FINAL EXAM EVOC LATEST
What are some factors that influence drivers reaction times? -
ANSWERS-Driver alertness, driver capability and age
Braking distance =? - ANSWERS-The time you put pressure on the
brake pedal to the time the vehicle stops
Braking distance varies according to? - ANSWERS-Vehicle speed,
vehicle condition and road surface
Stopping distance? - ANSWERS-Time from reaction to stop
Stopping distance formula? - ANSWERS-50 MPH x 5 = 250FT
What are the 3 NEW RULES as it pertains to following distances? -
ANSWERS-Three seconds recommended for general public, 4 seconds
recommended for police and two seconds is unsafe when traveling over
50 MPH
What are the two rules in regards to performing a "turnaround"? -
ANSWERS-1) turn around in places with "good visibility"
2) ensure there is enough room for turn
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What are the 3 types of turnarounds? - ANSWERS-1. U-turn,
2. Two-point
3. Bootleg (most hazardous)
the two rules of thumb for driving in adverse conditions? - ANSWERS-
Slow down, Increase following distance
What are the two rules of thumb for skidding? - ANSWERS-Stay off
brakes, stay off accelerator
_______________________ improves the drivers ability to control the
vehicle? - ANSWERS-Stiffer Suspension
_______________ has the greatest influence on an officers driving
performance? - ANSWERS-Attitude
before a vehicle leaves your ______________ mirror it should appear in
the _____________ mirror? - ANSWERS-Rear-view, side
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What are some factors that influence drivers reaction times? -
ANSWERS-Driver alertness, driver capability and age
Braking distance =? - ANSWERS-The time you put pressure on the
brake pedal to the time the vehicle stops
Braking distance varies according to? - ANSWERS-Vehicle speed,
vehicle condition and road surface
Stopping distance? - ANSWERS-Time from reaction to stop
Stopping distance formula? - ANSWERS-50 MPH x 5 = 250FT
What are the 3 NEW RULES as it pertains to following distances? -
ANSWERS-Three seconds recommended for general public, 4 seconds
recommended for police and two seconds is unsafe when traveling over
50 MPH
What are the two rules in regards to performing a "turnaround"? -
ANSWERS-1) turn around in places with "good visibility"
2) ensure there is enough room for turn
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, FINAL EXAM EVOC LATEST
What are the 3 types of turnarounds? - ANSWERS-1. U-turn,
2. Two-point
3. Bootleg (most hazardous)
the two rules of thumb for driving in adverse conditions? - ANSWERS-
Slow down, Increase following distance
What are the two rules of thumb for skidding? - ANSWERS-Stay off
brakes, stay off accelerator
_______________________ improves the drivers ability to control the
vehicle? - ANSWERS-Stiffer Suspension
_______________ has the greatest influence on an officers driving
performance? - ANSWERS-Attitude
before a vehicle leaves your ______________ mirror it should appear in
the _____________ mirror? - ANSWERS-Rear-view, side
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