Drivers Ed Chapter 3 Worksheet
WORKSHEET Ch. 3: ROAD SIGNS & SIGNALS (PARENT’S COPY) DIRECTIONS: Describe the meaning of each traffic sign/signal below. _____Traffic Signal Ahead.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Reminder: If you are on your GDL, EVERYONE must buckle upthat includes front and back-seat passergers!! Keep passengers from being thrown from car Prevent second collision Keep passengers from sliding on seats Prevents driver from sliding off seat and losing control of car How Do Seatbelts Help?? Lap belt needs to be under abdomen and low across hips. Shoulder belt should be over collarbone, across chest and away from neck. Never put more than one person in one seat belt. Back seat passengers need to wear seat belts for their protection and others.
Tips for seat belt use:.Passenger vehicles made before July 1, 1966.Vehicles not required to be equipped with seat belts under federal law.Drivers or passengers unable to wear seat belts because of a medical condition (must have written verification by a Doctor). 3 Seat belt law exemptions: Traffic accidents are the leading killer of children Since Jan. 1, 1981 child restraint seats have to pass safety testing Must Meet: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Did You Know??
Passengers under 8 years old who weigh less than 80 lbs should be seated in a restraint system in the back seat Children 12 years old and younger should ride in the back seat of any passenger vehicle. (pg 41 of manual) REAR FACING infant seatBACK SEAT, unless airbag can be turned off. Child Restraint Law Types of Child Restraint Seats. Standard equipment in almost all new cars.Supplemental safety to seat belts.
Identified on dashboard: “SRS” (supplemental restraint system) “SIR” (supplemental inflatable restraint).Deploy at 200 mph Air Bag Information Windshield Turn signals Taillights Steering Horn Reverse lights Tires Brake lights Headlights Brakes Car Condition: Everything needs to be in working/good condition NJ state law states that you are liable for any thing, including ice that flies off your car and causes an accident Take the time to clear off your car!!! Snow and Ice.More than 95% of all information needed for safe driving is visual information. Pre-driving checks Circle Check – before getting in car, look all around car (children playing, toys, animals, bottles, drip spots, car damage Windows clean and clear of snow or ice Adjust seat to easily reach pedals and controls Adjust inside and outside mirrors Fasten safety belt and shoulder harness Make sure car is in park or neutral, parking brake set Starting a Parked Car CHECKING YOUR BLINDSPOT Look how big a truck “no-zone” is!!!!
Take caution when driving with trucks!! For better control and safe steering two hands should be kept on the wheel while driving!!!
Chapter 3 Steven Fernandez
A hand over hand method is used for turning.