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Driver Manual Chapter 8

Terms in this set (8)

defensive driving
-be prepared and look ahead

-maintain the correct speed

-signal before you turn or change lanes

-allow space

-wear your seat belt

- do not drive if you are very weary, are on medication or have been drinking beverages that contain alcohol

-keep your vehicle in good condition
Move Over Act
This law requires every driver to exercise care to avoid colliding with an authorized emergency or hazard vehicle that is parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder or any portion of the highway with its emergency lights or one or more amber hazard lights activated. Drivers must reduce speed on all roads when encountering such vehicles, but on parkways, interstates and other controlled access roads with multiple lanes, drivers are further required to move from the lane adjacent to the emergency or hazard vehicle unless traffic or other hazards prevent doing so safely. Violations of this law are punishable as a moving violation.
Dealing with an aggressive driver
- do not make eye contact

-remain calm and relaxed

-try to move away safely

- do not challenge an aggressive driver

- wear seatbelts

- ignore gestures and shouts and do not return them

-report agrressor to law enforcement
road rage
is an angry, hostile state, which is increases into violent criminal actions or attempts of violent
Speed limit
obey the speed limit

drive no more than 55 mph

for smooth trafic flow some roads have minimum speed limits
Symptoms of fatigue
-your eyes close or go out of focus

- yawning

-your thoughts wander and are disconnected

-jerking the car back into lane
brakes
Brakes that pull to one side may be wet or may need to be adjusted or repaired. If wet, you can dry them riding the pedal lightly. If this does not help, have your brakes checked by a mechanic. If you notice any change in the brake performance, have them checked immediately.
Steering
there should not be much free movements in the steering wheel

vehicles must be inspected at least one time each year
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