Driver's Ed Unit 5+8

What are the three steps of the standard collision-prevention formula?

Be Alert, Be Prepared, act in time

What is aggressive driving?

unsafe behaviors behind the wheel

What can extreme cases of aggressive driving lead to?

serious injuries, fatalities, jail time, heavy fines, permanent criminal record

What is highway hypnosis?

trance-like state that occurs when a driver is behind the wheel for too long

The one-car length method and three-seconds-plus rule are to help drivers establish what?

a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of them

When can you use studded snow tires?

November 15-April 1

What are some general recommendations for driving in the city?

practice defensive driving, stay alert, understand local traffic laws

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

take foot off the accelerator but do not brake suddenly, turn wheel in opposite direction of the skid

What should you do if a vehicle runs off the pavement?

slow down by taking foot off the gas and gently apply the brakes, steer straight and hold steering wheel firmly

What should you do if a vehicle's brakes fail?

turn on hazard lights, pump brakes

What and where is an “unmarked crosswalk?”

designated pedestrian crossing area at any intersection in NJ that is not marked

During bad weather, a tractor-trailer can take how much longer to come to a complete stop?

double the distance and double the time

While on the road, bicycles, skateboards, and inline skaters must follow the same laws as whom?

motor vehicles