TOP DRIVER DRIVERS ED FINAL EXAM

Tracking - Answer-Maintaing center lane position while driving striaght and turning at all times How far should you scan in city and congested areas? - Answer-12-15 seconds or 1-11/2 blocks How often should you check your mirrors while driving - Answer-Every 3-5 seconds 3 Adverse driving conditions... - Answer-Adverse weather, heavy traffic, being tailgated 4 rules of a 4 way stop - Answer-First come first serve, yield to the right, cars going straight have authority over turning cars, right over left What does STV stand for - Answer-Space, Traction, visibility Space: - Answer-The area around the vehicle: number of lanes, size of lanes, people, animals, size of your vehicle, size of other vehicle Traction: - Answer-The grip of your tires to the roads surface: Snow, Rain, Ice, Leaves (brick, concrete, or gravel) Visibility and what can affect it - Answer-The ability to be seen and see: time of day, weather, dirty windshields, hand gestures, lights, horns Pinch point - Answer-The point in which two cars try to merge into the same lane at the same time 4 rules of right on red: - Answer-Signal right!, stop at line, check it legal, check if safe and clear Following distance in adverse weather - Answer-5-7 seconds Following distance for ideal weather - Answer-3-5 seconds What is hydroplaning - Answer-When a thin layer of ice forms between your front two tires and the road, affecting your ability to brake and steer What is the purpose of an I pass - Answer-Reduces tolls by 50%, not having to stop to pay, Reduces tolls being busy Why do we need to wear seat belts even though we have air bags? - Answer-Seat belts are imp