Driver's Ed FLVS

To whom are you responsible, as a driver?

Everyone on the road and in the car

For what are you responsible, as a driver?

Driving safely and following the law

Who is financially responsible for a driver under 18?

parents

Name the 3 most common distractions for teens.

texting, passengers, radio

How can these distractions be limited or avoided?

ask passenger to do it

list the three basic rules of good eye habits.

keep your eyes moving, look ahead, not down and pay attention to everything

Briefly describe color blindness

a disorder in which a person cannot see a color or all colors

What is carbon monoxide?

a dangerous gas; cannot be seen, smelled or tasted

Why is attitude the most critical characteristic of a new driver?

changes thinking process

Describe 3 characteristics of a safe driver.

know the rules,be alert and mature attitude

Describe 3 characteristics of 'at risk' behaviors.

failure to maintain car, to abey traffic laws and lack of driving knowledge

Define gravity.

the force with which the earth pulls objects towards itself

Define inertia.

An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced opposing force

Define friction/traction.

resistance between 2 surfaces intact

Define centripetal.

center-seeking force

Define force of impact.

generated when 2 objects meet

Traffic Light: What position does the green light occupy on a traffic light?

bottom

Situation- You have stopped a red light and you are in the front car at an intersection. Thinking as a defensive driver, describe what your actions will be when the light turns green.

i will cross the intersection when it is safe

Traffic signals: Describe 3 ways traffic signs display information (color, shape, text). Give an example of each.

color:red means stop, shape: tri

Situation- A barrier is down at a railroad crossing, but there is not a train in sight or within hearing range. What should the driver do?

stop and wait

Situation-You are driving on the middle lane of a road with three lanes going the same direction you are. You notice that the traffic is moving much faster than you are, describe what you should do to find the safest path of travel.

move to the lane with cars going the same speed a you

What qualifies one as a state resident?

voting resgitration, employment, live here for more than 6 month, file for homestead exemption or enroll child in scholl

What does the driver's license exam prove?

that you can drive

What must be provided before the driving test can be administered?

learner's license, documented driving hours

What maneuvers may be included in the driving test?

3 point-turn, approaching a crossing, yielding of right-of-way, straight-in parking, quick stop, parking on grade, reversing, obeying stop signs/traffic signals, signal and turn, passing, staying in proper lane and proper posture

What are the requirements to earn a learner's permit?

be 15+, attending school, notarized content form, pass vision and road rules/signs exam, 2 form of ID and a completed abuse education course

Discuss the restrictions for 17-year-old drivers.

no driving between 1am and 5am unless work related

What is the point system for driving infractions?

points are given for each infracture

Situation-a driver accumulates 18 points within an 18-month period, what kind of penalty will he/she be assessed?

Suspension of no more than 3 months

Discuss the factors that make-up the highway transportation system and the importance of the interaction of those factors in maintaining a safe driving environment.

lights, signs, signals and markings help the flow of traffic and prevent accidents

What is the speed limits in interstate areas?

70

What is the speed limit in business/residential areas?

30

Describe the two types of intersections.

open and closed

Describe how to execute a turn using the nine steps of making a proper turn.

1. make up your mind

2. check all directions before changing lanes

3. enter correct lane

4. signal for 100 ft

5. slow down

6. check before turning

7. yield to pedestrians

8. stay in proper lane, yield to right-of-way

9. finish in proper lane

What is the hand signal for right turn?

hand and arm upward

what is the hand signal for left turn?

hand and arm straight out

Describe a proper pass.

keeping a proper distance and checking all angles

Explain the four-second rule.

the amount of space that should be between you and the car in front of you

Situation-you are driving in a rainy situation, explain what adjustments you would make to your speed and following distance.

slow down and create a longer following distance

You are parking on the right side of the road on a steep downhill and there are is a curb on the side of the road. Explain which direction you would turn your wheels and the reason why you would turn them that way.

toward the curb; you would roll away from traffic

Where is parking illegal? Why?

on sidewalk, crosswalk, bridge, overpass, highway, or any way that may block traffic

When are you required to use your headlights?

in limited vision conditions

Situation-you are driving at night on a two-lane country road with your high beams on. A car coming in the opposite direction flashes their high beams at you. What should you do?

turn off my high beams

What are the three parts of an expressway entrance? Explain each

Entrance ramp, acceleration ramp and merging area

Exiting an expressway has two components, explain each.

decceleration lane and exit ramp

Explain Florida's ZERO TOLERANCE LAW.

If a driver under 21, has a BAL of .02 or more they will be suspended for 6 months

What are the consequences of a driver, under 21, who refuses to take a test to determine BAL? What is this law called?

1st time- 1 year suspension, 2nd time- 18 month suspension

How is your brain affected by alcohol?

normal functionality is diminished

Discuss some reasons to rethink drinking and driving.

you are putting you and others in danger

Why is it unsafe to take drugs (OTC, prescribed or illegal) while driving?

slower reaction time, inability to sense time/distance and less pupil reaction

Give two reasons why teens drink.

peer pressure and just for a good time

List three ways to avoid driving while intoxicated.

use public transportation

Explain the Zero Tolerance Law in Florida.

any driver under 21 with alcoholwill be suspened for 6 months

What is BAL and what are the contributing factors to BAL?

blood/breathe alcohol level, body mass, gender

You are driving and notice a car weaving, changing speed erratically and tailgating. You suspect the driver of that vehicle might be driving under the influence. List three things you would do to protect yourself from the actions of this driver.

Define drug addiction and discuss the risks of using drugs.

List two common stimulants and describe how they affect the body.

List two common depressants and describe how they affect the body.

List two common narcotics and describe how they affect the body.

List two common hallucinogens and describe how they affect the body.

What are the effects of marijuana, and how do they affect driving?

What are the penalties for a first time DUI offense? Second offense? Third offense?

Describe defensive driving.

You are driving through a busy neighborhood and you observe many children playing outside. Describe how you would apply the four steps of the IPDE process to this situation.

What assumptions should be avoided regarding other drivers?

How can a driver avoid skidding on a slippery surface? If the car starts to slip, what should the driver do?

Discuss the three options for avoiding a collision.

If you are in danger of a potential head-on collision, what should you do?

Discuss the steps you should take if you are involved in a collision.

What are your responsibilities if you hit an unattended vehicle or object causing damage?

What is the procedure for quickly stopping a car that has an ABS (anti-lock braking system)?

What are blind spots and what can you do to reduce the dangers of blind spots?

Explain how to "look" at an intersection.

left, right, left

You notice a car is tailgating you. Discuss how you can avoid getting involved in a rear-end collision.

speed up slightly

Speed variance is your best option in managing space. What are the choices for controlling speed?

speeding, slowing

Describe the steps in dealing with brake failure.

What are the safety procedures for handling a tire blowout?

stay as straight as possible,

If the temperature gauge moves to or just below the red zone, what should the driver do?

put in park, lightly step on gas, pull off road

Describe the steps in dealing safely with a stuck accelerator.

shift to neutral, apply brakes, pull off road, turn off engine

Name the two types of vision your eyes provide

peripheral and center

Which characteristics of a good driver do you feel is most important and why?

attitude is the most important because road rage helps nobody

Discuss how color blindness condition affects drivers.

colorblind drivers must rely on position and shape rather than color

What are the dangers associated with carbon monoxide?

prevents blood from carrying oxygen to tissues

How does gravity affect your car going downhill? Uphill?

your car will be pulled down hill without the use of brakes

Name two safety features in cars that are designed to overcome the force of inertia when a car stops suddenly.

seatbelts and airbags

Describe two conditions that affect friction/traction.

engine lubrication and inflated tires

What happens to the handling of a car when there is a loss of friction/traction?

loss of control, sliding

Define centrifugal force.

force that pulls out from center of circle

How do centrifugal and centripetal force affect a vehicle in a turn?

the vehicle is pulled into a circluar course that is easy to stray from

What two factors determine the force of impact?

speed, weight

Name at least two design features in cars that cushion the force of impact.

airbag, seatbelt

Traffic Light: What position does the red light occupy on a traffic light?

top

Traffic Light: What position does the yellow light occupy on a traffic light?

middle

Why does the DOT need to verify residence?

What are the two parts of the written test?

What is the speed limit in school areas?

20

What is the hand signal for stopping?

Discuss where passing is prohibited.

How do we measure the four-second rule while driving?

Discuss the restrictions for 16-year-old drivers.

no driving between 11pm and 6am unless work relatede