School) questions and answers well illustrated.
S.I.P.D.E. - ( ANSWER)-Search. Identify. Predict. Decide. Execute.
S.E.E. - ( ANSWER)-Search.
Evaluate.
Execute.
Airbag Facts (3): - ( ANSWER)-You still must wear a seatbelt.
Attempts to keep you in your seat (Intense Crashes),
Keep 10 inches away from the wheel.
Takes 1/20 of a second to deploy.
Comes out at 150-200 miles an hour.
Airbags are how big? - ( ANSWER)-4-6 inches bigger than the steering column
The Smith System: All Good Kids Love Myers - ( ANSWER)-A. Aim High (Look Up)
G. Get the Big Picture
K. Keep Your Eyes Moving
L. Leave Yourself a Way Out
M. Make Sure Others Can See You
Check mirrors how often? - ( ANSWER)-3-5 seconds
How far ahead should you be searching? - ( ANSWER)-Cities: 10-20 seconds
Country/Interstates: 20-30 seconds
How far back should you be signaling? - ( ANSWER)-City: 100-150 feet back
, Country/Interstate: 1/4 of a mile back
What makes a complete stop evident? - ( ANSWER)-The bounce back from the front of the car and you
waited 2-3 seconds.
What does the speed limit signify besides the legal limit? - ( ANSWER)-The highest speed in ideal
conditions.
I.e. Weather, road conditions, accidents, etc.
Space Cushion - ( ANSWER)-4 seconds is optimal, but the legally, it's only 3 seconds.
PD+RD+BD=TSD - ( ANSWER)-Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Breaking Distance = Total
Stopping Distance
What to do if someone is tailgating you: - ( ANSWER)-Speed up (If legal), Flash your break lights, attempt
to get out of the way (Pull over), and if they are still following, get to somewhere public and call the
cops.
Courteous Driving Habits - ( ANSWER)-Can't block entrances/exits
Get over ASAP if your lane is going to end
Don't wave people into traffic
Why shovel snow away from your tailpipe? - ( ANSWER)-Your car can fill with Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which is odorless and can kill you.
Values of Driver's Education (F.E.T.) - ( ANSWER)-Foundation for Safe Driving
Exposes drivers to different environments
Teaches a combination of tasks
Reasons for Young Driver Crash Rates - ( ANSWER)-Lack of Maturity - Risk Taking, Alcohol, Drugs.
Lack of Experience - Less Nighttime driving