Mimi's drivers ed notes

What is required to obtain a driver's license?

You must have an instruction permit for at least six months, complete 50 hours of practice (10 at night), keep a practice log, be at least 16 years old, and pass an approved driver education course.

What does the acronym IPDE stand for in driving?

Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.

What must you do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?

You should slow down and prepare to yield to any traffic or pedestrians.

What is the purpose of the Highway Transportation System?

To ensure the safe, efficient, and convenient movement of people and goods.

When are you allowed to pass a stopped school bus?

You may pass if it is stopped but does not have its red lights flashing or sign out, and you are going in the opposite direction on a road with at least three lanes.

What must you do if your brakes fail?

Pump your brakes to try to regain braking power.

What should you do before making any maneuver while driving?

Ask yourself: Is it legal? Is it safe? Is it necessary?

What is threshold braking?

The quickest way to stop a vehicle without losing traction when you do not have ABS.

What is the meaning of 'driving is a social task'?

Drivers must interact with other people while sharing the roadway.

What should you check when scanning while driving?

Far ahead, near, and side to side.

What are the three questions to ask before performing a maneuver?

Is it legal? Is it safe? Is it necessary?

What is the primary color of regulatory signs?

Black and white, or red, black, and white.

What should you do if you find it difficult to control your emotions while driving?

Do not drive.

What is the speed limit in a school zone unless otherwise posted?

20 MPH.

What do you do when you are being tailgated?

Gradually stop to help control the traffic situation behind you.

What is the meaning of peripheral vision in driving?

The ability to see objects outside your direct line of sight, important for identifying dangers from the sides.

What do you need to do if a traffic light is stale green?

Be prepared for it to change to yellow soon.

What color are warning signs and what do they indicate?

Yellow or orange, indicating a hazard that requires your attention.

What must be displayed on a slow-moving vehicle?

An orange and red triangular sign.

When should you signal before making a turn?

At least 100 feet before the turn.

What must you avoid doing when backing up a vehicle?

Look primarily out the back window, with quick glances at the front and mirrors.

What should a driver do if an emergency vehicle is stopped with lights activated?

Move over one lane if possible, or slow down if you cannot move over.