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Defensive Driving Course Part 2

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A set of 30 flashcards covering key concepts from a defensive driving course, including roadway conditions, driving behaviors, and hand signals for bicyclists.

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Motorcyclists and pedalcyclists are vulnerable to which of the following roadway conditions?

poor shoulder conditions, railroad crossings, and potholes

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Definition
Motorcyclists and pedalcyclists are vulnerable to which of the following roadway conditions?
poor shoulder conditions, railroad crossings, and potholes
Most drunk driving accidents occur between ______.
midnight and 3am
You can control your cruising speed using only the ______.
gas pedal
A car traveling 60 MPH can take longer than ______ to stop.
a football field
Momentum is the product of an object's speed and _____.
weight
Approximately 80% of people ejected from their vehicles die. What is the best way to prevent an ejection from a car?
wearing your seatbelt

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Defensive Driving Course Part 2
TermDefinition
Motorcyclists and pedalcyclists are vulnerable to which of the following roadway conditions?
poor shoulder conditions, railroad crossings, and potholes
Most drunk driving accidents occur between ______.
midnight and 3am
You can control your cruising speed using only the ______.
gas pedal
A car traveling 60 MPH can take longer than ______ to stop.
a football field
Momentum is the product of an object's speed and _____.
weight
Approximately 80% of people ejected from their vehicles die. What is the best way to prevent an ejection from a car?
wearing your seatbelt
If you lose traction, you should NOT:
slam on your brakes
Perception of light and motion outside of the central visual field is called______.
peripheral vision
All senses play a role in safe driving except which one?
Taste
Reactions that seem automatic, or which don't require much thought are called ______.
simple reactions
Distractions in the car that can disrupt your perception include:
other passengers, cell phone, and loud music
The two-second rule applies to vehicles traveling under _____ MPH.
30
Which of the following should you check before you begin a trip?
Tires, fluid levels, brakes, seat belt, and the body
Plan your route in advance. Looking at a GPS while driving could result in you becoming _______.
distracted
Which of the following is an example of something in the traffic environment?
rural roads, highways, and urban congestion
Being a good defensive driver involves _____ the actions of other drivers.
anticipating
Which of the following is NOT in the defensive driving chain of events?
hesitation
Which of the following are good strategies for dealing with the mistakes of others?
slowing down, giving other drivers more room, and staying sober and alert
Which of the following are examples of common driving errors?
driving while intoxicated, speeding, driving while distracted
By adjusting your mirrors, it is possible yo remove all blind spots around a vehicle.
False
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's left hand is extended directly downward)
slow down
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's left arm is bent at a 45 degree angle with hand directly in air)
right turn
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's left hand and arm are directly stretched straight out from shoulder- hand and shoulder are parallel)
left turn
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's right hand is directly extended out from shoulder/ parallel to it)
Right turn
In 2014, 44% of all cyclist fatalities occurred between bicycles and _______.
light trucks
Most pedestrian fatalities _________.
occur at night

Which of the following does NOT affect traction?

The physical condition of the driver

Which if the following are reasons that someone will want to increase the following distance?

It is nighttime, the road is wet, one is approaching a constructions zone, it is a new route that one has not driven before, and the road is crowded

Defensive driving isn't just about reacting to the unknown. It's about removing the unknown by planning ahead and ___________.

gathering information before you even depart

Which of the following does NOT affect traction?

The physical condition of the driver

Which if the following are reasons that someone will want to increase the following distance?

It is nighttime, the road is wet, one is approaching a constructions zone, it is a new route that one has not driven before, and the road is crowded

Defensive driving isn't just about reacting to the unknown. It's about removing the unknown by planning ahead and ___________.

gathering information before you even depart