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What is the term for traction loss that is difficult to identify quickly?

Hydroplane

What is the most common following distance at 55 mph or less?

3 seconds

What do rumble strips alert drivers of?

Approaching hazards or going off the road

When being tailgated, you need greater space in front of you. What is the term for this space?

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

What is the best way to control consequences to avoid a collision?

<p>Brake or accelerate quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aggressive drivers frequently do what?

<p>Take risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

When parallel parking, when do you turn left?

<p>When the front bumper clears the rear bumper</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 4-Second Rule estimate?

<p>Total stopping distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a thin layer of ice called?

<p>Black ice</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many seconds does it take for your eyes to readjust from bright lights?

<p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you're tired, you should drive.

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

Airbags are designed to be used with what?

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

To pass a vehicle at 60 mph, it takes how many seconds?

<p>19</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of following at 3 seconds?

<p>Being able to see around the vehicle, being able to pass the vehicle, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of turn takes the longest to complete?

<p>Right turn</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your brakes fail?

<p>Pump the brakes, and then apply the emergency brake</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the safest turnabout?

<p>Backing into a driveway on the right</p> Signup and view all the answers

Head restraints protect you from what type of collisions?

<p>Rear-end</p> Signup and view all the answers

Uncontrolled intersections are treated as a

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

What indicates that your tires need to be replaced?

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

A stale green light is about to change to what color light?

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

You must stop no closer than how many feet from a railroad crossing?

<p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must stop no closer than how many feet from a school bus with its light flashing?

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

What is the proper hand position for cars with airbags?

<p>9 to 3 or 8 to 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of drugs slow your body down?

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

What is the legal intoxication level for alcohol?

<p>.08</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a police officer has someone stopped on the highway, you should do what?

<p>Move to the left lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it best to deal with distractions?

<p>Prior to driving</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you avoid missing your exit?

<p>Plan ahead</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is most important on rural roadways that change often?

<p>Speed control</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are tire blowouts treated?

<p>Like a skid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a point of conflict?

<p>The point at which you meet something</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does night driving require?

<p>Drive at a safe speed at a distance that you can see</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing X over a lane mean?

<p>It is about to close</p> Signup and view all the answers

Air turbulence and cross winds can do what?

<p>Move you to another lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

The meaning of a flashing red light is to stop fully.

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

The meaning of a yellow flashing light is to proceed with caution.

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

What is Michigan's Basic Speed Law?

<p>The safe speeds for conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum speed limit on the expressway?

<p>55 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of a steady green arrow?

<p>The lane can turn in the direction of which the arrow is pointing</p> Signup and view all the answers

From what lane position should a left turn be made?

<p>The furthest left lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of traffic signs are to ____, ____, & ______.

<p>Regulate, guide, warn</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a solid yellow line on your side mean?

<p>No passing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a pennant-shaped sign mean?

<p>No passing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a round sign indicate?

<p>Railroad crossing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Normally, you signal how many feet before you turn?

<p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far before turning in a country road should you signal?

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

When backing, your eyes should be looking where?

<p>Behind you</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far can you leave a parked car from a curb?

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

If your car skids to the right, then you should steer?

<p>To the right</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best braking method on ice?

<p>Soft &amp; slow</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right of way when making a left-hand turn?

<p>Oncoming traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

When driving in the right lane of the expressway, you should expect?

<p>People entering and exiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise your ____ should be turned on.

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

There tends to be a lot of ice on which two surfaces?

<p>Bridges, overpasses</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'implied consent'?

<p>Taking a test for alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should you abort a pass?

<p>Prior to reaching the car</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are following a car on a gravel road, then you should increase?

<p>Following distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'minimizing'?

<p>Reducing the risk of a situation; increasing following distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'separate'?

<p>Taking each hazard on the road one at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'compromise'?

<p>Leaving more space from the most dangerous hazard without unnecessary risk from the others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dim your lights on oncoming traffic within how many feet?

<p>500</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should slow down prior to turning.

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

When the front wheels lock up, what do you lose control of?

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

When you reach the crest of a hill, you should do what?

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

Why do trucks need more space in front of them when they drive?

<p>They need more space to stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can you drive off the road to pass another vehicle?

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

At 30 mph, how large of a gap would you need to cross the street?

<p>2/3 of a block; 8 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you aim high in steering, how many seconds ahead do you need to look?

<p>20-30 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is it to judge relative distance of an object?

<p>Depth perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many seconds are needed to prepare for a turn?

<p>8-12 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where would you find a Do Not Enter or Wrong Way sign?

<p>At the exit of a freeway</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take to turn right and accelerate to 30 mph?

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

What is the normal following distance for most highways?

<p>4 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a pre-drive check always include?

<p>Checking tires, lights, and controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

This type of mirror shows a wider view than a flat mirror.

<p>Convex mirror</p> Signup and view all the answers

Children under the age of what are required to use an approved child safety seat?

<p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do you need more space in front of you when following a large truck?

<p>The truck's blind spots</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before backing up, where do you always need to check?

<p>Behind you</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit in a business district?

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

What is the speed limit in a park?

<p>15 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

To glance quickly and continually is known as what?

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

Mileage marker signs on the highway are what colors?

<p>Green &amp; white</p> Signup and view all the answers

Following a car in the rain, what would indicate the risk of hydroplaning?

<p>Water splashing</p> Signup and view all the answers

A selfish, bold, and pushy driver is known as an what type of driver?

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

When you skid, you lose control of which two aspects?

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

You should always leave at least a ____ between you and a parked car.

<p>Car door width</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should you turn your wheel when making a right turn?

<p>At the curve line</p> Signup and view all the answers

Steering too sharply in a lane change can cause you to do what?

<p>Drive out of your lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a sign's shape tell us?

<p>The general meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What time of day is it most difficult to stay alert?

<p>Early afternoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a warning light stays on after starting the car, what does it mean?

<p>The particular system isn't working</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you deal with an aggressive driver?

<p>Avoid eye-contact, get out of their way</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when a driver loses control of their emotions?

<p>Road rage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit in a round-about?

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

In city traffic, you should look at least how many blocks ahead?

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

When should cruise control not be used?

<p>Bad roads/weather, congested traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What modern device can cause a mental distraction when driving?

<p>Cell phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lane is used for entering/exiting on the expressway?

<p>The weave lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

Searching in a regular sequence is known as what?

<p>Orderly visual search</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driving Concepts and Terminology

  • Hydroplane: Traction loss during rainy conditions that challenges quick identification.
  • 3 Seconds Rule: Recommended following distance at speeds of 55 mph or less.
  • Rumble Strips: Indicate upcoming hazards or alert drivers they are veering off the road.
  • Tailgating: When tailgated, maintain greater space in front to ensure safety.

Collision Avoidance Strategies

  • To control collision consequences, either brake or accelerate quickly.
  • Aggressive Drivers: Tendency to take risks increases road hazards.

Parking and Stopping Guidelines

  • Parallel Parking: Turn left when the front bumper clears the rear bumper.
  • 4-Second Rule: Estimates total stopping distance for safe stopping practices.
  • Black Ice: A thin, nearly invisible layer of ice that poses significant risk.

Vision and Reaction

  • Eyes take approximately 5 seconds to readjust after exposure to bright lights.
  • Driving while tired is unsafe and strongly discouraged.

Vehicle Safety Features

  • Airbags: Designed for use in conjunction with seatbelts for maximum safety.

Passing and Following Procedures

  • At 60 mph, passing another vehicle takes about 19 seconds.
  • Maintaining a 3-second following distance enables visibility around vehicles.

Rules and Regulations

  • Right Turn: Takes the longest to complete compared to other turns.
  • In case of brake failure, pump the brakes and apply the emergency brake.

Intersection and Right of Way

  • Uncontrolled Intersections: Treated as yielding points.
  • Wear Bars: Indicators that tires need replacement.

Traffic Signals and Signs

  • Flashing Yellow Light: Indicates to proceed with caution.
  • Steady Green Arrow: Allows turns in the direction the arrow points.
  • Do Not Enter Sign: Found at freeway exits to prevent wrong-way travel.

Safe Driving Distance and Speed Limits

  • Maintain a minimum stopping distance of 15 feet from railroad crossings and 20 feet from school buses with flashing lights.
  • Common speed limits: 25 mph in business districts, 15 mph in parks, 55 mph minimum on expressways.

Night and Rural Driving

  • Turn on vehicle lights 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise.
  • Anticipate often changing conditions and adjust speed accordingly on rural roads.

Driver Behavior and Distractions

  • Implied Consent: Obligation to take alcohol tests when requested.
  • Scan continuously while driving to stay alert to surroundings.
  • Mental distractions include devices like cell phones, which can significantly hinder driving abilities.

Emergency and Unusual Situations

  • Correctly handling tire blowouts requires treating them like skids by regaining control gradually.
  • In case of skidding, steering depends on the direction of the skid to regain control.

Visual Techniques and Preparation

  • Depth Perception: Ability to judge distances accurately, crucial for safe driving.
  • Prepare for turns by looking 20-30 seconds ahead and allowing an 8-12 second timeframe to execute maneuvers.

General Driving Etiquette

  • Avoid aggressive driving behaviors that contribute to road rage.
  • To mitigate confrontations, avoid eye contact with aggressive drivers and give way.

Additional Important Points

  • Children under 8 must use approved safety seats in vehicles.
  • A safe gap is at least a car door's width when parked beside other vehicles.
  • Check the area behind your vehicle before backing up to ensure safety.

These notes compile essential information centered around driving safety practices, vehicle operation, rules of the road, and responsible driver behaviors.

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