Defensive Driving Course Chapter 4 Questions and Answers 2023

Defensive Driving Course Chapter 4 Questions and Answers 2023 With respect to increasing safe space, how to you deal with tailgaters? reduce speed by 1 mph until you have doubled the 3 second following distance to 6 seconds, giving time to maneuver if something goes wrong up ahead what do you do if a car is approaching you fast from the rear? 1) can pull forward a bit if that's possible 2) take your foot off the brake just before the collision occurs to reduce some of the impact (if collision is unavoidable) If faced with the possibility of a head-on collision, what should you do 1) try flashing lights/honking horn 2) start moving to the right side of the road and begin braking the car If faced with the possibility of a side-impact collision, what should you do? 1) figure out whether it is better to speed up or slow down based on the location of the other vehicle and the speed of your car 2) collision unavoidable --> position yourself so you get hit in the front or rear quarter panels, not in the driver-side or passenger-side doorways is swerving typically a good idea? no What do you do when your car becomes submerged in water 1) stay calm 2) unbuckle seat belt 3) roll down a window 4) get children out first 5) get to the surface should you ever drive through a flooded area? no what do you do when there is a car fire? 1) pull off the road 2) shut off the ignition 3) get everyone out & as far away as possible 4) wait/call for help what do you do when you are driving near downed power lines? only touch interior parts of your car, call for help what do you do when faced with steering failure 1) ease foot off gas pedal 2) turn on flashers 3) brake to bring your car to a stop what do you do when your headlights fail turn on emergency flashers and signal and pull off the road when driving, you should look for the path of ______ (2 words) least resistance Remember, what do you do in a skid? take your foot off the gas, turn into direction of skid, and don't slam on the brakes What do you do if your wheels run off the road? -slow down with ABS -steer straight down the edge of the road -ease gently back onto pavement into normal flow of traffic once you have control What if your wheels run off the road and there's not really enough time to slow down? still take your foot off the gas & don't steer hard? what does octane do helps car use fuel efficiently a knocking noise could indicate uncontrolled combustion due to lack of octane What does oil do? lubricates, cools, and cleans engine How do you check the oil? 1) find the dipstick and remove it from the car 2) wipe it clean 3) insert it back into the engine 4) check the reading --> it will indicate whether or not you need more oil most popular oil weights 5w-30, 10w-30, 10w-40 (might actually be 15w-40) weights based on different levels of _____ (two words) viscosity/thickness the highest quality oil is indicated by these letters API SF should you drive if the oil pressure light is on? no If you can see wear bars when checking your tire tread, your tires are ____ worn out When performing a walk-around inspection, what should you check? -tires -turn signals -brake lights/headlights -warning lights -brake/emergency brake How do you check the emergency brake? park on incline and see if it holds what are some brake problems that should prompt you to go get your brakes checked? -pressure (off --> fade) -pulling to one side/grab -steering wheel shimmies while you apply the brake -squealing/vibrating noise, which indicates excessive wear wheel bearings should be repacked every _____ years 2 most common type of tires today and why radial ply; longest wearing, and best handling I think 3 commonly used radial tires and their overall functions 1) regular radials (not recommended for snow) 2) all weather (good for most conditions) 3) snow tires (good for very deep snow) should you have a spare tire and appropriate tools? yes what is a mini spare? a small extra tire that can be used for driving short distances and must be replaced quickly heavy tread wear on the tires could lead to... steering misalignment how do you check the efficacy of your safety belts brake sharply what should you do with your seat belts after a collision? replace them what do you check when the car won't start? 1) check the gear selector --> should be in park or neutral 2) check gas 3) check dash lights 4) check headlights --> not on --> battery is dead 5) headlights/dash lights are on so battery is good --> check for corrosion on terminals/cables 6) No corrosion --> call a mechanic What should you do in the case of a tire blowout 1) keep firm grip on steering wheel and don't slam on brakes 2) slowly steer vehicle out of the skid, correcting any change of direction 3) remove your foot from the accelerator 4) slowly ease yourself far off the roadway how can you prevent a blowout? make sure tires are in good shape (correct tread depth + proper inflation) tires should have how many inches of tread depth? 1/16 what do you do if you lose a wheel on the road? same procedure as dealing with a blowout you should get brakes checked at least ___ a year once