Inspired Driving Study Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

When can you book in-car lessons?

- after obtaining a permit

- Study the Ohio Driver Manual Digest of Motor Vehicle Law

- practice driving for 60 hours with an adult (10 hours being night driving)

- 6 months from test date

Highway Transportation System (HTS)

3 parts:

- People

- Vehicles

- Roadways

HTS purpose

to move people and cargo from one place to another in a safe and efficient manner

Multiple Causation Theory

there are multiple factors that can cause a collision

- 90% driver error

TIPIC

Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card

TIPIC holders or probationary license holders who accrue 2 TWO moving violations before age 18...

will have their license suspended for 90 days

Three moving violations will result in a...

1-year suspension

TIPIC holders or probationary license holders who are convicted of certain TRAFFIC-RELATED violations before age 18...

will have their permit/license suspended for 6 months

Comfort and Control Systems

emergency brakes, cruise control, etc.

How much distance should your body be from the steering wheel?

10 inches

Your headrest should equal...

with the top of your head

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Seatbelts and airbag systems ro help protect the driver and passengers

Safety Belt Rules

- children under 4 years old and 40 lbs. = child safety seat

- children under 8 OR under 4'9 = booster seat

- children under 16 = seat belt (basically all ages)

Visibility System

must have at least TWO working taillights

Anti-Theft System

- ignition buzzer

- steering column lock

- door locks

- trunk/hood locks

-alarms

Information Communication System

- speedometer

- Odometer

- tachometer

- parking/tail lights

- horn

- turn signal

- hazard warning lights

Speedometer

instrument for measuring speed

Odometer

an instrument used to measure distance traveled

Tachometer

A device used to measure speed of rotation.

Regulatory Signs

Tell drivers what they may or may not do

- Shape: rectangle

- Color: white, red, black

Warning Signs

warning of potential hazards in the road

- Shape: diamond

- Color: yellow, orange, black, fluoresent green

Guide Signs

information & directions to various locations

- Shape: rectangle

- Color: blue/white (service signs)

green/white, brown/white

Route Markers

identify highways by number and symbol

Interstate colors

Red, white, and blue shield

US Highway colors

black and white shield

North/South Markers

Odd #

East/West Markers

Even #

Incident Signs

emergency situation warning

- color: fluorescent pink

Chevron

change in direction (dangerous curves, edge of road, narrow bridge_

Traffic Signals

have specific colors to help traffic flow smoothly

Flashing Yellow Signal

slow down and proceed with caution

Flashing Red Signal

Same meaning as stop sign

Solid Yellow Signal

Prepare to stop; the signal is about to change.

Solid Red Signal

Stop; do not proceed until the signal changes.

Green Signal

Proceed through intersection if path is clear.

Green Arrow

You are permitted to drive in a lane marked with a green arrow signal (still being cautious).

Green Solid on a left turn

yield to oncoming traffic, go when safe

Traffic Officers

- Only operate on english motorways and A roads.

- They can stop and direct anyone on one of the above roads.

- ALWAYS listen.

Who should you always yield to?

- emergency vehicles

- pedestrians

- blind pedestrians

- at Stop Signs

- at traffic lights

Four Ways Stops (yield)

car arrives first = right of way

same time? - car on the right has the right-of-way.

Left Turns (yield)

yield to oncoming traffic & pedestrians

Uncontrolled Intersection

You must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle on your right.

Yield Signs

proceed without coming to a full stop; slow down right of way

Entering from a driveway

Yield to vehicles on the main road.

Lane Ends

Freeway Merge

Single Road to Multiple Road

Multiple lane intersections not controlled

T-intersections

yield to traffic and pedestrians, they have right of way

Funeral Procession

Yield the right-of-way and do not break through the procession

Railroad Crossings

- yield & follow signs that indicates an approaching train

Stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet

Driving on Multiple-Lane Roadways

**The furthermost right lane must yield the right-of-way. to the vehicle in the furthermost left lane

Roundabouts

Yield to traffic already in the circle/right of the circle

Right turn on Red

complete stop, but yield to incoming cars & pedestrians

Left Turn on Red

Allowed from one-way to one-way street.

Speed law

Drive at a speed that is reasonable for traffic

Starting the Vehicle

- parking brake is set & gear selector in park

- Place your right foot on brake with heel on the floor

- turn key clockwise to turn "ON" (or press START)

- check gauges and alert lights

- activate headlights

- select/operate vehicle accessories

- recognize warning lights & symbols

Hand-to-hand Steering

Steering technique which permits the driver to make steering inputs while keeping both hands on the wheel

Hand-Over-Hand Steering

pulling the steering wheel down with one hand while the other hand crosses over to pull the wheel farther down (more tighter turns)

Ready to Drive

- Sit straight, back pressed against back of the seat.

- sit directly behind the wheel (10 inches)

- left food on dead pedal

- heel on right foot on floor to change between gas or brake

- hands on outside of wheel (8 and 4)

- left hand no higher than 9 or lower than 7

- Right hand no higher than 3 or lower than 5

Slowing/Stopping

- check traffic

- release accelerator

- heel on footboard

- check rear zone (mirror)

- apply firm pressure

- release for 1-2 seconds

* Too much pressure = lurch forward

Backing the Vehicle

** DON'T rely on mirrors.

1.) brake

2.) reverse

3.) sit/search

4.) release break

5.) idle (dont press accelerator)

Changing Lanes

- safe distance

- gap

- singal right or left

- check blind spots

- adjust speeds

- steer or cancel

- adjust speed

- check mirrors

Left and Right Turns

**Signal Intent: 100 feet (3-4 sec)

- search all roadways

- check mirrors

- signal intent

- adjust speed

- position vehicle

- check turning path

- Steer in the proper lane

- Tap brake.

- Adjust speed/stoop.

Reversing Direction

- U-turns

- 2 point turns

- 3 point turns

Which type of turn is the safest?

2 point turn

Parking

- angle parking

- perpendicular parking

- parallel parking (1.5 car lengths)

Parking on Hills

down hill with or without curb=turn wheels to right

up hill with curb= turn wheels to left

up hill with OUT curb= turn wheels to right

downhill parking

Turn wheels to curb

uphill parking

turn wheels away from curb

Being Passed

- release accelerator

- bo not brake or match the speed on the car

- allow space between both cars

sharing the roadway: pedestrians

most collisions happen at intersections

sharing the roadway: animals

safe path in lane (drive through deer)

sharing the roadway: motorcycles

smaller size makes it difficult to judge SPEED and DISTANCE

sharing the roadway: bicycles, mopeds, scooters

ride on the RIGHT side of the road

House BIll 154

Pass at a distance at least 3 feet for bicycles

sharing the roadway: large trucks/buses

- slower to accelerate

- slower to stop

- slosh/surge: liquid in the car, causes then to take longer to stop

- no zone: 200 feet behind truck

- blind spots: front, back sides

sharing the roadway: emergency vehicles

- MOVE OVER LAW: all drivers to slow down and move over one lane when passing by any vehicle with flashing and rotating lights parked on the roadside

- MOVE OUT OF THE WAY: pull over as parallel as possible, STOP and allow emergency vehicle to pass, check traffic, DON'T FOLLOW RESPONDER

sharing the roadway: work zones

- work zone signs

- expect the unexpected

- stay calm/patient

sharing the roadway: School bus stops

- drivers must STOP and YIELD to a stopped school bus when it is unloading passengers.

- 2 Lane Roadway: vehicles on both sides of the roadway must stop in either direction

- 4-Lane Roadway: Those traveling in the opposite direction of the bus do NOT have to stop. Vehicles traveling in the SAME direction must stop

- a driver must stop at least 10 feet from the FRONT or BACK of the bus

SIPDE

Search: roadway and off-roadway area (20-30 sec)

Identify: objects or conditions (12-15 sec)

Predict: what actions/changes would increase level of risk

Decide: actions to take 4-5 seconds ahead of time

Execute: making a decision

SEE

Search: High-risk situations (20-30, 12-15, 8-12, 4-5)

Evaluate: risk potential (slow down before you enter the curve, accelerate as you exit the curve)

Execute: make your decision.

Smith5keys

1.) Aim high in steering

2.) Get the big picture

3.) keep your eyes moving

4.) leave yourself house

5.) make sure they see you

Space Area between cars

determine following distance

- 3-4 seconds on dry roads

- use a fixed object

5+ seconds:

- roadways are slippery.

- visibility is poor.

- driving at night

- driving at higher speeds

- following large vehicles

Distracted Driving Sight

90-95% driving clues

visual acuity

ability to see clearly and distinctively

- 20/20 = normal

- 20/40 = corrected

fields of vision (peripheral)

ability to see things to the side and above while looking ahead

- detect motion and color

- detect overhead sign

depth perception

judging distance between two objects

- detect distance to and between an object

- detect closing potential on your path of travel

color vision

ability to distinguish colors

- important signs, signals, and emergency vehicles

- color blindness: most common is red/green

night vision

Ability to see clearly in darkness

glare recovery

how quickly the eyes can recover from glare

Distracted Driving: Fatigue

- physical strain

- mental strain

- monotonous tasks

- illness

- lack of sleep

- reducing the effects

Distracted Driving: Short-Term Illness or injury

effect: dulls senses, fatigue, pain, limited physical movement, drains strength

- drive slower

- pick an east route to take

- drive within your capabilities

Distracted Driving: Medication

effect: drowsiness, reduced concentration, and alertness

- read warning labels

- Avoid taking medications that affect driving abilities (or don't drive).

Carbon Monoxide

a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas

senate bill 288

text and cell phone use primary traffic offense

Types of Distracted Driving:

visual, manual, cognitive

Distracted Driving: Reaction Time

using a phone is 35% slower than using marijuana and 12% slower than drinking and driving.

Driver/Passenger responsibility

Driver: responsible for the safety of all passengers

Passenger: be responsible/respectful

Driver Fitness (OVUAC)

Operating

Vehicle

Under

Age

Consumption