Safe Driving Course - Unit 2 Questions and Answers 100% Accurate

Safe Driving Course - Unit 2 Questions and Answers 100% Accurate Checks under the hood, under normal driving conditions, should be performed at least ___ or as recommended in the owner's manual. once a month True or False. Properly adjusted mirrors will eliminate all blind spots. False; You must make a final check to the sides before you make any lateral move. In vehicles equipped with a driver's-side air bag, sitting closer than __ inches from the steering wheel increases the chance of arm, neck or facial injury in the event of a crash. 10; You can determine proper distance from the steering wheel by extending your arm in front of you and adjusting the seat forward or back until the top of the steering wheel is in line with the palm of your hand. The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point slightly above your ears and if possible within __ inches of the back of your head when you are seated in a normal upright position. 3 ___ of the information you need to drive safely is based on what you see. (keep your eyes moving and look far enough ahead) 90% What is it called when you are able to see 20-30 seconds ahead along your line-of-sight? visual lead What is it called when about 12-15 seconds ahead, within which you can still make speed and/or position changes before running out of room? visual control zone What should you do in a visual search? Search ahead, check the rearview mirror, check the side-view mirrors, search ahead, check the dashboard and continuously repeat this cycle In normal conditions search __ to ___ seconds ahead (visual lead). It helps you assess within the next __ to __ seconds, actions you may need to take to control risk.This is known as your visual-control zone. 20 to 30; 12 to 15 At an intersection you will see first will come from which direction? left At an intersection you will most likely be hit by a vehicle coming from which direction? In normal conditions search 20-30 seconds ahead (visual lead). It helps you assess within the next 12 to 15 seconds, actions you may need to take to control risk.This is known as your visual-control zone. __ out of ___ drivers fail to stop completely for stop signs, and in many areas, several vehicles may run red lights during rush hour. two out of three When a right-turn-on-red is permitted, what should you do if there is a pedestrian? yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk What should you do when you are at a railroad crossing? do a visual search and roll down your windows to hear and be prepared to stop; look both ways even when warning lights are not flashing A large truck or bus may require ___ as much stopping distance as your vehicle. twice After driving four or five hours on a bright sunny day, it may take ___ or more for your eyes to adjust to low light at dusk or night. an hour When must you use your vehicle's headlights? You must use your vehicle's headlights between sunset and sunrise as well as at any other time in which your visibility is less than 500 feet. Most people's eyes recover from such glare within ___ to ___ seconds. 3 to 5 (not uncommon to be 7 seconds or more, takes longer with age) What is it called when you drive so fast that you do not have time to stop to avoid hitting something just beyond your lights? over-drive your headlights Properly aligned, clean headlights on high beams will light up the roadway ___ to ___ feet ahead. Low beams will light a much shorter distance. Dirty lenses can cut the amount of light your headlights emit by as much as ___%. 350 to 500 feet; 90% What should you do if at night if an oncoming vehicle is using high beams? If they still fail to dim their lights? flash your lights from low to high and back to low; If the driver fails to dim the lights, look down toward the right side of the road to avoid being blinded Drive with your lights on during the day. Other drivers can see you at a distance of about ____ feet with your lights on, compared to about ____ feet without your lights. 4,700 ft; 2,500 ft When does your alertness level automatically decrease while driving? at your bedtime and during your afternoon physiological downtime, which for most people occurs between 2 and 4 p.m. When are normal eyes are at their peak performance? When does vision begins to decline? (warning signs: blurry objects far away and difficulty driving at night) when a person is in their teens; starts declining around age 15 Drivers over __ years old will experience a rapid decline in eyesight. 50 What are the major factors that effect the forces of friction, kinetic energy, gravity and the force of impact? The major factors that affect these forces include your speed, the direction your vehicle is heading, and your vehicle's total weight The biggest benefit of slowing down to manage gravity, friction, inertia and kinetic energy is the reduction in the ____. final "killer" force - the force of impact If you weigh 150 pounds, and are traveling at 40 mph and hit a stationary object, what is your force of impact? The force of impact is 6,000 pounds (weight multiplied by speed). That's like three tons hitting you on impact. When speed increases from 40 to 60 mph, speed goes up 50 percent while the energy released in a crash ___. more than doubles If your vehicle is loaded with cargo and passengers and is twice as heavy as usual, it will probably take ___ to stop. twice as long If you travel 40 mph, given the same braking power, it will require ___ times the stopping distance that it would take if you travel 20 mph. If you travel 60 mph, it will require ___ times the stopping distance you would need going 20 mph. four; nine Perception and reaction normally require ___ seconds to ___ seconds for the average driver. 0.75 to 1.5 In a crash what is the vehicle body, front and back, designed to do? designed to absorb energy - it is engineered to "crumple up." As the crumpling occurs, energy is absorbed. What is the portion of the vehicle that is designed to give upon impact? crumple zone What is designed to protect occupants and not give upon impact? To further protect you and absorb the harmful force of a crash, it also contains other restraint systems, such as your air bags and safety belts. passenger cage