Myers Driving School Exam mine!

When pulled over by a law enforcement officer, you should :

pull off ASAP, park. no brake, @night turn on inside light, keep hands visible, roll down windows, license, registration, insurance, ask first before reaching, if you cant pull over soon, turn on hazards. TEENS NEED PHYSICAL INSURANCE

Hill Start Assist

Prevents rollback on inclines during starts.

Hill Descent Assist

helps maintain speed when going down hill

where can you find correct tire pressure and tire info

drivers side

Underinflated tires

over inflated tire

TPMS

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

stopping distance

PD+RD+BD=TSD

PD

perception distance

RD

Reaction Distance(time it takes to press brake)

BD

Braking distance(time it takes car to fully stop after brake is fully pressed)

if you double speed you ___________________ stopping distance

quadruple

forward collision warning light

warns you when youre too close to car ahead (newer cars)

absorbs impact

front and rear collapsible areas, side door beams, reinforced windshields, energy absorbing steering mechanism, padded dashboard, head restraints

3 stages of a crash

vehicle impact, human impact, internal impact

Brake failure

soft and mushy brakes, car is pulling to one side, pulsating or vibrations, grinding noises, squealing sounds, grooves in brake rotor, thin brake pads, brake fluid leaks

when you have brake failure you should:

hazards on, try driving over small plants, use E-brake, downshift, look for up hill

power steering

system that makes it easier to maneuver

down lines

stay in car, jump away from car with both feet down, dont tough car, shuffle feet when leaving

if engine overheats

Turn off all accessories, especially the air

conditioning

- Turn on the heater to draw heat off

engine

• Signal, pull off the road, if there is no

steam or smoke, lift hood to let engine

cool

- DO NOT touch the radiator

- After engine has cooled, check coolant

and add if needed

Urban Driving

high volume of cars, pedestrians, complex intersections, one-way streets

primary road

traffic doesnt stop

secondary road

has to stop

flared intersection

The intersection with auxiliary lanes

4-way stop

stop, look ahead, left, right, left

2-way stop when you cant see

pull up. left, right, left

parked vehicles

check for left turn signals, brake lights, exhaust smoke on cold day

3D's

Distance

Direction

Destination

space cushion in city

3-4 seconds. scan 2 blocks ahead in city

Lane change procedure

signal, check rearview, check sideview, check blindspot, merge, cancel signal

Farming equipment

maintain safe distance, 3-4 second space cushion. drivers might have obstructed view

cruise control

dont use on hills or curves

Mountain driving

have full tank of gas, watch curves and bends for animals, drink lots of water due to altitude,

Dust storm

pull off into safe space. turn off lights, set E-Brake

Lane 1

passing lane. most left

Lane 4

enter/exit lane. most right. slower traffic

HOV

High Occupancy Vehicle (carpool)

S.E.E

Search, Evaluate, Execute

3 types of vision

central, fringe, peripheral

scan mirrors how often

5-8 seconds urban. 10-12 rural

if going 40 mph keep ___ car lengths between

4

closed zone

a space not open because of restrictions in your line of sight or path of travel

SIPDE

Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

Smith system

aim high, get the big picture, keep eyes moving, leave yourself a way out, make sure others can see you

HTS

Highway Transportation System

no zones

large blind-spot areas where truck drivers cannot see other vehicles

components that make up HTS

people, vehicles, Roads

max speed

70 mph

crash rates increase ___ percent with someone else in the car

44

when 16 you can drive with

anyone over 21 yrs of age with 5 yrs of experience

2 moving violation under 18

90 day suspension

3rd moving violation under 18

90 day suspension

any drug or alcohol under 21

6mnth- 2yr, suspension

seating position

10 inches from steering wheel, back supported wrists bent,

dotted white

lane is ending

warning sign

sign that alerts you to possible hazards and road conditions. diamond, yellow, orange, black fluorescent (school zone)

guide/Recreational

Direct the driver to state/national parks, historic sites, and other places of interest. brown, and white. rectangle

service

rectangle. blue and white

interstate

Red, white, and blue. shield

U.S Highway

black and white shield

even highway numbers

east and west

odd highway numbers

north and south

school zone

20 mph. bright green

BGE

Blindspot Glare Elimination

rear facing car seats

Can get out at 1 year old and over 20 lbs

forward facing car seats

can get out at 4 yrs, 40 lbs

booster

can get out at 8 yrs or 4'9

personal injury insurance

covers libel, slander, false arrests, defamation of character

comprehensive insurance

protection for loss or damage to your vehicle caused by something other than a collision (such as vandalism)

identity fraud fine

$2500

if you use fake ID

$1000 fine. 6 months in jail. suspension of license

alcohol content limit under 21

.02.( $250 fine. 30 days in jail, @ least 4 points off license. license suspension from 90 days to 5 yrs.

Furnishing

selling alcohol to minors. first degree misdemeanor, 180 days in jail, $1000 fine

max speed in parking lot

10mph

What are the 3 parts of the highway transportation system (HTS)?

people, vehicles, and roadways

What does S.I.P.D.E. stand for?

Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

What does S.E.E. stand for?

Search, Evaluate, Execute

What is the Smith System? (AGKLM)

Aim high in steering, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving, leave yourself a way out, make sure others see you

Back of the knee should be this far away from the seat

2 fingers

Side Mirrors should be..

just past the car and upwards

check traffic behind, take foot off gas, lightly press brake pedal to start signaling the stop, apply gentle brake pressure, stop at correct stopping point. This is..

Braking control

slowly ease your foot into the throttle and dip into it only as much as you need to accelerate speed. This is...

smooth acceleration

You turn your steering wheel opposite of the direction you want to go. Straighten the wheel to straighten your car. This is an example of...

proper backing procedures

turn on signal, look in rearview mirror, then side view mirror, chin to shoulder method, then changes lane if clear. This is an example of...

safely changing lanes.

Name the safest way to change direction.

Go around the block.

Wait for a clear intersection or a green arrow, you do this when you make..

left and right turns

How much space is needed to parallel park between cars?

A car length and a half, minimum.

What are the 4 designated stopping points?

Thick white limit line, crosswalk, sidewalk, or point of vision

What is a primary offense?

The main reason the officer pulled you over.

How do you park uphill with a curb?

turn wheels away from curb and use parking brake

How do you park downhill with a curb?

turn front wheels toward curb and use parking brake

How do you park uphill without a curb?

turn front wheels toward the edge of the road and use the parking brake

How do you park downhill without a curb?

turn front wheels toward the edge of the road and use the parking brake

A red light means..

stop

A yellow light means..

slow down and prepare to stop

A green light means..

go when safe

a blinking red light means..

complete stop

a blinking yellow light means..

slow down and proceed with care

In a reversible lane, and green arrow means..

lane is open for travel

In a reversible lane, and red "x" means..

lane is closed