VADETS Module 2 Topic 5 Questions & Answers

The BGE mirror is always the best mirror setting. - ANSWER False Line of sight is - ANSWER the distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking The vision used to judge depth and position is _____. - ANSWER central In the contemporary mirror setting, the side view mirror is set to see the lane next to your vehicle. - ANSWER True When driving, you should _____. - ANSWER look at least 20 sec. ahead and check your rearview mirrors and check your sideview mirrors With the BGE mirror setting, _____. - ANSWER a vehicle passing should appear in the sideview mirror before it leaves the rearview mirror and glare from the lights of a passing vehicle is reduced and a vehicle will appear in the drivers peripheral vision before leaving the sideview mirror Reference points are necessary - ANSWER to judge your vehicle's position, because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen from the driver's seat Vehicle A is in lane position ___. - ANSWER 2 Your target should be _____. - ANSWER a fixed object ahead and. located in the center of your path of travel and 20 - 30 seconds ahead Reference points are the same for all drivers. - ANSWER False Blind spots are areas you cannot see in either your mirrors or peripheral vision. - ANSWER True Blindzones are greatly reduced by the use of contemporary mirror settings. - ANSWER True When the pavement line or curb appears to run through the middle of the vehicle's hood, the vehicle is _____. - ANSWER 3-6 inches from the curb The pavement area in front of the vehicle which cannot be seen by the driver is about 3 car lengths. - ANSWER False What is the best lane position for a right turn? - ANSWER 3 If the front bumper is 3-6 inches from the curb line, the line of sight will extend from the driver _____. - ANSWER through the front window (near the mirror) To correctly adjust the left side view mirrors, the driver will need to place his/her head against the side window - ANSWER True If there is a restriction within your line of sight, it is known as _____. - ANSWER a closed area