest when?
What is a space cushion?
What is a space cushion?
A 3 second following distance?
A 3 second following distance?
A driver that follows too closely is called a?
A driver that follows too closely is called a?
Rural roads are?
Rural roads are?
Study Notes
Safe Driving Responsibilities
- A safe driver must be responsible for passengers, other roadway users, and themselves.
Defensive Driving
- Defensive driving does not involve paying little attention to other roadway users.
Implied Consent Law
- Refusing to take an alcohol test can result in losing your license under implied consent laws.
Driver Education
- Participating in a driver education course lays a foundation for becoming a safe driver.
Yielding in Traffic
- Yielding means allowing others to go ahead of you in traffic situations.
Interstate Route Signs
- Interstate signs differ by state and type of roadway, may also include city street information.
Rumble Strips
- Rumble strips create noise to alert drivers when they are too close to the roadway edge.
Driving Path Guidance
- Reflectors are crucial roadway markings that help guide drivers along their path.
Automatic Transmission
- Always come to a complete stop before shifting gears in a vehicle with an automatic transmission.
Exiting a Vehicle
- When leaving the car from the street side, the recommended practice is to walk around the rear.
Brake System Warning
- The brake system warning light indicates potential malfunction in the braking system.
Proper Safety Belt Fit
- A safety belt should be adjusted to fit snugly against the body for effective protection.
Driving Task Nature
- The primary component of driving is its focus on cognitive tasks.
Visual Search Pattern
- An orderly visual search pattern is essential for effectively monitoring critical areas in traffic.
Space Cushion Concept
- A space cushion refers to the open area surrounding a vehicle, enhancing safety.
Communication with Roadway Users
- Using lights and/or horn is the best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users.
Tire Inflation Importance
- With under-inflated tires, only the outside edges of the tire tread maintain good road grip.
Total Stopping Distance Rule
- The 4-second rule helps estimate total stopping distance under ideal conditions.
Active Restraint Example
- A safety belt serves as an example of an active restraint system in vehicles.
Child Restraint Regulations
- Child restraint seats must be placed in the back seat for safety.
Hand Signals for Drivers
- To indicate slow or stop, extend the left arm and hand downward.
Turnabout Maneuver Risks
- A turnabout maneuver involves risk due to crossing or backing into traffic lanes.
Parallel Parking Space Requirements
- Allow a space 5-6 feet longer than your vehicle when parking parallel to the curb.
Yielding When Leaving Parking
- Yielding is mandatory to approaching traffic when exiting a parallel parking space.
Last Check When Turning
- Before turning, the last check should be in the direction of the intended path of travel.
Delayed Green Lights
- A delayed green light indicates that one side of the intersection has a green signal while the other remains red.
Right of Way Yielding
- Yielding the right of way entails allowing others to proceed first.
Emergency Vehicle Protocol
- When an emergency vehicle has sirens or flashing lights, drivers must yield the right of way.
Gap Requirements for Left Turns
- The gap for joining traffic by turning left should be greater than for turning right.
Motorcycle Collision Risks
- Injuries and fatalities from motorcycle collisions are largely due to the rider's exposed position.
Tailgating Cyclists
- Drivers should never tailgate cyclists before passing them.
Motorcycle Helmet Benefits
- Wearing a motorcycle helmet significantly reduces the chances of fatal head and neck injuries.
Bicyclist Responsibilities
- Bicyclists share the road and must also be responsible for avoiding conflicts.
Jogging Safety
- Joggers are safest when utilizing sidewalks or designated jogging areas.
Space Cushion Definition
- A space cushion is quantified as the distance between your vehicle and the one ahead.
Following Distance
- A 3-second following distance is not representative of total stopping distance.
Tailgater Identification
- A vehicle following too closely is referred to as a tailgater.
Rural Road Composition
- Rural roads are built from various types of materials, impacting their safety and usability.
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