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Page 9 Section 5: An Introduction to Driving You must be able to notice hazards in different types of lighting. judge distances, adjust to traffic speed, and read road signs. What is the name of this subheading? |
Vision
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Section 5: An Introduction to Driving You must be able to hear horns, sirens, motorcycles, or screeching tires that may alert you of hazards. What is the name of this subheading? |
Hearing
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Section 5: An Introduction to Driving Can affect your vision and increase reaction What is the name of this subheading? |
Fatigue and Drowsiness
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Section 5: An Introduction to Driving You must be alert to quickly decide the correct course of action in any type of traffic situation, including unexpected ones. What is the name of this subheading? |
Physical and Mental
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Section 5: An Introduction to Driving Prescription and over-the-counter medications can make you an unsafe driver. Some medicines can make you sleepy. It is your responsibility to know the effects of the medications you take. What is the name of this subheading? |
Medications
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Physicians are required to report patients, who are at least 14 years old, to DMV if they believe you have medical conditions that may affect your ability to drive safely, such as lapse of consciousness
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Health
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Section 5: An Introduction to Driving To control your vehicle, it is critical to keep both hands on the wheel whenever possible. What is the name of this subheading? |
Controlling the Vehicle
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Section 5: An Introduction to Driving Hand to hand steering (Push/Pull)
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Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock.
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Hand to hand steering (Push/Pull)
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Do not cross your hands over the middle of the steering wheel.
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Hand to hand steering (Push/Pull)
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Keep your hands in these positions, even when making turns.
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Use this steering wheel method when you turn at low speeds, park, or need to recover from a skid. |
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Hand-Over-Hand Steering
How do you use the method above? |
1. Start with your hands at 8 and 4 o'clock.
2. Reach across the steering wheel to grasp the opposite side
3. Let go of the steering wheel with your other hand. 4. Reach across the arm still holding the wheel, grip the wheel, and pull up |
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Section 5: An Introduction to Driving One-Hand Steering What are the two situations that may require steering with one hand? |
1. When you are turning while backing up to see where you are going behind you. 2. When you are operating vehicle controls that require you to move a hand from the steering wheel. |
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Section 5: An Introduction to Driving SIGNALS, HORNS, AND HEADLIGHTS When do you always signal? |
Always signal when turning, changing lanes, slowing down, or stopping.
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SIGNALS, HORNS, AND HEADLIGHTS How can you signal? |
Using your vehicle's signal lights or using hand-and-arm positions.
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SIGNALS, HORNS, AND HEADLIGHTS What are the hand-and-arm positions? |
Left Turn, Right Turn, Slow or Stop
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At least 100 feet before you turn. Before every lane change. At least 5 seconds before you change lanes on the freeway.
Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb. Even when you do not see the other vehicles in front of you. When you are almost through the intersection if you plan to turn. |
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SIGNALS, HORNS, AND HEADLIGHTS What do you use your horn for? |
Avoid collisions. Alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you can not see at least 200 feet ahead.
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SIGNALS, HORNS, AND HEADLIGHTS When do you use your headlights? List every reason stated in the booklet. |
When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away.
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SIGNALS, HORNS, AND HEADLIGHTS When do you use your headlights? List every reason stated in the booklet. |
Beginning 30 minutes after sunset.
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SIGNALS, HORNS, AND HEADLIGHTS When do you use your headlights? List every reason stated in the booklet. |
Until 30 minutes before sunrise. |
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SIGNALS, HORNS, AND HEADLIGHTS When do you use your headlights? List every reason stated in the booklet. |
If you need to use your windshield wipers due to fog, rain, or snow, you must turn on your low-beam headlights. |
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SIGNALS, HORNS, AND HEADLIGHTS When do you use your headlights? List every reason stated in the booklet. |
When conditions (such as clouds, dust, smoke, or fog) prevent you from seeing other vehicles.
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When do you use your headlights? List every reason stated in the booklet. |
On mountain roads and tunnels (even on sunny days)
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When do you use your headlights? List every reason stated in the booklet. |
When a road sign states that headlights must be on.
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When do you use your headlights? List every reason stated in the booklet. |
To help other drivers see your vehicle, especially when the sun is low on the horizon.
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Section 5: An Introduction to Driving Using Your Emergency Flashers If you can see a collision or hazard ahead, warn drivers behind you using these methods: |
Turn on your emergency flashers.
Lightly tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times.
Use a hand signal when slowing and stopping. |
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Using Your Emergency Flashers If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble: Subheading 1 |
Turn on your emergency flashers. Call for emergency roadside assistance and stay in your vehicle until help arrives. |
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Using Your Emergency Flashers If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble: Subheading 2 |
If possible, pull off the road away from all traffic.
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If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble: Subheading 3 |
If you cannot get completely off the road, stop where people can see you and your vehicle from behind.
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If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble: Subheading 4 |
Do not stop just over a hill or just around a curve. Other drivers may not see your vehicle in time to avoid a collision.
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If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble: Subheading 5 |
Call for emergency roadside assistance and stay in your vehicle until help arrives.
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