Drive Right Companion - Delsea

~~ -NameDateFigure It Out: Driving DistractionsThe pictures below show distractions. Circle the ones that distract you fromdriving safely.1 1-Drink Food Loud music~Talking passenger-ig0 mDLUCWA Following and Meeting Traffic.\JWords and Ideasample space cushion: Ample means enough. A 3-second following distance providesan ample space cushion, enough space around your vehicle, for safe driving.following distance: This is the space between you and the vehicle in front of you.high-mount brake light: These brake lights are mounted higher on the vehicle thanthe rear brake lights located in the taillights. Usually high-mount brake lights arein the rear window.split-second glances: These are very quick looks to check on something.tailgate: To tailgate is to follow another vehicle too closely.tailgater: A tailgater is a driver who follows another vehicle too closely.flash your brake lights: Tapping your brake pedal causes the brake lights toflash-go on and off. Tap the brake pedal several times to warn the vehicle behindyou that you are planning to stop or slow down.impairment: An impairment is a weakness that may keep a driver from being able todrive safely.misjudge: To misjudge is to make wrong decisions or to judge a situation wrongly.last-second move: This is a quick and sudden move made at the last second, oftenunder pressure. You are driving past a row of cars. Suddenly, a car door opens infront of you. You must make a last-second move. You must quickly move awayfrom the car door to avoid hitting it.Unit 3 Driving in Different Environments and Situations Chapter 9 Driving in Urban Traffic 63