Chapter 2

Question 1

how often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle and checking the outside of the vehicle be performed?

Answer 1

everytime you drive

Question 2

when approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should:

Answer 2

• have keys in hand before approaching/entering car; keep finger on panic alarm button if feeling threatened or in danger
• stay alert for drivers and pedestrians
• look for signs of movement between, beneath and around your vehicle
• make sure other drivers can see you; walk welll away from other vehicles
• face traffic as you approach the drivers door when parked at a curb

Question 3

in vehicles equipped with a drivers side airbag, sittin closer than ___ inches from the steering wheel increases the risk of arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash.

Answer 3

10

Question 4

what is the best hand position that allows best control when turning the steering wheel?

Answer 4

9 o’clock and 3 o’clock
OR
8 o’clock and 4 o’clock

Question 5

the top if the head restraint should be adjusted to a point:

Answer 5

slight above your ears; within 3 inches of the back of your head when seated

Question 6

optimal driver seating position

Answer 6

sitting squarely behind the steering wheel with both hands on it and a bend in the elbows

Question 7

how do you set up the side view mirrors and how do they help drivers monitor space around the vehicles?

Answer 7

• rear view mirror: shows entire rear window
• drivers side/left side-view mirror: place head against left side window and set the mirror so you can just barely see the side of the car in the right side of the mirror
• passenger side/right side-view mirror: position head centered under rear mirror and set mirror to barely see the side of the car in the left side of the mirror

NOTE: properly adjusted mirrors DO NOT eliminate all blind spots

PURPOSE: brief judgement look to see whether there is something at the blind spot or not

Question 8

describe eight items that can appear on an instrument panel:

Answer 8

• heater
• defroster
• air conditioner
• rear-window defroster (sometimes)
• lights (head, parking, tail, side-marking, license-plate and instrument panel) switch
• hood release
• trunk/hatch release
• fuel-door release
• gauges and indicator lights
• the dashboard (23 functions)

Question 9

limits/restrictions of vision through the drivers side

Answer 9

• 12-15 feet to the front
• 1.5-2 car widths to the right
• 0.5-1 car width to the left
• up to 40 feet behind