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Driver's Ed (#1-4)
Driver's ed
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Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the average experienced driver? | 5 years |
Each year, approximately how many people are killed in motor vehicle-related collisions in the U.S? | 35,000 |
More than what percentage do all vehicle-occupant fatalities occur in single-vehicle crashes? | 50% |
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error? | 90% |
True or false? Nearly half of all new drivers will either be cited for a traffic offense or be involved in a collision during their first 12 months of driving. | True |
How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle, outside the vehicle and inside the vehicle be performed? | Every time you drive |
When approaching you vehicle parked at a curb, what should you do? | Face traffic as you approach the driver's side |
Under normal driving conditions, checks under the hood should be performed how often? | At least once a month or as many as the manual recommends |
In vehicles equipped with a driver's-side air bag, sitting closer than how many inches from the steering wheel increases the chance of arm, neck or facial injury in the event of a crash? | 10 inches |
The top of the head restraint should remain adjusted at what point? | Slightly above the ears |
To allow enough distance to stop in response to threatening objects or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel how many seconds ahead? | 12-15 seconds |
Under most conditions a minimum following interval of how long will enable you to adjust speed or position appropriately? | 3-4 seconds |
If a vehicle's speed doubles from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop the vehicle increases by how many times? | 4 times |
When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts where? | To the front |
When turning to the right, the contact patches of which set of tires will increase in size? | Left side tires |
When starting the engine, when should you release the key? | As soon as the engine turns on |
What steps do you follow when backing up? | Watch where you are travelling through the back window |
What type of acceleration is used to maintain slow forward motion or allowing speed to increase gradually with minimum weight shift? | Light acceleration |
What is total stopping time is made up of? | Perception time, reaction time, and braking time |
What is an Anti-lock braking system(ABS)? | It helps the driver maintain control under hard braking |