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Chapter 3 Driver's ed quiz

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The driver is responsible to make sure that all front-seat passengers and back seat passengers under 18 are wearing a ____. Failure to have one on is a ____ offense
seat belt. primary
Seat belts improve a motorist's chance of surviving by
60 %
List 3 things seat belts can do or prevent from happening to you in an accident
Prevents passengers from being thrown from the vehicle.
They prevent passengers from continuing to move at the same speed as the vehicle was previously moving.
They stop passengers from sliding on the seat when sudden stops or turns occur.
The safest place for a child(under 12) to ride in a vehicle is where?
In the back seat
All children under the age of __ or under ___inches must ride in an approved ____ or _______ seat and be in the rear seat of the motor vehicle
8, 57, car, federally approved booster
____ combined with lap/shoulder seat belts help save adult lives and prevent many injuries.
Airbags
To help avoid a tire blowout, your tire tread should never get below ___ of an inch and you should check for any bumps or cuts on a tire
1/16
Before driving your car in the winter you must remove all ___ and ____ from the vehicle to avoid fines and to prevent it from flying off and hitting other cars or pedestrians
snow and ice
What is carbon monoxide?
-An odorless colorless gas that is present in a vehicle's exhaust.
A person with carbon monoxide poisoning may exhibit what signs?
headache
dizziness
loss of consciousness
nausea and vomiting
chest pain
confusion
What actions may cause carbon monoxide to build up inside of your vehicle?
Operating a vehicle with an exhaust leak or poorly tuned engine
Operating a vehicle with the trunk or rear tailgate open
Operating a vehicle with holes in the body or the vehicle
Idling a vehicle in a garage or confined space, even with the outside garage door open.
Operating a vehicle with a tailpipe that is blocked by debris, including snow, leaves, or water
When you get in a vehicle you should always do these 4 things
Clear all windows
The seat must be adjusted to reach all pedals/controls and to see out the back/front
Outside and inside rearview mirrors should be adjusted
Seatbelts and shoulder harnesses should be fasted to be firm/comfortable
More than 95% of the information a motorist needs is ____
visual
What is a blind spot?
A blind spot is an area not visible to the driver while driving, through the mirrors.
Motorists are required to restrict vehicle idling to ___ or less unless they are in a situation such as traffic or a drive-through window.
3 minutes
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