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What should you do if your temperature gauge moves up to just below the red zone? |
Turn off your air conditioner; Turn on your vehicle’s heater; Immediately seek out a service station with a mechanic If your temperature gauge moves up to just below the red zone, turn off your air conditioner and turn on your vehicle’s heater to its highest and hottest setting to help draw some of the heat away from the engine; then immediately seek out a service station with a mechanic. |
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If your accelerator suddenly gets stuck what should you do? |
Shift to neutral If your accelerator suddenly gets stuck, you should: shift to neutral, apply the brakes, keep your eyes on the road and look for a way out, warn other traffic by using hazard lights, try to drive the car safely off the road, and turn off the ignition when you no longer need to change direction. |
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Which of the following will NOT help you avoid skidding on slippery surfaces? |
Making quick stops To avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should: drive more slowly and stay farther behind the vehicle ahead. Slow down as you approach curves and intersections. Avoid fast turns. Avoid quick stops. "Pump" the brakes to slow or stop. (Antilock brakes should not be pumped.) Shift to low gear before going down a steep hill. |
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If your hood suddenly flies up you should turn on your hazard lights and continue driving. True or false? |
False IF YOUR HOOD SUDDENLY FLIES UP: Slow down. Try to look under the hood to see. If you can’t, put your head out the window and look around the hood. Use the centerline or the lane marking as a guide. Pull off the road as soon as possible and put on the hazard lights, if you have them. |
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IPDE stands for ____________. |
Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute |
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If your brakes suddenly give out what should you do? |
Downshift into a lower gear; Apply the parking brake IF YOUR BRAKES SUDDENLY GIVE OUT: Downshift into a lower gear. Pump the brake pedal for about three or four pumps. Doing this fast and hard will build up brake fluid pressure. NEVER PUMP ANTILOCK BRAKES. Apply the parking brake slowly while holding down the release lever or button. This will prevent the car’s wheels from locking and help prevent skidding. |
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Defensive drivers ________________. |
anticipate the actions of other road users; are willing to adjust their own speed and position to prevent collisions; adjust their driving practices to reflect changes in weather and road conditions Defensive drivers anticipate the actions of other road users and are willing to adjust their own speed and position to prevent collisions. Defensive drivers also adjust their driving practices to reflect changes in weather and road conditions. |
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If you are about to be hit from behind, your best course of action is to brake gently and stop the car. True or false. |
False Sometimes it is necessary to speed up to avoid a collision. This may happen when another vehicle is about to hit you from the side or from behind and there is room to the front of your vehicle to get out of danger. Be sure to slow down once the danger has passed. |
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Sound your horn __________________. |
when necessary to avoid collisions |
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In Florida, No-Fault insurance is optional for owners of a vehicle. True or False? |
False No-Fault insurance is mandatory in Florida. |
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