Safe Driving Practices

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When entering a tunnel during daytime, the driver should:

  • Turn on the regular headlights (low beam) and speed up
  • Turn on the regular headlights (low beam) and slow down (correct)
  • Sound the horn

At night, when driving behind another vehicle, you should:

  • Turn on the high beam
  • Turn on the normal headlights (low beam) (correct)
  • Not use car headlights

If a car approaches from the other direction while your high beam is on, you should:

  • Switch to normal headlights (low beam) immediately (correct)
  • Turn off lights
  • Switch between high and low beam repetitively

When filling up your car with gas, you should:

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If the traffic light turns yellow when your vehicle has already entered the intersection, you should:

<p>Continue forward cautiously (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you feel sleepy while driving, you should:

<p>Stop immediately at the side of the road to get some rest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When approaching an intersection that has a traffic policeman regulating traffic and an active traffic light and fixed traffic sign, you should:

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The moment you enter your vehicle, you should first perform the following necessary adjustments in order:

<p>Adjust the seat, adjust the mirrors, and fasten the seat belt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Everyday prior to driving the vehicle, the driver should:

<p>Do a routine check of the various vehicle systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is okay while driving for the driver to:

<p>Listen to the radio at a low volume (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The driver and passengers should fasten their seat belt:

<p>Prior to setting off (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of the head rest is:

<p>To protect the neck in a rear end collision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The drivers ability to focus is impaired during driving due to:

<p>Being sleepy and tired (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using a cell phone while driving impacts the drivers ability to drive in a:

<p>Negative way (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first advice for a driver that cosumed some alcohol is to:

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Driving under the influence of sleeping medication is:

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If the gas pedal gets stuck while driving, the driver should immediately:

<p>Turn off the engine without locking the steering wheel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the car hood accidentally releases while driving down the road, you should immediately:

<p>Reduce your speed gradually and pull to the side of the road (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To avoid being late during heavy rain, the driver should start his journey:

<p>A bit earlier than usual (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before stepping into the vehicle, the driver should:

<p>Look around and under the vehicle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

While driving in heavy traffic, the driver should glance at his mirrors every:

<p>4 to 8 seconds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before turning right, the driver should glance at:

<p>All the mirrors, especially the right-side mirror and blind spots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The biggest threat that vehicles parked on the right-side pavement pose to drivers passing close to them is:

<p>Pedestrians, and children, appearing suddenly from between these parked vehicles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The threat that vehicles parked on the right-side pavement bring to drivers passing close to them is:

<p>The fact that any of these parked vehicles could take off and join traffic at any time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As a cautious driver, you should:

<p>Yield the right of way to prevent road collisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

While driving and prior to hitting your brakes, you should first look:

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When strong braking is applied, ABS in modern vehicles:

<p>Would normally cause the brake pedal to pulsate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the benefits of ABS in modern vehicles when strong braking is applied, is:

<p>Preventing brakes from locking-up and allows the driver to maintain steering control of the vehicle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your vehicle is beginning to lose traction on a slippery surface, you should spontaneously:

<p>Get your foot off the accelerator (dont press on the brakes) and steer your vehicle in the same direction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you leave a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front, you will be able to:

<p>Avoid a collision with that vehicle should it make a sudden stoop (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the vehicle in front immediately takes off the moment a red light turns green, you should:

<p>Make sure the road is empty then take off (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow traffic light, you should:

<p>Provide right of way (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The seat belt must be used:

<p>By all passengers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your vehicle suddenly malfunctions while driving on a highway, you should

<p>Leave the highway from the nearest exit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The driver should hold the steering wheel:

<p>With both hands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Passengers of a loaded truck should not exceed:

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Upon coupling the trailer with the tractor, the driver should make sure that the:

<p>Trailer brake is applied and its legs are lowered to the ground (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When coupling the trailer to the tractor, the driver should:

<p>Reverse slowly above the trailer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When uncoupling the trailer from the tractor, the driver must select a place:

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Upon uncoupling the trailer from the tractor, the driver should:

<p>Apply the trailer brake and lower its legs to the maximum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heavy vehicle driver has numerous blind spots around his vehicle. The count of these blindspots is :

<p>At least four (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heavy vehicle driver should pay attention to the height of his vehicle especially:

<p>When driving under a bridge or into a tunnel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heavy vehicle driver should give special care for the width of his vehicle especially:

<p>When overtaking another vehicle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heavy vehicle driver should:

<p>Avoid reversing in crowded places (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dealing with heavy vehicles differs from smaller vehicles, thus when turning to the right, the driver of a heavy vehicle should:

<p>Allow enough distance to his right side (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In order to avoid your heavy vehicles rear left wheels from crossing the center line as you negotiate a left hand turn, you should:

<p>Take the extreme left at the turn (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In order to avoid your heavy vehicles rear right wheels from skidding off the road as you negotiate a right hand turn, you should:

<p>Take to the right at the turn (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As you approach a hill top, you should always expect:

<p>Obstacles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

While driving your heavy vehicle downhill and in order to keep control of your vehicle, you should mainly depend on using:

<p>An appropriate low gear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the main brakes of your heavy vehicle continuously when driving downhill for long disables the brakes due of:

<p>Heat build-up (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the driver doesnt change quickly to a low gear as he starts to drive downhill, and the heavy vehicle gains speed:

<p>It will be impossible to change to a lower gear to have more control over the vehicle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As you drive your heavy vehicle uphill for a long period of time, you should:

<p>Avoid engine pressure build-up (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are going to overtake a vehcile uphill with your heavy vehicle and it will take too long, you should:

<p>Forget about overtaking the vehicle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you are about to drive your heavy vehicle off-road, you should:

<p>Plan your path carefully (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Eye contact at the intersection:

<p>Helps drivers avoid misunderstandings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As a safety driving rule and whenever possible, the driver should avoid:

<p>Reversing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

By law, the driver should yield the right of way to:

<p>Bus Schools flashing their hazard lights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is legal to parallel park a vehicle to the pavement on a single-lane two-way street:

<p>Doesnt matter as long as it doesnt hinder traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Excessive eating:

<p>Will impair the drivers ability to react properly and make the right decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Insufficient sleeping:

<p>Slows down his reactions during driving and causes him a slight loss of memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In long trips, the driver must stop for rest every:

<p>4 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In long trips, the driver must stop for rest around every:

<p>250 kilometers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Entering a tunnel during daytime:

Turn on the regular headlights (low beam) and slow down.

Facing oncoming vehicles with high beams on:

Switch to normal headlights (low beam) immediately.

Filling your car with gas:

Turn off the engine.

Yellow light when already in intersection?

Continue forward cautiously.

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Feeling sleepy while driving?

Stop immediately at the side of the road to get some rest.

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After entering your vehicle, first:

Adjust the seat, adjust the mirrors, and fasten the seat belt.

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Prior to driving, the driver should:

Do a routine check of the various vehicle systems.

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Okay while driving to:

Listen to the radio at a low volume.

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The purpose of the head rest is:

To protect the neck in a rear end collision.

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Impaired focus while driving due to:

Being sleepy and tired.

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Cell phone use driving ability impact:

Negative way.

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After consuming alcohol, first advice:

Refrain from driving until the side effects of alcohol have disappeared.

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Driving under sleeping medication influence:

Dangerous.

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Car hood accidentally releases, immediately:

Reduce your speed gradually and pull to the side of the road.

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To avoid being late in heavy rain:

A bit earlier than usual.

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Before stepping into the vehicle:

Look around and under the vehicle.

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Heavy traffic, glance at mirrors every:

4 to 8 seconds.

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As a cautious driver, you should:

Yield the right of way to prevent road collisions.

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Driving, before braking look:

In the mirrors, namely the rear-view mirror.

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Strong braking, ABS in modern vehicles:

Would normally make noise and cause the brake pedal to pulsate.

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Benefits of ABS in modern vehicles when strong braking:

Preventing brakes from locking-up and allows the driver to maintain steering control of the vehicle.

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Loose traction on slippery surface:

Get your foot off the accelerator (dont press on the brakes) and steer your vehicle in the same direction.

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The driver should hold the steering wheel:

With both hands.

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Driving heavy vehicle uphill long period:

Keep to the extreme right as much as possible.

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Overtake vehicle uphill too long:

Forget about overtaking the vehicle.

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Best way to know how medical drug affect driving:

Check with his physician.

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Driving under alcohol/drugs causes false feeling of:

Courage and boldness.

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When another vehicle overtakes you

Check the signals for the driver behind you.

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Motorcyclist can protect self by:

Wearing motorcycle protective gear.

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Motorcycle gloves protect:

The hands from cold and injuries.

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Motorcycle boots protect:

The feet from injury, water, and cold.

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Motorcyclist improperly wears helmet:

Is illegal.

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Motorcyclist carries, doesn't wear helmet:

Does not give the motorcyclist legal protection.

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Two causes for a motorcycle to squid on roads:

Slippery road and nervous reaction.

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Driving motorcycle at night:

Slowly and maintain a longer stopping distance.

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Study Notes

  • Entering a tunnel during daytime requires turning on regular headlights (low beam) and slowing down.
  • Driving behind another vehicle at night requires use of normal headlights (low beam).
  • When approached by another car with high beams on, switch to low beams or normal headlights.
  • While filling up petrol, turn off the engine.
  • If a traffic light turns yellow after entering an intersection, continue cautiously.
  • If you feel sleepy while driving, stop immediately to get some rest.
  • Where a traffic policeman, traffic light/sign are present at an intersection, follow the policeman's instructions.
  • Upon entering a vehicle, adjust the seat, mirrors, and fasten the seatbelt.
  • Check the various vehicle systems on a daily basis prior to driving.

Driving Safely

  • While driving, it is acceptable to listen to the radio at a low volume.
  • Drivers/passengers are to fasten their seatbelts before turning on the car engine.
  • The purpose of a headrest is to protect the neck in a rear-end collision.
  • Driver's ability to focus is impaired due to being sleepy/tired.
  • Using a cell phone impairs driving ability in a negative way.
  • A driver who has consumed alcohol should not drive until the side effects have worn off.
  • Driving under the influence of sleeping medication is dangerous.
  • If the gas pedal gets stuck while driving, turn off the engine without locking the steering wheel as soon as possible.
  • If the car hood comes off accidentally while driving, reduce speed gradually and pull over.
  • During heavy rain, drivers should begin their journey a bit earlier than usual.
  • Before entering the vehicle, check around and under the vehicle.

Glance Intervals

  • When driving in heavy traffic, glance at mirrors every 4 to 8 seconds.
  • Before turning right, glance at all mirrors & blind spots.

Hazards Posed by Parked Vehicles

  • The biggest threat that parked vehicles pose is pedestrians, and children that could appear suddenly.
  • Parked vehicles may take off and join traffic at any time.
  • Yield the right of way to prevent collisions to be a cautious driver.

Braking Considerations

  • When driving and before hitting the brakes, drivers should look at the rear-view mirror.
  • When strong braking is applied, ABS in modern vehicles would normally make noise and cause the brake pedal to pulsate.
  • A benefit of ABS is preventing brakes from locking up and allows maintaining steering control.
  • In case of losing traction on a slippery surface, take foot off the accelerator and steer in the same direction.
  • When leaving a safe following distance, you could avoid a collision if the vehicle in front makes a sudden stop.
  • If a vehicle takes off immediately when a red light turns green, make sure the road is empty before doing the same.
  • When approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow light, stop.

Vehicle Maintenance

  • Seat belts must be used by all passengers.
  • If a vehicle malfunctions on a highway, leave the highway from the nearest exit.
  • Drivers should hold the steering wheel with both hands
  • The number of passengers in a loaded truck should not exceed the authorized number.
  • When coupling a trailer to a tractor, ensure that the trailer brake is applied + that its legs are lowered
  • After coupling a trailer to a tractor, ensure that air pipes and electric lines are connected properly.
  • When coupling a trailer to a tractor, reverse slowly above the trailer.
  • When uncoupling a trailer, pick an even location closeby
  • When uncoupling a trailer from the tractor, apply the trailer brake and lower its legs to the maximum.

Heavy Vehicles

  • Heavy vehicle drivers have at least four blind spots.
  • Heavy vehicle drivers should pay attention to the height of their vehicle, especially when driving under a bridge or inside a tunnel.
  • Heavy vehicle drivers should give special care for the vehicle width, especially when entering narrow places.
  • To avoid heavy vehicle's rear wheels from crossing the center line on a left turn, do a right turn to avoid skidding.
  • When approaching a hilltop, always expect obstacles behind the peak.
  • When driving a heavy vehicle downhill, depend on using an appropriate low gear.
  • Continously using the main brakes causes heat build-up.
  • If the driver doesn't quickly change to a low gear and with the vehicle gaining speed, it will be impossible to change to a lower gear.
  • When driving uphill for a long period of time, avoid engine pressure build-up.
  • When driving a heavy vehicle uphill for a long period of time, check the fuel gauge continuously.
  • If going to overtake a vehicle uphill with a heavy vehicle and it'll take too long, forget about overtaking the vehicle.
  • When about to drive a an off road heavy vehicle , plan path carefully.

Safe Driving Rules

  • Eye contact at the intersection helps avoid misunderstandings.
  • Reversing should be avoided whenever possible.
  • Drivers must yield the right of way to a bus flashing its hazard lights.
  • The vehicle must not be driven if it is negatively affecting the ability to react properly.

Alcohol and Driving

  • Driving under the influence of alcohol endangers the driver's life and others.
  • Drivers should check with a physician to understand medical drug's impact on drive.
  • Driving under the influence causes a false feeling of courage and boldness.
  • Another driver's light signals are not to be relied on.
  • While driving with another vehicle check their gestures.

Vehicle Parts

  • Heavy vehicle drivers especially should be careful about entering narrow places.
  • When reversing, depend on information from rear view mirrors.

Vehicle Protective Gear

  • Upon filling up a tanker, make sure all lids are secured.
  • The motorcyclist can protect themself by wearing motorcycle protective gear.
  • Motorcycle leather suits can resist friction with asphalt and small stones.
  • Motorcycle gloves protect the hands from cold and injuries.
  • Motorcycle boots protect the feet from injury, water, and cold.
  • Spine protectors protect the spine and spinal cord from injury.
  • Protective eyewear protects eyes from rain, wind and insects.
  • Motorcycle helmets protect the head from fatal injuries.
  • A motorcyclist who does not wear their helmet appropriately is acting illegally.

Motorcycle Safety

  • Carrying a helmet but not wearing it does not provide motorcyclist legal protection.
  • While driving at night, drivers should wear a fluorescent suit.
  • Attach luminous stripes to increase seeing.

Motorcycle Maintenance

  • A motorcycle with a hydraulic brake system should have the brake fluid checked periodically.
  • Motorcycle tires should have tread depth of >3mm.
  • Keeping close to the steering grips, while steering freely.

Speed Increase

  • The vehicle must be used to create more control .
  • Motorcyclists should hold the steering grip in a way to avoid unintentional speed increase.
  • Applying both back and front brakes is most effective for braking.
  • Motorcyclists ought to be in a straight line when using heavy braking.

Road Conditions

  • Causes for motorcycles skidding on the road include slippery roads and nervous reactions.
  • At night, slowly maintain a longer stopping distance.
  • Vibration may occur due to a misaligned tire wheel.

Vehicle Crashes

  • A major cause for motorcycle crashes is too much velocity.
  • Avoid motorcycle incidents, slowing and moving into a lane
  • The person traveling from each aspect could now no longer have to depend and overtake vehicles .

Vehicle Passengers

  • Stay safe with the aid of following vehicle passengers after which one is legally allowed to go automobiles .

Speed Control

  • You have to consider all side and rear with automobiles and the proper speed to avoid a crash.
  • You need to gradually maintain and remember and maintain all upcoming visitors .

Eco-Safety

  • Your chances of an twist of destiny are tons more than the chance of being concerned with cars with bicycle in a zigzag way .
  • Loud exhausts are a traffic violation.

Eco-Driving

  • Eco-friendly riding helps local air pollutants
  • Whatare the financial savings benefits of Eco is lower vehicle preserveance which saves 50%.
  • All the above is how eco riding maintains the safety using the force and skill.
  • Avoid stress when Riding to lower the risk of the rider
  • With cruise control that makes you have a look at pace.
  • Avoid fast starts the RPM degree must not exceed 3000.
  • Exceeding 2000 RPM will get to consume extra fuel.
  • Wears fuel and reduces tires .

Maintenance

  • Lowers fuel consumption with the aid of changing the oil more regularly and oil filter for a low fuel intake while using the motorways.
  • Energy conserving oil that has friction.
  • How to make your tires last longer using the pressure once a month to observe.
  • Change your air filters to make the engines enhance performance by 6 to 11%
  • Avoid air pollution Turn it off

Engine Levels

  • Improves the the energy of automobile emissions.
  • That is with the aid of fuel that with inter country requirements.

Vehicle Refueling

  • Always Check the fuel tank cap is closed

Parking in Shade

  • When you prevent the pressure on AC and lowers the fuels

Air Conditioning Influence

  • The use of AC increases fuels by a bit

Helpful ways to reduce fuel

  • Eco-Friendly Driving is the efficient way of using smooth driving that saves gas and gas emissions.

Awareness for Signs

  • Uneven slippery conditions of bumps
  • Be Aware and slow down to a cautioned Left and proper ahead and use of caution

Following the Laws and Signs

Follow street with priority avoid end speed and follow pedestrian crossings. Be aware narrow roads electrical wires and harmful cautions.

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