| Term Driving in California is ________? Definition A privilege granted by the state. | Term What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident? Definition Your seatbelt | Term When should you always engage your parking brake? Definition When parking on an incline (uphill or downhill) |
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What are the five abilities required for being a safe driver?
The five abilities required for being a safe driver are:
search, identify, predict, decide, and execute
. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by: not cutting off other drivers.
Is parking and driving two different functions?
The main purpose of driver education is to help you learn the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for greater safety both as an operator of an automobile and as a pedestrian. Parking and driving safely are
two different functions
.
Which three gauges or indicators are the most important to be aware of?
Which three gauges or indicators are the most important to be aware of?
Coolant temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and battery voltage gauge
. How often is it advised to have maintenance done on your vehicle? At least twice a year.
What is the result of poor peripheral vision?
If your peripheral vision is severely limited, it can
seriously affect safe driving ability
unless it is compensated for by increased scanning and visual search. Peripheral vision is used in part to detect information that may be important for safe driving.
What is the golden rule when driving?
The golden rule of driving is
to treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
. Obey traffic laws, drive responsibly, and avoid taking unnecessary risks that may put you and others in danger.
When you encounter an aggressive driver tailgating you the first thing to do is blank?
Brake slowly before stopping
. Avoid tailgaters when possible by changing lanes. If you cannot change lanes, slow down enough to encourage the tailgater to go around you. If this does not work, pull off the road when safe and let the tailgater pass.
Which is not a step to rock out?
Which is not a step to rock out?
Hydroplaning
causes your front wheels to actually leave the pavement and the wheels are riding on a thin layer of water. This lack of traction with the pavement takes away your control of the vehicle.
What is the top 5 causes of accidents in the US?
- #1 – Distracted Driving. The leading cause of car accidents is distracted driving and the threat grows stronger year after year. …
- #2 – Intoxicated Driving. …
- #3 – Speeding. …
- #4 – Reckless Driving. …
- #5 – Rain. …
- #6 – Running Traffic Signals. …
- #7 – Driving at Night. …
- #8 – Vehicle Defects.
Which is not a step to prevent your car from being stolen?
Which is not a step to prevent your car from being stolen?
Park in areas that are not traveled much
.
What are consequences of not stopping if you are involved in an accident?
Prison or jail time
is possible with hit and run crimes, especially in those that result in serious injury, property damage, or death. A misdemeanor conviction can result in up to a year in jail, while felony convictions can result in a 10 year prison sentence, or longer. Fines.
Where do most accidents in urban areas occur?
Approximately 91 percent of nighttime rural fatal crashes occur on dark road- ways and 9 percent occur on roads lighted by streetlights. In urban areas, 40 percent of fatal nighttime
crashes occur on dark roadways
and 60 percent occur on lighted roadways.
What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
- Stay calm.
- Always keep your seat belt fastened, and make sure your passengers have done the same.
- Avoid eye contact.
Can peripheral vision be improved?
Good overall health can dramatically improve your peripheral vision
(and vision as a whole). Several studies have shown that dietary and lifestyle changes can reduce your chances of suffering from glaucoma.
Can peripheral vision be corrected?
There is no cure or treatment for this condition
, but your doctor may recommend assistive devices as your vision gets worse, or taking vitamin A to slow the loss of vision. Scotoma.
Can you drive with peripheral vision loss?
“
Patients require good peripheral vision and good orientation in space
to be able to drive safely, but the detail acuity is often a problem. That is where a bioptic telescope can be very helpful.”
