Defensive Driving Post Test Latest 2023 Graded A

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Defensive Driving Post Test Latest 2023 Graded A What is the 3x5 test for brakes? ✔✔You pump the brake pedal THREE TIMES and hold it for FIVE SECONDS In city driving, how far ahead would a 12 ... to 15 second eye lead time have you scanning ? ✔✔About 1 to 1½ blocks ahead What is meant by a 45-degree eye scan? ✔✔Scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk When passing or changing lanes, what should you do to check the traffic coming up behind you? ✔✔Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45-degree scan using your side-view mirrors, then do a 90-degree head check What is your safety perimeter? ✔✔It's the 360-DEGREE safety space cushion AROUND your vehicle Space + Visibility = ✔✔= Time What is the rule for determining the proper following distance? ✔✔The 3 to 4 second rule For which brake type should you use a steady FIRM pressure when braking HARD ? ✔✔The ABS brakes What is the "Rear tire rule"? ✔✔When stopped BEHIND a vehicle at an intersection, you should be able to see the REAR TIRES of the FRONT vehicle touching the ground What is the most important rule to remember concerning right-of-way? ✔✔Never assume or demand the right-of-way; always be prepared to stop, if necessary What is the most basic rule concerning left turns? ✔✔When stopped, keep your front wheels straight and keep foot on brake When the weather turns the road conditions slick, the appropriate precaution is to: ✔✔Slow down and avoid braking in a turn or on a curve, if possible What is one of the most important items you should be concerned about while driving? ✔✔Your Attitude What is the single most effective means to reduce fatalities and serious injuries? ✔✔Wearing Your Seatbelt What does defensive driving means? ✔✔> Make safe driving decisions > Allow for the lack of skill, improper attitudes and actions of other drivers > Avoid Hazards (weather, conditions, traffic, pedestrians, other drivers) > Stay continuously alert of situations far enough in advance to take action >Concede the right of way to prevent crash What are good mood factors that can affect your driving? ✔✔> Pay Day > Social Functions > Romance What are some physical issues that can affect your driving? ✔✔> Medication = slower driving > Physically you may be distracted by coughing or sneezing > Tiredness = Slow reactions & fuzzy thinking What is aggressive driving? ✔✔> Driving in a selfish manner without caring about the safety of others. > Trying to intimidate another drive > A ticket-able offense What is road rage? ✔✔> Using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to harm > Physical assault of a person or a vehicle as a result of a traffic accident > A criminal offense >An agitated state of aggressive driving What are some factors that contribute to aggressive driving? ✔✔> Personal factors > Running late for an appointment > Slow Drivers > Other aggressive drivers Define a defensive driver ✔✔> Is careful to commit no driving errors > Avoids accidents or close calls due to weather, road conditions, traffic or the actions of pedestrians and other drivers What are some personal factors that affect your ability to drive a vehicle? ✔✔Sick, tired, family problems (angry with spouse/children/friend), work problems (conflict with co-worker), late for appointment, drugs/alcohol What are some external factors that can affect your driving experience ✔✔Other drivers' personal factors, pedestrians, children playing nearby, weather, poor visibility, driving conditions What can be affected when you are not in 100% condition to drive a vehicle? ✔✔Other people's lives around you, Comcast's equipment, and/or damaging the environment To ensure safety with the vehicle always _______________ ✔✔>Place safety cones outside the vehicle to provide an awareness that you are working on the road. > Use headlights during dark conditions. >Use turn signals in advance of an intersection. Remove distractions from inside the vehicle. >Arrive in appropriate condition to drive a vehicle (enough rest, eaten recently, etc.) When equipment is in or near the van: ✔✔> Keep unused equipment locked in the vehicle. > Check on the vehicle regularly (applies to al [Show More]

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