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24 Cards in this Set
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What are the principles f defensive driving?
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- Predict the unpredictable
- Expect the unexpected - Handle any unexpected problems |
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What does SIPDE stand for?
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S-Scan
I- Identify P- Predict D- Decide E- Execute |
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What are five visual habits that assist in defensive driving?
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1. Aim high in steering.
2. Get the big picture. 3. Keep eyes moving, scan. 4. Make sure the other drivers see the emergency vehicle. 5. Identify an escape route. |
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When choosing response routes drivers should do what?
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- Minimize stops and turns.
- Avoid intersectons. - Take in consideration time of day. - Avoid residential streets |
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What does driver familiarization involve?
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- Awareness of daily route information.
- Procedures to identify local information. - Height restrictions. - Map reading. |
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Where are good places to post vehicle height in the cab?
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- On the dash
- On the visor |
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Using clearly defined procedures in the operation of an emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency, including the use of emergency signaling devices, such as lights and sirens.
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Emergency Driving
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The use of emergency warning equipment signals has what two basic concepts?
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- They notify other drivers that an approaching emergency vehicle is operating in an emergency mode.
- They require other drivers to yield the right-of-way to the emergency vehicle in accordance with state and/or local law. |
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Vehicles are typically visible at ____ft during daytime on the open road. With their headlights on, they become visible at ____feet under similar conditions.
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2500ft; 4700ft
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A variety of studies indicates that the effective distance of sirens range from __-___ft.
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30-150ft
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A person in a closed car proceeding at 55mph, with the radio playing, may not be aware of a penetrating electronic siren until it is as close as __ft away.
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33ft
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The effectiveness f the siren warning system to vehicleson crossroads is only about how much of that of a vehicle straight ahead traveling in the same direction?
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one-third
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An intersection with traffic control equipment, such as pavement markings, stop or yield signs, or traffic lights.
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Controlled intersections
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Law that says that " a reasonably careful person, performing similar duties and under similar circumstances, would act in the same maner."
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Due Regard
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Rain on the roadway affects traction in what three ways?
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- When it rains, a layer of water forms over the road.
- Driving through large areas of water can affect brake performance because the brakes become wet and less effective. - If the water is concentrated on one portion of the road and only one side of the vehicle goes through the water, the vehicle will tend to pull in that direction. |
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The driver's vision can be affected in wha three ways?
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- Enviroment
- Vehicle care - Driver's physical condition and preparation for work |
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How long does it take for the human eye to fully recover from being blinded by a bright light?
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7 seconds
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What two ways does rain and fog affect visibilty?
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- Shortens the distance the driver can see.
- Causes glare when light hits the drops of moisture. |
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A computer based tool for visualizng, mapping, analyzing, and processingdata that has a geographic component.
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Geographic Information System (GIS)
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Free service provided bythe U.S. government that allows the use of a constellation f 24 satellites in orbit 10,900 miles above the earth.
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Global Positioning System (GPS)
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Planning ahead for a crash does what two things?
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-Physically prepares the vehicle for the effects of the crash.
- Prepares the driver mentally by making him or her think aot avoiding the crash. |
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The driver should avoid what kind of impact at all costs?
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Head-on-impact
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Faced with the certainty of a crash, what three things can a driver do?
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- Brake
- Accelerate - Turn to avoid or lessen the impact |
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Though tire blowouts seldom occur with today's tires, what should a driver do to control a vehicle?
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- hold steering wheel firmly and maintain lane.
- ease off accelerator (Once speed has reduced to the point where you can steer) - slowly begin braking - signal your intentions - move off the side of the road |
