Drivers Ed final

 If you are planning to make a left or right turn, and the signal has a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn, you may _______________________________________.

proceed the direction of the arrow

Crossroad

 The single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents is ____________________.

Alcohol

A driver moving out of an alley, private road, or driveway within an urban area must __

stop before reaching the side walk and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Reduction in lane

 If the brake system warning light comes on while driving, it is telling you ___________________.

the brake system is not working properly

To make a smooth stop, ___________________ some braking pressure one to two seconds before the vehicle comes to a complete stop

release

The proper way to fasten your seatbelt is to make sure it  _____________________ fit.

has a snug

Name three things you should look for when checking the condition of the tires when making an outside check of your car

Cuts, thread wear, and sidewall bulges

Define target

A fixed object far out in the distance that appears to be in the center of the path you intend to drive

What is the correct hand position for backing your vehicle straight back?

Put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12:00 position

Name the two areas a driver should look when backing to the left or right.

The rear and the swing of the front of the vehicle

The first step for preparing to make a left or right turn is ____________________________________

position vehicle in the correct lane for the turn

The three-point turnabout  ____________.

is a dangerous maneuver and should only be performed where there will be no traffic that you cause to stop while you complete the turnabout

Take these precautions when you plan to make a turnabout

Be sure local laws permit the turnabout

Select a location with at least 10 seconds of visibility in each direction

Don't make a turnabout near hills or curves or within 200 feet of intersections

Never attempt a turnabout in heavy or high-speed traffic

Continually check all around you for traffic,bicyclists and pedestrian

 When parking uphill against a curb, turn the front wheels ___________________________________

away from the curb

 The IPDE Process is an organized system of _________________________________.

seeing ,thinking,and responding.

 When you ____________________, you take the information you have identified and imagine what might happen

predict

 List the names of each zone that are part of the Zone Control System.

Front zone, right-front zone,left-front zone, rear zone, left-rear zone, and right-rear zone.

Your predictions will be based upon those conditions that could ____________________.

reduce your line of sight or change your intended path of travel

 List the three decisions a driver can make when using the decide step of the IPDE Process

Decide to change speed, direction, or communicate

As you become a more experienced driver, you will learn ________________________________

the more important clues and trouble spots in different areas of the HTS.

Define driver inattention

When a driver's awareness and focus drift to anything other than the driving task.

Name two examples of auditory distractions

Crying child and emergency siren

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety suggests that when a driver’s eyes are away from the driving scene ahead for more than two seconds, the odds of being in a crash or near-crash ______________________.

double

 As the number of passengers ____________________, so does the likelihood of driver distraction and the risk of being involved in a crash.

increases

Outside-the-vehicle distractions are often more difficult to deal with than inside-the-vehicle distractions. A driver has ____________________ control over people, objects, or events outside the vehicle.

little, if any

If you are driving with passengers, and hear an emergency vehicle’s siren, what is the safest way to locate where the emergency vehicle is?

Ask passengers to help you find the emergency vehicle

The pull of gravity affects you as you drive up and down hills. When you drive uphill, _________________.

the pull of gravity will cause you to lose speed

Define momentum

the tendency of an object to stay in motion or the inertia of an object in motion

List the three factors that affect traction.

Vehicle condition

road condition

driver action

Check your tires’ pressure on a regular basis to make sure they have the right amount of air. To assure an accurate reading, check tire pressure when ____________________________________.

the tires are cold

 Define center of gravity

The point around which an object's weight is evenly distributed

Your braking distance is longer if your speed is faster? True or False

true

 List the three factors that determine the force of impact

 Speed,weight, and the time between initial impact and stopping

 List four clues that help you identify an intersection is ahead

Street lights and signs

roadway markings

stopping or turning traffic

pedestrians

rows of fences and mailboxes

power lines crossing over the street

You allow others to go first when you __________.

yield

 Yield to emergency vehicles __________.

sounding a siren or usings a flashing light

Before turning right on red, ____________________.

come to a full legal stop

An _________________________ has no signs or signals to regulate traffic.

uncontrolled intersection

 Describe what a crossbuck sign looks like.

A large white X-shaped sign

Driving in heavy, fast-moving city traffic is different and more challenging. Traffic density, or the number of vehicles you meet per mile, is __________, and __________

heavier in the cites and city hazards can quickly block your path of travel

 An adequate following distance lets you __________, lets others __________, gives you __________, and puts you __________.

 see further see you better more time to use IPDE in a better position to avoid a front-end collsion

If you are being tailgated and need to make a stop, you should __________.

signal early for turns, stops, and lance changes while flashing your brake lights ahead of time to warn tailgater that you plan to slow or stop

You can maintain a normal speed if you are driving into a stable, hazard-free traffic situation. In other situations, you might have to stop quickly. To get ready to stop, you need to _____________________.

cover the brake

List the techniques used to position your vehicle in multilane city traffic

Increase your following distance to more than 3 seconds in heavy traffic

Adjust your speed and lane as needed to stay out of other drivers blind spots

Move to another lane if your front zone closes

Once you start driving in a lane, try to stay in that lane

List the four ways a driver can identify if an unfamiliar street is a one-way street.

One way signs

parked vehicle or all moving traffic point at the same directions

Broken white lines that separate lanes and traffic signs facing the same direction

When pulling out of an alley make two stops. First, stop before ________________________, and second stop again ______________________.

the sidewalk-before you enter the street

Do not pass a bicycle if oncoming traffic is near. When it is safe to pass, leave __________.

at least one half lane between you and the bycyclist

Most collisions with two-wheeled vehicles occur at intersections. Drivers often misjudge the __________ and __________ of the oncoming rider, especially at night.

distance and speed

Any time that weather conditions reduce your visibility or traction, be aware that the __________________.

conditions are much worse for the rider

When changing lanes, __________ for motorcycles and scooter riders.

check blind spots

You do not have much room when meeting large trucks on narrow, two-lane roads. When you meet a truck, move to __________ and drive __________.

lane position 3 and drive straight toward your target area

When you see a stopped school bus, you should always look for ____________________ around it.

children

 List the factors that must be considered when determining a safe speed.

inclement weather,hills, other drivers, and surface conditions of the roadway

Determining a safe speed is __________ for safe rural driving.

critical

Maintaining vehicle control at higher speeds is ____________________ difficult than at lower speeds

more

The faster you drive, the __________ you have to __________ to sudden hazards in your path of travel.

less time you have to identify and respond

 You should never cross a solid yellow line except __________.

to make a left turn or clear an obstacle blocking your lane because the danger of a head collision is very high

What questions must you ask yourself when deciding to pass another vehicle?

Is it worthwhile? Is it legal? Is it safe?

When another vehicle passes, it may help to __________.

slow down

Do not look directly into the headlights of approaching vehicles; you could be temporarily blinded, especially if their high beams are on. Glance instead to the __________

right of your lane

When driving down a mountain road, downshift to a ____________________ so your transmission can help you slow down and reduce the need to brake

lower gear

Define deceleration lane.

An added lane where it's safe to slow your vehicle without blocking the vehicles behind you

 Define acceleration lane.

an added lane where you can speed up in order to match the speed of traffic flow you're entering

When your vehicle is at a 45-degree angle to the highway, signal, and make quick glances through your __________ and over your __________ to find a gap in traffic

left outside rearview mirror and over your left shoulder

Sometimes the common speed is above the maximum speed limit. __________ to increase your speed to keep up with the faster vehicles

Resist the temptation

Use the ____________________ lane when you are driving at or under the minimum speed limit.

far right

Try not to decelerate until __________ and in the _________

you are out of the travel lane and in the deceleration lane

If the exit ramp you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic, rather than joining the overflow and risking a rear-end collision, __________.

go past the exit and drive on the next exit

Define velocitation.

When hours of driving at freeway speeds fool you into thinking your vehicle is moving slower than it actually is, causing you to drive too fast unknowingly

Whenever visibility is reduced, drivers need more time to use the IPDE Process and apply Zone Control driving techniques. You can maintain a safe intended path of travel by __________ to give yourself more time

slowing down

Only use your high-beam headlights when __________.

vehicles are more than one half mile in front of you

If the rain is so heavy that you cannot see well, be prepared to __________________________.

pull off the road and sit out the storm in a safe location,using your hazard flashers

When rain ______________________________, it mixes with dust and oil on the road. This mix can make the road very slippery, until more rain washes the mixture away.

starts to fall

 When do you use the technique called “rocking” the vehicle?

When you need to move your vehicle out of deep snow, mud, or sand

Which direction should you steer your vehicle when you are in a skid?

steer back towards the skid

Do not use ____________________ on slippery roads. The system could cause you to lose control

cruise control

List the five steps you should take when you have a tire blowout

1.Grip the steering wheel firmly

2.Ease up on the accelerator to slow the vehicle. Do not brake because it can cause the vehicle to swerve

3.Check the traffic situation as you gain control of the vehicle

4. Drive off the roadway slowly, braking gently

5. Turn on hazard flashers. Drive slowly until you find a safe location to stop

List the four steps you would take when you have total brake failure.

1.Pump the foot brake pedal

2.Downshift to a lower gear

3.Pull and hold the parking-brake release lever out or hold the parking brake button as off

4.Search for a safe place to steer toward

List the four steps you would take when your two right wheels drop off the roadway.

Steer toward your target while holding your car halfway on the road

-If there is no conflicting traffic and the road is straight and clear ahead, simply slow your car by letting up on the accelerator and braking very gently if needed

- When your speed has dropped to 10 mph or less, turn your steering wheel slightly (3-5 inches) to the left

-When your right front tire touches the edge of the road, get back on the road by turning your steering wheel to the right 3-5 inches

When driving around a sharp curve, you should ____________________ gently about halfway through the curve to help stabilize your vehicle.

look to your target area and accelerate

 If a rear-end collision is unavoidable, ______________________________ just before the collision occurs. This may soften the impact

release your brakes

 Define insurance policy

A written contract between you-the insured- and the insurance company which includes the terms and conditions of insurance coverage

 Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in our society. It is by far the __________ used drug that leads to __________.

most frequently - drivers being fatally injured

Once alcohol enters the bloodstream, it quickly flows to the __________. Alcohol has the greatest effect on the parts of the __________ that control __________.

Brain-brain- judgement and reasoning

Define prescription medicines.

Drugs that cannot be purchased without a doctor's order or prescription

All 50 states have set illegal per se laws establishing a BAC level of __________.

0.08 or greater

 Explain the implied consent law.

Anyone who operates a motor vehicle automatically consents to be tested for BAC and other drugs if stopped for suspicion of drug use while driving

 Give one example of each type of peer pressure. Positive peer pressure.  Negative peer pressure.

Positive- Talking a friend out of drinking alcoholic beverages

Negative- pressuring someone to drink alcohol or do drugs (Friends tell you that you can drive safely after consuming alcohol

When emotions affect your thoughts and actions, they can also affect your __________ and __________.

decision-making skills and ability to assess risk in driving situations.

A happy, excited driver can be just as impaired as an angry driver. Excitement and happiness can also prevent you from __________.

fully concentrating on your driving task

 Define depth perception.

The ability to judge distance between yourself and other objects

 More than 90 percent of the information you gather while driving is __________.

received through your eyes

The only safe remedy for fatigue is __________.

rest

If you take medicine, __________ to learn the possible side effects

read the label

In order to make the best decision about which kind of car to buy, you should consider your __________, your __________, and the __________.

driving needs, your budget, and the vehicles safety features and record.

List 3 advantages of buying a pre-owned vehicle.

-will have a lower purchase price

-will be cheaper to operate

Cheaper to insure and won't be affected by the quick depreciation that new cars experience

Oil, grease, or other substances are used to __________.

lubricate moving parts to reduce damage from heat caused by friction

If you used 16 gallons of fuel to drive 400 miles, miles per gallon (mpg) is ___________________.

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