MICHIGAN BASIC DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Proper scanning to the roadway provides Time for the driver to adjust
speed and path to avoid dangerous situations. Which of the following
is\/are true?
a. To accomplish proper scanning, look 20 to 30 seconds ahead and to
the sides and rear to identify potentially dangerous situations
b. Drivers should adopt a mindset that says the driver approaching the
intersection from the left or right may not stop at the traffic signal
c. If scanning ahead identifies a potential danger, you must take action to
avoid a crash
d. All of the above – ANSWER- D
The SIPDE process include the following steps: Squinting, Influencing,
Protecting, Driving, and Escaping
a. True
b. False – ANSWER- B
Which of the following is\/are true?
a. It takes about 1\/2 to 3\/4 of a second to scan ahead, identify potential
hazards, predict the actions that others may take, and to decide what to
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b. Once you have decided to initiate braking, it takes about 1\/2 to 3\/4 of
a second time to move your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal
c. All together is takes about a second to a second and a half to initiate
braking and to start slowing your vehicle
d. All of the above – ANSWER- D
In addition to being aware of your surroundings, Florida law requires
that you use your turn signals to let others eat you know if you plan to
turn or change lanes
a. True
b. False – ANSWER- A
Which of the following is\/are true?
a. You must always check for vehicles in your blind spout before you
change lanes
b. You must work to stay out of the blind spots of other vehicles
c. Do not trust that the drivers near you will check their blind spots
before changing lanes
d. All of the above – ANSWER- D
Following 3 seconds back:
a. Provides for a minimum safe following distance in good driving
conditions
b. Compensated for longer stopping distances when driving in wet
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c. Should be used when following behind large vehicles that restrict
forward visibility
d. Provides for two car lengths of following distance when traveling at
60 miles per hour – ANSWER- A
If you are surrounded by bumper to bumper traffic, you can protect
yourself by following a safe distance behind the vehicle ahead of you.
a. True
b. False – ANSWER- A
You and your neighbor work at the same office that is 16 miles from
your home. If you follow 4 seconds behind your neighbor when driving
to work, your neighbor will pull into the office parking lot how much
ahead of you?
a. 3 minutes
b. 1.6 minutes
c. 2 minutes
d. 4 seconds – ANSWER- D
If you are driving at highway speeds (about 60 mph) and are following 1
car length behind the vehicle ahead, how far back are you following?
a. 1\/6 of a second
b. 2 seconds
c. 3 seconds
d. 4 seconds – ANSWER- A<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following three seconds back applies when driving at lower speeds and
with good weather and road conditions. If weather and road conditions
are not good or if traveling at higher speeds, add additional following
distance. Which of the following is true?
a. Follow back 4 or more seconds if driving at night and farther back if
the road is wet
b. Follow back 4 or more seconds if following behind a vehicle that
blocks your forward visibility
c. Follow back 4 or more seconds if driving at highway speeds
d. All of the above – ANSWER- D
If someone is tailgating you, increase your following distance if you are
not following a safe distance behind the vehicle that is ahead of you.
a. True
b. False – ANSWER- A
In Florida it is legal to pass on the right if you are traveling on a road
with two or more lanes going in the same direction, but it is not that safe
because passing on the right is less expected and the driver you are
passing may not check the blind spot to his right before moving back to
the right lane.
a. True
b. False – ANSWER- A
Total stopping distance is based on what factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n