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OPOTA SPO's Unit 5 Exam Questions And
Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass.
The Smith System - Answer✔An approach to driving that incldes a five step system in which you
must practice all steps until they become routine
1. Aim high in driving
2. Keep your eyes moving
3. Get the big picture
4. Leave yourself an out
5. Make sure others see you
Smith System (Aim high while driving) - Answer✔-Look as far ahead as possible to keep the
driver's view up rather than looking down at the area in front of the car
Smith System (keep your eyes moving) - Answer✔-Establish an orderly visual search pattern
(e.g., look near and far, to the left and right, in the mirrors, at the instrument panel)
Smith System (get the big picture) - Answer✔-Become aware of the whole traffic scene
-This is the mental process of putting together the clues received from the first two steps
Smith System (leave yourself an out) - Answer✔-Avoid being boxed in
-Maintain a space cushion (e.g., 2-4 seconds between you and the vehicle in front of you )
surrounding your vehicle
-Increase space cushion as weather or circumstances dictate
-Constantly plan for eventuality of evasive actions
Smith System (make sure others see you) - Answer✔-Advantageous lane position
-Headlight use during the day
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-A communication mode for getting drivers to be aware of one another's presence to avoid
surprise situations
Importance of safety belts and other occupant protection devices (4 part answer) - Answer✔-
Required by ORC
-Better vehicle control thereby reducing the chances of becoming involved in a collision
-Less chance of injury or death if involved in a collision while using a properly adjusted vehicle
restraint system
-Role model to community
Dynamics of steering (3) - Answer✔-Counter steering
-Under steering
-Over steering
Counter steering - Answer✔-A method of counteracting the forces created in a skid, dry or wet,
by steering in the direction of the skid, or the intended path of travel
Under steering - Answer✔-Usually caused by excessive speed. The vehicle will have a tendency
to continue in a straight line and resist turning due to a loss of traction with the front tires (i.e.,
wheels are turned and the vehicle continues straight)
Over steering - Answer✔-Reduces the desired cornering radius as a vehicle progresses through
a turn, requiring the driver to rotate the steering wheel away from the direction of the turn
-Is the result of excessive sped, or hydroplaning, or improper braking as the rear wheels lose
their lateral traction before the front tires, causing the rear of the vehicle to slide toward the
outside of the turn
Acceptable hand movements for steering methods - Answer✔-Shuffle steering
-Hand over hand
-Evasive steering
Dynamics of braking - Answer✔-Front wheel lock up
-All wheels locked up
-Rear wheel lock up
-Brake fade
-Weight transfer
-Environmental factors
-Vehicle condition
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OPOTA SPO's Unit 5 Exam Questions And
Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass.
The Smith System - Answer✔An approach to driving that incldes a five step system in which you
must practice all steps until they become routine
1. Aim high in driving
2. Keep your eyes moving
3. Get the big picture
4. Leave yourself an out
5. Make sure others see you
Smith System (Aim high while driving) - Answer✔-Look as far ahead as possible to keep the
driver's view up rather than looking down at the area in front of the car
Smith System (keep your eyes moving) - Answer✔-Establish an orderly visual search pattern
(e.g., look near and far, to the left and right, in the mirrors, at the instrument panel)
Smith System (get the big picture) - Answer✔-Become aware of the whole traffic scene
-This is the mental process of putting together the clues received from the first two steps
Smith System (leave yourself an out) - Answer✔-Avoid being boxed in
-Maintain a space cushion (e.g., 2-4 seconds between you and the vehicle in front of you )
surrounding your vehicle
-Increase space cushion as weather or circumstances dictate
-Constantly plan for eventuality of evasive actions
Smith System (make sure others see you) - Answer✔-Advantageous lane position
-Headlight use during the day
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-A communication mode for getting drivers to be aware of one another's presence to avoid
surprise situations
Importance of safety belts and other occupant protection devices (4 part answer) - Answer✔-
Required by ORC
-Better vehicle control thereby reducing the chances of becoming involved in a collision
-Less chance of injury or death if involved in a collision while using a properly adjusted vehicle
restraint system
-Role model to community
Dynamics of steering (3) - Answer✔-Counter steering
-Under steering
-Over steering
Counter steering - Answer✔-A method of counteracting the forces created in a skid, dry or wet,
by steering in the direction of the skid, or the intended path of travel
Under steering - Answer✔-Usually caused by excessive speed. The vehicle will have a tendency
to continue in a straight line and resist turning due to a loss of traction with the front tires (i.e.,
wheels are turned and the vehicle continues straight)
Over steering - Answer✔-Reduces the desired cornering radius as a vehicle progresses through
a turn, requiring the driver to rotate the steering wheel away from the direction of the turn
-Is the result of excessive sped, or hydroplaning, or improper braking as the rear wheels lose
their lateral traction before the front tires, causing the rear of the vehicle to slide toward the
outside of the turn
Acceptable hand movements for steering methods - Answer✔-Shuffle steering
-Hand over hand
-Evasive steering
Dynamics of braking - Answer✔-Front wheel lock up
-All wheels locked up
-Rear wheel lock up
-Brake fade
-Weight transfer
-Environmental factors
-Vehicle condition
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