Drivers Ed DBA

For what are you responsible,as a driver?

You are responsiible for your life, your passengers life, and the other drivers life

Who is financially responsible for a driver under 18?

A parent or a legal guardian

Name three most common distractions for teens?

Loud Music,phone,Loud passengers

How can these distraction be limited or avoided?

1.)Turn the music down to little to no sound

2.)Avoid reaching for the phone

3.)Don't have that many passengers riding with

Module 2

Module 2

Name the two types of vision your eyes provide the three basic rules of good eye habits

Central vision and Peripheral vision

1.)Aim high

2.)Keep your eyes moving

3.)Get the big picture

Briefly describe color blindness and discuss how this condition affect drivers

Color blindness is the inability to see certain colors in the usual way.

This can affect how drivers see traffic lights, curbs and signs

What Is carbon monoxide and what are dangers associated with it?

A byproduct of combustion, when fuel isn't burning cleanly,

DANGERS INCLUDE:Lightheadedness,confusion,headaches,dizziness and even death

Why is attitude the most critical characteristic of a new driver?

A bad attitude can cause thw driver to become emotional and act on feelings and not facts

Describe 3 characteristics of a good driver

Optimistic,considerate of others & emotionally stable

Describe 3 characteristics of at risk behaviors

poor judgement,being overconfident in their abilities, emotional outburst

Module 3

Module 3

How does gravity affect your car going uphill and downhill

Driving downhill gravity is pulling it down

Driving uphill gravity is slowing the car down

Name two safety features in cars that are designed to overcome the force of inertia when a car stops suddenly

Seatbelt and headrest

Describe two conditions that can affect friction and traction.What happens to the handling of a car when there is a loss of friction and traction

Friction is affected by the brakes, tires,the road surface and speed

Traction is affected by stopping distance, centrifugal force, and hydroplaning

Decreasing a car's traction decreases the amount of control you have over the vehicle

Centripetal and centrifugal force:How do these forces affect a way a vehicle turn?

Centripetal force the direction of its velocity is changing.Center seeking force. Necessary for an object to move with circular motion

Centrifugal force: the force that pulls out from the center on a body in circular motion.Increases with acceleration

What two factors determine the force of impact?Name at least two features in cars thay cushion the force of impact

Speed and size of vehicle

Module 4

Module 4

What position do the red,yellow, and green lights occupy on traffic light

Red is top, yellow in the middle, and green at the bottom

Describe 3 ways traffic signs display information(color,shape,text)Give an example of each

A red sign always signifies stop/do not enter/or wrong way

Yellow:Yellow stands for caution. A yellow traffic sign serves as a general warning.

Green: Green means go! A green traffic sign signals that you can proceed, or provides you with direction on where to proceed.

Black and White: Black and white traffic signs provide posted regulations (i.e., speed limits).

Orange: Orange signals construction time! If you see an orange traffic sign, you will likely encounter construction or road maintenance ahead.

Brown: Brown traffic signs reference local recreation areas or scenic points of interest.

Blue: Blue stands for guidance. Blue traffic signs often offer information to assist motorists.

An octagon signals the need to stop.

An upside down triangle always means "yield."

A diamond always warns of possible hazards ahead.

Pennant-shaped traffic signs serve as advanced warning of no passing zones.

Round stands for railroad. When you see a round traffic sign, you will likely see a railroad crossing.

A pentagon signals a school zone ahead or a school crossing zone.

Horizontal rectangles typically provide guidance to drivers.

Vertical rectangle usually serve as regulatory notices

Module 5

Module 5

What qualified one as a state resident?Why does the DOT need to verify residence?

If you register to vote within any Florida county

You accept employment in the state

You live in Florida for more than six months at a time

You enroll you children in any public school

What does the drivers liscenes exam prove?What are the two parts of the exam?

That you can read important features, know driving rules in florida,can see well enough to properly handle a vehicle and dont have any physical or mental impairments that would adversely affect your driving ability

The Vision Test

The Written Test

What must be provided before the test can be administered?

A list of any physical or mental conditions that may affect your driving on your license application

What maneuvers may be included in the exam

Turning

Coming to a crossing

Shifting gears

Following right-of-way rules

Backing

Parking

Starting and stopping on a grade

Making quick stops

Following stop signs and signals

Using turn signals and following through on a turn

passing other vehicles

following vehicles from a safe distance

Staying within the proper lane

What are the requirements to get ones learners permit

Accompanied by a license driver 21 years of age or older, who occupies the front seat closest to the right of the driver

Discuss the restrictions of 16 and 17 year old drivers

16 year olds:Drive only between 6 am and 11 pm unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old who is in the front passenger seat. or if traveling to work

17 years:Drive between 5 am and 1 am

Discuss the point system of driving infractions

...Points are assigned for each infraction and a certain amount of points on your record can cause you to have your driving privileges restricted or revoked.

12 points within a 12-month period—not more than a 30 day suspension

18 points within an 18-month period—not more than a 3 month suspension

24 points within a 36-month period—not more than a 1 year suspension

Discuss the factors that make up the highway transportation system and the importance of the intwraction of those factors in maintaining a safe driving environment

The United States Highway System is an integrated system of roads in the United States numbered within a nationwide grid. These highways are coordinated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

What are the speeding limits in the following areas?

Business/Residential

School zone

Interstate

Business/Residential:30

School Zone:20

Interstate: Minimum 45 highest 70

Describe the two types of intersections

Three way intersections

Four way intersections

At an intersection without STOP or YIELD signs (uncontrolled intersection), slow down and prepare to stop. Yield to vehicles already in the intersection or entering it in front of you. Always yield to the car that arrived first. If you and another driver reach the intersection at the same time, yield if the car is on your right.

At a four-way stop if two vehicles reach the intersection simultaneously, the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

Describe how to execute a turn using the nine steps of making a proper turn.

Right Turn:

As you prepare to turn, reduce speed and stay as far to the right as possible. Begin the turn in the lane nearest to the right-hand curb and end the turn in the lane nearest the right-hand curb.

Give turn signal.

Yield to pedestrians who may be crossing your path. Scan for any bicyclist in your path.

Avoid making wide, sweeping turns in the other lane.

Left Turn:

Turn on the left turn signal before you make the turn and slow down.

Look both ways and make sure that the oncoming lanes are clear.

Make the turn from the designated lane (use left lane).

Do not enter into the right lane. In some states it is illegal to enter the right lane after the turn is completed.

What are the hand signals for the following:

Right Turn

Left Turn

Stop

Right Turn-Arm turned up making a 90 degree angle

Left turn- Hand flat out

Stop-Arm and hand turned down

Describe a proper pass and discuss where passing is prohibited

Stay a safe distance behind the vehicle you want to pass

Before you pull out to pass, check your blind spots and make sure that you have plenty of time and room to pass.

Give your signal before you move into the left lane

Passing on the right is only legal when there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction or the vehicle you are passing is making a left turn. Pulling off the roadway to pass on the right is against the law.

Explain the two second rule

Your vehicle must be at least 2 second away from the vehicle in front of you

Where is parking illegal?Why?

On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street (double parking)

On a crosswalk

On a sidewalk

In front of a driveway

By yellow curbs painted or where NO PARKING signs are posted

In an intersection

Within 15 ft of a fire hydrant

Discuss the three options for avoiding a collision

...Plan for the unexpected

Control your speed

Be prepared to react to other drivers

Don't expect that everyone is a defensive driver

Manage time and space

Be aware of special road and weather conditions

Be alert and avoid distractions (e.g., cell phone use, eating

What are the three parts of an expressway entrance?Explain each and describe the proper procedure for entering an expressway

Entrance ramp:Allows the driver time to search traffic for flow and traffic gaps and evaluate speed and space requirements before entering

Acceleration lane:This is the area to get the speed up to or near the speed of traffic on the expressway.

Merging Area:This is the area immediately following the acceleration lane generally distinguished by a broken white line which indicates that traffic may flow from this lane and move onto the expressway

Make sure the entrance is the one you want.

Check your front and rear zones

Gradually increase your speed

Decide which vehicle to follow in the flow of the expressway traffic

Cancel your signal and adjust to the speed of traffic

Exiting an expressway has two components.Explain each.

Deceleration lane—an area where speed can be reduced to exit safely and yield to other drivers.

Exit ramp—the off-ramp may be level or sharply curved, uphill or downhill.

Module 6&8

Explain Florida's zero tolerance rule

This means that any driver under 21 that is stopped by law enforcement and has a blood alcohol level of .02 or higher will automatically have their Florida drivers license suspended for 6 months.

What are the consequences of a driver under the age of 21 who refuse to take a test to determine BAL.What is this law called

You could be arrested for a DUI even if you are not driving. If you have actual, physical control of the vehicle while under the influence, then that can be enough for an officer to arrest you

Florida's "implied consent" law says that if you are lawfully arrested by an officer who has probable cause to believe that you have been driving under the influence, then you consent to taking a chemical test of your blood, breath or urine for the purpose of determining your blood alcohol content (BAC) or for drugs

What parts of the body is affected by alcohol and how are each of the parts affected

Vision:Difficult for you to see vehicles approaching

What is BAL and what are the contributing factors to BAL

BAL-Blood alcohol level

Factors-size of person's body, amount of alcohol, amount of time user engages in drinking and gender.

List two common stimulants and describe how they affect the body

Cocaine-Physical effects include dry mouth, sweating, loss of appetite, and a racing pulse

Prolonged use can cause heart problems and chest pain while heavy use can cause convulsions.

Caffeine-However, your body develops a tolerance to caffeine. If you normally consume caffeine and stop suddenly, it can cause a headache.

List two common depressants and describe how it affects the body

Alcohol- Alcohol must pass through the liver. Chronic alcohol abuse overwhelms the liver so it can't break down harmful substances.

Tranquilizers-Irregular sleep patterns.

Disorientation, confusion,Cardiac arrest.

List two common narcotics and describe how it affects the body

Opium

Heroin

Drowsiness, respiratory slowing, memory loss, and nausea are only a few of the negative effects. There are many more. Abuse of this type of drug can cause convulsions, coma, or even death.

List the two hallucinogens and describe how it affects the body

PCP

LSD

Distorts your perception of reality and thought processes

Discuss the steps you should take if you are involved in a collision

stop your car at or near the collision scene

Protect yourself and others from oncoming traffic. Failure to stop at the scene of a collision in which you are involved can result in your arrest warrant. You could be convicted of hit and run.

What are the effects of marijuana and how does it effect driving

Marijuana significantly impairs judgment, motor coordination, and reaction time, and studies have found a direct relationship between blood THC concentration and impaired driving ability

What are the penalties does a first time DUI offense.Second offense?Third offense?

First-time DUI:

Fine—With a BAL of .08 or higher the fine may range from $250-$500. If there is a minor in the vehicle, the fine jumps to $500-$1000.

Community Service—50 hours

Probation—Not more than one year.

Revocation of License—A 180 day minimum

Imprisonment—No more than six months. If there is a BAL of .20 or higher or a minor in the vehicle, no more than nine months.

DUI School—12 hours

DUI School Requirement—There will be an evaluation to diagnose if there is a need for treatment.

Ignition Interlock Device—Up to six months.

Second Offense:

Fine—With a BAL of .08 or higher the fine may range from $500-$1000. If there is a minor in the vehicle, the fine jumps to $1000-$2000.

Revocation of License—A 180 day minimum. If this second offense is within five years of the first conviction, your license will be revoked for five years.

Imprisonment—No more than nine months. If the second conviction is within five years of the first offense, the penalty is ten days in jail with 48 hours of consecutive confinement.

DUI School—21 hours

DUI School Requirement—There will be an evaluation given to diagnose if there is a need for treatment.

Ignition Interlock Device—A one-year minimum.

Third offense:

Fine—With a BAL of .08 or higher the fine may range from $1000-$2500. If there is a minor in the vehicle, the fine jumps to $2000-$5000.

Revocation of License—A 180 day minimum. If this third offense is within ten years of the second conviction, your license will be revoked for 10 years.

Imprisonment—No more than 12 months. If the third conviction is within ten years of jail time for the same offense, the penalty is 30 days in jail with 48 hours of consecutive confinement.

DUI School—21 hours

DUI School Requirement—There will be an evaluation given to diagnose if there is a need for treatment.

Ignition Interlock Device—A two-year minimum.

Module 7

What assumptions should be avoided regarding other drivers

If you think drivers in parked vehicles will remain parked at all times, vehicles will always yield at intersections, or remain in one lane at all times, etc., you risk being hurt when drivers fail to meet your expectations.

Never assume that other drivers are sober, alert, or will follow the rules of the road at all times.

How can a driver avoid sliding on a slippery surface?If the car starts to slip what should the driver do?

Drive slowly and stay farther behind the vehicle ahead.

Slow down as you approach curves and intersections.

Avoid fast turns.

Avoid quick stops. "Pump" the brakes to slow or stop. (Antilock brakes should not be pumped.)

Shift to low gear before going down a steep hill.

Avoid using the brakes if possible.

If you are in danger of hitting something, pump the brakes gently.

Steer the vehicle into the direction of the skid. This will help straighten the vehicle and help you gain control.

Steer the vehicle back towards the direction you intend to move in.

discuss 3 options for avoiding a collision

1. Stoping quickly

2. Turn quickly (or steer away)

3. Speed up

What are your responsibilities if you hit an unattentend vehicle or object causing damge

You must report the collision to your Exchange information with other people involved in the accident as soon as possible. Get information (e.g., names, addresses, telephone number, drivers license, registration and insurance information) from the other driver(s) involved in the collision. Get the names and addresses of witnesses to the accident.

What is the procedure for quickly stopping a car with ABS

Press on the brake pedal as hard as you can and maintain the pressure.

You might feel the brake pedal pushing back when the ABS is working. DO NOT let up on the brake pedal. The ABS system will only work with the brake pedal pushed down firmly. NEVER PUMP ANTILOCK BRAKES.

What are blind spots and what can you do to reduce the dangers of blind spot

Blind spots-Where the driver cannot see vehicles when looking only in the mirrors

Explain how to look at an intersection

You look left and right and you look at the cars to see where their going

When driving alongside parked cars what are your choices

You notice a car is tailgating you.Discuss how you can avoid getting in a rear end collision

When a tailgater is crowding you, allow extra room between your car and the car ahead. Then, if you need to slow down, do so gradually after checking your mirrors. You will be able to avoid braking suddenly and being hit from behind.

What are the choices of controlling speed

1. Maintain ur speed

2. Slow down ur speed

3. increase ur speed

4. Apply the brake

Describe the steps to dealing with brake failure

Pump the brake pedal for about three or four pumps. Doing this fast and hard will build up brake fluid pressure. NEVER PUMP ANTILOCK BRAKES.

Downshift into a lower gear.

Apply the parking brake slowly while holding down the release lever or button. This will prevent the car's wheels from locking and help prevent skidding.

You can also rub the tires against a curb to slow the car, or attempt to move off the road if there is an open space without obstacles.

You can still steer and swerve. Steer into bushes or something soft.

Sound your horn and flash your lights to warn other drivers.

When you no longer need to change direction, turn off the ignition.

What are the safety procedures for dealing with a blow out tire

Avoid using the brakes.

Focus your steering to avoid hazards.

Attempt to slow the car gradually.

Once the car is under your control, brake softly.

As you slow down, pull the car off the road.

You are driving through a busy neighborhood and you observe many children playing outside. Describe how you would apply the four steps of the IPDE process to this situation.

Situation- A barrier is down at a railroad crossing, but there is not a train in sight or within hearing range. What should the driver do?

Slow down and take caution

Situation-You are driving on the middle lane of a road with three lanes going the same direction you are. You notice that the traffic is moving much faster than you are, describe what you should do to find the safest path of travel.

You should move over safely to right lane

Situation-you are driving in a rainy situation, explain what adjustments you would make to your speed and following distance.

You are parking on the right side of the road on a steep downhill and there are is a curb on the side of the road. Explain which direction you would turn your wheels and the reason why you would turn them that way.

When are you required to use your headlights?

Discuss some reasons to rethink drinking and driving.

Why is it unsafe to take drugs while driving?

You are going to speak to a group of your peers on the dangers of drinking and driving. As you prepare your talk, you need to consider the following:

a.Give 2 reasons why teens drink?

b.List 3 ways to avoid driving while intoxicated.

c.Explain the zero tolerance law in Fl.

List 3 ways to avoid driving while intoxicated

Explain the zero tolerance law in fl.

You are driving and notice a car weaving, changing speed erratically and tailgating. You suspect the driver of the vehicle might be driving under the influence. List 3 things you would do to protect urself from the actions of this driver.

Define drug addiction and discuss the risks of using drugs

Describe defensive driving

set if driving skills that allows you to defend urself against possible collisions due to other drivers, weather or road conditions.

You are driving through a busy neighborhood and u observe children playing outside. describe how u would apply the 4 steps of IPDE process to this situation

If you are in danger of a potential head on collision, what should you do?

1.Reduce speed+flash ur headlights to warn others 2.Head for shoulder of road, even. if must hit fence or drive through bushes

3.if can't avoid collision, try to maneuver ur vehicle in way as to lessen the severity of impact

If the temperature gauge moves to or just below the red zone, what should the driver do?

Describe the steps in dealing safely with a stuck accelerator.