DRIVERS ED QUESTIONS

perceive, decide and, act

when skillful drivers take action to reduce their risk & the risk of other road users

placed on a driver despite learning good habits, highway speeds, traffic, weather, stress & fatigue

additional demands

primary crash factors

speeding, failing to yield, distracted while driving, driving under the influence & tailgating

percentage of crashes caused by driver error

90%

approaching the vehicle

key in hand, stay alert, looking for movement around vehicle, approach vehicle correctly

maximizes fuel economy

overdrive gear

checking the outside of vehicles

inspect headlights, break lights, turn signals & tail lights, windshield, side and rear window; tires, any leaks & look inside before entering

maintaining a specific speed without keeping foot on accelerator

cruise control

three primary controls

accelerator, brakes, steering wheel

following distance

3-4 seconds

visual control zone

12-15 seconds

inertia

object in motion will continue to move straight

hydroplaning

35 mph and water depth of 1/12 inches

amount of energy needed to move forward

vehicle propulsion