Chapter 8 Quizizz

What is the average perception time when stopping a vehicle?

• About 0.2 seconds

• About 1 second

• About 0.8 seconds

• About 0.5 seconds

Which factor does NOT affect your stopping distance?

• Your own reaction time

• Weather and road conditions

• The weight of your vehicle

• The color of your car

What should you do if you experience a flat tire while driving?

• Turn the steering wheel sharply

• Brake suddenly to stop the car

• Accelerate to maintain control

• Take your foot off the gas pedal and apply brakes cautiously

What is the recommended action when driving on ice?

• Accelerate to maintain control

• Brake suddenly to stop quickly

• Use the clutch to slow down

• Tap the brakes slightly, about one second apart

What is the best way to avoid skidding on icy roads?

• Use the clutch to slow down

• Brake suddenly to stop quickly

• Accelerate quickly to maintain control

• Prevent skidding by driving cautiously and testing brakes gently

What should you do if your car starts to skid?

• Take your foot off the brake and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid

• Brake suddenly to stop the skid

• Accelerate to regain control

• Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the skid

What is hydroplaning?

• When the car accelerates too quickly on a dry road

• When the brakes fail to engage

• When tires lose contact with the road surface and ride on a film of water

• When the car skids on ice

What should you do to avoid hydroplaning?

• Slow down when the road surface is wet

• Accelerate to maintain control

• Use the clutch to slow down

• Brake suddenly to stop quickly

What is the 'three-second rule' used for?

• To maintain a safe following distance

• To measure reaction time

• To determine the speed limit

• To time a traffic light

What should you do if someone is tailgating you?

• Ignore them and maintain your speed

• Slow down and encourage the driver to pass

• Brake suddenly to warn them

• Accelerate to increase the distance