Driver Education Module Review

Vocabulary and key concepts from Driver Education Modules 1-10, covering signage, licensing, vehicle mechanics, and safe driving maneuvers.

Pentagon Sign

Indicates a School Zone.

Vertical Rectangle Sign

Used for Regulatory or Guide information.

Octagon Sign

Indicates a Stop sign.

Horizontal Rectangle Sign

Used for Directions or Information.

Triangle Sign

Indicates Yield.

Round Sign

Indicates a Railroad Crossing Warning.

Pennant (Flag Triangle) Sign

Indicates No Passing.

Diamond Sign

Indicates a Warning.

Broken Lines

Indicates that a driver may pass with CAUTION.

Solid Lines

Indicates that a driver should not cross.

Yellow Lines

Indicates Two-way traffic.

White Lines

Indicates One-way traffic.

Double Solid Yellow Line

Indicates Two-way traffic where passing is not allowed.

Driver's License Age Requirement

You must be at least $16$ years and $3$ months old.

Learner's Permit Duration

You must hold a learner's permit for at least $9$ months before obtaining a license.

Parental Certification Requirement

Applicants under $18$ must have parental certification of $45$ hours of driving, with at least $15$ of those hours occurring after sunset.

Vertical License

The orientation of a driver's license for individuals under the age of $21$.

Horizontal License

The orientation of a driver's license for individuals $21$ years of age or older.

Administrative License Suspension (ALS)

A minimum $7$-day suspension for registering a BAC of $0.08$ or higher, or refusing a field sobriety test.

Zero Tolerance Law

A law for drivers under age $21$ who register a BAC of $0.02$ or higher.

Implied Consent Law

The law associated with refusing to take a field sobriety test, resulting in a license suspension.

BGE Method

Standing for Blindzone-Glare-Elimination, it is a method for setting side view mirrors.

Antilock Braking System (ABS)

A system that allows maximum stopping force without locking up the brakes or skidding.

STOMP, STAY, STEER

The three-step process for using ABS: firmly depress the brake pedal, stay on the brakes without pumping, and steer where you want to go.

Line-of-sight

The visible path of travel from your vehicle to the target area.

Speed Limit

The maximum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.

Pitch

A vehicle weight shift that moves FORWARD and BACK.

Roll

A vehicle weight shift that moves SIDE to SIDE.

Yaw

A condition where the vehicle's rear tires lose traction and weight shifts to one side, also known as a 'fishtail'.

Even Expressway Numbers

Expressway routes (e.g., $I-64$, $I-66$) that go EAST-WEST.

Odd Expressway Numbers

Expressway routes (e.g., $I-77$, $I-81$, $I-95$) that go NORTH-SOUTH.

Weave Lane

A lane that serves as both an ENTRANCE and an EXIT lane.

Apex

The middle point of a curve where a driver should gradually accelerate out.

Alternator/Generator Light

A warning light indicating the vehicle's electrical system is malfunctioning and the engine must use electricity from the battery.

Uncontrolled Intersection Rule

If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the LEFT must yield to the driver on the RIGHT.