Segment One driver's Ed- Michigan

108 flashcards

Strong emotions:
Can cause you to fix your attention on one event
Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction
often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
On a sharp curve use your brakes to slow
before the curve
When passing another vehicle on a 2 way road, your engine misses and speed decreases, what should you do?
return to your lane
when facing the highbeam light of oncoming traffic...
look to the right edge of your lane
An advisory speed sign with a speed limit of 35 mph on a curve
35 is the fastest recommended speed under ideal conditions
When turning the last thing to check is
your intended path of travel
The best way to prevent being involved in an emergency driving situation is
continually search for hazards
When it becomes extremely difficult to see because of heavy rain
pull off the roadway to a safe location until the rain stops
Red flashing signal means
stop before entering
The 4 second rule is an estimate of
total stopping distance
If your vehicle's brakes fail you maybe able to stop by
by slowly applying the parking brake
when a vehicle is equipped with airbags the safest place for a child restraint is
in the middle of the back seat
A depressant drug
slows down the CNS
A driver loses control of their emotions and attempt to harm another driver. This is called:
road rage
If there is an airbag in the steering wheel, keep your hands at:
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock & 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock
Your vehicle's outside mirrors should be adjusted
to reduce your blind spots
when driving past vehicles parked on the left you should be
four feet away
You should not wear headphones while driving because
You will not be able to hear important roadway sounds
Which of the following is a good thing to remember so you will not be involved in a road rage accident
Give other driver's the benefit of the doubt
A flashing yellow arrow in the left turn lane
allows drivers to slow down and turn when the intersection is clear
when driving behind a large slow moving vehicle on a rural road you should:
Leave enough space so it doesn't block your view of potential dangers
When you encounter large trucks on the expressway
avoid driving between the trucks
You are driving on an icy 2way, 4 lane street. You see vehicle is not equipped with anti-lock brake system. You should:
brake softly and steer to an open space
If you are drowsy:
get off the road
Changing lanes and passing vehicles are similar because
The driver's view is easily blocked
The legal limit for BAC is
0.08%
You do not have to stop for a school bus if
If it is stopped on the other side of a separated highway
Which one is a good thing to do when driving at night?
Keep your speed slow so you can stop within the range of your headlights
Each time you drive make a routine check of
tires, lights, and controls
Sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicates the driver
not searching far enough ahead
You need to identify hazards farther when driving at faster speed because
you reach the hazard more quickly
You should allow more space behind a large vehicle
so you can see around it
When can a left or right turn be made from a lane other than the far left or right lane?
When pavement markings or signs say otherwise
Construction vehicles in a construction zone
are usually large and slow moving
What makes it difficult to see motor cycles and judge them?
they are smaller
If a passing vehicle has to cut closely in front of you to avoid on coming traffic, you should:
Slow down and check to the right shoulder ahead
Drivers of large trucks often travel with large spaces in front of them because
The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle
An intersection with a signal or signs to assign the right of way
is a controlled intersection
What does searching for hazards most depend on?
Moving your eyes quickly from place to place
Searching means
glancing quickly and continually
Aggressive Driving
driving a vehicle in a selfish, bold, a pushy manner
U-turns in residential districts are legal
when there are no other cars approaching or nearby
A loss of traction most difficult to identify quickly is
hydroplaning
When driving in city traffic how far ahead should you check for traffic signals
at least a block ahead
When you enter traffic from a parking spot
wait for a large enough gap to get up t speed of the traffic
On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice
bridges and overpasses
Emergency flashers will warn other drivers
your vehicle is stopped on or near the roadway
When may you use the emergency cross overs?
Never
When approaching an expressway entrance ramp on the right, you can make it easier for an entering vehicle
by moving one lane to the left
When using a cellphone while you are driving you should
pull off the roadway
If acceleration is lane is short you need
a larger gap to enter traffic
A double yellow line down the middle
means no passing
You are driving in a city and you have a green light but a pedestrian crosses. You
must stop regardless of the signal
The driver of a large truck has the most difficulty
to the side and rear of their vehicle
In a right turn, where will you the rear wheels track in relation to the front wheels
closer to the curb
Unless otherwise posted, speed in a business district is
25 mph
The process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in the a regular sequence is
an orderly visual search pattern
Yellow panel on an expressway
indicates an exit lane
What color are guide/recreation signs?
Blue and brown
To prevent skidding
brake smoothly and slow down
In city traffic
look a block ahead
When backing up to the left the top of the wheel
moves to the left as well
A solid yellow line on one side and a broken line on the other means
The side with the solid yellow line cannot pass but the side with the broken line can
On a hill
reduce speed and move to the right side of the lane
If a child is riding a bike along side of the road
be ready to adjust speed, direction, etc
The stopping gap in the intersection
depends on the size of the intersection
The vehicles that have the right of way in a round-about are
the vehicles in a circulating lane
when making turns you look
to the left, right, then left again
The BAC to be legally intoxicated is
.08%
On slippery roads
avoid being fast
When a tire blow out occurs the first thing you do is
focus on steering
When skidding
you lose control of direction and speed
When properly adjusted, head restraints provide the most protection when a vehicle:
is struck in the rear
To avoid a side collision
either brake or accelerate
You need to use headlights if you can't see a pedestrian
500ft ahead of you
When a tire blow-out occurs, what is the first thing you do?
Grip the steering wheel firmly
When a motorcyclist is passing your vehicle, you should:
maintain speed and lane position
If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, you should:
slow down, steer right, and sound the horn
When you compromise space...
Give as much space as possible to the greater hazard
a construction zone is indicated by
orange signs
Always search for motorcycles because
their smaller size makes them hard to see
Tread worn down tires to the ware bars means your tires
need to be replaced
When driving at night, you should:
adjust speed so you can stop within the distance of your headlights
When 2 vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:
the vehicle on the left, yields to the vehicle on the right
You are the first 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:
Wheel straight while partially in the intersection
You have the right of way only if"
Other cars give it to you
You are driving in a steady rain. A good indication hydroplaning can occur is when
The vehicles ahead create water splashes
You are driving 55mph on a 2 lane road and want to pass. Make sure you:
Have a large enough gap in the oncoming traffic
By law, a child less than 4 may be legally positioned in the child restraint system in the front seat
if the front airbag is turned off and rear seating is occupied by a child less than four years
Since it takes a few seconds for your eyes to adjust to darkness after being exposed to glare
Glance to the right and down when being approached by a car with bright headlights
The best advice for heavy fog is
try not to drive until the fog is lifted
If you must attend to a distraction while driving
Increase following distance
when choosing the ramp to enter the expressway, which is a clue?
Do not enter the wrong way signs at the ramp
When driving through a highway work zone, you should
watch for sharp pavement drop-offs
When you are behind a school bus that has stopped outside city limits when its red flashers are on
Stop at least 20ft away and wait for red lights to stop flashing
A traffic light has been green for sometime...
It is stale, it is likely to turn yellow
When approaching a railroad crossing that has it guard rails lowered, lights flashing, etc.
You have to stop and wait, no matter what
If airbags are not in the proper operating position
The warning light will stay on
If you must leave the road at a high speed and no open space is available:
Steer for something soft
What action should you take if the acceleration sticks
Apply the brake and shift to neutral
When exiting an expressway
Search early for your exit
When driving on a one way street past vehicles parked on the left, you should position your vehicle
At least one door width away
In a front wheel power skid:
Your front tires spin when you accelerate
In a multiple lane round-about you should:
Change lanes before entering
When an expressway is slippery or wet etc.
Be at least 4 seconds behind the other vehicle; greater following distance
When making a right turn onto a 2 way street
Turn the lane closet to the right to the right curb unless the turn is allowed for other lanes
The area you see around
Your field of vision