driver's Ed chapter 5

A motorist can reduce the chances of a crash by knowing and using standard crash prevention formula which is to

• be prepared

• be alert

• act in time

• be knowledgeable of current area events

Emotions can greatly affect a motorist's ability to drive. If a motorist is angry or excited, he/she should take time to cool off. Aggressive driving is a progression of unlawful driving actions including, but not limited to...

• making improper or erratic traffic lane chnages

• failing to yield the right of way

• following another vehicle to closely

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what are not signs of an aggressive driver?

• yeilding the right away of another driver

• making a complete stop at a right turn on red

• signaling before making a lane chnage

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when behind the wheel a motorist should always

• remain calm

• follow the rules of the road

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when behind the wheel a motorist should always

• tailgate

• weave through traffic

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In extreme cases aggressive motorist may cause

• an accident

• nothing to happen

• eating while driving

• drinking while driving

some causes of inattentive driving are

• eating while driving

• using a cell phone or any other electronic devices

• adjusting the radio or cd player

• young people

how to avoid highway hypnosis

• not looking at anyone thing for more than a few seconds

• looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

• honking your horn every so often

who is most at risk for drowsy driving?

• sleep deprived people

• driving alone

• young people

• old people

the best way to talk to other drivers on the road is to

• use your horn

• use your headlights

• use your highbeams

• move your tires right and left