1. Approach (attitude, sagging springs),
2. Circle (exterior)
what should the 5 point inspection include? 3. Hood (fluids, belts)
4. Interior (switches, lights, equipment)
5. Motion (How do breaks feel, Jerky)
1. Get away from the pack and drive in natural gaps
2. match your speed to the vehicles around you
Hints for driving in traflc
3. avoid driving next to large trucks, buses and mo-
torhomes
what is one of the most hazardous conditions to drivers? Fog
What is the controlling factor in being a successful driver
your attitude
?
Parallel parking requires a space at least %
25%
longer than your vehicle?
1. Never back unless you have to
2. if you back, do it slowly
4 simple rules for backing?
3. back as if you expect to hit something
4. keep looking back until you are completely stopped
1. Alert
what are the 3 qualities of a defensive driver? 2. Expect the unexpected
3. Look for avenues of escape
What are the 2 best hand positions on the steering wheel
10 and 2 , 9 and 3
during emergency driving is. ...... ?
The controlling factor in knowing your limitations as well
What is driving attitude?
as your vehicle
Higher speeds and heavy loads = higher temperature in the tire
What should tires regularly be checked for?
, 1. Wear
2. Cracks
3. Proper inflation
How often should you inspect your vehicle? Daily
Who is responsible for vehicle inspection? You are
1. Across lower pelvis
Seatbelt should be placed?
2. Shug across chest and collar bone
for every inch of slack in belt, there will be
3 inches
inches of stretch in a collision?
Head rest should be at? Center of head, not the base
1. Sit up straight
Proper sitting position should be? 2. Directly behind the wheel
3. push ass all the way back in seat
What tread depth does WA state require? 2/32 of an inch
When you check your tire pressure, your tires should
Cold
be ?
1. take care of them and they will take care of you
Key points to remember about braking system? 2. Do not depend or rely on brakes. Save them until you
really need them.
leads to brake failure or significant decrease in the ability
What is brake fade?
to stop
1. Pedal is soft and unresponsive
What does brake fade feel and smell like? 2. Pedal travel is excessive
3. Similar smell to burning asbestos or clutch
1. Do not ride brakes
what are the 4 ways to reduce brake fade? 2. Use them only when you need them
3. use longer, softer brake applications
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