CHS Driver Ed - Chapter 5

A motorist can reduce the chances of a crash by using this crash-prevention formula?

• Be alert

• Be prepared

• Act in time

• All of the above

"Highway hypnosis" can be avoided by not looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.

• True

• False

Who are most at risk for drowsy driving (select all that apply)

• Sleep deprived

• Driving alone

• Young people

• Shift workers

• Commercial drivers

Tailgating refers to following too closely behind a vehicle directly in front.

• True

• False

The rule of thumb most often used is to keep ______ car length back (20 feet) for each 10 mph of speed.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Since most people have trouble judging distances, the three-seconds-plus rule to determine safe following distance may be easier to use.

• True

• False

Stopping distance =

• Perception distance

• Reaction distance

• Braking distance

• All of the above

During bad weather, the three-seconds-plus rule should be increased to _____ or more seconds.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

On wet roads, the three-seconds-plus rule should be increased to _____ or more seconds.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Hydroplaning starts at about _____ mph, which could cause a motorist to lose control of his/her vehicle.

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40