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Defensive Driving Course - Chapter 1 Questions and Answers 2023
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Driver Improvement Course- chapter 11. Special awareness: It is vital for all drivers to be aware of the environment in
which they travel, other drivers around them, and the vehicle they control.
2. light rain / first rain: first rain often leads to a dangerous condition in which to
operate a motor vehicle. This early rain lifts the oil up from the road surface,
but it does not completely wash away the slippery substance. Unfortunately,
many drivers are generally unwilling to slow down to a level that the first rain
requires, and they continue driving as if the roads were clear and dry. What
they fail to realize is that this light rain makes the road slick and simply does
not provide enough water to wash away all the accumulated oil and debris.
Speed should be dramatically reduced, with extra stopping distance allowed
and extreme caution exercised. It is important to remember that when road
conditions and surfaces change, braking distance and traction change as well.
3. one way streets: Used mainly in the city, one-way streets help to eliminate
confusion in heavily-traveled areas and to keep the flow of traffic moving.
Unfortunately, these types of streets often pose unique dangers to drivers.
Wrong way drivers are common, as are other motorists making turns from
unsafe lanes. You need to know how to properly enter and exit one-way
streets, and you need to be prepared to slow down dramatically if necessary.
Always choose the safest lane.
4. The leading cause of freeway accidents is: "FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY."
5. 50% of all accidents are caused by drivers _________ years of age.: 16-
24
6. 24% of all fatal accidents involve drivers _______ years of age.: 16-24
7. What is a vital element of driving that is overlooked as a safety tip?: A
clean, clear windshield is a vital element for driving, but this fact is often
overlooked as a safety tip.
8. How many mirrors must a car have? and which side must be affixed to
the vehicle?: Each vehicle must also have no less than two mirrors, including
one affixed to the left hand side.
9. if a front left tire blows out what side should the vehicle pull too? and
front right tire?: left tire--> left right tire--> right
10. A blowout in any of the rear tires will cause the car to ______ and feel
unstable in the _____.
*Control of the steering wheel is vital, as is awareness of any other vehicles
around. Slowing the car down gradually will help alleviate accident
potential.*-
: fishtail & feel unstable in the rear
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