Driver's Education Vocabulary Flashcards

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions from the Driver's Education lecture.

HTS (Highway Transportation System)

A system for moving people and cargo safely, regulated by government at federal, state, and local levels.

NHSA (National Highway Safety Act)

Legislation designed to enhance safety on roadways.

NTMVSA (National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act)

Requires auto manufacturers to include safety features like seatbelts in vehicles.

IPDE

An acronym for Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute; a systematic process for managing driving situations.

Open Zone

A space where you can drive without restrictions to your line of sight or intended path.

Closed Zone

A space not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight or intended path of travel.

Selective Seeing

Identifying and selecting only the clues that can change your intended path of travel.

GDL (Graduated License Program)

A program requiring young drivers to progress through various licensing stages.

Dram Shop Law

Laws holding servers of alcohol liable for damages caused by intoxicated individuals.

Deep Perception

The ability to judge the relative distance of objects correctly.

Zero-Tolerance Law

A law making it illegal for drivers under 21 to have a BAC greater than 0.02.

Regulatory Signs

Signs that set limits, give commands, and control traffic.

Guide Signs

Signs that provide information about routes, destinations, and services.

Traffic Control Officer Signals

Signals given by an officer directing traffic, which must be obeyed over traffic signals or signs.

Yield Sign

A sign indicating that a driver must slow down and check for oncoming traffic.

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)

Lanes designated for buses and carpools with a specific minimum number of passengers.

Roundabout

A circular intersection where traffic moves counterclockwise and drivers must yield to circulating traffic.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

A measure of alcohol in the bloodstream, used to determine legal intoxication.

Right of Way

The privilege to proceed first in traffic situations.

Fresh Green Light

A traffic light that has just changed to green, requiring caution before proceeding.

Lane Position

The positioning of a vehicle within its lane; important for safe maneuvers.