Accident, Weather

Signs of a Drunk Driver

-weaving between lanes

-driving more slowly than normal traffic flow

-making quick and sudden stops

a passenger in a motor vehicle is not permitted to…

have an open alcohol container

if a tire blows out while driving

-try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal

-when under control, brake gently, and pull off at the nearest safe location

if your car breaks down on a highway

use your four way flashers to warn other drivers

if involved in an accident a driver should

-stop their vehicle at or near the scene (immediately)

-not stand or walk in traffic lanes

-turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles

-help the injured

-call the police

best way to avoid hydroplaning

-keep tires properly maintained

-slow down when roads are wet or slushy

-watch out for standing water or puddles

When stopped for a traffic violation or at an equipment check, driver must produce

-proof of insurance

-their license

-proof of registration

Type of light when driving in fog, rain, or snow?

low beams

Colorado law requires you to use your headlights when

driving when visibility is less than 1,000ft

the effects of alcohol on your reflexes and judgement depends on

the amt of alcohol in your bloodstream

type of lights at night?

low beams (for the safety of other drivers)

when power steering stops working

-work hard to steer

-reduce your speed

-drive to a safe area and stop

what greatly increases stopping distances and severity of crashes

high speeds

it is illegal for a person 21 y/o to drive w/ a min blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of

0.08%

to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic

look ahead and maintain a safe following distance

if you stop along the road at night

-turn on your emergency flashers

-leave your low beams turned on

if an oncoming driver is heading towards you in your lane you should

-blow your horn

-steer right

-brake

drinking coffee after alcohol has _____ on blood alcohol concentration BAC

no effect

how to prevent rear end collisions

-avoid sudden stops

-B4 stopping, check mirrors and blind spots

-release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow b4 applying the brakes

may park or stop along shoulder of the freeway when?

only in emergencies

increase following distance when

driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision

exiting an expressway

following a motorcycle

when do you honk your horn? (one instance)

when you lose control of the car

if a driver sees an animal on the roadway

they should be very cautious

when approaching an accident scene

keep attention on driving

keep moving

stop IF you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived

roads freeze quickly when

they are shaded

driving on a wet roadway

as you drive faster, your tires become less effective

worn or bald tires

-can make turning more difficult

-likely to hydroplane

-can increase stopping distance

vehicle stopping distances never depend on

the time of day

amt of space needed to cross traffic depends on

road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic

involved in an accident and another person is injured. you should

-not move the injured unnecessarily

-keep the injured warm and administer 1st aid

drowsy drivers can

drive so poorly they may appear drunk

most common cause of traffic crashes?

human error

leaky exhaust system is dangerous bc

it can cause carbon monoxide poisoning

if vehicle begins to skid

turn the steering wheel in direction of the skid

if accelerator sticks while you are driving

shift to neutral, apply steady pressure on the brake

railroad crossings should always be considered

dangerous

stranded in a snowstorm

stay in the car as you are more likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle

to prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead

should continually scan the entire road & all roadsides

permissible to text while driving

only in emergencies

driving at night is more dangerous than during the day

true that

if a driver accumulates a minimum of ___ pts in a 24 month period, their license will be suspended

18 points

a leaking exhaust system can

make you drowsy while driving

if a driver accumulates ___ pts in a 12 month period, their license will be suspended

12 points

vehicles stopping distance increase when

stopping on a wet or icy road, or loose gravel

when driving to an unfamiliar area

plan your trip in advance

if car starts to skid

-turn steering wheel in direction you want vehicle to go

-when the vehicle straightens out, turn the steering wheel back the other way

anti-lock breaking system starts to lose traction on a slippery road

drivers should press & hold the brake pedal

body gets rid of approx # alcoholic drink an hour

1 drink

a driver with a BAC between (____) is presumed to be driving while ability impaired (DWAI)

0.05% - 0.07%