911 Driving School

Why are laws created?

primarily to keep order and safety on the roads

By what year do they want to have 0 road fatality in Washington State?

2030

What do collisions and congestions cause?

serious social and economic problems (loss of money and injury/death

Why is driving considered a social task?

drivers must interact well with other people using the Highway Transportation System

IPDE Process

I- identify (locate potential hazards around you)

P- predict (foresee what will probably happen in a driving situation)

D- decide (decide what to do to avoid the hazard)

E- execute (do what you decided to do)

What is the most common contributing factor to fatal collisions?

speeding

3 Points of Vision

• Focal point

• Fringe

• Peripheral

Targeting

Where you focus your vision while driving

Line of Sight (LOS)

The area where you can clearly see in any direction

Path of Travel (POT)

The area your vehicle will be traveling in or through during any manuever

What three questions should be asked before performing any action?

Is it legal?

Is it safe?

Is it necessary?

At what passenger age would the driver get a ticket for not wearing the seatbelt?

16

At what age do infants need to be transported in rear facing carseats?

under 2 years

When should you release the parking brake?

release parking break last

What does ABS stand for?

antilock braking system

What is threshold braking?

braking as hard as you can before losing traction

If your brakes fail, what should you do?

pump the brakes

Where should you put your hands on the wheel while steering?

keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel

What section of the wheel should steering be done?

steer with 1/3 of the steering wheel (2 and 10 o’clock, etc)

How many inches should you park within the side of the road?

12 inches

What does checking near, far, and side-to-side known as?

scanning

Why should you be alert for motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians?

they are harder to see

What is foot to brake, eye to mirror?

every time you put your foot on the brake check your rear view mirror

What is the most important part of a lane change?

Making sure your POT (path of travel) is open to the front

When should you use hand signals?

at least 100 feet before you’re going to move- communicate intent early (use when people cannot see your flashers)

How many feet before your turn should you signal?

100ft (4 second count)

How far can you travel in a shared turn lane?

300 ft maximum travel distance

When should you look when you are backing?

always look out the rear window when backing

3 Types of Traffic Signs

• Regulatory (stop signs, black and white, orange construction)

• Warning

• Guide

What does a Pennant shape sign mean?

no passing zone

What does a red X mean?

do not use this lane

If you think you cannot control your emotions, what should you do?

do not drive at all

in any driving situation, you must be..

mature enough to adjust your behavior to minimize risk

A positive attitude gives you the ability to make what decisions?

proper and safe

When drivers are emotionally upset..

they are less likely to consider the rights of other drivers

Velocitation

elevated blood pressure (1 hours or less)

Highway Hypnosis

lowered blood pressure (2 hours or more on the highway, fatigued driving)

Rumble Strips

indentations in the highway that cause vibrations to alert distracted or fatigued drivers

What should you do if you are tired?

• pull off the road

• get out

• walk around and stretch

Peripheral Vision

the ability to see objects outside the direct line of vision; this is very important when identifying dangers from both sides

What does a flashing red light mean?

stop and proceed only when clear

When is the risk of injuring a child the greatest?

when loading and off loading the school bus

The only time you need to yield to transit buses is when…

they have their turn signal on

How many feet must you distance yourself with an emergency vehicle?

500ft

What should you do before entering the curve?

reduce speed

The sharper the curve…

the slower you must go

What is zone management?

a way of driving defensively: making up for other driver’s mistakes

The most serious loss to a driver who tailgates is..

the inability to see the whole traffic picture

What is the best way to control traffic to the rear?

gradual stopping