Driver's Ed All Chapters Questions and Answers Rated A+

Driver's Ed All Chapters Questions and Answers Rated A+ Crash prevention formula - Be alert: never think the other motorist will not make a driving mistake - Be prepared: learn what to do in any situation when you have to act fast, and always expect the unexpected - Act in time: try not to panic, know what to do if something happens suddenly Behaviors of an aggressive driver - Unexpectedly altering the speed of vehicle - Making improper or erratic traffic lane changes - Disregarding traffic control devices - Failing to yield the right of way and following another vehicle too closely - In general, aggressive drivers fail to consider how their actions may affect motorists on the road - May lead to road rage What causes road rage? Road rage occurs when the drivers lose their tempers or become frustrated because of a traffic disturbance Behaviors of drivers experiencing road rage - Run stop signs and red lights - Speed - Tailgate - Weave through traffic - Pass illegally on the right - Make improper and unsafe lane changes - Hand or facial gestures - Scream, honk, or flash high beams - This behavior can lead to a crash Ways to avoid anger on the road - Communicate with other drivers by all available means and signals - Stay in correct lanes - Use a turn signal - Use a horn or quick flip of high beams to catch other drivers' attention -Be patient in town or city traffic - Don't allow the rush hour to get to you What number can you call if you see a dangerous driver? (888) SAF-ROAD or #77 Distractions -Lighting a cigarette -Trying to fasten a seat belt while driving -Reading across the seat to close a door or look in the glove compartment -Reaching for coins in pockets while driving up to toll booth -Trying to adjust a wristwatch -Watching children or pets inside -Trying to remove a coat -Reading maps and newspaper -Eating while driving -Adjusting mirror while driving -Using a cell-phone or other devices -Adjusting a radio -Shaving -Using a laptop computer or fax machine -Applying make up Tired driver - A dangerous driver - Dangerous just as a drunk driver - Maggie's Law makes it illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep - Highway hypnosis Reasons for drowsy driving -Sleep deprived -Driving long distances without rest breaks -Driving through the night or at other times when they are normally asleep -Taking medicine that increases sleepiness, or drinking alcohol -Driving alone -Driving on long, rural, boring roads -Young people -Shift workers -Commercial drivers Keeping a safe distance from other vehicles -Very important -No perfect rule for following distances - Rule of thumb that is mostly used is to keep one car length back for each 10 mph of speed traveling -Increase at higher speeds and bad weath