All Star Segment 1 Study Guide!

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Hands Position on the Wheel

9-3 or 8-4

When changing lanes, don’t…

slow down

Level License

Types include Learner's & Intermediate License

Pre-Drive Checks include, but aren’t limited to:

Checking on the ground for hazards, checking tires, and checking if car has leaked any red, green, or black liquid.

Skidding Prevention

Method involves steering and braking smoothly

3PT Turnaround

Process of making a three-point turn

Zero Tolerance Law

Michigan law on alcohol while driving

Responsibility for Driving

Driver is responsible per current vehicle technology

Acceleration Lane

Short lane to enter traffic on expressway

Safe Speed Determination

Condition of road surface influences speed

Neutral Shift

Action when accelerator sticks while driving

Trash Can Incident

Organizing driving to avoid hitting debris

Air Pressure Check Frequency

Monthly

Insurance Proof Requirement

Michigan law for all drivers

Black Ice Danger

Invisible ice hazard on roads

Visual Lead Time

Recommended time ahead in driving environments

Steering in Reverse

Movement compared to steering forward

Off-Road Recovery

Proper steering wheel grip off-road

Road Shipping Response

Action when roads are slippery

Collision Consequences Control

Technique to mitigate collision impact

Freeway Work Zones

Precautions when driving through work zones

Merging Speed

Speed adjustment when merging onto freeway

The last resort effort to prevent a car accident…

is to hit a small object for safety

Construction Zone Speed Limit

Speed reduction when workers are present

Blind Curve Travel Lane

Lane choice for traveling on a blind curve

Acceleration Lane Entry

Action needed for short acceleration lanes

Deceleration Methods

Ways to slow down on the road

The most important sense used while driving is

vision

When pulled over by the police where should your hands be?

Visible to the police officer

Kelsey's Law requires that a driver on ______________ may not use their cellphones while driving.

a Learner's Level 1 and Intermediate Level 2

Yield to pedestrians (especially blind ones with canes or guide dogs)

At all times

When do you enter a roundabout?

When there is an adequate gap in traffic

When passing a truck, don't return to your lane too quickly because

You risk not being able to provide a adequate stopping distance for the truck

When preparing to make a 3 point turnaround, you should

Pull to the right and stop

What does searching for hazards in traffic depend on most?

The driver being able to actively searching places where trouble could be

If safe, you can pass

Before the no-pass zone (so let's say there's a car moving slightly slower than you, if you know it's 100% safe to do, seize your chance)

When you're on the roadway, motorcycle operators...

Have the right to use the full lane shared with cars

What is the importance of making blind spot checks left and right before changing lanes?

Covers areas not visible in the rear view mirror, thus preventing collision

Where should you stop your vehicle at an intersection controlled by a stop sign?

Right before the sidewalk

What should you do if your headlights fail?

Try the dimmer switch, turn on your hazard lights, and pull over as soon as it's safe.

Unless otherwise marked, a MI left is designed for

Only one lane of traffic

Which of the following helps determine speed in a rural environment?

Road conditions

Field of vision

all of the area that is visible to the driver when looking straight ahead

You must yield the lane to an emergency vehicle by...

pulling over to your right

The best way to damage control a collision if you can't avoid it is...

To brake and steer to hit a smaller object with a side-swipe

The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends mostly on:

searching for hazards in advance

A parked car is on your right. What lane position should you move to?

left of center

In most driving environments, the recommended visual lead is how many seconds ahead?

20-30 seconds

When following a vehicle that blocks your view ahead? It's best to

increase your following distance just enough to see the hind wheels. (can’t go too far back, y’know!)

How do you handle stopped school buses with red flashing stop lights?

Stop until the lights stop flashing

Is it prohibited to pass on the right?

If you are crossing a solid white line, yes

A Michigan left is designed for

1 lane of traffic

WHO yields the row when drivers enter a travel lane?

The driver entering the driving lane from the parking lane

Managing space wisely in city traffic..

Allows you to see and be seen

Increasing your speed means you have to..

Increase your following distance

When a motorcycle is passing you, you should

Maintain your speed and lane position

TRUE OR FALSE: The closer you pass by a hazard, the slower your speed should be

True

You are intending to go straight at an upcoming intersection. You have a green light, and you see a funeral procession is crossing from left to right. Who should yield?

you must yield to the entire procession

The safest turnabout in heavy traffic is

Backing into a driveway or alley in the right

At roundabouts you most likely see

yield sign

When you identify a potential hazard, you must:

decide what to do in a timely manner

If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:

Stop, then proceed when safe

When you accelerate, the weight of your vehicle shifts:

Toward the rear of the vehicle

Can two vehicles accelerate alike?

No

When changing lanes, at least let your signal blink…

5 times

How to do a Michigan Left?

Make a U turn and turn right or vice versa

When turning..

make sure your lane position is in the direction you wanna go

True or False You gotta leave at least 6 feet of space for a biker on the road.

False. The maximum is actually 5.

You can only turn on a red light when…

You’re turning into a 1 way street

You’re gonna get 2 Bad Boy points to your driving record when you have

an alcoholic beverage open.

What is RCA when turning?

Reduce your speed, make sure you have Control over your vehicle, and Adjust speed accordingly

When driving, especially when it comes to changing direction, what is S.M.O.G?

Signal, Mirror Check, Overhead shoulder check, and finally, Go

You can only have 1 hand on the wheel if…

you’re an experienced driver capable of backing up, but not for long. It’s permissible to have one hand on the wheel when configuring your dashboard and A/C, but only for a very short time.

How many checks should you make during turning?

Three times. Thrice before turning (Mirror Check, Overhead Shoulder and Quick Head Swivel) and once after turning (rechecking traffic).

The fine for killing a construction worker on the road is

7.5 grand, along with 15 years in prison

On a highway (or even freeway), the posted speed will drop to

usually 45 mph

Speed limit for residential areas is

25 mph

Cleaning a car’s _______ is important during snowy seasons for safety reasons.

Hood, roof, and trunk window

TRUE OR FALSE: Cleaning up your windshield regularly helps with sun glare and visibility

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: As long as you can control your car, you can make quick turns during rainstorms.

FALSE

In freeways, there’s the ______ interchanges.

Diamond, Clover, and Trumpet

TRUE OR FALSE: Freeways are risky.

FALSE. Thanks to lack of pedestrians, slow vehicles, curves, and intersections, freeways are one of, if not the safest road drivers can be on as long as they know what they’re doing.

The ____ lane is the fast lane, and the _____ lane is the slow lane.

Left, Right

Is it best to keep going or brake at a fresh yellow light?

Keep going

Is it best to go on a flashing yellow light or brake?

Brake

Warning traffic signs are usually

Yellow, Green, Black, Orange, Pink

Guide Signs are usually

Green, Blue

Regulatory signs are usually

black, white, and red

Interstates that have even numbers go

east and west

Interstates that have odd numbers go

north and south

Destructive Impact usually quadruples the more the speed

Doubles

Power Skid Recovery

Foot off the gas and look and then steer in the direction you need to go

Rear Power Skid

Turn the same way they’re skidding, and then look and steer in the direction you need to go

Cornering Skid

Coast and then gentry steer in the direction you need to go

Evasive measures for avoiding collisions include

S.S.S (stomp, stay, steer) (with ABS) and threshold braking for non-ABS vehicles

What causes hydroplaning?

Driving 35+ mph

Safest way to keep yourself safe from driving in bad weather like blizzards and severe thunderstorms?

Stay home

How to change a tire?

1. Use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts (to the left).

2. Place the jack under your vehicle’s steel frame (this

area is sturdy enough to hold your vehicle up) and

jack your vehicle no more than one inch off the

ground.

3. Remove the lug nuts entirely and put them in a safe

location.

4. Replace the worn tire with the spare tire.

5. Use your hand to screw the lug nuts back into place

(to the right).

6. Use the jack to safely bring your vehicle back to the

ground.

7. Use the lug wrench to tighten the lug nuts. (Allstar Textbook pg. 152)

An emergency kit in your car shou

• Spare tire, jack, and lug wrench: To change a flat

tire.

• Jumper cables: To jump start your vehicle in case

your battery is dead.

• Flares: Use these when your vehicle has stalled on

the roadway to alert other road users of your

presence; set them up around the perimeter of your

vehicle.

• Blankets: If your vehicle breaks down your heater

may not work. It is a good idea to have a blanket to

keep warm.

• Flashlight: To be used at night if you become

stranded or are looking for something.

• Shovel: A small shovel could be your key to freeing

your vehicle from mud or snow that has gathered

around your vehicle’s tires. • Ice Scrapper: To remove snow and ice from your

vehicle.

• Empty fuel container: If you run out of fuel, you

will need a vessel to carry fuel to your vehicle.

• First aid kit: You can buy a properly equipped

first aid kit at a pharmacy or general merchandise

store. You never know when you or one of your

passengers may need a first aid kit.

• Extra clothes: To wear for warmth in emergency

situations.

• Sunglasses: Weather conditions are always

changing. Keep these in your vehicle so that you

will have them when you need them.

• Cell phone: To call parents, emergency services,

or tow trucks (when the vehicle is stopped).

• Cell phone charger: Keep an extra charger in

your vehicle so that you can charge your phone at

work or school, and also keep a phone charger

that can be used inside your vehicle.

• Umbrella: To have on hand when it rains.

• Spare change: To use in places where quarters are

the only acceptable payment.(Allstar Textbook pg. 155)

As a inexperienced learning driver, you’re only allowed to have

1 non-family member as a passenger. This is to prevent distraction.