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Who are most likely to drink and drive?

  • Elderly
  • Teens
  • Children
  • Adults (correct)

    • Who are more prone to take risks on the road?

    Teens due to brain chemistry.

    When teens are involved in collisions, it is usually their fault.

    True

    What is the #1 cause of accidents?

    <p>Failure to see other vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is active search and scanning techniques?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is tunnel vision?

    <p>When you focus on the car in front of you or the road only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when you are driving?

    <p>Filter what is important and look around frequently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your GPS should?

    <p>Be turned up and avoid the display.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blindspot indicators, backup cameras, lane departure warning systems, and steering controls are additional safety features when they are used correctly.

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

    How high should the line of sight above the steering wheel be?

    <p>At least 3 inches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The steering wheel should be aimed at?

    <p>The chest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your seat should be positioned so you are comfortable and can reach all the controls.

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

    Seat belts should sit low at the hips, shoulder belt should ___ from middle shoulder.

    <p>chest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your rear view mirror should be positioned?

    <p>So that it can show as much of the back window as possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the left side mirror be positioned?

    <p>When you position your head very close to the left window and can see the side of your car on the inside of the mirror.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the right mirror be positioned?

    <p>Head near the middle of the console, and inside mirror should show the side of the car.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should standard brakes be applied?

    <p>Press firm, and release, and press to prevent your wheels from locking up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should anti-lock brakes be applied?

    <p>Just press firm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In most cases, a vehicle can turn faster than it can stop.

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

    Mirrors are correct when you see a car in the rear view mirror and see it on the left or right mirror when they are passing.

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

    If you are driving 60 mph on a highway, how far is it?

    <p>1/4 mile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of hazards?

    <p>Immediate, potential, objects of interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an immediate hazard?

    <p>Things that affect your driving right now.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential hazard?

    <p>Things that might affect your driving soon, but don't yet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are objects of interest?

    <p>Inanimate objects that you should recognize and react to appropriately to drive safely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you discriminate what is a hazard?

    <p>Practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do most accidents happen?

    <p>Close to home while driving familiar routes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of an immediate hazard.

    <p>People darting into the road, front car slamming on their brakes, lane swerves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of a potential hazard.

    <p>Pedestrian standing on the street corner, car parked with door open.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of an object of interest.

    <p>Speed limits, traffic lights, stop signs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second leading cause of crashes?

    <p>Speeding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do you get to your destination faster if you swerve in and out of traffic?

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

    Going 65 instead of 55 leads to double the death rate.

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

    What are the three things that determine how fast you should drive?

    <p>Road conditions, visibility, and traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of road conditions.

    <p>A dirt road, single lane road, construction zone, weather.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give examples of visibility issues.

    <p>Bad weather, dirty windshield, blind turn, sun in eyes, eye fatigue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines sight distance?

    <p>How fast you are going and how far you can see.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of traffic.

    <p>Driving in congested areas, traffic in uneven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are going 30, and need to come to a stop, what is the stopping distance?

    <p>75 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Risk Factors and Collision Causes

    • Adults are more likely to engage in drinking and driving.
    • Teenagers are prone to risk-taking while driving due to brain chemistry.
    • Collisions involving teens are often their fault, highlighting a need for caution.

    Safe Driving Practices

    • Maintain focus on a distant block ahead in urban settings.
    • The primary cause of accidents is the failure to see other vehicles.
    • Active search and scanning techniques are essential: keep eyes moving, look around, recognize surroundings, and remember observations.

    Vision and Awareness

    • Tunnel vision occurs when focusing solely on the vehicle ahead or the road.
    • While driving, filter out essential information and frequently scan your surroundings.
    • GPS devices should be loud enough to hear without needing to look at the display.

    Safety Features in Vehicles

    • Additional safety features like blindspot indicators, backup cameras, and lane departure warning systems enhance safety when used properly.

    Adjusting Vehicle Controls

    • The line of sight above the steering wheel should be at least 3 inches.
    • The steering wheel should be aimed at the chest for optimal control.
    • Seating position should ensure comfort and easy access to all controls.
    • Seat belts must sit low at the hips and the shoulder belt should cross the chest from the middle shoulder.

    Mirror Adjustments

    • The rearview mirror should maximize visibility of the back window.
    • The left side mirror should be adjusted to see the side of the car when leaning close to the left window.
    • The right mirror should be set to allow visibility of the car while positioning the head near the middle console.

    Brake Systems

    • Standard brakes require firm pressing, releasing, and pressing again to prevent wheel lock-up during braking.
    • Anti-lock brakes function by simply pressing firmly.

    Driving Dynamics

    • Vehicles typically turn faster than they can stop, emphasizing the importance of speed management.
    • Mirrors are correctly positioned when a car in the rearview mirror is visible in the left or right mirrors during passing.

    Speed and Distance Perception

    • Driving at 60 mph on a highway covers approximately 1/4 mile in a short duration.
    • Three types of hazards include immediate hazards affecting driving right now, potential hazards that may soon affect driving, and objects of interest that require acknowledgment.

    Hazard Recognition

    • Immediate hazards include people darting into the road or sudden stops.
    • Potential hazards are individuals waiting to cross or parked cars with doors open.
    • Objects of interest include traffic signals and speed limits.

    Accidents and Speed

    • Speeding is the second leading cause of crashes, and swerving in traffic does not lead to faster arrival.
    • Increased speed dramatically increases the death rate: traveling at 65 mph instead of 55 doubles the death rate, while 75 mph in a 55 zone triples it.

    Factors Influencing Driving Speed

    • Driving speed should be determined by road conditions, visibility, and traffic conditions.
    • Road conditions can vary from dirt roads to construction zones, significantly impacting vehicle control.
    • Visibility issues can arise from bad weather, dirty windshields, or glare.

    Stopping Distances

    • At a speed of 30 mph, the stopping distance required is approximately 75 feet.
    • Stopping distances will increase in wet or adverse conditions, necessitating greater caution and distance.

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