____ over _____ is always the best trade off Right Ans - Technique, speed
TRAINING: drive to _____ of your capability / REAL WORLD: ___ to ___ of your
capability Right Ans - 100%, 90-95%
To be a good driver, you must be a _____ driver Right Ans - relaxed
a good driver knows and drivers within their ___ limitations, the limitation of
their _____ and the limitations of the _____ _______ Right Ans - own, vehicle,
driving conditions
Two things to remember about checking tire pressure Right Ans - 1. CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE WHEN TIRES ARE COLD—WARM TIRES GAIN 6-8 POUNDS
2. NEVER BLEED AIR FROM A WARM TIRE TO ADJUST PRESSURE
Tires should be checked for ___, ____ and ____ _____ Right Ans - wear, cracks,
proper inflation
WA state law requires _____ tread depth for regular drivers and ______ tread
depth for LEO Right Ans - 2/32, 4/32
An improperly inflated tire can alter ____ ______, compromise ____ ______ and
increase the likelihood of ________. Right Ans - vehicle dynamics, curve
negotiation, hydroplaning
Two key points to remember about braking Right Ans - 1. TAKE CARE OF
YOUR BRAKES AND THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU
2. DO NOT DEPEND OR RELY ON BREAKS. USE SPARAINGLY
Nearly ____ degrees of heat can be developed from braking Right Ans - 500
Heavy braking can lead to _____ ____ Right Ans - brake fade
The delay in the release of disk brakes is referred to as ___ ___ Right Ans -
lag time
, The strongest application of brakes without the loss of rolling friction is
referred to as _____ or ______ braking Right Ans - threshold or controlled
Right foot braking is referred to as the ____ and _____ method Right Ans -
pivot, squeeze
ABS applies the brakes ____ to ___ times a second Right Ans - eight, fifteen
Vehicle suspension has two basic fucntions Right Ans - 1. Keep the vehicle's
tires in firm contact with the road
2. Provide a comfortable ride for the passengers
6 parts of a braking system Right Ans - 1. Actuator
2. Computer
3. Sensor
4. Brake pad
5. Brake
6. Rotor
Turning the steering wheel builds up to ____ pounds of pressure / stop or lock
_____ pounds of pressure Right Ans - 90, 300
Vehicle inspections should be conducted ______ Right Ans - daily
The 5 point safety check of a vehicle is Right Ans - 1. APPROACH
2. CIRCLE
3. HOOD
4. INTERIOR
5. MOTION
___ to ___ lives could be saved every year by seatbelts Right Ans - 9k, 12k
Head restraints should be at the ____ of the head, not the base Right Ans -
center
For every _____ inch of slack in a seat-belt, there is ____ inches of stretch on
impact Right Ans - one, three
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