Official Driving School Segment 1

what is the primary reason that safety belts are important to a driver in a class?

to protect the driver from inertia

If the head restraint is adjusted properly, where should it be in relation to the person's head?

Directly behind and as close as possible to the middle of the back of your head

What should drivers do regarding mirrors while driving?

glance often

If there is an airbag in your vehicle's steering wheel, where is it best to keep your hands?

9 and 3 (or 8 and 4)

What are enhanced mirror settings?

a technique for setting your mirrors to reduce blind spots

What are vehicle reference points used for?

guiding and determining where a car is

what are airbags designed to do?

minimize inertia and impact

Explain hand over hand steering

passing hands over each other on the wheel while steering

Explain push pull steering

one hand pushes up, and the other pulls down

why is push pull steering better?

it reduces the chance of hitting yourself if the airbag were to go off

what are the 3 levels of breaking?

coasting, controlled, threshold

What do the letters on the shifter stand for?

park, reverse, neutral, drive, 2nd, 1st

Which direction should you approach to enter the vehicle when you are parked at a curb?

the front

When you park facing uphill which way should you turn your wheels?

away from the curb

What is the purpose of traffic control devices?

to give drivers info to keep them safe

Rumble strips are placed across the roadway to alert drivers of what?

an upcoming hazard

In order to aviod comflicts when traffic is heavy in the right lane you should use what lane?

if there are 3 lanes, the center, if there are 2, the left

You car driving on a city street and have the green light, A pedestrian begins to begin to cross the the street ahead of you. what should you do?

wait for them to cross; stop regardless of light

The speed limit in a subdivision is

25

The speed limit in a business district is

25

The speed limit on a highway with a lane closed for construction is

45

The speed limit on a highway is

55

The speed limit on an expressway is

70

The speed limit on an unmarked road is

55

The speed limit in a trailer park is

15

You are the first in line when the light turns green. What should you do before you begin to move ahead?

scan the intersection

You get the best gas mileage when?

the slowest speed of your highest gear (normally around 45-50 mph)

you're stopped at a red light. you have checked the intersection to see that it is clear of vehicles and people. unless a sign tells you not to you may?

turn right

Is passing on the right of another vehicle by crossing the solid white line that marks the edge of the roadway allowed or prohibited?

prohibited

A traffic signal changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?

make any reasonable effort to stop safely

A weave lane on a freeway is very dangerous because?

there are both entrance and exit lanes,so cars cross paths

A flashing yellow arrow in the left turn lane communicates what to a driver?

go through, but beware/yield to other cars

How far (feet) in advance should you activate your turn signal when you intend to turn or change lanes?

100 ft

What is the purpose of a solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction?

to discourage lane changing

what are the 3 types of traffic control devices?

signs, signals, and pavement markings

How many seconds ahead should you be searching to identify potential problems?

20-30

What should you do when you spot a cop car with their emergency lights on that has stopped a vehicle on the right side of the expressway?

stay to the left side of the expressway

What is a good thing to do when driving at night?

go slower

What does it mean to overdrive the headlights?

going faster than you can see/react in time to safely stop

what is the SEE strategy of space management?

look ahead, sides, and behind. keep your eyes active

You are the first vehicle at an intersection. Which is the best position to take when waiting to make a left turn at a traffic signal that does not have a turn light?

wheels straight while partially in the intersection

Who must yield if two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time?

The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

When should you enter a roundabout?

When there is an adequate gap in traffic

When turning at an intersection from a stop, what determines the size of the gap?

the speed of the cross traffic

What does yielding the right-of-way mean?

letting others go first

By how many times does a vehicle destructive power increase in a crash where the speed of the vehicle doubles?

4 times

What should you do after turning?

speed up, check your mirrors, look for a speed limit sign

How close to the curb should you be when parallel parking>

1-2 ft

what is inertia?

resistance to change in motion (a body in motion remains in motion, a body at rest remains at rest)

To pass a large truck, you must:

make sure you have room to complete the maneuver without excessive speed, and pass swiftly on the left

How many blocks in advance should you prepare to move to move into the proper lane when planning to turn in heavy city traffic?

2-3 blocks

On a rural road, what do utility lines, mailboxes, and reflectors give clues to the location of?

driveways

In a right turn, where will the rear wheels track in relation to the front wheels?

closer to the curb

When can you pass a vehicle on the right?

If the vehicle ahead is turning left and you don't have to leave the lane to pass

Why do most collisions happen at curves?

people go through them too fast

What is the most important factor in determining how hard a vehicle hits a fixed object?

the speed on impact

Why should you stop at least one car length behind the vehicle in front of you?

to avoid a rear end collision, to be able to get around a stalled vehicle, and to have an escape from carjackers

a vehicle will hit you _______ so you should brake or accelerate quickly to avoid a collision

from the side

you are driving and get a phone call. you need to answer it, what should you do?

pull over before answering

what do you lose control of when your vehicle skids?

the steering (direction and speed)

The greater the drop off when your front wheel leaves the roadway, the greater the:

steering control needed

The exit ramp is blocked by traffic, what now?

use the next ramp

what should you do if a traffic signal isnt working at an intersection?

treat it like a 4 way stop (stop, and proceed when safe)

You are driving on a two-lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight for you. What is a good rule to remember?

you can almost always turn faster than you can stop

Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto an expressway with heavy traffic. If you need to you can:

stop on the shoulder until a gap appears

Traffic is slow and heavy, and you have to cross railroad tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection. How should you proceed?

wait until the entire tracks are clear before proceeding

what should you do the instant you spot a conflict ahead?

slow down (foot off gas) then check your mirrors

If you are being passed in the right and left lane while driving in the center lane at the speed limit, what should you do?

switch to the right lane

where will the driver of a large truck have the most difficulty seeing?

behind them on the right, and in their blindspots

What should you do when facing the high beam light of oncoming traffic?

look to the right side of the lane

how do you properly follow a motorcycle in traffic?

give them more space

What is the acceptable response when approaching a person crossing the street who is using a white cane or using a guide dog?

stop for them

Do motorcycles have the right to use the full lane?

yes

You should use low beams whenever you are within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle at night?

500 ft

Why is it a bad idea to cut in front of a truck too quickly?

they might not be able to stop in time

a school bus is stopped off the roadway with its yellow hazard lights flashing, you are approaching. you:

proceed with caution

what should you avoid while on the expressway with large trucks?

getting between 2 trucks

What is offtracking?

rear wheels follow a different path than front wheels

Describe Michigan's "Move Over" law

requires drivers approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the roadway or on the shoulder to move over a lane or reduce speed drastically to a "safe" speed, if they can't move over

what zone protects occupants by allowing structures to collapse?

crumple zone

what is an indication that hydroplaning can occur?

vehicle in front creates splashes, the wheel feels loose

On freezing, wet days, what roadways are most likely to hide spots of ice?

under bridges and on overpasses

what is the best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface?

go slow, and keep smooth control of inputs

what increases with the increase of drop off when your front wheel leaves the roadway?

steering control needed

while driving on snow, what is the most common reason for loss of traction?

sudden and quick movements

What should be your following distance when the expressway is wet or slippery

6 second rule

What's the best way to control consequences if you cant avoid a collision?

control brake and steer to collide at an angle

how should you respond when meeting an oncoming vehicle on a 2 way 2 lane city street with no parked cars on either side

adjust your lane position slightly to the right

a sudden change in direction, the rear end of your vehicle skids to the left. What's the first thing you do?

take your foot off the gas

what should you do when heavy rain makes it extremely difficult to see?

pull over

what should you do if a driver is about to be struck from the rear by another vehicle?

brake

what is he best way to avoid danger?

continually scan for hazards

how do you get a little better traction while driving on wet roads?

smooth controls, drive into the tracks of the car in front of you, go slower

what does esp stand for?

Electronic Stability Program

What is black ice?

invisible ice

what do YOU do when your front tire blows out?

you grip the wheel and and steer to safety

what happens to the CAR when your front tire blows out?

the car pull sin the direction of the tire

what do YOU do when the rear tire blows out?

grip the wheel and steer to safety

what happens to the CAR when the rear tire blows out?

the rear will swerve

what do YOU do when the breaks fail

you pump breaks rapidly, lower the gear, and slowly and gently apply the parking break