SOLVED QUESTIONS AND FULL SOLUTION
UPDATED
◉ Empty trucks have the best braking. True or false?
Answer: FALSE.
◉ What is hydroplaning?
Answer: Tires ""water-skiing"" across the road. Tires lose their
contact with the road and have little or no traction.
◉ What is "black ice?"
Answer: a thin layer of ice that you can see the road through
◉ If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 MPH, how many seconds
of following distance should you allow?
Answer: Five
◉ You should decrease your following distance if somebody is
following you too closely. True or false?
Answer: TRUE
,◉ If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver
may try to pass you on the right. True or false?
Answer: TRUE
◉ What is a hazard?
Answer: any road condition or other road user that is a possible
danger
◉ Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?
Answer: to be prepared if you have to take action in an emergency
◉ What are some tips to follow so you won't become a distracted
driver?
Answer: Review and be totally familiar with all safety and usage
features on any in-vehicle electronics, including you wireless cell
phone, before you drive, pre-program radio stations, pre-load your
favorite CDs or cassette tapes, clear the vehicle of any unnecessary
objects, review maps and plan your route before you begin driving,
adjust all mirrors for best all-around visibility before you start your
trip, don't attempt to read or write while you are driving, avoid
smoking, eating and drinking while you drive, and don't engage in
complex or emotionally intense conversations with other occupants.
, ◉ How do you use in-vehicle communications equipment
cautiously?
Answer: When possible, pull off the road in a safe, legal place when
making/receiving a call on communication equipment, if possible
turn off the cell phone until you reach your destination, position the
cell phone in easy reach, pre-program numbers into your cell phone,
if you have to place a call pull off the road to a safe road ( do not
place a call while you are driving), keep conversations short, do not
use the equipment when approaching locations with heavy traffic, or
server weather conditions, do not attempt to type or read messages
on your satellite system while driving.
◉ How do you recognize a distracted driver?
Answer: Watch for vehicles that may drift over the lane divider lines
or within their own lane, vehicles traveling at inconsistent speeds,
drivers who are preoccupied with maps, food, cigarettes, cell
phones, or other objects, drivers who appear to be involved in
conversations with their passengers.
◉ What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?
Answer: AD is driving the vehicle in a pushy, bold, or a selfish
manner without regard for the rights of safety of others. RR is
operating the vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or
physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle.
◉ What should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver?