FLVS Review (chp 2 and 4)

DUI

driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or other substances (chp 9)

alcohol

effects:
-slowed reaction time
-decreased muscle coordination
-impaired vision
-poor judgement
-inability to focus
-short term memory loss
-loss of conciousness (chp 4)

alcohol

depressant drug that slows brain, nervous system, and reaction time (chp 4)

alcohol

safe skills:
-plan ahead w/ designated driver
-allow at least one hour and a half for every drink had before driving
-call taxi or rideshare service (chp 4)

stimulants

effects:
-sped up central nervous system
-rapid breathing
-increased heart rate
-sweating
-tremors
-racing thoughts (chp 4)

drugs

safe skills:
-check warning labels
-don't drive when first taking new medicine (chp 4)

tailgating

driving too close to car ahead w/out proper space cushion (chp 4)

impaired drivers

safe skills:
-don't speed ahead of driver
-if driver is tailgating or being aggressive, pull over or let pass
-look out for pedestrians at night (chp 4)

distraction

prevents someone from giving full attention to an action or situation (chp 4)

tech distractions

safe skills:
-set GPS before trip
-secured phone in cradle and plug in
-set radio and climate control before in gear
-ignore texts and calls until trip is complete
-use DND mode on phone (chp 4)

tech distractions

-calling
-texting
-music settings
-gps settings
-social media (chp 4)

personal distractions

-eating
-drinking
-body picking (hair, nails, etc.)
-makeup (chp 4)

passenger distractions

-intense conversations
-pointing out useless things
-impairing vision (chp 4)

emotional distractions

effects:
-increased heart rate
-hostile or spiteful mood
-block out important thoughts
-inattentive to road (chp 4)

emotional distractions

-frustration
-sadness
-grief
-anger
-joyful excitement (chp 4)

driving fitness check

-am i emotionally sound?
-am i physically able with no temporary disabilities?
-am i awake and alert?
-am i able to ignore potential distractions? (chp 4)

Highway Transportation System

system made of people, vehicles, and roadways regulated and maintained by the gov (chp 2)

risk factors

1. inexperience
2. teen passengers
3. distractions
4. risky driving
5. impaired driving
6. driving at night (chp 2)

inexperience

safe skills:
-defensive driving habits
-assess fitness to drive (chp 2)

teen passengers

safe skills:
-make sure you and your friends are buckled up
-make sure someone reliable is in front passenger seat

Graduated Driver Licensing Law

law that allows teen drivers to safely gain driving experience under low-risk conditions before obtaining full driving privileges (chp 2)

distractions

safe skills:
-focus, drive and only drive
-dock phone on dashboard when using GPS
-use DND mode on phone
-put phone in glove compartment (chp 2)

risky driving

safe skills:
-be considerate of others safety
-defensive driving skills (chp 2)

impaired driving

safe skills:
-drive sober
-plan ahead for safe ride home
-dont drive when sleepy, angry, or sick (chp 2)

night driving

safe skills:
-turn lights on between dusk and dawn
-drive slower
-expand space cushion
-adjust rearview mirror
-use low and high beams appropriately
-wear contact lenses or prescriptive glasses (chp 2)

driving privilege

right earned by demonstrating driving skills and agreeing to follow rules (chp 2)

road user

includes:
-driver
-pedestrian
-cyclist
-motorist
-passengers
-road workers (chp 2)

pedestrians

includes:
-people walking
-people on skateboards, scooters, or other personal transportation
-particularly vulnerable people: disabled and children (chp 2)

drivers

safe skills:
-ensure fitness to drive
-defensive driving techniques and maneuvers
-laws of HTS (chp 2)

passengers

safe skills:
-establish ground rules
-keep conversation light (chp 2)

motorcyclists

safe skills:
-keep an eye out during warm weather
-give extra space
-double check when turning or changing lanes
-recognize they may need to weave around a hazard (chp 2)

bicyclists

safe skills:
-FL law: minimum of three feet of clearance
-caution and slow speed while passing
-don't honk horn while passing
-use right hand to open car door and look behind car when getting out

road workers

includes:
-maintenance crews
-utility crews
-school crossing guards
-construction workers
-traffic officers (chp 2)

road workers

safe skills:
-keep alert and watch out
-slow down considerably
-keep great distance (chp 2)

pedestrians

safe skills:
-check time
-stay alert
-communicate with passing (chp 2)

vehicles

includes:
-cars
-motorcycles
-buses, taxis, and rideshares
-emergency
-low speed
-motor assistance and construction
-trains and light rails/LRVs (chp 2)

cars

safe skills:
-perform pre-drive check
-schedule regular tune-ups and maintenance
-emergency kit and fresh water (chp 2)

motorcycles

safe skills:
-helmet and protective clothing
-stay within lane w/ following distance of 4 seconds
-safety course
-16 and up must take Basic Rider Course or BRC (chp 2)

vans and trucks

-heavier
-taller
-longer
-more time to stop
-larger blind spots
-wider turns (chp 2)

vans and trucks

safe skills:
-keep distance
-stay out of blind spots
-be mindful of sudden braking (chp 2)

buses/taxis/rideshares

safe skills:
-slow down and be ready to brake
-watch for frequent stops
-be attentive of school uses
-stay out of designated lanes
-be careful when passing (chp 2)

emergency vehicles

always have right of way when lights and sirens active (chp 2)

emergency vehicles

includes:
-police cars
-ambulances
-fire trucks

emergency vehicles

safe skills:
-ensure siren can be heard
-pull over immediately
-Florida Move Over Law

Florida Move Over Law

requires driver to move over a lane for emergency vehicles stopped along side of roadway (chp 2)

Florida Move Over Law

-if driver can't move over, slow 20 mph below speed limit
-slow to 5 mph when speed limit already 20 mph or less (chp 2)

low speed vehicles

includes:
-golf carts
-farm equipment (chp 2)

low speed vehicles

safe skills:
-increase following distance
-slow down
-only pass if safe and legal
-prepare to brake (chp 2)

motor assistance and construction vehicles

includes:
-road construction equipment
-tow trucks
-Florida Road Rangers (chp 2)

motor assistance and construction vehicles

safe skills:
-increase following distance
-slow down
-be patient
-Florida Move Over Law (chp 2)

trains and LRVS

safe skills:
-obey warning devices at railroad crossings
-only cross at designated crossings
-look before proceeding
-watch for multiple tracks
-dont cross when lights flashing or gates down
-dont try to beat warnings (chp 2)

roadway risks

includes:
-type
-improper maintenance
-weather
-poor lighting (chp 2)

road shoulder

emergency stopping lane to the right of driving lane, unpaved or unpaved (chp 2)

road type

safe skills:
-slow down on unpaved or gravel roads
-slow down on narrow roads with no shoulder
-slow down on roads w/ twists and turns
-be mindful of animals on rural roads
-slow down before taking turns of single lane roads
-keep map in remote areas (chp 2)

improper maintenance

safe skills:
-scan constantly for cracks and potholes
-plan trip ahead of time (chp 2)

weather

safe skills:
-plan ahead of time
-slow down
-dont start trip in poor weather
-increase stopping distance
-accelerate and decelerate slowly
-increases following distance
-keep on headlights or fog lights (chp 2)

poor lighting

safe skills:
-turn on headlights
-use high beams when necessary
-use night view on rearview mirror (chp 2)