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What is improper speed?
The law clearly states which driver has the right-of-way.
False
Statistically speaking, your chances for a collision are highest at an intersection.
True
To prevent collisions and violations at intersections that have traffic signals, use the _________ to ensure the intersection is clear before you enter.
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What is the first major step before passing another vehicle?
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Is it acceptable to increase the speed of your vehicle over the legal speed limit to pass or overtake another vehicle?
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Follow the four Rs (Read, Right, Reduce, and Ride) when ____________.
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________ is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment an event occurs until you see it and become aware of the danger.
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Anti-lock brakes reduce braking distance.
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To make safe and proper turns, you should get into position to turn by getting into the correct turn lane in advance.
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Improper driving is the single most common cause of motor vehicle collisions.
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What happens when we take a risk while driving?
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What is defensive driving?
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A preventable collision is a collision in which the driver fails to do everything _____________________________ to avoid it.
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Every year you have what percent chance of being involved in a motor vehicle collision?
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What are the three basic steps in the DDC Collision Prevention Formula?
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What are your collision-risk factors?
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Which one of the following is a way to focus your attention on driving so that you can recognize a hazard?
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Your risk of being injured or killed in a collision decreases as your defensive driving behaviors increase.
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Which one of the following is a reasonable defensive driving action?
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The three stages of a collision include the vehicle crash, the human crash, and the external crash.
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At the moment of impact in a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are still traveling at the vehicle's original speed.
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Safety belts increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than ______________ percent.
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Safety belts and airbags together offer the best protection in a collision.
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You should check your vehicle's oil level, washer fluid level, and tire pressure ___________________.
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If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel __________________________.
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When you approach a car using their high-beam lights, you should ______________________________.
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When approaching a railroad crossing, you need to treat it the same way you treat other intersections.
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In heavy traffic areas, you should wave pedestrians across the street if there is no crosswalk.
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If an animal suddenly appears on the road in front of us, experts advise swerving to avoid hitting the animal.
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What does the term 'impaired driving' mean?
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What three steps can you take if you find that you are becoming aggravated or choosing unsafe, aggressive behaviors?
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Study Notes
Important Driving Concepts
- Improper Speed refers to unsafe driving behavior that heightens the risk of collisions and violations.
- Drivers must understand their right-of-way, as it is clearly defined by law.
- Collisions are statistically most probable at intersections, necessitating heightened attention.
Safe Driving Techniques
- Use the Delayed Acceleration Technique at traffic signals to ensure intersections are clear before proceeding.
- Before overtaking other vehicles, first assess whether the pass is necessary.
- Increasing speed beyond the legal limit to pass another vehicle is unsafe and prohibited.
Collision Avoidance Strategies
- To avoid head-on collisions, adhere to the Four Rs: Read, Right, Reduce, and Ride.
- Perception Distance is the distance traveled from the occurrence of an event until the driver recognizes the danger.
- Anti-lock brakes do not necessarily shorten braking distance.
Safe Maneuvering Guidelines
- Proper turning requires getting into the correct lane well ahead of the turn.
- Improper driving is the leading cause of motor vehicle accidents.
Risk Management in Driving
- Taking risks while driving means relinquishing control to external factors.
- Defensive driving is defined as driving to minimize risks while considering surrounding conditions and other drivers' actions.
- A Preventable Collision happens when a driver fails to utilize reasonable caution to avoid it.
Collision Statistics & Safety
- Drivers have a 9% chance of being involved in a motor vehicle collision annually.
- Recognize, Understand, Act are the key steps in the Collision Prevention Formula.
- Attitudes towards other drivers can reflect one's own potential driving behavior, highlighting the importance of positive collision-risk factors.
Attention and Hazard Recognition
- The "What If?" Strategy helps maintain focus and enhances hazard recognition.
- Increased defensive driving behaviors correlate with a decreased likelihood of injury or fatalities in collisions.
Defensive Actions
- A reasonable defensive driving action includes sounding the horn when necessary.
- The three stages of a collision are misconceived; they do not include a human or an external crash.
Safety Features and Maintenance
- Unbelted occupants in a collision continue moving at the original speed of the vehicle at impact.
- Safety belts can improve survival chances in crashes by more than 50%, and when combined with airbags, they provide optimal protection.
- Vehicle maintenance checks should occur once a week for oil, washer fluid, and tire pressure.
Handling Unsafe Situations
- If skidding, steer in the direction intended for the front of the vehicle to regain control.
- When faced with high-beam headlights, focus on the side of the road instead of directly at the light source.
- Treat railroad crossings as regular intersections to ensure safety.
- In heavy traffic, do not wave pedestrians across without designated crosswalks.
Emergency Responses
- Experts advise against swerving to avoid animals suddenly appearing on the road; instead, it's recommended to maintain control of the vehicle.
- Impaired Driving encompasses driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
- To manage aggression while driving, implement the Three Rs: Reflect, Reframe, Refocus.
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