Safe Driving Practices Flashcards
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What is the safest action if you become drowsy while driving on a long trip?
Answer: Pull off the road and take a short nap
If you feel drowsy while driving, the safest option is to pull off the road at a safe location and rest, since fatigue impairs reaction time similarly to alcohol.
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Answer: Steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go and ease off the gas
In a skid, you should ease off the accelerator and steer toward where you want the front of the car to go, which helps restore traction.
How should you adjust your following distance in rainy or foggy conditions?
Answer: Double or triple the normal following distance
In poor visibility or slippery conditions, you should increase your following distance to at least double or triple the normal gap to allow extra stopping time.
What is the leading cause of teen driver fatalities in the US?
Answer: Motor vehicle crashes
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, which is why safe driving education is so critical.
What does 'defensive driving' primarily mean?
Answer: Anticipating hazards and the actions of other drivers to avoid accidents
Defensive driving means actively scanning for hazards, anticipating other drivers' mistakes, and maintaining strategies to prevent crashes.
Using a handheld cell phone while driving is primarily dangerous because it causes what type of distraction?
Answer: Visual, manual, and cognitive simultaneously
Handheld phone use while driving creates all three types of distraction: visual (eyes off road), manual (hands off wheel), and cognitive (mind off driving).