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controlled intersection

An intersection where signals or signs determine the right of way

exit ramp

a ramp leading off a highway

Driving under the influence (DUI)

a class C misdemeanor for which a minor can be charged in texas if driving with any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor’s system an offense for which a driver can be charged in some states if the drivers blood alcohol concentrartion is above 0.05

Financial responsibility law

a law requiring you to prove you can pay for collision damages you cause that result in death injury or property damage

what does a single broken yellow line on the road indicate

Passing allowed on two lane road with two way traffic otherwise keep to the right

Controlled railroad crossing

railroad crossing controlled by flashing red lights and/or crossing gates

reaction distance

the distance a vehicle travels from the point the driver perceives the need to act and the point where the driver takes action through braking steering or acceleration distance your vehicle travels until the driver perceives the need to change speed or position

clutch petal

The pedal in a manual transmission vehicle that enables a driver to shift gears

comprehensive insurance

Provides coverage for replacement or repair of your vehicle from damage other than from a collision

Hydroplaning

a condition in which a layer of water builds between the wheels of the vehicle and the roadway leading to a loss of traction that prevents the vehicle from responding to control inputs

warning sign

A sign alerting you to possible hazards and road conditions

controlled access highway

a highway where vehicles can enter and exit only at interchanges

controlled braking

reducing speed by firmly stepping on and squeezing the brake pedal and maintaining steering control of the vehicle

defensive driving

driving to save lives time and money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others

braking distance

the distance a vehicle travels from the time brakes are applied until it stops

aggressive driving

the behavior of driving in a combative forceful or competitive manner

angle parking

the vehicle is parked diagonally to the curb

Driving while intoxicated (DWI)

an offense for which a driver can be charged in all states if the drivers blood alcohol concentration is above a certain level

central vision

the filed of vision around your focal vision in which you can see clearly while looking straight ahead aids in determining vehicle position to the road

blind spot

an area rearview mirrors cannot show

depth perception

the ability to judge the distance between yourself and other objects

backup lights

white lights at the rear of the vehicle telling other divers you are backing up

depressant

a drug or alcohol that slows the response of the central nervous system

distractions

when a driver is delayed in the recognition of information needed to accomplish the driving task safely because some event activity object or person within or outside the vehicle compelled or tended to induce the drivers shifting attention away from the driving task may include (but are not limited to) texting or talking on a cell phone eating reading grooming adjusting stereo system or using a navigation system

what is this sign telling you?

That it is attached to a slow moving vehicle

collision

an instance of one moving object (such as a vehicle) striking violently against another

merging area

stretch of road at the end of an acceleration lane where vehicle vehicles join the flow of traffic

what are center lanes intended for?

for starting and completing left turns and starting U-turns from either direction of traffic

right-of-way

helps determine who is allowed to go first in situations where vehicles pedestrians and cyclists meet on the road

guide signs

a sign providing directions distances services point of interest or other information

flashing signal

traffic signal alerting drivers to dangerous conditions or telling them to stop

crossbuck

large white X-shaped sign located prior to a railroad crossing

traction

the grip of a vehicle’s tires on the road surface essential for starting surface essential for starting stopping and maintaining control

bicycle

every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride having two tandem wheels either of which is more than 14 inches in diameter

safety belt

a lap belt and any shoulder straps included as original equipment on or added to a vehicle designed to secure occupants of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result during a collision or a sudden stop

zero tolerance laws

laws that provide for severe penalties for drivers under 21 years of age who operate a vehicle with any detectable level of alcohol in their systems

what’s does a solid and broken yellow line combination indicate

only vehicles traveling in broken line side may pass with care

what is this diver signaling

a left turn

designated driver

the person who decided ahead of time not to drink alcoholic beverages and is appointed to drive others who do drink

median

area of ground separating traffic moving in opposite directions

when driving in a traffic circle yield the right of way to drivers who

are already in the circle

motorcycle

a motor vehicle other than a tractor equipped with a rider’s saddle and designed to have when propelled not more than three wheels on the ground

how are broken white lines used

they are used to create separate lanes on roads with traffic that’s going the same direction

autocycle

a motor vehicle other than a tractor that is designed to have not more than three wheels on the ground equipped with a steering wheel equipped with seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride the seat and is manufactured and certified to comply with federal safety requirements for a motorcycle and autocycle can be operated under a class C driver license

lane change

lateral maneuver moving the vehicle from one lane to another using proper space management procedures

field of vision

the area a person can see while looking straight ahead

deceleration lane

expressway lane used to slow your vehicle without blocking vehicles behind you

cancellation

the withdrawal of a driver license or privilege until the driver is qualified or eligible

pedestrian

a person who is walking a pedestrians can also be a person with a disability using a tricycle quadricycle or wheelchair for transportation

blowout

the sudden loss of tire air pressure while driving

what is this sign telling you

watch for animals crossing the roadway

suspension

the temporary withdrawal of a driver license or privilege for a definite period of time

field of sobriety test (FST)

a series of tests given by police officers on the roadside to determine impairment by alcohol or drugs

reaction time

the time the vehicle travels from the point the driver takes the action through braking steering or acceleration length of time it takes the driver to execute a reduced risk action after a response is perceived by the driver

what is the purpose of the right most lane in this image

it allow vehicles entering the highway to get up to the speed of traffic before merging

yield

to give way to other road users by slowing down or stopping if necessary to let others proceed

over driving headlights

driving at a speed making your stopping distance longer than the distance longer than the distance lighted by your headlights low beams are limited to 45 mph and high beams are limited to 65 mph for stopping purposes

what is this diver signaling

a right turn

force of impact

the force with which one moving object hits another object this varies according to speed weight and distance between impact and stop and is based on forces of inertia and momentum

total stopping distance

the total distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver decides to stop until the vehicle comes to a complete stop can be affected by the vehicles speed the condition of the brakes and road conditions

delated green light

indicates one side of the intersection has a green light while the light for oncoming traffic remains red

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

your BAC is the amount of alcohol in your blood for example if your BAC is 0.10% that means you have 0.10 grams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood

acceleration lane

a lane that permits drivers entering a highway to accelerate to type speed of traffic

commercial motor vehicle

any self-propelled or towed vehicle used on public highways to transport property or passengers for business or commercial purposes

implied consent

anyone who receives a driver license automatically consents to be tested for blood alcohol content and other drugs if stopped for suspicion of alcohol or drug usage while driving

what is this driver signaling

the diver is slowing down or coming to a stop

perception distance

the distance your vehicle travels during perception time

peripheral vision

the area a person can see that is around the central filed of vision

color blindness

inability to distinguish colors

perception time

the length of time it takes for the driver to make a risk reduction decision

entrance ramp

a ramp leading onto a highway

basic speed law

a law that states you may not drive faster than is safe and prudent for existing conditions regardless of posted speed limits

school zone

portion of a street or highway near a school subject special speed limits

overtake

to pass the vehicle ahead

parallel parking

the vehicle lines up parallel or going the same direction as the curb when parallel parking the vehicle must be 6 to 18 inches from the curbs

lane signal

a signal usually overhead indicating if a lane can or cannot be used at a specific time

pedestrian signal

a signal used at traffic intersections that indicates when a person should walk or wait

what is this sign telling you?

U turns are allowed here

when is it okay to enter a bike lane with your vehicle

when parking entering or exiting the road or turning

bodily injury insurance

covers the driver who is at fault against claims

carbon monoxide

colorless odorless tasteless gas contained in the exhaust fumes of gasoline engines

denial

the withholding of a driver license or privilege because the person is ineligible for a license a driver license may be issued when edibility requirements are met

center of gravity

point around which the vehicle’s weight is evenly distributed

graduated driver licensing (GDL)

a system designed to gradually increase a new driver’s driving privileges while promoting experiences under lower risk conditions

drag race

a motor racing event where two modified or specialized vehicles compete side-by-side on a short, straight track to determine which can accelerate the fastest from a standing start

minimum speed limit

sppeed limit keep traffic moving safely by not allowing drivers to drive slower than a certain speed