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Aerodynamics

Having a shape that reduces the drag from air moving past

Apex

The sharpest point of the bend. After the apex, the bend begins to straighten back out. When you drive through a turn or curve, brake before you turn the steering wheel, then accelerate once you reach the apex.

blind spot

An area where th driver can not see

Blood Alcohol Level

concentration of alcohol in the blood

Bodily Injury Liability

supplemental coverage required for drivers who've been convicted of a DUI. in such a case must be at least $100,000 BIL for injuries to one person, $300,000 BIL for injuries to two or more people, and $50,000 PDL.

Center Line

A yellow road marking that divides lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.You can cross the center line to turn left, or when entering the road. You can only cross the center line to pass if the line closest to you is broken.

Class E Driving Skills Test

An in-vehicle test that requires a person seeking a Florida driver license to perform 14 specific manuvers while being assessed by an instructor. The test is designed to determine an applicant's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. To qualify for a driver license, applicants must hold their learner’s license for one year from the issuance date or must be 18 years old.

Class E Driver's License

For drivers of non-commercial vehicles

Class E Learner's License

vehicles under 8,000 pounds. It has the following restrictions: the learner must be accompanied by a 21-year-old (or older) licensed driver, the learner can only drive during daylight hours, and the learner cannot drive a motorcycle

Construction Sign

gives notice to road users of detours, rules, and situations that occur in a work zone or other location needing temporary traffic control.

Cover Braking

keeping your foot over the brake pedal, so you have a faster reaction time in situations where you may need to react to unexpected circumstances

Crosswalk

a part of the road intended to be used by pedestrians. Some crosswalks have painted lines, but a crosswalk exists even when there are no painted lines, as long as there is a sidewalk on either side of the road and at a right angle to it.

Daytime Running Lights

white lights on the front of a vehicle that are intended to remain active during the day to make a vehicle more visible to other road users. Most, but not all, modern cars have DRLs. DRLs are not intended to illuminate the road ahead, and are not adequate when rain or darkness require the use of headlights.

Depressant

In reference to drugs, a depressant is defined as having the quality of depressing or lowering the vital activities; sedative.

Detour

a route that is different from the ordinary, often used when the direct route cannot be used.

Distraction

a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.

Drive Defensively

anticipate other drivers' actions, being aware of potential hazards, and responding appropriately with safe habits.

Driving Privilege

Driving is not a constitutional right. You earn your driver license by demonstrating driving skills and agreeing to follow the rules. Once you have a driver license, you must continue to demonstrate your ability to drive safely on the road. If you fail to demonstrate this ability, you will be issued traffic tickets, or even have your license suspended or revoked.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

the crime or offense of driving or operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs, including recreational drugs and those prescribed by physicians.

Financial Responsibility Law

In addition to the required PIP and PDL coverage within the No-Fault Law, if you're in a crash, you will have to prove that you are financially responsible for all damages you caused. This is the Financial Responsibility Law. You can prove such financial responsibility by either purchasing an insurance policy from a company licensed to do business in Florida, or obtaining a Financial Responsibility Certificate from the FLHSMV. Get more information about Financial Responsibility Certificates at flhsmv.gov.

Fitness to Drive

your ability to drive safely without problems caused by physical ability, injury, medical or mental health condition, or by medication you are taking .

Flagger

a person, usually a construction worker, who uses flags, signs, or other devices to direct traffic. A flagger's instructions overrule any other laws and traffic control devices.

Fog Lights

an automobile headlight throwing light of a color intended to diminish the effect of fog, dust, etc., in the air.

Following Distance

the space between your car and the car ahead of you.

Force of Impact

the force generated when objects meet.

Friction

the resistance of movement between two surfaces in contact. Friction occurs between your tires and the road, in your brakes when applied, and in many parts of your car.

Gas Mileage

the number of miles that a vehicle can travel using a particular amount of fuel.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

a satellite-based radionavigation system owned by the government that provides geolocation and time information to a GPS receiver.

Glove Compartment

the small storage area in front of the passenger seat in most cars. It's a good idea to keep important documents like your registration, insurance, and vehicle's manual here.

Graduated Driver Licensing Law

allows teen drivers to safely gain driving experience under low-risk conditions before obtaining full driving privileges.

Gravity

the force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

Guide Sign

shows route designations, destinations, directions, distances, services, points of interest, or other geographical, recreational, or cultural information.

Hazard Identification

the act of seeing, recognizing, and understanding how to respond to a hazard on the road.

High-Occupancy Vehicle Lane

a traffic lane reserved for the use of certain vehicles. Nearby traffic signs will indicate the kinds of vehicles that may use the lane, and the days and times the rule applies. Typically, HOV lanes may only be used by vehicles with two or more occupants. In some areas, electric vehicles, motorcycles, and single-seat vehicles may use the HOV lane.

Highway Transportation System (HTS)

made up of people, vehicles, and roadways. It is established, regulated, and maintained by the government.

Hydroplane

when a car's tires "float" above excess water on the road, causing the car to slide uncontrollably.

IPDE

The Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute (IPDE) cycle for decision making. Each step is a key part of every conscious action we undertake when driving.

Ignition Interlock Device (IID)

a mechanism that attaches to a motor vehicle's ignition, and requires the operator to register a blood alcohol level (BAL) or blood alcohol content (BAC) before the vehicle can start. If the operator registers a BAL or BAC above the set limit - usually zero - the engine will not start.

Inertia

an object in motion will stay in motion, and an object at rest will stay at rest.

Kinetic Energy

the energy an object contains while in motion.

Limited Access Highway

also called expressways, interstate highways, turnpikes, toll roads, and freeways. They are multiple-lane roads with no stop signs, traffic lights, or railroad crossings.

Maneuver

a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

Manual Transmisson

Driving a car with a manual transmission - also called a stick shift - requires more skill and understanding than operating a vehicle with an automatic transmission. In a stick shift vehicle, you will be manually shifting gears to adjust your speed, rather than letting the car do it for you.

Merging

the act of entering and exiting the highway

Move Over Law

Florida law requires you to move over a lane - when you can safely do so - for stopped law enforcement, emergency, sanitation, utility service vehicles, and tow trucks or wreckers.

No-Fault Law

The No-Fault Law requires that before you register your car in Florida, you must show proof of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Property Damage Liability (PDL) coverage. PIP covers your injuries if you're in a crash, no matter who caused it. PDL coverage pays for damage to other people's property that you caused.

Overdrive Your Headlights

to drive so fast that you can't safely stop within the distance illuminated in front of you.

Parking Lights

small amber lights on each side of a vehicle in the front and rear. Parking lights are often the same lights as the turn indicators, but they do not blink when operating as parking lights.

Pedestrians

people that can be found walking on or near the road. A broader definition includes any person that is not in a vehicle, such as cyclists or skaters.

Peripheral Vision

also known as side vision; what is seen on the side by the eye when looking straight ahead.

pounds per square inch (psi)

the common unit of measurement for pressure. It can be understood as the amount of force that is exerted on an area of one square inch.

Powertrain

the entire system of components involved in moving the vehicle forward or backward. This includes everything from the engine and transmission to the axles, wheels, and even tires.

Procedure

a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.

Protected Turn

a left or right turn governed by a traffic signal with a lighted arrow pointing in the direction of the turn. When the arrow is green, all vehicle and pedestrian traffic that could conflict with the turning traffic is stopped with a red light.

Railroad Sign

warning signs that specifically alert and inform you about a railroad in your immediate surroundings.

Regulatory Sign

tell you the rules. They inform drivers about what is allowed, what is prohibited, and what is required. You must obey all posted regulatory signs, unless otherwise directed by a construction worker, police officer, or other emergency worker.

Road Shoulder

an emergency stopping lane to the right of the driving lane, and may be paved or unpaved.

Road User

anyone who uses a road, such as a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist.

Scanning

a process by which a driver looks ahead (15 seconds) to the sides, rear and blind spots periodically while driving.

Shock Absorbers (shocks)

are devices that use springs or hydraulics to absorb the movement of a vehicle's wheels, making the ride smoother.

Space Management

the practice of keeping a buffer of safe space around your vehicle. It involves monitoring the space and nearby conditions, and maneuvering the vehicle to maximize distance from hazards.

Stimulant

a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Stop Line

a solid white pavement marking line extending across a lane to indicate the point at which a stop must be made.

TLSAE

Stands for Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education. It is a mandatory course for anyone seeking a Florida driver license

Technique

refers to a skillful or efficient way of doing or achieving something.

The Basic Speed Law

makes it illegal to drive faster than is safe or reasonable for current road conditions, regardless of the posted speed limit.

Traffic Controls

any sign, signal, marking, or other object placed by authority of a public agency and used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic on a public road.

U-Turn

the turning of a vehicle in a U-shaped course, so as to face in the opposite direction.

Uncontrolled Intersection

sometimes called an open intersection, is an intersection with no traffic signs, traffic signals, or road markings to direct traffic. At these intersections, road users must follow the rules of right-of-way, yield to traffic already in the intersection, and yield to traffic on the higher-volume road.

Vehicle

a machine that transports people or cargo.

Warning Sign

gives notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent. Warning signs are often placed where drivers must slow down, change lanes, or otherwise use caution to avoid an imminent collision.

Whiplash

a relatively common injury that occurs to a person's neck following a sudden acceleration-deceleration force that causes unrestrained, rapid forward and backward movement of the head and neck, most commonly from motor vehicle collisions.

Yield

means to let other road users go first

circadian rhythm

Often referred to as the "body clock," the circadian rhythm is a cycle that tells our bodies when to sleep, rise, eat - regulating many physiological processes.

Counter-steer

To steer in the opposite direction after swerving to avoid a collision.

cut off

to swiftly change lanes in front of them, without leaving a safe following distance between the two vehicles. This forces the rear vehicle to slow down to avoid a crash and create a safe following distance.

driver license

a license to drive Class E vehicles - basically your normal car - without restrictions. Note that this does not let you drive a motorcycle!

eco-driving

a driving strategy that reduces your impact on the environment while saving you money and making you a safer driver.

inflation

the action of inflating something or the condition of being inflated.

learner's license

also known as the driver's permit. It allows teenagers to gain driving experience with restricted driving privileges

license cancelation

the voiding and termination of the license. If your license is canceled, you are not allowed to drive, and you may not use the license for identification purposes.

license revocation

the permanent termination of the driving privilege. If your license is revoked, you are not allowed to drive.

license suspension

the temporary withdrawal of the driving privilege. If your license is suspended, you may still use it for identification purposes, but you are not allowed to drive until the suspension is lifted.

line of sight restriction

a condition that involves an obstruction between your eyes and something you need to see. Objects that can cause a line of sigh restriction include trees, buildings, and parked cars.

microsleep

a brief sleep episode that lasts up to 30 seconds, during which a person temporarily loses consciousness and external stimuli aren't perceived.

pillar

the vertical or near vertical supports found between a car's windows. A standard four-door sedan will have an "A" pillar between the windshield and front side window, a "B" pillar between the front and rear side windows, and a "C" pillar between the rear side and rear window. Pillars are found on both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle.

right-of-way

the permission to proceed instead of another road user. It can only be given, not taken. If you have the right-of-way, you may go if it's safe. If you don't have the right-of-way, you must wait until there is a safe gap in traffic, or another road user yields to you.

rubric

a means or metric to evaluate understanding of a learning objective, via an assignment.

sleep hygiene

a set of practices, habits, and factors that are necessary to getting quality sleep every night.

systematic search

employs a visual scanning pattern to provide a 360 degree view of what is happening around the vehicle to aid in identifying potential hazards. A driver's eyes should always be scanning the areas directly in front of them, the areas to the left and right of them, the areas within their side and rearview mirrors, and the gauges in their instrument panel.

tailgating

when a car drives too closely behind another vehicle. This space is not defined as "one car length" but rather anything less than a four-second space cushion.

traction

the grip of a tire on a road

tread

the rubber on its circumference that makes contact with the road or the ground. As tires are used, the tread is worn off, limiting its effectiveness in providing traction.

vision exam

A mandatory test administered when a Florida driver seeks a license that tests their eyesight. A score of 20/40 in each eye is required to drive without corrective lenses. Anyone who cannot pass the eye exam must see an eye specialist for correction, and must wear their corrective eyewear while driving.