10.3 final exam study guide

What to do when entering a curve?

1. Decelerate your vehicle to reduce kenetic energy.

2. Avoid braking in the curve

3. try to accelerate out of the curve after the apex.

What is the maximum amount of time that you should drive without rest?

6-8 hours per day if you are a single driver
11 hours per day if you are sharing the driving task

How to reduce driving distance?

Plan your trip using a map or app

familiarize yourself with the maps "legend" which will explain the meaning of the various markings and symbols on the map.

check weather conditions and possible road construction work

What should you do before you leave?

check potential problems

check tires

check belts and hoses

check gauges and warning lights

fix problems before you go

What do the different traffic lights mean?

red- come to a complete stop

yellow- stop, if you can do so

green- proceed with caution

rules for lines on the road.

yellow lines- separates traffic flowing in opposite directions.
white lines- separates traffic flowing in the same direction
solid line- you cannot cross this line to pass someone
dashed line- you can cross this line to pass someone.

Learners license restrictions

You can only drive in the day for the first 3 months

restricted driving if under 18

You must have a licensed driver who is over 21 accompany you.

What is the point of the Highway Transportation system?

to facilitate the movement of people, their cargo, and consumer goods safely and efficiently.

what are the three parts of the Highway transportation system?

People
vehicles
roadways

What to know about the people on the road.

The driver is responsible for mantaining a safe environment by following the rules of the road.

The parent or guardian who signed the license has financial responsibility.

The traffic control officer guides you through intersections and keeps the flow of traffic.

What to know about vehicles on the road.

No fault insurance is insurance that covers all injuries in a collision no matter who is at fault this is mandatory in Florida.

Headlights must be on when it is raining or any time visibility is less than 1000 feet

headphone use while driving is not legal

Do not use your turn signal to indicate to others that it is safe to pass you.

what are the steps in securing your vehicle?

stop
set the parking brake
shift to park
turn your key

What to know about roadways.

You must always obey orange construction signs and teh direction of construction workers.

If you are driving too slow you are blocking others from driving at a safe speed.

If it is safe, you should always leave the lane closest to the emergency vehicle lane open. If you cannot do this then you should reduce your speed by 25 mph.

If you miss a ramp on an expressway, you should take the next available exit to turn around. Never go backwards on a ramp

When it comes to right of way at intersections, first in first out applies unless you are there at the same time as someone else. In this case, yield to the right.

speed limits

municipal speed areas- 30 mph

business or residential areas- 30 mph

rural interstate- 70 mph

limited access highway 70 mph

other roads and highways- 55 mph

school zones- 20 mph

effects of driving under the influence

increased chance that you will take risks while driving

effects judgement, slows reactions time, motor skills, and vision

your parents are liable for any underage drinking that takes place at their residence.

drugs taken for pain or headaches have potential to make people drowsy which can affect driving.

what are some good eye habits while you are driving?

Aim your eyes high (this means about 12 to 15 seconds from you)
scan the horizon
keep your eyes moving to get the big picture
quickly glance at your blind spot then return you sight forward
quickly glance at the mirrors, the speedometer, and at the gas guage every 5 to 10 seconds.

8 safe driving tips

~Always use your signal when changing directions.
~Maximize the space between you and other cars early for turns, stops, or change of lanes
~When visibility, road conditions, or weather are poor give yourself extra space between other vehicles.
~use multiple seconds as the appropriate distance between you and the vehicle ahead.
~Managing the space around your vehicle reduces and avoids distractions
~driving at lowers speeds that traffic flow might impede other vehicles on the road that are driving at safe speeds
~If you are travelling slower than the rest of traffic, you should stay on the right.
~tailgating is a hazard because if the vehicle in front of you stops suddenly you may be unable to avoid ramming into it.

What do you do if the temperature warning light comes on?

Pull over and stop in a safe place and call for help

What do you do if the car behind you is tailgating?

increase the following distance

what do you do if your brakes give out and you are going to hit an object?

Keep your seatbelt fastened and steer to the safest place.

What do you do if your hood flies up?

You should turn on your hazard lights and move off the road safely.

What should you do if you are sliding on a slippery surface?

gently apply brakes and steer in the direction you want to go.
Be ready to countersteer.

What should you do if the road surface or your visibility is compromised?

You should adjust your speed.

What should you do if the accelerator gets stuck?

shift to nuetral and apply brakes.

What should you do at the time of a collision?

~if possible, move your car out of the flow of traffic.
~never leave the scene of the accident
~call 911
~call your insurance company
~identify yourself
~help the injured

What does the department of highway safety and motor vehicles do?

~keep roadways safe
~ensure drivers can safely operate vehicles
~regulate vehicle registration and sale

What two departments does the department of high safety and motor vehicles head?

~the division of florida highway patrol
~the safety office of the department of transportation

What does The Division of Florida Highway Patrol manage?

Law Enforcement on Florida's Roadways

Waht does The Safety Office of the Department of Tranportation do?

Assistence in roadside emergencies

What do each of the pedals do?

farthest right- accelerator
middle- brake
farthest left- shift gears

Which factors should you adjust your speed/distance for?

rain, potholes, slippery roads, turns, changing speed

How to check your tires traction?

Stick a penny upside down into the tread. If you can see the top of his head, then the car does not have enough traction.

What does preventative maintenence do?

extends the life of your vehicle
avoids costly repair
reduces risk of breakdown
better fuel economy
increased safety and responsibility
better gas mileage
increases engine power
reduces pollution

How you should react to a stopped bus in multiple different environments?

~if you are one a two lane roads- all vehicles travelling in both directions must stop
~if you are in a multilane road that is paved across, all vehicles in all lanes must stop
~Divided highway (with a partition at least 5 feet high) all vehicle behind the school bus must stop, all vehicles on teh other side of the partition may proceed with caution.