Drivers Ed Unit 2 Test

What are the 5 habits/keys of the SMITH System? What is the SMITH System used for? (6 points)

• Aim high in steering, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out, and make sure they see you. It is used to create defensive drivers and prevent future accidents.

• Left front zone, front zone, the right front one, left the rear zone, rear zone, and the right rear zone. You have the most control over the front one.

• The left front and right front zone need to be open for a lane change depending on what side you are turning.

• A seat belt and an airbag.

How many zones are around your car? What zone do you have the most control over?

• Aim high in steering, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out, and make sure they see you. It is used to create defensive drivers and prevent future accidents.

• Left front zone, front zone, the right front one, left the rear zone, rear zone, and the right rear zone. You have the most control over the front one.

• The left front and right front zone need to be open for a lane change depending on what side you are turning.

• A seat belt and an airbag.

What zones need to be open in order to make a lane change?

• Aim high in steering, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out, and make sure they see you. It is used to create defensive drivers and prevent future accidents.

• Left front zone, front zone, the right front one, left the rear zone, rear zone, and the right rear zone. You have the most control over the front one.

• The left front and right front zone need to be open for a lane change depending on what side you are turning.

• A seat belt and an airbag.

What are two examples of restraint devices?

• Aim high in steering, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out, and make sure they see you. It is used to create defensive drivers and prevent future accidents.

• Left front zone, front zone, the right front one, left the rear zone, rear zone, and the right rear zone. You have the most control over the front one.

• The left front and right front zone need to be open for a lane change depending on what side you are turning.

• A seat belt and an airbag.

What are the four factors that affect braking distance?

• The poor road/weather conditions, poor vehicle conditions, a greater speed, and the weight of a vehicle

• Left front zone, front zone, the right front one, left the rear zone, rear zone, and the right rear zone. You have the most control over the front one.

• The left front and right front zone need to be open for a lane change depending on what side you are turning.

• A seat belt and an airbag.

What parts of the tire will deteriorate when the tire is overinflated?

• The poor road/weather conditions, poor vehicle conditions, a greater speed, and the weight of a vehicle

• The sidewalls and treads of the tires.

• The tires will overheat and the tread deteriorates.

• A seat belt and an airbag.

What parts of the tire will deteriorate when the tire is underinflated?

• The poor road/weather conditions, poor vehicle conditions, a greater speed, and the weight of a vehicle

• The sidewalls and treads of the tires.

• The tires will overheat and the tread deteriorates.

• A seat belt and an airbag.

What is Scott’s Law and what events lead to this law being passed on Illinois Roadways?

• Forces vehicles to pull over to let emergency vehicles to pass. It was created after Lieutenant Scott Gillen was killed by a driver under the influence.

• 1. Reduce your speed

  2. Change lanes if possible

  3. Proceed with due caution

• The first offense has a fine of $250 and court costs. The second offense has a fine of $750 with court costs. There are other penalties besides tickets including license suspension or jail time for injuring another person.

• the force that pulls vehicles back to Earth.

What three steps should be taken if you approach an emergency vehicle that has its lights on?

• Forces vehicles to pull over to let emergency vehicles to pass. It was created after Lieutenant Scott Gillen was killed by a driver under the influence.

• 1. Reduce your speed

  2. Change lanes if possible

  3. Proceed with due caution

• The first offense has a fine of $250 and court costs. The second offense has a fine of $750 with court costs. There are other penalties besides tickets including license suspension or jail time for injuring another person.

• the force that pulls vehicles back to Earth.

How much is a Scott’s Law violation? Are there any other penalties besides a written ticket?

• Forces vehicles to pull over to let emergency vehicles to pass. It was created after Lieutenant Scott Gillen was killed by a driver under the influence.

• 1. Reduce your speed

  2. Change lanes if possible

  3. Proceed with due caution

• The first offense has a fine of $250 and court costs. The second offense has a fine of $750 with court costs. There are other penalties besides tickets including license suspension or jail time for injuring another person.

• the force that pulls vehicles back to Earth.