Defensive Driving Complete Guide 2023

Defensive Driving Complete Guide 2023 _____for the vehicle plus _____ for the driver equals _____ to make decisions and react. Ans- Space, Visibility, Time (CT1-DD-32) 3 points of tire inspection Ans- Inflation, tread depth, lugs/studs (DD 3-5) 3 types of brake systems Ans- Drum, Disc, ABS (CT1-DD-41) 4 factors that determine vehicle traction. Ans- Tire condition, vehicle weight, vehicle speed, road condition (DD 5-77 LG) A green traffic signal that has been in its current state for a period of time is known as what? Ans- Stale (DD 5-23) A thin glaze of frozen water on pavement that only looks wet or perhaps even dry is known as? AnsBlack Ice (DD 5-31) Accident types are grouped into what 3 main recognized categories? Ans- Motor Vehicle Collision, General Liability, Employee Injury (DD 6-1) Action you should take whenever you're going to change lanes, pull out in traffic or check the side perimeters of your driving environment. Ans- 90 degree head check (CT1-DD-30) All Incident Investigation Reports shall be maintained until ____ years after the date of the incident AnsSeven (DD 6-3) As little as _____ inch(s) of standing water on a roadway can lead to hydroplaning Ans- 1/4 inch (CT1- DD-55) Avoid braking in a ______ or on a ______ if possible. Ans- Turn; curve (DD 5-32) Classified as an agitated state of aggressive driving Ans- Road Rage (DD 2-15 LG) Describe the 3 x 5 brake test Ans- Pump brake 3 times and hold it for 5 seconds (CT1-DD-16) Disc brakes require a ______ or ______ motion to avoid lock-up Ans- Modulated or squeezing (DD 5-18) Distance you should search ahead of your vehicle to be able to identify hazards with enough time to react before reaching them. Ans- 12 to 15 second Lead Time (CT1-DD-27) Drivers must make about _____ decisions for every mile traveled. Ans- 115 (DD 8-Appendix Page 7) Driving Aids are part of a vehicle inspection. What are they? Ans- Horn, Lights and Reflectors, Mirrors and Windows, Windshield Wiper blades (DD 3-9/10) During a rainstorm, the first _____ minutes can be the most slippery. Ans- 30 (DD 5-32) During a shoulder drift, what 3 main factors should determine your action and recovery? Ans- Amount of drop-off, shoulder conditions, tire size/type (CT1-DD-64) Every _____seconds someone in America is injured in an automobile accident. Every ______minutes someone is killed in a crash. Ans- 14 seconds, 12 minutes (CT1-DD-24) Following too closely, lane blocking, speeding, ignoring traffic signals and maneuvering around traffic without use of signals are signs of what? Ans- Aggressive Driving (DD 2-16 LG) For a rolling vehicle on a dry, flat road, traction falls to ____% Ans- 60 (DD 5-78 LG) Hovering your foot over the brake pedal is known as? Ans- Covering (DD 5-20) How long, approximately, does it take the power steering system to change the directional flow of the hydraulic steering fluid? Ans- 1/2 second (DD 5-43) If animals appear along the roadside, how should the horn be sounded? Ans- In short bursts (DD 6-13 LG) If forced to abandon your vehicle due to smoke issuing from the hood, what is the minimum distance you should move from the vehicle? Ans- 100 feet (DD 6-15 LG) In addition to the written exam, what must be passed to become Defensive Driving certified? Ans- Field Demonstration or Commentary Drive (DD 1-2) In addition to their division safety director, who do managers/supervisors call to report collision/incidents? Ans- UNICALL ()(DD 6-2) Lap and shoulder belts when properly used reduce the risk of fatal injury by ____percent Ans- 45 (CT1- DD-24) Minimum score to pass written exam for Defensive Driving Ans- 92% (DD 1-2) Most dangerous and least desirable way to park Ans- Angle (CT1-DD-76) Most vehicles can float in ____ feet of water or less. Ans- 2 (DD 5-34) Motion suggested for use with drum brakes to prevent lock up Ans- Pump or jab (DD 5-18) Name the 3 factors that can contribute to a skid Ans- Spin-Out, Hydroplaning, Driver over correction (CT1-DD-62) Name the 3 skid types Ans- Front wheel, rear wheel, all wheel (DD 5-39) Name two events that require Driver Re-certification Ans- 1. 3 years since last certification 2. After a vehicle accident (DD 1-2) New employees must be certified in defensive driving within ____ days from date of hire Ans- 90 (DD 1- 2) NHTSA Ans- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (CT1-DD-24) NSC Ans- National Safety Council (DD 8-3) Of the 3 listed skid types, which is the most unforgiving and hardest to control? Ans- Rear Wheel (CT1- DD-61) Only ___ inches of water traveling at a high rate of speed can push a vehicle off the road. Ans- 6 (DD 5- 34) Recommended eye scan pattern for driving Ans- Front-Rear-Front-Side (CT1-DD-31) Refers to scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk Ans- 45 Degree Eye Scan (CT1-DD-28) Seat belts are estimated to save ______ lives in America in each year. Ans- 9,500 (DD 4-3) The ability of two surfaces to grip each other. Ans- Traction (DD 5-76 LG) The average reaction time of an individual recovering from shoulder drift is approximately how long? Ans- 3/4 of a second (DD 5-43) The most frequent reason for not wearing a seat belt given by non belt users Ans- Discomfort (DD 4-2) The resisting force between two surfaces sliding against each other. Ans- Friction (DD 5-76 LG) There should never be less than ____to ____ feet between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Ans10 to 12 (CT1-DD-48) Three basic types or ways of backing up your vehicle Ans- Driver Side, Straight, Blind Side (CT1-DD-74) To dry wet brakes, put your vehicle in a _____ gear, drive slowly and lightly. Test them about every ____ feet, continuing until braking action returns to normal. Ans- Lower; 200 feet (DD 5-34) Turning into a skid is known as what? Ans- Counter Steering (DD 5-41) Two basic stopping positions at an intersection. Ans- Normal and staggered (DD 5-25) Two different types of intersections Ans- Controlled and uncontrolled (DD 5-22) Unplanned event that has the potential to produce personal injury and/or property damage AnsIncident (DD 6-1) Use of a seat belt in a car reduces the risk of a moderate to critical injury by ____ percent. Ans- 50% (DD 4-3) Use the ___ second delayed start when you begin to move at an intersection. Ans- 3 (DD 5-27) What 6 fluids should you check during your daily vehicle inspection? Ans- Engine oil, engine coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid (DD 3-3) What are your 2 overall responsibilities when driving a company vehicle? Ans- Your own life and the lives of others in the vicinity; Comcast's equipment and reputation (DD 2-5) What is the approximate distance that the Lead Time Scan equals in city driving and in highway driving? Ans- City = 1 - 1 1/2 blocks Highway = 1/4 to 1/2 a mile (CT1-DD-28) What is the rule to determine proper following distance under normal driving conditions? Ans- 3 to 4 second rule (CT1-DD-33)