Aceable Study Guide (Chapters 1-3)

You can be best described as a _____ driver.

novice

What is the name of the form your parent or guardian will need to fill out in order to prove your Texas residency?

Texas Residency Affidavit

Before driving, you should check for these things: obstructions behind the car, ____, and which direction your vehicle's wheels are turned.

leaking fluids

How far away should you be from the steering wheel?

10-12 inches

What is one thing you should always do before driving?

adjust your mirrors

Where should you place your hands on the steering wheel?

9' and 3'

It's your ____ to keep both yourself and anyone in your car safe.

responsibility

An example of an active restraint in a car is _____

seat belts

If you were in a car crash and weren't wearing your seat belt, you'd keep moving at the speed of the crash.

True

Who should sit in the rear of the vehicle to protect themselves from airbag impact in case of a crash?

Passengers age 12 and under

Kevin was driving his 6-year-old sister in the front seat when a police officer signals him to stop. What is a likely outcome?

He'll receive a ticket

There are ________ crash-related deaths in the US every year.

over 40,000

What percentage of the 22,215 auto fatalities in 2019 were vehicle passengers not wearing seat belts?

47%

Where do you find the gearshift lever in a vehicle with an automatic transmission?

On the center console or steering column

In what situation will you need to use low gears?

when you need more power at a lower speed

Emma has her vehicle's gear on reverse while turning the wheel right. Which way will her vehicle go?

Emma's vehicle will back out to the right.

The first option for slowing down is to release the gas pedal.

True

The controls of the windshield wiper and windshield washer are usually located on _______.

one switch

What can you use your light switch for?

the vehicle's high beams, the vehicle's headlights, and the vehicle's parking lights

To turn right, push the signal lever ______.

up

What must you do when the temperature light on your dashboard comes on?

Look for a safe place to stop and turn off your engine.

If the oil pressure warning light appears, you know the engine oil is circulating at the proper pressure.

False

Why would the brake warning light come on when you press on the foot brake?

Your vehicle's brake system isn't working properly.

In what position should you be to properly adjust your rearview mirror?

Sitting up straight and looking straight ahead

To compensate for blind spots, quickly glance left and right over your shoulder and linger in the blind spots of other vehicles.

False

What should you check once you start your vehicle?

any warning lights

In the process of starting a car, which step happens first?

put your right foot on the brake

The area around your car that you cannot see is called ____.

the vehicle's hidden operating space

Novice drivers often ______ to decelerate.

depend on the brakes too much

To turn right, you pull the steering wheel down with your right hand.

True

Use the shuttle steering method to ______.

make a very sharp turn.

Before changing gears to reverse it is important to ________.

have a clear view of the rear window

What should you always watch out for when turning right?

bicyclists

A two-point turn is __________

using a driveway in order to change directions

Where do most crashes happen?

parking lots

You should always stop your vehicle by pressing on the brake pedal as hard as you can.

False

How can you successfully multitask while driving a vehicle?

remaining calm and keeping your eyes on the road

When parking uphill without a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

towards the outside of the road

With good visual attention, you can determine the _______ for you to travel.

Safest way

Why is mental attention important?

It helps you make the best decision in driving situations.

As a driver, you are aware of your surroundings through the use of ____.

eyesight

Having different fields of vision allows you to see as much of the road as possible.

True

Visual targeting means you should look at targets ______ ahead of you while driving.

12-20 seconds

How far does your target range extend?

About 20-30 seconds in front of you

Why do you need to be prepared for changes in your immediate range?

Your response time is much slower.

What is NOT an example of a changing operating space?

parking garage

Riley is driving down the highway when the road starts curving to the right. Which lane position should he take?

Lane Position 2 (Right side of lane)

How is your following distance determined?

Counting seconds from when the driver in front of you passes an object until you pass it.

The maximum speed you can travel and steer quickly out of the way is _______.

75mph

Habitually late Pete is speeding to school. He's accelerating right before a school zone. Why is this dangerous?

His field of vision is lowered in a place where he needs more of it.

What is a non-traditional intersection?

The meeting of two different roadways in an unusual place.

Stella sees a lot of pedestrians while driving downtown. She turns off her music and rolls down the window. Why?

She's concentrating her visual and mental attention on vulnerable roadway users.

When going downhill, a truck's momentum makes it ____ so you'll have to ____ to pass it.

go faster, speed up

You're passing a truck when the driver flashes his lights at you. What does this most likely mean?

He is letting you know it's clear to move back over.

At 55 mph, how long does it take for a truck to fully stop?

about 400 feet

Stopped in an intersection at a red light, you are in the lane left of a semi truck. What should you look out for when the light turns green?

Be on the lookout for the truck making a wide right turn

When you increase your vehicle's speed, you must also increase your _________ to compensate for limitations.

following interval

Quality mental attention, visual attention, and _______ keep you safe on roadways.

communication

You can position the front, sides, corners, and rear of your vehicle within a fixed location by using visual attention.

False

At which reference point should your vehicle appear to intersect with the curb when parallel parking?

the center of your vehicle's hood

You are driving in a busy three-lane street. How do you determine you're the necessary 3 feet away from the edge of your lane?

When the left fender lines up with the lane boundary.

Emma is driving along a highway when she sees she already passed a tree the person in front of her had only gone by a second ago. What should she do?

Slow down so she's at least 3 seconds behind the person in front of her.

Josh slams on the brakes to let a stray cat cross his path unharmed. Which way will his vehicle's weight move and why?

It will move forward due to inertia.

When you accelerate, where does the weight of your vehicle shift towards?

rear tires

When you change directions or speed too rapidly, the inertia of the vehicle will cause it to become ______.

unbalanced

Pete hasn't switched out his vehicle's tires in a while and now he's driving in the rain. What must he do and why?

Decrease speed to maintain vehicle balance and traction.

You can minimize the effect of inertia on your body while driving by ______.

wearing your seat belt

In a pitch situation, your vehicle weight moves to either the left or right of the vehicle.

False

In a _______ situation, the majority or all of the vehicle's weight moves to one side of the vehicle.

roll

In a _______ situation, the weight of the vehicle moves to the left or right around the center of gravity.

yaw

What should you release to re-establish vehicle control and tire traction?

accelerator and brakes

If going uphill, smoothly apply pressure on the accelerator. If going downhill, smoothly lessen pressure to the accelerator.

True

Stella wants to learn to maintain vehicle balance in her vehicle. What's the best way to do that?

She can use the owner's manual for specific information about her vehicle's balance.

Examples of vehicle maneuvers include all of the following EXCEPT:

Causing your vehicle to pitch

Emma wants to drive forward in her car. What does she need to do other than place her vehicle's gear in Drive and accelerate?

Sustain visual attention and communication to safely maneuver forward

Turning combines all of the following vehicle operations EXCEPT:

Turning on your headlights.

When turning left, you need to check your mirrors and _______, decelerate, and use ______.

oncoming traffic, your turn signal

Using reference points, you can manage your:

path of travel, line of sight, operation space