chapter 10 permit test Flashcards

chapter 10 (permit test) Flashcards if you absolutely have to drive during a storm, what should you do first?remove the ice and snow from your vehicle.what color are front fog lights?amber or white what is the 4th tip of reducing the chances of a deer hit?use emergency lights or a headlight signal to warn other drivers when deer are seen on or near the road.how would you handle running off the pavement? (4 steps)if your wheels move off the pavement, do not pull the steering wheel back. Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently. When your vehicle has decreased speed, check for traffic behind you, then turn carefully back onto the pavement.how must you use your headlight beams?Be considerate when you use your high beams. Your headlights must be on low beam when you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle ahead of you, even if the vehicle ahead is in a different lane. You should also dim your lights for pedestrians who approach you. Any fog or driving lights your vehicle has must be arranged, adjusted or operated to avoid dangerous glare to other drivers.when sleet, freezing rain or snow fall, what things freeze first?bridges, ramps and overpasses.what is the first thing to do when your rear-wheels start to skid?Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. If your rear wheels slide left, steer left. If they slide right, steer right.what 4 things should you do for better visibility during hazardous conditions?For better visibility during these weather conditions, keep your headlights on low beam. Reduce your speed. Signal your turns further ahead of time to give other drivers and roadway users more warning. Brake early when you decrease speed behind another vehicle or come to an intersection stop.what also happens during those months?deer breeding and migration what is the 6th step of driving on an expressway? After you leave an expressway, look for speed limit signs and check your speedometer to be sure you are within the posted limit. You are not likely to be on a 55 mph road.how should you handle a brake failure? (3 steps) try pumping it to increase pressure. If that does not help, use your emergency or parking brake- but use it gently. If you shift to a lower gear, it will help your vehicle decrease speed.what does ABS mean?anti-lock brakes what are the 3 warning signs for blocked vision? hood opening suddenly, objects block windshield view, wipers failing

when visibility improves, should you turn off your fog lights?YES, when conditions improve, turn them off to reduce glare for other drivers.what else should you do before driving in a storm?make sure the windshield washer reservoir is filled with a cleaning agent that resists freezing.how would you handle a car fire? (3 steps) If you see smoke come from under the hood, pull off the road and park your vehicle. Turn off the ignition. Get away from the car and call the fire dept. it is dangerous to try and fight the fire yourself.what is the 2nd thing to do when your rear-wheels start to skid?If your rear wheels start to slide in the other direction as you recover, turn the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to turn the wheel left and right several times to get your vehicle completely controlled.what is the 1st thing you do if your vehicle is going into water?A vehicle will normally float for a while, and you should have time to remove yourself before it starts to sink.Release your seat belt and escape through a window. An open door would cause water to rush in and the car could turn over on top of you.what does an expressway mean?any divided highway where traffic moves in one direction on 2 or more lanes. you normally enter or exit the expressway on ramps (controlled-access).what wheel drive vehicles handle hazards better? front wheel and 4 wheel drive what is the 5th step of driving on an expressway? To prevent a last-minute lane change, check the destination and exit signs and get into the correct lane for your exit ahead of time. Make sure to signal your exit at least 100 feet before you reach the exit ramp. When you are on the exit ramp, decrease your speed. There is often a lower speed limit for the ramp.why is night driving more dangerous?Night driving is more dangerous because the distance you can see ahead or to the side is reduced. You should drive slower than you would in daylight, especially in areas that are not known or on narrow roads with many curves.what should you do before winter comes?make sure your vehicle is in good condition and prepared.make sure it has good snow tires, and put them on the vehicle before the storm.what is the first thing to do when your front wheels skid?Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral or push in the clutch, but do not try to immediately steer.what is the 2nd tip of reducing the chances of a deer hit?decrease speed when you approach deer near roadsides.deer can "bolt" or change direction at the last minute.what is a clue the loss of a wheel is about to happen?a thumping sound do they have flawless traction?NO; skids can occur without a warning.what is the 1st tip of reducing the chances of a deer hit?be careful when you drive at dawn and dusk; this is when driver visibility is bad and deer are most active what does a rear-wheel drive vehicle feel if unprepared during a hazard or driving too fast during a hazard?loss of traction or start of a slide.

when is deer activity highest during the day? during dawn and dusk, which is also the highest time of travel for commuters what is the clue for steering failure?if your vehicle suddenly will not respond when you steer what should you do if an approaching driver doesn't dim their headlights?If an approaching driver does not dim their headlights, flash yours to high beam for a second, then return to low beam.To help avoid the glare of approaching high beams, move your eyes to the right. Use the road edge as a guide until the approaching vehicle passes by.to reduce glare from other vehicle lights, what do you do?To reduce glare from the lights of following vehicles, switch your interior rear-view mirror to the "night" position.what is the speed limit for expressways? 55 mph, but can be 65 mph in some rural areas should you keep your interior (inside the car) lights on?Light from inside your vehicle or from street lights makes it harder for you to see the road ahead. Keep the interior roof light off and dim the dashboard lights. Adjust your visors to reduce glare from lights from above.what is the 3rd step of driving on an expressway? As you drive on the expressway, make sure to signal all lane changes and check over your shoulder to make sure you will not cut off any vehicles behind you. Make sure your directional signal goes off after you change lanes.what is the 3rd thing to do when your rear wheels start to skid? (if you don't have ABS) If your vehicle does not have ABS, pump the pedal carefully. Pump more rapidly only as your car slows down.If you brake hard with regular brakes, it will make the situation worse.what is the sign for headlight failure?if your lights suddenly go out what is the most important rule in any emergency? DO NOT PANIC. You have a better chance in an emergency if you do not let fear take over. In most emergencies, you will have a second or two to think before you act.what does the law require you to do with fog lights? (FOG

LIGHTS ARE DIFFERENT THAN HEADLIGHTS)

all fog lights must be correctly installed and of a type approved by the DMV what is the 4th step of driving on an expressway? Remain alert for traffic that enters ahead. If possible, move from the right lane when you approach the entrances to allow more room for traffic that comes from the ramp.how would you handle a stuck gas pedal? (3 steps) Hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it.If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road. Do not turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering or a steering wheel that has a column that locks, because if you do, you will lose power steering or not have the ability to steer are all.what is a clue that a tire blowout is about to happen?a thumping sound.should you combine radical and non radical tires on a vehicle?NO. the vehicle must be all radical or all non radical.why should back fog lights be larger than front ones?they will give an advanced warning of the presence of your vehicle to drivers behind you.

what is the 3rd thing to do when your rear-wheel start to skid? (if your vehicle has ABS) If your vehicle has ABS, keep your foot with even pressure on the brake pedal.what is the 5th tip of reducing the chances of a deer hit?Use caution on roadways marked with deer crossing signs.These signs are put in areas that have had a large number of deer collisions.what 4 things should you do if you hear a thumping sound?If you hear it, get safely off the road and check your tires. If a tire blows out, hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal. If you vehicle skids, do not use your brake until your vehicle is controlled. Leave the road when it is safe to do so.what does a dirty windshield do?A dirty windshield increases glare from approaching headlights. Make sure your lights and windshield glass are clean for night driving.to prevent skids, what 5 things do you do? brake early, carefully, and gently. press your brakes in slow, steady strokes. allow the wheels to keep turning. if they begin to lock, decrease pressure on the brake pedal.as your vehicle decreases speed, you can also shift into a lower gear.what does a front wheel drive vehicle feel if unprepared or driving too fast during a hazard?usually there is no warning, and thats even more of a reason why you should drive slow even with a front wheel drive vehicle during a hazard when are tires with metal studs allowed to be used in NYS?Oct. 16th to Apr. 30th what do you do before traveling on an expressway? identify your entrance and exit points on a road map. know where to get on and off the expressway and be prepared to get into the correct lanes for your entrance and exit.how much feet do headlights cover?Your headlights cover about 350 feet head.is the method to recover from skidding the same for front wheel drive and rear wheel drive vehicles?yes what is the 2nd step of driving on an expressway? If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, the safest method to enter is to stop and wait for a large space in traffic. Then enter the expressway and accelerate quickly. To avoid conflicts with other entrance lane traffic, stop when necessary and merge into expressway traffic ASAP.what is a clue for brake failure?if your brake pedal suddenly goes to the floor what do high headlight beams do in hazardous conditions?high headlight beams reflect rain, fog and snow as it falls.this makes it even harder to see.what 4 areas should you get rid of snow and ice from?headlights, backlights, windshield wipers, all windows.what is the warning sign for fire?SMOKE especially coming from under the hood should you use other lights as a replacement? Do not use parking lights or daytime lights as a replacement. Headlights do a better job. If an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low visibility, it means your vehicle was difficult to see and you should turn on your headlights.