Driver Education Unit 5 Latest Update Graded A

Driver Education Unit 5 Latest Update Graded A When you drive downhill, ___ makes you go faster gravity When going from a flat highway to driving uphill, your vehicle needs ___ power to maintain the same speed. more Going up a hill in a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission means that you have to ___ to gain power. downshift As you drive downhill in a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission, you may want to ___ to help your vehicle slow down. apply the breaks In high altitude there is ___ oxygen in the air. less In high altitudes, a vehicle's engine may stall because at that altitude, gas can ___. vaporize A ___ skid occurs when a tire suddenly loses pressure and goes flat. blowout A ___ skid occurs when you apply the brakes so hard that one or more wheels lock. braking When ___ is reduced, your tires lose their grip on the road's surface. traction The kind of skid in which you lose steering control while making a turn is called a ___ skid. cornering Which of the following would experience the greatest force of impact in a collision: Vehicle A moving at 35 mph Vehicle B moving at 45 mph Vehicle B Which of the following would experience the greatest force of impact in a collision: Truck X hits a tree Truck Y hits a wooden fance Truck X Which of the following would experience the greatest force of impact in a collision: Vehicle Y is carrying five passengers Vehicle C is carrying only the driver Vehicle Y Which of the following would experience the greatest force of impact in a collision: Motorcycle A runs into a haystack Motorcycle B runs into a concrete divider Motorcycle B For driving on mountain roads, what are the differences between automatic and manual transmissions? Automatic transmissions: put more pressure on the gas going uphill and ease up pressure going downhill Manual transmission: downshift to go uphill or downhill What are some special problems that mountains present because of their high altitudes? lack of oxygen: vaporization of gas What is the correct and safe way to steer out of a skid? 1. Continue to look well ahead and focus on the direction you want to go 2. Stay off the break 3. Steer towards your intended path 4. If the wheel swings, turn the wheel smoothly and quickly in the direction you want to go 5. Keep steering until you are out of the skid True or false: Poor road conditions and dim lighting decrease risk false True or false: Good tires and suspension give maximum traction to an automobile true When hydroplaning, it is essential to turn quickly to minimize the risk of skidding false True or false: If you need to brake when hydroplaning, gently pump the brake pedal true True or false: using your high-beam headlights is essential in bad weather false Why is it important to prepare for emergencies? so you can minimize harm to yourself and others when an emergency occurs Why is it important to keep up the maintenance of your vehicle? so it does not spontaneously break What can you do to prepare in advance for a minor traffic collision? keep vehicle in good working order What would you do in the event of total steering failure? bring vehicle to a stop What can you do in the case of a total brake failure? shift down to a lower gear, rapidly pump the brakes, use parking brake if that doesn't work, and keep trying to reduce speed or steer away to avoid collision What are six items you can keep in your car in case of an emergency? flashlight, jumper cables, flares, fire extinguisher, drinking water, first aid kit What can you do if your hood flies up while driving? look through the space between the dashboard and hood or out the window, check mirrors, and signal intention to move off the road How can you signal other drivers that your car is broken down? Use flares and emergency headlights What are your responsibilities if you are involved in a collision? stop warn others, call police, exchange info, stay at the scene Where should you wait if your car has broken down? Inside vehicle if off road, or away from road True or false: between 300 and 400 people are killed yearly while changing tires, when the vehicle falls off the jack, or they are hit by other vehicles true True or false: jump-starting a battery whose fluid is frozen or at a low level can cause the battery to explode true True or false: check the brake-fluid level once a month if you drive 10,000 miles or more per year true After a collision, reflective triangles should be set up no more than 50 feet in front of and behind a vehicle false True or false: If you have to pull off the road at night, your windows should be lowered at least halfway to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning false True or false: A fan belt should be replaced every 5,000 miles false True or false: The main parts of a suspension system are the springs and tires false True or false: your vehicle's tires should be rotated at least every 5,000 to 7,500 miles true True or false: All 50 states require that children under the age of four be secured in child safety seats true True or false: rear-facing child safety seats are designed for infants under the age of one who weigh less than 20 pounds true fuse protects vehicle's electrical circuits from overloading coolant mixture of water and antifreeze oil pump moves oil to all moving engine parts alternator supplies electricity needed to keep engine running water pump pumps coolant through the radiator and engine catalytic converter reduces harmful gas emissions battery provides energy to start the engine exhaust manifold collects unburned gases What are six areas of vision alcohol can impair? visual acuity, side vision, color distinction, night vision, distance judgement, static and dynamic vision Is listening to music through headphones that cover both ears illegal? yes What is the most important factor in maintaining vehicle control? traction To dry wet brakes... drive slowly with your left foot pressuring gently on the brake pedal A catalytic converter is part of a vehicle's... exhaust system A toddler seat should be used for children who weigh between 20 and 40 pounds