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| is the single most effective thinh you can do to reduce the risk of death or injury |
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1.adjust the drivers seat
2.fasten you seat belt
3.secure loose items
4.adjust the rear-view and side mirrors: it is against the law to have any object or material hanging from the rear-view
5.windshield- it is against the law to place anything on it
6.adjust ventilation-maintain a constant supply of fresh air
7.adjust head restraints
8.wear prescription glasses/contacts |
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| distraction and inattention to road and traffic conditions are responsible for... |
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| 25-30% of police-reported traffic crashes. approximately 1.2 million crashes every yr |
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| what is a driving distractions |
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| anything that causes you to take you attention away from driving, take your eyes of the road, or take your hands of the wheel |
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a normal undistracted driver fails to notice an
important road event such as another
driver making a mistake... |
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adult dialing a cell phone fails to notice an
important road event such as another
driver making a mistake |
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A teenager dialing a cell phone fails to notice an
important road event such as another
driver making a mistake |
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| when you have lack of sleep |
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| you react slower, your judgment and your vision are impaired and you have problems with understanding and remembering things. |
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| Being awake for 18 hours impairs your driving about as much as |
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| a blood alcohol level of .05% |
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| Being awake for 24 hours in a row impairs your driving as much as |
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| having a blood alcohol level of .10% |
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| what age group thay sleeps less than 8 hours is at an increased risk for vehicle crashes |
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| Every year across the U.S., falling asleep while driving causes |
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at least 100,000 crashes,
1,500 people die and 40,000 are injured |
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| Of the 100,000 vehicle crashes linked to drowsy driving each year, almost half involve drivers between |
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what percent of all traffic deaths involve drinking
drivers. |
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| what percent of drivers ages 16 to 20 died in motor vehicle crashes had been drinking |
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| you may not drink if you are under age 21 |
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| what is the legal limit of alcohol for an adult 21 years of age |
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| drivers whose blood alcohol level is .04 are between |
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| (2)and(7) times more likely to be involved in a crash than drivers who have no alcohol in their blood |
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| The only safe amount of alcohol you can drink, and then drive is |
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| one drink of 80 proof liquor equals |
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| one drink of regular beer equals |
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| if you are a legal drinking age, how many drinks per should you drink |
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| 1 drink per hour. it takes a person of average weight at least 1 hour to process alchol in every drink. more than 1 drink per hour will most likely push your B.A.C. over the legal limit. |
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| what body type is alcohol is more concentrated in |
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| people that weigh less. a woman drinkin an equal amount in the same period of time as a man of the same weight may have a higher B.A.C. |
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| what will sober you up from alcohol |
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| time is the only thing, not caffiene, coffee, nor a cold shower |
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A female who weighs 110 pounds
will have a BAC of |
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| .03 after drinking just 8 oz. of light beer thats less than one bottle |
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| blood alcohol concentration |
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| driving under the influence |
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| approximately what percentage of deaths are drugs other than alcohol are involved in each year |
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| 20%. combining drugs and alcohol will increase the risk of causing a crash. |
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human error
the driver fails to understand how to use the vehicle or highway system or is not paying attention to signs, signals, and pavement markings |
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| drivers with less than ___ of experience are most likely to make errors that lead to crashes |
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| top 10 reasons new drivers in PA (16-17) end up in crashes |
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1.driving too fast for condition
2.proceeding without clearance after stopping
3.improper or careless turning
4.inexperience
5.tailgationg
6.speeding
7.over or under compensating at a curve
8.distractions
9.sudden slowing or stopping
10.improper driving |
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| major types of crashes in which new drivers (16 and 17-year olds) in Pennsylvania are involved include: |
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1) Hitting a stationary object;
2) Crashes where roads intersect, like driveways, entrance ramps, and in intersections;
3) Rear-end collisions; and
4) Head on collisions. |
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| Hitting a stationary object; Crashes where roads intersect, like driveways, entrance ramps, and in intersections; Rear-end collisions; and Head on collisions, are the result of ___ of crashes and ___ of deaths |
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| 92 percent of crashes and 93 percent of deaths |
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Definition
keep a 4 sec following distance. will allow you to steer
or brake to avoid a hazard safely on the highway. If you are following too closely and the vehicle ahead
of you stops or slows suddenly, you will not be able
to avoid a crash. |
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| what is a safe following distance |
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| 4 seconds behind a vehicle |
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| when should you allow a longer following distance than the 4 sec rule |
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when your traveling on roads that are wet and slippery, or not paved
• The driver behind you wants to pass
• You are following a driver whose rear view is blocked
• You are following a large vehicle blocking your view ahead
• You are following a driver who is carrying a heavy load
• Approaching slow moving vehicles
• You are following school buses, public and private buses
• You are driving downhill |
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Term
If you see someone following you too
closely (tailgating), you should |
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Definition
move over to the right lane, if possible. If there is no right lane, you can encourage
the tailgater to move around you by waiting until the
road ahead is clear, then tapping your brakes gently to
slowly reduce your speed |
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Term
| split the differnce means |
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steering a middle course between the oncoming
vehicles and the parked vehicles in a lane |
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Term
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Definition
| areas around a vehicle which a driver cannot see without moving his/her head. avoid driving on either side and slightly to the rear of another vehicle for a long time. |
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| how far ahead should you be able to identify problem situations |
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12 to 15 seconds ahead — about one block in the
city, or a quarter of a mile at highway speeds. |
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| what is the “left-right-left” rule |
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Definition
When you come to an intersection look to the left first, look to the right, then look again to the left before you pull out. You may see a vehicle you did not see the first time you looked.
**after you enter the intersection, look left and right again. Do not assume other traffic will always stop, even
when there is a stop sign or signal |
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Term
| Before you change lanes you should |
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give the proper turn signal.
look in your rearview and side mirrors
look over your left and right shoulders to check blind spots. check these spots quickly. Do not take your eyes off of the road ahead for more than a second.
On roads
with three (3) or more lanes, check all lanes before you make a lane change |
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Term
No. 1 reason 16 and 17-year-old
drivers are involved in crashes is |
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| “Driving too fast for conditions” |
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| what is the maximum speed limit in Pennsylvania |
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| on highways the maximum speed limit would be posted at approximately |
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| In school zones, the speed limit is |
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| 15 mph when the lights on the school zone sign are flashing or during the time period indicated on signs. School zone speed limits are lower than other speed limits. |
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| The highest crash rates occur during what time of day |
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Definition
| nighttime hours. Most serious crashes occur in twilight or darkness. |
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| traffic fatality rates are ___ to ___ higher at night than in daylight |
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3 to 4 times
driving at night is more dangerous. |
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| State law requires drivers to use their headlights: |
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Definition
When they cannot see because of insufficient light
When it is rain, snow, sleet, hail, fog, smoke or smog.
In bad weather, use only low beams. High beams actually reduce visibility under these conditions.
When they cannot see pedestrians or vehicles on the highway for a distance of 1,000 feet ahead
Between sunset and sunrise.
When driving through work zones.
Anytime your vehicle’s wipers are in continuous or intermittent use due to weather conditions. |
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| Pennsylvania law requires you use low beams whenever |
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| you are within 500 feet of an ONCOMING vehicle and when you are FOLLOWING a vehicle within 300 feet. |
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| If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you should |
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Definition
| flash your high beams quickly a few times. If the driver does not dim his/her lights, look toward the RIGHT side of the road |
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| what does overdriving your headlight mean |
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| driving so fast you could not stop in time to avoid a hazard that appears within the length of road ahead lighted by your headlight |
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| how many feet do low beams shine ahead |
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| Even on dry pavement, it takes more than ___to stop if you are moving at___. |
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| To avoid overdriving your headlights on a dark road at night, you should not drive faster than |
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| Pavements can become very slippery in the first |
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10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm
The rain causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface. This problem becomes even worse during hot weather. In cold, wet weather, be extra careful driving on sections of road shaded by trees or buildings; these areas freeze more quickly and dry last. |
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Definition
| when your tires lose their grip on the road and ride like skis on a film of water. |
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Term
| You can hydroplane at speeds as low as |
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35 mph, when water is only 1/10 of an inch deep.
Worn tires make this problem worse.
Hydroplaning can be reduced by driving slower. |
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Term
A dirty headlight reduces light
output by more than |
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Definition
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Term
| with a slow traffic flow you should adjust your speed to maintain your space cushion depending on what traffic is doing around you by |
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Definition
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| You must drive in the lane nearest the right-hand edge of the road, except when |
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Definition
overtaking another vehicle or for a distance of up to
two miles in preparation for a left turn |
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Term
| when you are approaching an emergency scene, police stop or a tow truck picking up a disabled vehicle you |
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Definition
| must move into a nonadjacent lane. If you cannot move over, you must slow to a careful speed. |
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Definition
displayed on the back of farm tractors and horse-drawn
vehicles designed to operate at 25 mph or less |
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Definition
left- left turn
right- right turn
down- slowing or stopping |
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Term
| Crashes often happen because |
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Definition
| driver does something that another driver does not expect |
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Term
| If you are going to brake where other drivers may not expect it you should |
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| quickly tap your brake pedal three or four times |
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Term
| If you must drive below 40 mph on a limited access highway you should |
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Definition
| use your hazard (four-way) flashers to warn the drivers behind you. |
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Term
| use your turn signals at least ___ before turning, if you are driving less than ___ |
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Definition
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Term
If you are driving 35 mph
or more, you must signal at least ___before turning |
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Definition
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Term
| If your vehicle breaks down on the highway, you will need to |
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1.pull off of the road.
2.signal, then carefully exit the roadway, put on your 3.hazard (four-way) flashers to warn other drivers
4.lift your hood |
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Term
| TO COMPLETE A TURN SAFELY you should |
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Definition
1.signal three to four seconds before your turn.
2.position your vehicle in the proper lane.
3.reduce your speed
4.complete your turn in the proper lane. |
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Term
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Definition
On two-lane, two-way streets or highways, make left turns from as close to the centerline as possible.
Make right turns from as close to the right edge of the road
To turn left on multi-lane streets and highways, start from the left lane.
If you are turning right, start from the right lane.
If you are turning onto a highway, turn into the closest lane going in that direction |
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| when should you put on your turn signal to signal a turn |
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Definition
permitted only if they can be made without endangering other traffic
make sure drivers coming from all directions are at least 500 feet away
not allowed on curves or when you are approaching or nearing the crest of a hill
are illegal at locations marked with this sign |
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Definition
unless u see this sign you may turn right at a red light if traffic is clear,
Before making the right turn, you must always stop first, and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic,
If you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you may also turn left on a red signal after
stopping |
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Term
when making a u-turn make sure drivers coming from all directions are at least ___away
from you |
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Definition
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Term
| true or false: Even if you have a green light, you may enter an intersection if there are vehicles blocking your way |
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Definition
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Term
| true or false: you must wait until the other driver with a turn signal on actually starts to turn before you go |
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Definition
run beside main traffic lanes and should
be long enough to allow you to accelerate to the speed of traffic before you enter the highway itself.
These lanes also allow drivers on the highway to see you before you enter the road. It is illegal to pass a vehicle ahead of you in an acceleration lane. |
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Term
| what are the three Steps to Merge with Traffic from an Acceleration Lane |
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1.Put your turn signal on, and look for an opening in traffic.
2. Accelerate up to the speed of traffic.
3. Merge into the opening in traffic |
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Definition
1.Look for signs and pavement markings that tell you when you can or cannot pass safely
2. Look ahead carefully before you start to pass
3. Look in your side and rearview mirrors
4. Before passing, make sure the passing lane is clear and give the proper turn signal
5. After passing, signal your plan to return to your lane.
6. Before you move back into the lane, make sure you can see both headlights on the front of the vehicle you passed |
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Term
Driving on the wrong side of the road is a frequent cause
of crashes among which age group |
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Definition
| 16 and 17 year old drivers |
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Term
| who does the law give the right-of-way to at intersections |
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| no one, it only says you must yeild |
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Term
| Drivers must yield to pedestrians when they are |
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Definition
1.crossing at any intersection without a traffic light
2.crossing the roadway in marked crosswalks,
3.walking on a sidewalk crossing a driveway or alley;
4.when the driver is turning a corner and pedestrians are crossing with the light |
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Term
| when must drivers yeild to other vehicles |
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Definition
1.when turning left, yield to oncoming vehicles going straight
2.when entering a circular intersection
3.when two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different roadways at or about the same time,
drivers coming from the left must yield to vehicles coming from the right.
4.when entering a roadway you must wait until the main road is clear.
5.At a four-way stop, all vehicles must stop. The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward
first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on
the right. |
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Term
Intersections are places where teenage drivers
have a high percentage of their crashes because they were pulling out from a stop sign or turning left across
traffic.. what percentage of the crashes 16 year old drivers in Pennsylvania |
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Definition
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Term
| If you want to turn, but end up in a lane marked for traffic to move forward, you must |
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Definition
| continue straight through the intersection |
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Term
| To travel across an intersection with a two-way stop sign you need a |
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Definition
about a 6-second gap in both directions to cross a 30 mph street or about a block of clear space to the right and left.
at a stop sign first look left then right, then left again |
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Term
| To turn right across an intersection with a two-way stop sign you must |
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Definition
Look left, straight ahead, right and then left again
Allow a gap of about eight (8) seconds between you and any vehicle approaching from the left. |
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Term
| To turn left across an intersection with a two-way stop sign you must |
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Definition
Make sure you have a clear gap to turn in front of oncoming traffic and traffic on the cross street
is stopped. If you are turning from a minor onto a major street, allow a 9-second gap between you and any vehicle |
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Term
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Definition
| when you are not permitted to neither turn right nor left at an intersection, the road may be designed with jughandles for making turns. ex Instead of making a left turn directly across oncoming traffic, you will use a right turn lane curving back to intersect the major road at a traffic light then turn left |
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Term
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Definition
1. When approaching a roundabout SLOW DOWN and be prepared to yield
2. Pull up to the Yield Line, look to the left and check for approaching traffic within the roundabout,
CIRCULATING TRAFFIC HAS THE RIGHT- OF-WAY.
3. Enter the roundabout when there is an adequate gap in traffic.
EXITING THE ROUNDABOUT:
1. Once you have entered the roundabout, proceed counterclockwise to your exit point. YOU now have the
right-of-way.
2. As you approach your exit, use you RIGHT TURN SIGNAL.
3. Watch for pedestrians in the crosswalk
4. Exit the roundabout.
NEVER STOP IN THE ROUNDABOUT |
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Term
| The most frequent crash type for 16-year-old drivers in Pennsylvania is a |
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Definition
| a single-vehicle, run-off-the-road crash. |
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Term
| If the road bends at a 90-degree angle which sign will you see posted on the road |
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Definition
a rectangular yellow sign with a large arrow pointing left or right.
Some sharp curves also have chevron warning signs placed throughout the turn |
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Term
| what are the steps to safely drive thru curves |
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Definition
1.Keep slightly to the right of the lane center on right curves and in the middle of your lane on left curves.
2. The sharper the curve, the more you need to reduce your speed.
3. Look for traffic coming from the opposite direction.
4. Scan ahead and look at the inside edge of each curve as far as you can see |
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Term
| true or false: Crashes on highways are the most severe than crashes on a regular roadway |
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Definition
| true, traffic is moving at a higher speed. You are at greatest risk at highway interchanges, then when you are changing lanes, and when traffic unexpectedly slows or stops, due to congestion. |
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Term
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Definition
| Some highway entrances and exits are very close together with only a short “weaving lane” in between. Traffic entering and exiting the highway must share the weaving lane. If you are the driver entering the highway, you must yield to the exiting driver. |
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Term
| when exiting a highway you should |
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Definition
1.Get in the proper lane for exiting well in advance.
Do not slow down until after you have moved into the exit lane.
2.If you miss your exit, take the next one. Do not stop or back up on the highway.
3.Do not swerve across several lanes to try to make the exit at the last second.
4.Do not cross over the median to try to turn around.
These maneuvers are illegal and can be extremely hazardous |
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Term
| when entering highways you should |
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Definition
1.make sure you do not turn onto the exit ramp by mistake
and drive head-on into other traffic.
2.The exit ramp will be marked with ONE WAY signs as well as DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY signs.
3.Sometimes, but not always, the entrance ramp will have a green sign that says HIGHWAY ENTRANCE.
4.If you see a white line on your right and a yellow line on the left, you are headed in the
right direction. |
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Term
| if your traveling 65 mph is = to how mant feet per second |
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Definition
almost 100 feet
Note: it takes less than 1 sec to run off the road |
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Term
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Definition
| This happens when you stare straight ahead at the roadway for long periods of time, and stop actively scanning ahead, behind and around your vehicle. |
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Term
| rear end collisions are a result of what percentage of highway crashes |
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Definition
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Term
| how many inches away from a curb should you be when parked |
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Definition
12 inches
note: if no curb park as far off the road as possible |
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Term
| if you must Park on the Roadway, u must put on your ___ and your vehicle has to be seen at ___ in both directions |
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Definition
four-way flashers, 500 feet.
Note: always park in the direction the traffic moves,
set your parking brake and shift to “Park, |
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Term
| if you are parked downhill with a curb your wheels should be turned |
|
Definition
|
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Term
| if you are parked uphill with a curb your wheels should be turned |
|
Definition
|
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Term
| if you are parked uphill or downhill without a curb your wheels should be turned |
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Definition
|
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Term
| how far away do you have be to be able to park near a rail at a railroad crossing |
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Definition
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Term
| how far away do you have be to be able to park near a fire hydrant |
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Definition
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Term
| how far away do you have be to be able to park near a crosswalk or intersection |
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Definition
|
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Term
| how far away do you have be to be able to park near a flasing signal, stop or yield sign, or traffic control device located on the side of the road |
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Definition
|
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Term
| how far away do you have be to be able to park near a fire station entrance |
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Definition
|
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Term
| true or false: its ok to double park sometimes |
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Definition
| false, unless its an emergency or an officer tells you too |
|
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Term
| what are the steps to parallel parking at a right-hand curve |
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Definition
1. Stop even with the vehicle ahead and two (2) feet away from it.
2. Turn wheels sharply to the right and back slowly toward the vehicle
behind.
3. As your front doorpasses the back bumper ahead, quickly straighten the wheels and continue to back straight
4. When clear of the vehicle ahead, turn the wheels sharply to the left and back slowly to the vehicle behind.
5. Turn wheels sharply to the right and pull toward the center of the parking space. |
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Term
| how far ahead of a work zone are work zone signs placed |
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Definition
| 1,500 feet ahead from the start |
|
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Term
| what is an active work zone |
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Definition
where workers are located on or near the roadway.
by law you must turn on your headlights when driving thru these areas.
you may be fined if headlight are off, and they're doubled if speeding.
your licence may also be suspended |
|
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Term
| true or false: you may use cruise control in work zones |
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Definition
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Term
| If you are stopped at a railroad crossing with more than one track |
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Definition
do not start as soon as the train passes. Wait
until you have a clear view down both tracks before you start across. Even with one (1) track, do not start across
immediately after a train passes - check again for another train that may be approaching |
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Term
| are you more likely to die in a train crash as than a car crash |
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Definition
| yes, 40 times more likely |
|
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Term
| how often does a train collide with a vehicle or pedestrian |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| true or false; you may sound your horn at bicyclist |
|
Definition
| false, unless you must do so to avoid a crash |
|
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Term
|
Definition
| represents danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur. |
|
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Term
| how much longer does it take to pass a truck than a vehicle |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| At highway speeds how approximately how long does it take to pass a truck |
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Definition
|
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Term
| when are you out of a trucks blind spot |
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Definition
| when you can see the truck’s headlights or front grill in your rearview mirror. |
|
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Term
A loaded truck traveling at 65 mph, requires
a minimum of ___ to come to a complete stop |
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Definition
|
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Term
| a car traveling at 65 mph require a minimum of___ to come to a complete stop |
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Definition
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Term
| "escape" or "runaway" ramps are |
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Definition
are to be used only by large vehicles that are out of control or cannot stop because of brake failure.
Never stop or park in the vicinity of these ramps. |
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Term
| When the bus stops with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must stop |
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Definition
at least 10 feet away from the bus whether you are behind it or coming toward it on the same roadway or approaching an intersection.
Remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm has been withdrawn, and the children have
reached a safe plac |
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Term
Failure to stop for a school bus with a flashing red light
and extended stop arm will result in |
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Definition
n a 60-day suspension of your driver’s license, five (5)
points on your driving record and a fine |
|
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Term
| the only time you dont have to stop when a school bus flashes its lights is when |
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Definition
| you are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway, |
|
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Term
| after pulling over how far away should you stay from an emergeny vehicle when it passed you |
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Definition
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Term
| An open-bed pickup truck carrying passenger in the bed of the truck may not be driven at a speed of more |
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Definition
|
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Term
| childern less than 18 yrs of age are not allowed in the back of an open bed truck unless |
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Definition
A child of a farmer, who is being transported between parts of a farm or farms owned or operated by the farmer
in order to perform work on the farm or farms.
• A child employed to perform farm labor, who is being transported between parts of a farm or farms owned or
operated by the child's employer or employers.
• A child possessing a valid hunting license, who is being transported between a hunting camp and a hunting site
or between hunting sites during hunting season.
• A child, who is a participant in an officially sanctioned parade, only during the course of the parade |
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Term
Of the approximate 1,500
highway deaths in PA each year,
how much is attributed to aggressive
driving. |
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| about 60 percent, or around 900 |
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In a review of 12,000 crashes,
what percent of the drivers took
no action to avoid the crash. |
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| steps on how to STEER YOUR WAY OUT OF AN EMERGENCY |
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hold the steering wheel with both hands.
evasive steering requires you to turn the steering wheel quickly at least one-half turn in one direction, and then almost a full circle in the opposite direction.
At higher speeds, less steering input is needed to move your vehicle to the left or right. |
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| where should your hands be positioned on the steering wheel |
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9 and 3 o’clock position or
8 and 4 o’clock position
10 and 2 o’clock hand position is acceptable; however, if your air bag deploys, you are at risk of injury.
Keep your thumbs along the face of the steering wheel instead of gripping the inside of the rim |
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| 2 ways to use the steering wheel to make a turn are |
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| to brake suddenly without ABS (anti-lock brakes) |
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press and release the brakes repeatedly.
Pumping the brakes will slow your vehicle and keep it
under control.
Slamming on the brakes can lock your wheels, causing your vehicle to skid. |
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| braking suddenly with ABS (anti-lock brakes) |
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maintain firm and continuous pressure on the brake - your vehicle will not skid.
Do not pump the brake pedal.
Do not be alarmed by mechanical noises and/or slight pulsations. |
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| IF YOUR VEHICLE STARTS TO SKID |
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If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, turn the wheel to the left.
If the rear of your vehicle is
skidding to the right, turn the wheel to the right
It may take a few of these “corrections” before you have fully regained control of your
vehicle.
When skidding, do not use your brakes. If you hit the brakes, the skid will be worse.
You risk locking your wheels and losing all steering control. |
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| how many inches of water on a roadway can cause you vehicle to lose control |
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| how many feet of water on a roadway will carry most vehicles away |
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| IF YOUR ACCELERATOR (gas pedal) STICKS in newer model vehicles you should |
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1.tap the pedal a few times to see if it will spring back to normal, or you may be able to lift it with your toe, but do not reach down to try to free the pedal with your hand.
2. Shift to neutral immediately and use the brakes, if the pedal remains stuck. This will cause your engine to race,
but the power will be removed from your wheels.
3. Concentrate on steering and pull off of the road when you have slowed down to a safe speed. Stop, turn off
the engine, and put on your emergency flashers. |
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| IF YOU HAVE AN OLDER VEHICLE AND YOUR BRAKES SUDDENLY FAIL, YOU SHOULD |
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1.Shift to low gear & look for a place to slow to a stop.
2. Pump the brake pedal quickly several times.
3. Use the parking (emergency) brake if pumping the
brake pedal does not work. Hold the brake release
so you can let off of the parking brake, if the rear
wheels lock, and you begin to skid.
4.look for a safe place to pull off of the road. Look
for an open place to steer into, or steer into an uphill
road.
5. Turn your ignition “OFF” as a last resort, if the
vehicle still will not stop and you are in danger of
crashing. Do not turn it to the “LOCK” position
because this will also lock your steering. Then, shift
into your lowest gear. This could damage your
transmission, so only do this as a last-ditch effort to
keep you from crashing |
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| When a front tire blows out on a vehicle |
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Definition
| your steering wheel will vibrate, and you will feel the vehicle suddenly pull to one side |
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| When a rear tire blows out on a vehicle |
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| one corner of the vehicle will drop suddenly, and you will feel the rear of the vehiclewobble back and forth |
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| If one of your tires blows out, you should |
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1. Hold the steering wheel tightly.
2. Stay off of your brake! Braking after a blowout will cause you to skid and lose control of your vehicle.
3. Slowly take your foot off of the gas pedal.
4. Steer where you want to go, but steer smoothly - do not make large or jerky steering actions. |
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| after experiencing a “drop-off” along the edge of the road where the shoulder is lower than the pavement do not |
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steer sharply, and do not brake suddenly. If you turn the wheel sharply to get back onto the road, it can cause the vehicle to whip sideways and cross into oncoming traffic.
If you brake hard with two wheels on the pavement and two wheels on a soft shoulder, the vehicle will probably skid out of control. |
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| IF YOUR VEHICLE DRIFTS OFF OF THE PAVEMENT ONTO THE SHOULDER you should |
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1. Ease off of the gas pedal to slow down when your two wheels on the right side both go off of the pavement. Do not brake suddenly.
2. Keep a tight grip on the steering wheel, and steer
parallel to the roadway. A soft or wet shoulder will pull your vehicle to the right.
3.Continue to slow gradually until you are traveling very slowly less than 25 mph and preferably closer to 10 mph - and you have your vehicle under control.
4. Check for traffic approaching from the rear in the lane you will reenter. Turn on your left turn signal.
5. Gently steer left to ease the right wheels onto the
pavement, when it is clear. As soon as you feel your wheels come back onto the road, gently steer right to straighten out. |
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