Module 2 Test Drivers Ed Latest Update Graded A

Module 2 Test Drivers Ed Latest Update Graded A Not a necessary step when approaching a vehicle Check tire tread with a penny head restraint should be adjusted just above the ears preventative maintenance - is the routine care you give your vehicle - is outlined in the owners manual - includes checking the fluid aka all of the above tires should be checked weekly the oil should be changed every miles when seated properly, the driver should be at least _____ inches from the wheel 10 driving with the hands in the 8 and 4 oclock position -reduces excessive steering -helps protect the driver from airbag injuries -improves vehicle stability aka all of the above the lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly across the hips the side view mirrors should be adjusted so that while driving the drivers can see the vehicles in the lanes beside his/her car when seated properly, the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel true when using the accelerator and the brake pedal, the heel of the foot should remain on the floor true the rear view mirror should be adjusted to frame the back windshield true you should put the car in park before you set the parking brake false the driver should set the accessories before putting the vehicle in drive true there are two levers needed to open your hood true cruise control -allows a driver to select and travel at a set speed -works at speeds above 25 mph -should not be used on slippery surfaces aka all of the above head restraints are designed to help reduce whiplash injuries the horn should not be used to show anger the panic button on a wireless remote door control causes the horn to blow and lights to flash pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel true when driving the driver should turn the steering wheel right in order to back left false if the driver needs to adjust the defroster ,they should place the hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily false when securing the vehicle the parking brake should be set before placing the vechicle in park true gears below drive provide more engine power true position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off true all vehicles have adjustable head restraints false the turn signal will always cancel after a trun false when the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on true safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving true there are two separate levers to open the hood true ideal vehicle balance is reached when the vehicle is stationary weight transfer from side to side is known as roll vehicle balance is maintained through -precise steering -smooth acceleration -controlled braking aka all of the above to help maintain vehicle balance, the top of the steering wheel should be in line with the top of the shoulders one method of determining correct distance from the steering wheel is by extending the arm over the steering wheel until the top of the steering wheel is in line with the wrist joint steering input to the left will result in weight transfer right acceleration result in weight transfer backward weight transfer to forward or backward is known as pitch braking results in weight transfer forward braking just short of lockup is known as threshold braking weight transfer resulting from loss of traction to the rear is known as yaw the steering method best suited for maintaining vehicle balance is push pull slide proper tire pressure is important in -gas mileage -vehicle balance -tire wear aka all of the above the steering technique best suited in limited space maneuver is hand over hand excessive steering input to the right combined with speed may result in -weight transfer to the left front -loss of weight on the right rear -loss of directional control aka all of the above the vision used to judge depth and position is central line of sight is the distance you can see in the direction you want to go your target is -a fixed object -located in the end of your path of travel -20-30 seconds ahead of you aka all of the above if there is a restriction within your line of sight, it is known as a closed area when driving you should -glance frequently as far ahead as possible -check your rear view mirror -check your side view mirrors aka all of the above reference point are necessary -to judge your vehicle position -because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen from the drivers seat with traditional mirror settings, there is a blind spot over the right and left shoulders with BGE mirror setting -a vehicle passing should appear in the side view mirror before it leaves the rear view -glare from the lights of a passing vehicle is reduced -a vehicle will appear in the drivers peripheral vision before leaving the side view aka all of the above in the front bumper is 3-6 inches from the curb line, the line of sight will extend from the driver through the front window (near the mirror) to line the rear of the vehicle is 3-6 inches from a line, the reference point is through the middle of the rear window when the pavement line pr curb appears to run through the middle of the vehicles hood the vehicle is 3-6 inches from the curb which lane position provides maximum space within the lane with equal space on each side of the vehicle 1 the lane position for a right turn is 3 blind spots are areas you cannot see in either your mirrors or your periphery vision true the pavement area in front of your vehicle which cannot be seen by the driver is about 3 feet false blind zones are greatly reduced by the use of BGE mirror setting true with a BGE mirror setting, the side view mirrors are set to see the lane next to your vehicle true to correctly adjust the sideview mirrors, the driver will need to place his/her head against the window and in center of the front seat true the BGE setting is always the best setting false reference points are the same for all drivers false