answers
Basic speed rule Correct Answer.-prohibits the operation of a vehicle at a
greater speed than is safe
9000 Correct Answer.-amount of teens that die every decade due to
motor-vehicle accidents
yield Correct Answer.-assigns right away to certain road users
yes Correct Answer.-even if the intersection is clear, is the driver still
expected to stop
the driver Correct Answer.-who is liable for all of the passengers in the
vehicle
look ahead, keep eyes moving, get the big picture Correct Answer.-what
are good eye habits for driving
any time you burn fuel in cars or trucks Correct Answer.-when does
carbon monoxide occur
it is odorless and invisible Correct Answer.-what are the dangers of carbon
monoxide
,it prevents oxygen flow through the blood Correct Answer.-why is carbon
monoxide harmful
physiology Correct Answer.-the way a person's body functions
visual perception Correct Answer.-the ability to notice many things at
once
central vision Correct Answer.-covers 3 degrees of the visual field
peripheral vision Correct Answer.-side vision that is sensitive to light and
motion
colorblindness Correct Answer.-lack of perceptual sensitivity to certain
colors
ill or tired Correct Answer.-do not drive if you are
characteristics of safe drivers Correct Answer.-optimistic, considerate of
others, discerning, have good judgement, content with driving situation
characteristics of at-risk drivers Correct Answer.-negative about
themselves or others, excessively happy, over-confident in driving
abilities, insecure about driving, dismissive
, 6 major driving errors Correct Answer.-lack of safe driving attitude,
failure to obey traffic laws, bad judgement/ poor decision making, lack
of courtesy for other drivers, lack of driving knowledge, failure to
maintain your car
gravity Correct Answer.-force with which the Earth attracts objects
towards itself
law of inertia Correct Answer.-an object at rest stays at rest, an object in
motion stays in motion
potential energy Correct Answer.-energy that has the potential to be
converted into other forms of energy
kinetic energy Correct Answer.-energy developed by an object while in
motion
friction Correct Answer.-resistance of movement between two surfaces in
contact
traction Correct Answer.-gripping power of tire as it moves on roadway
to keep a parked car from rolling away Correct Answer.-leave it in low
gear- or park, set the parking break, position the front wheels of the
vehicle in such a way that the car will roll away if the brakes fail