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Strategiesand
Tactics
You’ll need 1 sheet of lined paper to record answers…keep your answers covered
…lets engage our brains
You want to pull away from the curb. What is the last thing you will do before moving?
You want to pull away from the curb. What is the last thing you will do before moving?
a) signal left b) check left blind spotC) check outside mirror
a) signal left b) check left blind spotC) check outside mirror
# 1# 1
In heavy rain what should you not do:
# 2# 2
a) proceed at the posted speed limitb) drive in the tire wipes of vehicle ahead of youC) maintain a 5-6 second distance intervald) all of the above
a) proceed at the posted speed limitb) drive in the tire wipes of vehicle ahead of youC) maintain a 5-6 second distance intervald) all of the above
For you to properly park…what should you be doing about now?
(swing out / move away from space)
True or False: For you to properly park your car between the green & red vehicles, you should move your vehicle (swing out) to the right at this time.
True or False: For you to properly park your car between the green & red vehicles, you should move your vehicle (swing out) to the right at this time.
# 3
The back end of your car begins skidding to the left. You do have ABS. What
must you do?
# 4# 4
a) apply parking brake and turn on hazard flashersb) do not not use brake, turn wheel quickly rightC) hold brake pedal down hard, turning steering
wheel quickly left
a) apply parking brake and turn on hazard flashersb) do not not use brake, turn wheel quickly rightC) hold brake pedal down hard, turning steering
wheel quickly left
Why is it a good idea to straddle this yellow line?
# 5# 5
a) door could openb) cars could pull outC) people emerging between carsd) all of the above
a) door could openb) cars could pull outC) people emerging between carsd) all of the above
What have you noticed about your situation up ahead? (no room for us on other side of
tracks)
What is the most important consideration for you up ahead?# 6# 6
a) the traffic lightb) the no passing zoneC) the railroad tracksd) the side street
a) the traffic lightb) the no passing zoneC) the railroad tracksd) the side street
You’re not paying attention and you drop your wheels off onto the shoulder. You should ease off the accelerator and quickly turn the
steering wheel to the left to regain control.
# 7 # 7
TRUE or FALSE: You must slow down and look both ways at all railroad crossings?
# 8
You’re moving in the left turn lane…what are you thinking
about as you get closer to your turn? (will the green arrow stay
on?)
You are moving in the left turn lane, with a green light and turn arrow. What are you thinking about as you get closer to your
turn?
# 9# 9a) will the turn arrow stay on?b) do I have my turn signal on?C) are there any on-coming cars?
a) will the turn arrow stay on?b) do I have my turn signal on?C) are there any on-coming cars?
This vehicle is signaling a right turn, what are you thinking about?# 10# 10
a) the car behind it may change lanesb) you are approaching a driver’s blind spotC) dropping backd) all of the above
a) the car behind it may change lanesb) you are approaching a driver’s blind spotC) dropping backd) all of the above
If on-coming cars are blinding you with their bright lights where should you look to
not get the direct bright glare?
# 11# 11
a) away from the lightsb) at the white edge lineC) aim high in steeringd) at the pavement in front of your vehicle
a) away from the lightsb) at the white edge lineC) aim high in steeringd) at the pavement in front of your vehicle
Which vehicle will you get closer to…the truck or the car? (THE
TRUCK…depth perception better on left side)
It’s a little tight but you feel you can get through. Which vehicle will you get closer to?
The truck or the cars?
# 12# 12
Your right rear tire blows out. You should NOT do the following:
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication
# 13# 13
a) apply the brake right away
b) firm up your grip on the wheel
C) ease off the accelerator
a) apply the brake right away
b) firm up your grip on the wheel
C) ease off the accelerator
If someone began passing you right now, what would you do?# 14
a) swerve off onto the right shoulderb) sound your hornC) brake and move slightly rightd) use left shoulder as an escape
a) swerve off onto the right shoulderb) sound your hornC) brake and move slightly rightd) use left shoulder as an escape
What are you thinking about this intersection?
# 15# 15
a) its an uncontrolled intersectionb) there could be crossing vehiclesC) it’s important to brake nowd) all of the above
a) its an uncontrolled intersectionb) there could be crossing vehiclesC) it’s important to brake nowd) all of the above
What have you analyzed about this intersection?
What have you analyzed about this intersection?
# 16# 16
a) its an uncontrolled intersectionb) it’s a 2-way stopC) we stop, they yieldd) it’s a 4-way stop
a) its an uncontrolled intersectionb) it’s a 2-way stopC) we stop, they yieldd) it’s a 4-way stop
Which way will you turn the steering wheel when backing out of this angle parking space and when?Which way will you turn the steering wheel when
backing out of this angle parking space and when?
#17#17 a) to the left about nowb) to the left after clearing the carc) to the right about nowd) to the right after clearing the car
a) to the left about nowb) to the left after clearing the carc) to the right about nowd) to the right after clearing the car
This car at the intersection is stopped (probably waiting to turn left),
what should you be predicting?
# 18# 18
a) traffic signal will stay green as you approach the intersection
b) the car in front of you could be stoppingC) vehicles behind it may attempt to change lanesd) all of the above
a) traffic signal will stay green as you approach the intersection
b) the car in front of you could be stoppingC) vehicles behind it may attempt to change lanesd) all of the above
# 19# 19
TRUE or FALSE: Besides a stale green light turning yellow, you are predicting the SUV may attempt to pull out.
Give one reason why it is usually better to drive in the right lane on
a 4 lane road. (avoid left turners / farther away from on-coming traffic / safer / escape
path)
TRUE or FALSE: Generally it is safer to drive in the left lane on a 4 lane road.
# 20# 20
That vehicle is merging, if you can, what is your best decision
in this situation? # 21
a) speed upb) slow downC) change lanes leftd) change lanes right
a) speed upb) slow downC) change lanes leftd) change lanes right
TRUE or FALSE If a vehicle began passing that truck coming right at you, your best
course of action would be to slow down and use the right shoulder of the road.
# 22# 22
a) you would lose your 3 second following distance. b) by moving up your various space cushions would be lost. c) traffic light ahead d) all of the above
You’re traveling at 60 km/h. Why should you maintain your position here, or drop back a little?
# 23
# 23
You’re traveling at 60 km/h, what should you start doing about now?
# 24# 24
a) coasting for the green lightb) brakingC) change lanes and pass the truckd) none of the above
a) coasting for the green lightb) brakingC) change lanes and pass the truckd) none of the above
TRUE or FALSE: You must change lanes.
# 25# 25
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YES or NO: These cars are completely stopped and are waiting for traffic to start moving again. Can this last driver receive a traffic
citation?
# 26# 26
YES or NO: You want to turn left. The light is yellow. Will you have to wait a little longer before
completing your turn?
# 27# 27
TRUE or FALSE: You’re in the left turn lane waiting for the green arrow. When it comes
on, you should check both ways looking for crossing cars running the red light.
# 28# 28
YES or NO: Your lane is slowing down, should you signal and change lanes to the right in this situation?
# 29# 29
This vehicle’s lane is ending, what should you do now?# 30# 30
a) speed up, you have right of way b) drop back and let them in C) change lanes behind the vehicle d) none of the above
a) speed up, you have right of way b) drop back and let them in C) change lanes behind the vehicle d) none of the above
a) Use low beam lights
b) Reduce speed
c) Increase following distance
d) use high beam lights
What should you not do when driving in fog?
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication
# 31
# 31
TAP HORN
# 47# 47
TRUE or FALSE: You see backup lights. (you do not
want their space) It be wise to stop and wait.
# 32# 32
You’re turning right at the intersection, what is a concern that you have?
# 33# 33
a) it’s a uncontrolled intersectionb) is there a crossing car approaching?C) the slippery turning surfaced) all of the above
a) it’s a uncontrolled intersectionb) is there a crossing car approaching?C) the slippery turning surfaced) all of the above
TRUE or FALSE: You should stop far enough back from the in front
of you to see their rear tires.# 34# 34
TRUE or FALSE: You are exiting up ahead but predict a conflict with the merging vehicle.
Your best decision here is to accelerate ahead of the pickup truck.
# 35# 35
YES or NO: After stopping, your right foot is easing off the brake slightly as
you are easing up to see better?
# 36# 36
What should you be doing in this situation?
# 37# 37
a) braking slightly, maintaining lane positionb) maintaining speed and positionC) pulling over to the right to stopd) none of the above
a) braking slightly, maintaining lane positionb) maintaining speed and positionC) pulling over to the right to stopd) none of the above
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication
# 38# 38 TRUE or FALSE:
When using Antilock brakes you should pump the brake pedal.
You are turning right at the light up ahead. Why will you
not signal at this time?
You are turning right at the light up ahead. Why will you
not signal at this time?# 39# 39
a) it’s too soon to signalb) the car in driveway might pull out on us.
C) it’s too late to signald) none of the above
a) it’s too soon to signalb) the car in driveway might pull out on us.
C) it’s too late to signald) none of the above
TRUE or FALSE: Adding weight to top of a car provides greater stability in handling curves.
# 40# 40
Car breakdown situation: What else could the driver have done
to alert us? (RAISE THEIR HOOD)
TRUE OR FALSE: The driver of this car has experienced a breakdown. In addition to the flares and 4-way hazard flashers, an additional safety precaution would be for the driver to raise their hood or trunk.
# 41# 41
YES or NO: The truck is signaling to turn right, will you now pull out to turn right?
# 42 # 42
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication
Yes or No:Temporary
things sleepy drivers could do to become
more alert include:
Take a rest break
Open windows for fresh air /
Play music/ talk to passengers
# 43# 43
What is the # 1 cause of
rear end collisions?
# 44# 44 a) speedb) poor brakesC) following too closed) weather conditions
a) speedb) poor brakesC) following too closed) weather conditions
TRUE or FALSE: In order to successfully make this right turn: Slow down, coast around it with
your foot off the gas and brake.
# 45# 45
YES or NO: Your best decision at this point is to tap your horn.
# 46# 46
# 47# 47
YES or NO: Like the white vehicle, you’ll be turning left. Will you stay close and follow it?
Where would it be wise to check right now?
# 48# 48
a) mirrorsb) right rear blind spotC) brake lights ahead
a) mirrorsb) right rear blind spotC) brake lights ahead
TRUE or FALSE: You should check your mirror as you approach a red light?# 49# 49
TRUE or FALSE: Because crossing cars have a yield sign, there is no real reason to ease off the accelerator and check intersection.
# 50# 50
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