FLVS Driver Ed 10.2 DBA Vocabulary

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering defensive driving concepts, emergency protocols, and Florida driving laws based on the 10.2 DBA study guide.

Defensive Driving

Driving in a way that helps prevent crashes by anticipating hazards and mistakes from other drivers.

IPDE

An acronym for the safety process: Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute.

Three Collision-Avoidance Options

The specific actions available to a driver to avoid a crash: stop, steer, or speed up.

Blind Spots

Areas around the vehicle that cannot be seen in mirrors, which require checking mirrors, turning the head, and performing shoulder checks to reduce danger.

Tailgating Response

The practice of increasing following distance ahead and avoiding sudden braking when another driver is following too closely behind.

Skidding Management

The response of staying calm and steering in the direction of the skid.

Tire Blowout Procedure

Maintaining control by holding the wheel firmly, avoiding slamming the brakes, and slowing down gradually.

Brake Failure Protocol

Actions including pumping brakes (if not ABS), downshifting, using the parking brake carefully, and pulling off the road.

Florida's Zero Tolerance Law

A law stating that drivers under 21 with a BAL of $0.02$ or higher can have their license suspended.

BAL

An abbreviation for Blood Alcohol Level.

Alcohol-Related Driving Risks

The consumption of alcohol which slows reaction time, impairs judgment, and increases crash risk.

Suspected Drunk Driver Response

Maintaining safety by staying away, not passing closely, and reporting the vehicle if necessary.

Marijuana Effects on Driving

The impact of marijuana which affects a driver's judgment, coordination, and reaction time.

Post-Crash Actions

The formal procedure to stop, help if possible, call authorities if needed, and exchange information.