segment one life driving academy mi

A michigan drivers liesene is isuesd and regulated by what?

the state

For your level one license, your driving coach must be at least how old?

21 w/ a valid license

check each tire for proper___________

inflation

check all _____

lights

w/ a parallel parked vehicle, from which direction do you approach to enter the vehicle

the front

what is the most important part of your vehicle

the tires

To know if your seat is adjusted correctly you need to be sure you can easily move your foot between the pedals without ______________________ from the floor.

taking your heel off

Before exiting your vehicle, ensure that children under _________ exit the vehicle or are supervised by someone 13 or older

6

when is the best time to adjust your mirrors?

After you adjust your seat

an advantage of using the enhanced mirror setting is the amount you have to move your head or shoulders is greatly_______

reduced

what does is mean if your temp light is on when you are driving?

the engine temp isnt safe

how should you be seated to provide maximum protection

straight up with your back firmly against the seat

correctly head restraints provide the most protection when a vehicle is struck from?

it will provide protection if struck from the rear

when should you break on a sharp turn

before entering the curve

_________ turns-- first lane after all yellow lines

left

To turn left, you should do it from the ___ lane

far left

after a turn, check all mirrors to ensure

you chose a appropriate gap in traffic

-thrust acceleration -firmly push or thrust the accelerator to increase acceleration. used to shift more to the rear ___________wheels for traction, or to pass higher speed traffic

weight

controlled"squeeze" braking- controlled braking needs to be done w/ just the right amount of pressure. it is much better to break controlled by"__________" the breaks, then by slamming on the breaks

squeezing

when backing up in a straight line?

look backwards by turning your heads and shoulders

Steer in the ___ direction you want to go

same

what is teh best way to avoid door dings while parking?

open your door slowly and carefully

when parrelle parking, how far should you position your vehicle from the vehicle you are parking behind?

2-3ft

an ex of a regulatory sign is a ___________ sign

speed limit

subdivision areas, public school areas, parks, business districts what speed do you go

25mph

speed limit on rural roadways?

55

a reasonable and prudent speed for any set of conditions is a speed that gives a driver what type of travel?

safe path of travel

what is an example of a warning sign

school zone

_________ if you can do so safety w/o being hit from behind

stop

if a traffic signal has been green for a while , expect it to turn__ soon

yellow

what dies a flashing red light mean?

it is like a _________; stop behind the ____________, proceed once you have yielded to pedestrians and traffic

stop sign, stop line

what dies a flashing yellow arrow mean?

allows drivers to _______ down and if the intersection is_______-- to proceed

slow, clear

if a traffic signal is not working at intersections what should you do?

come to a complete________- and then proceed when it is safe

stop

right of way laws are written in terms of who must?

give the right of way

what sould you do at stop signs?

stop before your vehicle passes the sidewalk or goes into the ____

intersection

there is _____________ your turn. You must work with the oncoming traffic the whole time.

not light protecting

before preforming a lane change

make sure it is______

legal

before preforming a lane change

check your blind spots by looking over your shoulder out the rear seat window in the corresponding side you will be merging to.( _______________)

o= over the shoulder

To complete a pass in high speed traffic, use ________ acceleration.

thrust

Passing on the right at an intersection is allowed: if the road specifically ____________ for the purpose of passing

widens

If a passing vehicle has to cut closely in front of you to avoid oncoming traffic, you should ________and check the right shoulder ahead

slow down

what is a visual cue that you can safetly re- enter your lane when passing

when you can see both ________ of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror

headlights

why are Michigan lefts safer than a normal left turn?

they ____ high- speed conflicts with oncoming traffic

reduce

advantages of roundabouts

reduction in _________ of crashes

severity

avoid in roundabouts

avoind entering in a roundabout w/o ___________ in traffic

adequate gap

what is the first step of completing a 3 point turn

pull to the right then stop

The imaginary line that extends from a drivers eyes to a point of focus is a:

line of sight

To interpret the whole traffic picture, you must actively use your ________ and ________.

eyes and brain

a drivers field of view should include: the entire area of roadways and _____ you can see

surroundings

central vision: it provides ___________ of objects and conditions and its primary visual function employed in targeting

detail

central vision: to drive ____________ look far ahead toward the center of your path

straight

PDA stands for

Perceive, decide, act

decide what to do Abt hazards and warnings identified in your____________ process

search

the best way to keep from getting involved in _______ driving situations is too always searching for hazards in advance

emergency

To search the entire traffic scene be sure to pay attention to what areas?

The __________,_____________, and _________ of the vehicle

front rear and sides

What does searching for hazards in traffic depend on most?

Actively searching places where_________ could be

trouble

how to measure following distance:

1. looking down the road ahead of you, pick a _______ object

2. when the ____ bumper of the vehicle is in front of you is at a stationary object, start counting " 1 thousand one, 1 thousand 2,...

3when your _________ bumper reached the same object stop counting, you have determined the following distance

fixed, back, front

what is the perception of distance?

the distance your vehicle travels from your eyes see a hazard to when your brain knows it is a hazard

who should use the dutch reach when exiting a vehicle to make sure you do not hit an approaching bicyclist

the drivers and passengers

you can reform the Dutch reach by,

using the right hand to open the door by looking over your shoulder

it is difficult to determine the _________of motorcycles and distance because they are _______

speed, small

what do emergency flashing yellow lights mean? (on school busses)

pass with caution

when do you not have to stop for a school bus with its overhead red lights flashing?

when the bus is stopped on the other side of the divided highway

how close should you be from the tracks when a train is coming

not closer then 15ft and no further than 50ft

before crossing an unprotected railroad crossing, be sure too: REDUCE YOUR SPEED, SEARCH, and _________

listen

what are weave lanes-lanes that are used both as an ____________ and a _____ ramp at the same time

entrance and exit

try to ____________ of an expressway

match the speed

when driving through freeway work zones , be prepared to shift lanes because of alternating _____________

lane closures

Make sure your ___________ are visible to an officer if pulled over as he or she approaches the vehicle

hands

pull over in a safe location for both you and the officer

An ex of an unsafe area would be the ____________ shoulder of a freeway

A safe area would be a _____________

left , parking lot

what should you do if an oncoming vehicle veers into your lane?

Brake and ______________

steer right

when approaching loose gravel, reduce speed___________ the gravel

before

Clues to locating driveways on rural roadways:

mailboxes, utility wires, reflectors, roofs of houses, ____________ and openings in the tree line

driveways

What should you do if you encounter a animal in the road

____________ if you can safely

focus on ________ your vehicle

stop, controlling

The more momentum a moving object has the ______________ it is to stop

harder

inertia is the main reason _________________ are so important

seatbelts

shift to the _____________________ opposite the direction of the turn

tires

you can expect_____________ traction on shoulder than road surfaces

less

where should you look when an oncoming vehicle coming towards you has high beams on?

Look forwards the ____________ on the edge of the road

solid white line

if you drive through a puddle gently "_______________"the brakes

squeeze

A good way to help reduce the risk of hydroplaning is to drive at ___ speeds

slower

best advice to ___ until the fog lifts

not drive

when driving in snow, ___________ speed

reduce

while driving in snow, brake, accelerate, and steer________________

gently

snow could come _____________ while driving

loose

Do _________________use cruise control during inclement weather

NOT

if you start to lose traction on the roadway, gradually slow down without _____________ the breaks

applying

what is the danger of braking and turning at the same time?

Losing control because of _____________ tire overload

front

What is the main problem with front- wheel lock up when braking on slippery surfaces?

The inability to steer due to the ______________

steering locking up

w/ advancing tech, it is important to know how to operate new technology and its ________________

limitations

Lane departure warning systems work by reading the lane lines on the road . This is done with a _____________ or a ________________

sensor or a camera

when might an automatic emergency steering system activate?

When a driver has performed a ______________ mauver

swerving

Anytime a safety or driver assistance technology is activated it can be a sign that:

you have made a significant___________________

driving error

Automatic emergency braking (AEB) has what benefits?

- potentially _______________ the vehicle or __________ the impact of the crash

steps, reduce

if there is a collision and their is no other option, drive off the road and aim for ____________________________

something soft

It is a good habit to ___________ every time you reach a quarter tank

refuel

when dealing with a tire blowout,

expect ______________________.

traction lost

With a front tire blowout, the vehicle will pull to the ___ of the blown-out tire.

An ex : the left tire blows, the vehicle goes to the left

side

if you experience any type of vehicle______________________ make sure you use your hazard lights to warn other drivers of a problem

breakdown

when experiencing brake failure, slowly begin applying the _______________ brake

parking