Georgia Drivers Ed Unit 3 Questions and Answers Graded A+

Georgia Drivers Ed Unit 3 Questions and Answers Graded A+ The accelerator can be used while backing up at any time False The four S's in the vehicle movement checklist are: Search, signal, select, steer Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that pressurizes the braking system allowing for the activation of the vehicle's service brakes True When selecting the appropriate gear for intended direction of travel, automatic transmission equipped vehicle should be placed in___________while manual transmission equipped vehicles should be placed in___________ Drive, first gear The vehicle's speed while backing should only be controlled by: Depressing and releasing the service brake The ignition can only be started if the vehicle is in park(for automatic transmission) or neutral (for manual transmission) True Which of the following is the first step in leaving traffic on a roadway? Check traffic and perform visual scan Which of the following is the last step after leaving traffic on a roadway? Secure vehicle When parking on a curb or the side of a road, it is not necessary to use the turn signal. False Before backing the vehicle, the driver should turn his/her head to the right and look over the________to the area to the rear and sides of the vehicle. Head restraint The first action in starting the vehicle is: Ensure the parking brake is engaged Brake fluid leaks do not need special attention. False The last action in the vehicle starting procedure (prior to moving the vehicle) is: Select the appropriate gear Leaks in the fuel system can occur in the fuel lines or from the tank. True For maximum visibility, backing a vehicle requires a driver to: Physically turn his/ her body Operating a vehicle with insufficient coolant may result in engine overheating and damage. True Which of the following is a possible indication from leaks in the power steering system? A failure in system's supply lines A failure in the steering pump A failure in the steering mechanism On four door cars, the pillar that connects the rear window to the rear side window or rear door frame is referred to as Pillar D True Reaction time is how many seconds it takes the driver's vehicle to pass a target after the vehicle in front has passed it. False By targeting and maintaining an effective line of sight, driver are able continuously adjust speed and lane position to maintain an appropriate path of travel. True The visual lead should________to counteract high speed of travel Be increased Which of the following is the distance a vehicle travels while a driver's foot depresses the brake? Braking distance Visual references help to establish appropriate vehicle positioning within a lane of travel and assist in the identification of forward and rear turning points True Increasing line of sight and path of travel is a good idea when driving at higher speeds because it helps a driver to remain prepared True __________is the vision that judges depth and perception of an environment. Central Speed increases the ability of the eyes to accurately assess the driving environment False Motorists that follow other vehicles too closely risk a rear-end collision if the vehicle in front were to stop suddenly. True The three-second rule is applied in inclement weather conditions such as rain and snow True A driver's peripheral vision is___________when speeds are__________ Decreased, increased ________vision is the person's outermost vision. Peripheral ____________vision is the vision that helps a person see direct objects. Focal The basis for determining whether to accept or reject risk while driving is highly dependent upon the experience level of the motorist. True Driving is sometimes a risk False Executing some decisions might simply involve simply slowing to allow another vehicle to complete a turn in front or your vehicle True After Predicting the possible consequences of identified hazards, the motorist is able to_______the most effective(lowest risk) action to implement for the purpose of avoiding an interaction with the hazard. Decide A driver______the decided upon maneuver in a skillful and timely manner. Executes It is safe practice to check mirrors and blind spots prior to moving left or right. True In all instances, defensive driving attempts to avoid collisions by Identifying, in advance, potential and immediate hazards. True Every vehicle, pedestrian or other object in motion in a motorist's immediate proximity (within a 12-15 second search) is a potential hazard. True Motor vehicle crashes are leading cause of death for_______year olds. 15-20 During the process of Deciding upon a possible maneuver to avoid a hazard, it is important to check to ensure that an appropriate traffic gap is available for the maneuvers being considered. True The outcome of immediate hazards is best realized by maintaining a safe_______following distance and 12-15 second visual search Two-second Vehicles, pedestrian or other objects in motion in a motorist's immediate proximity (within a 12-15 second search) are not potential hazards. False Motorists should be aware that their ability to effectively implement the IPDE process will be reduced by: Driving at excessive speeds Driving while physically impaired Driving while tired or under stress The motorist is better served searching for______(a changing traffic light) and______(a pedestrian entering the roadway in front of a motorist's vehicle) hazards to provide sufficient time to implement the rest of the IPDE process Potential, immediate To wait until the oncoming vehicle passes before completing a left turn is known as: Risk rejection Crash risk is particularly low during the first year the teenagers are eligible to drive False IPDE strategy is a static process the requires a one-time assessment of your driving environment. False A lane is twelve feet wide and a vehicle is generally six feet wide so in position 1 there is three feet of open space on each side of the vehicle True One safe driving technique is to target to closest travel path point. False