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| What is "braking distance?" | How far a car travels from the time that the driver applies the brakes until the car stops. |
| In order to stop your car, when you have doubled your speed, how much time should you give yourself to stop? | Give yourself 4 times the distance to stop, when you have doubled your speed. |
| List some things you can do ahead of time to help manage your visibility while driving. The answer card will list 6 tips. How many can you list? | 1. Clean your windows, inside and out. 2. Make sure your car lights are clean and work properly. 3. Check your defroster, washers, and windshield wipers. 4. Adjust your mirrors and your seat. 5. Have your sunglasses, a flashlight, and a scraper handy. 6. Remove any ornaments or packages that might be obstructing your view. |
| When we talk about managing space when you drive, what do we mean? | the space in front of you, behind you, and to the sides of you. |
| What is a divided highway, with limited access, and has more than one lane for traffic moving in each direction - high speed travel? | Expressway |
| What do we call a highway that loops around an urban (city) area | Beltway |
| What do we call a highway that has only fixed points of entry and exit? | Controlled-Access OR Limited-Access highway |
| What do we call a public roadway that runs between cities? | Highway |
| When you have to pay a toll to drive on a road, what do we call that kind of road? | Turnpike |
| When driving, you always need to plan for a safe path of travel by scanning the roadways ahead. How many seconds ahead would you look to try and see objects or conditions that might increase your level of risk? | 12-15 seconds |
| How many feet of space should you try to keep on either side of your car? | 8 feet |
| What is the typical speed limit range when you are on an exit or entrance ramp of a highway? | 25-45 mph |
| Which would typically have a higher speed limit: a city street or a rural (country) roadway? | rural roadway |
| If you have dirty headlights, how much of your visibility could be reduced? Answer with a percentage. | 90% |
| When you are driving, what does it mean to "scan" ahead? Does it mean to keep your eyes fixed directly ahead of your car, or does it mean to look at a broader path? | broader, look for things in front, but also that might be to the right or left of you up ahead |
| How long does it take a driver to see a problem, and step on the brakes? (called Initial driver reaction time) | 1/2 - 3/4 of a second |
| Why is it a good idea to have your headlights turned on during the day? Does it improve your ability to see? (visibility) | So that others can see you. It does not help you to see better. |
| What four factors will affect your braking distance? | 1. the size of your car 2. the condition of the road 3. the car's speed 4. the condition of your brakes |
| What is a "jack rabbit" start? Is it good or bad for fuel economy? Explain. | A "jack rabbit" start is when you accelerate suddenly. You use more gas this way and it's not safe. You should accelerate slowly. |
| When entering or exiting a highway using a ramp, on which side of the road is the ramp usually located? | usually on the extreme right hand side of the highway |
