Defensive Driving Course Part 2
A set of 30 flashcards covering key concepts from a defensive driving course, including roadway conditions, driving behaviors, and hand signals for bicyclists.
Motorcyclists and pedalcyclists are vulnerable to which of the following roadway conditions?
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Motorcyclists and pedalcyclists are vulnerable to which of the following roadway conditions? | poor shoulder conditions, railroad crossings, and potholes |
Most drunk driving accidents occur between ______. | midnight and 3am |
You can control your cruising speed using only the ______. | gas pedal |
A car traveling 60 MPH can take longer than ______ to stop. | a football field |
Momentum is the product of an object's speed and _____. | weight |
Approximately 80% of people ejected from their vehicles die. What is the best way to prevent an ejection from a car? | wearing your seatbelt |
If you lose traction, you should NOT: | slam on your brakes |
Perception of light and motion outside of the central visual field is called______. | peripheral vision |
All senses play a role in safe driving except which one? | Taste |
Reactions that seem automatic, or which don't require much thought are called ______. | simple reactions |
Distractions in the car that can disrupt your perception include: | other passengers, cell phone, and loud music |
The two-second rule applies to vehicles traveling under _____ MPH. | 30 |
Which of the following should you check before you begin a trip? | Tires, fluid levels, brakes, seat belt, and the body |
Plan your route in advance. Looking at a GPS while driving could result in you becoming _______. | distracted |
Which of the following is an example of something in the traffic environment? | rural roads, highways, and urban congestion |
Being a good defensive driver involves _____ the actions of other drivers. | anticipating |
Which of the following is NOT in the defensive driving chain of events? | hesitation |
Which of the following are good strategies for dealing with the mistakes of others? | slowing down, giving other drivers more room, and staying sober and alert |
Which of the following are examples of common driving errors? | driving while intoxicated, speeding, driving while distracted |
By adjusting your mirrors, it is possible yo remove all blind spots around a vehicle. | False |
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's left hand is extended directly downward) | slow down |
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's left arm is bent at a 45 degree angle with hand directly in air) | right turn |
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's left hand and arm are directly stretched straight out from shoulder- hand and shoulder are parallel) | left turn |
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's right hand is directly extended out from shoulder/ parallel to it) | Right turn |
In 2014, 44% of all cyclist fatalities occurred between bicycles and _______. | light trucks |
Most pedestrian fatalities _________. | occur at night |
Which of the following does NOT affect traction? | The physical condition of the driver |
Which if the following are reasons that someone will want to increase the following distance? | It is nighttime, the road is wet, one is approaching a constructions zone, it is a new route that one has not driven before, and the road is crowded |
Defensive driving isn't just about reacting to the unknown. It's about removing the unknown by planning ahead and ___________. | gathering information before you even depart |
Which of the following does NOT affect traction? | The physical condition of the driver |
Which if the following are reasons that someone will want to increase the following distance? | It is nighttime, the road is wet, one is approaching a constructions zone, it is a new route that one has not driven before, and the road is crowded |
Defensive driving isn't just about reacting to the unknown. It's about removing the unknown by planning ahead and ___________. | gathering information before you even depart |