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| in order to become a safe & responsible driver, what do you have to be able to manage? |
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| what is the primary purpose of HTS? |
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| to move ppl & cargo from one place to another in a safe & efficient manner |
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| what are 3 components that make up the highway transportation system? |
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roadway users
vehicles
roadways |
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| the federal government passed 2 laws to set standards for vehicle & highway safety. what are they? |
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the national highway safety act
the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act |
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| what 3 habits are crucial to being a low-risk driver |
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Definition
knowledge & visual skills
judging speed, time, & space
anticipating how your car will respond |
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| what does IPDE stand for? |
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identifiy
predict
decide
execute |
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| what is your primary and legal responsibility as a driver? |
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| does every american have the right to drive? |
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| in 2004 & still today, what was/is the number one cause of death for ages 15-24? |
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| what are 3 financial responsibilities you have as a driver? |
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| sometimes now matter hwo good a driver you are you may not be able to avoid a ______ |
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| of all the possible causes for a collision, the most common is... |
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| 3 things to help manage the environment |
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fuel efficient vehicles (hybrids)
carpooling
recycle used materials |
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| the program the requires young drivers to progress through a series of licensing stages? |
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Definition
| graduated drivre licensing program (GDL) |
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| during the learners permit stage who must you drive with? |
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| during the intermediate (initial) licensing stage, what happens if you receive a violation? |
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| penalties for violations are increased many times, violations are required to go to traffic school |
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| what effects has the GDL had on young drivers since its inception? |
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| crash reductions from 10-30% |
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| driving is primarily a ______ process |
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| what is a regulatory signs function? |
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| signs that set limits or give commands |
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what do the following sign shapes mean?
octagon, horizontal rectangle, pennant, vertical rectangle |
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Octagon = stop
horizontal rectangle = guide
pennant = no passing
vertical rectangle = regulatory |
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what do the follow sign shapes mean?
triangle, pentagon, round, diamond |
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triangle = yield
pentagon = school zone
circle = RR crossing
diamond = warning |
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what do the following sign colors mean?
red, black, green |
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red = stop, yield, or prohibited
black = regulatory
green = guide |
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| who should go first at a 4way stop when 2 vehicles stop to the right/left of each other at the same time? |
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| where would drivers find a yield sign? |
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| where roadways cross or merge |
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| what law states you may not driver faster than is safe and prudent for existing conditions, regardless of posted speed signs |
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| what sign markings indicate an action is prohibited |
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| what is the function of a warning sign |
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| alerts you to hazards or changes in the condition of the road ahead |
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| what is the function of a guide sign? |
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| mark routes, intersections, service areas, & other points of interest or info |
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| what should you do at a flashing red light? |
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| make a full stop, yield to traffic, then proceed when clear |
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| what time of the day has the greatest number of injuries? what do you think the reason for the increase in the humber of injuries from 6am-9am? |
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3-6pm
school/work (rush hour) |
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| what is the purpse of roadway markings |
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Definition
| gives warning or direction |
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| what color and type of line separates two-way traffic |
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Definition
| single broken yellow line |
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| what color and type of line indicates passing is not allowed? |
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| what color & type of line separates lines of traffic that are moving in the same direction? |
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| what do solid white lines indicate? |
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| changing lanes is hazardous & to mark the edge of a roadway |
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| what is the purpse of a stop line? |
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| shows where to stop at a stop sign or traffic light |
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| what is a shared left turn lane? |
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| shared by traffic going in the both directions for making left turns |
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Definition
| signal, mirrors, over the shoulder, go |
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| pulling away form curb, lane change, entering expressway |
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| what is the most frequently used drug that leads to drivers being fatally injured? |
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| alcohol is a categorized as a drug b/c of its effect on what? |
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Definition
| the central nervous system |
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| a driver impaired by alcohol has a decreased ability to do what? |
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Definition
| reason clearly & make sound judgements |
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| what may ppl do who are in a euphoric state of mind? |
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Definition
| they may take changes they wouldn't normally take |
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| what can you not use properly when your judgement & reasoning abilities are impaired by alcohol? |
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Definition
| IPDE process or zone control techniques |
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Term
| a driver who's been drinking is likely to look straight ahead & stare. what does this hinder? |
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Definition
| the scanning & searching process |
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Term
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Definition
| blood alcohol concentration |
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Term
| what activities do not reduce BAC |
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Definition
| drinking black coffee, taking a cold shower, & exercising |
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Term
| what side effects can over-the-counter meds cause? |
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Definition
| drowsiness, dizziness, slowed reacion time, & poor judgement |
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Term
| what can happen to a driver using depressants? |
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Definition
| relaxed, uninhabited, & less able to IPDE activities |
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Term
| what is substantially higher when teens drive after drinking? |
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Definition
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| anyone who operates a motor vehicle automatically consents to be tested for BAC & other drugs if stopped for suspicion of drug use while driving |
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| you are a driver under 21 & have a BAC greater than .02 |
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| a field sobriety test includes... |
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Definition
| a series of on-the-spot roadsides tests such as coordination & eye checks tat help a police officer detect driver impairment |
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Term
| if stopped by a popo how should u react? |
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Definition
| slow down, pull over, keep hands visible, stay in vehicle, & follow instructions |
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Term
| peer pressure vs. peer influence |
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Definition
peer pressure = external force
peer influence = internal force |
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| what 4 types of patterns of intersections might you find? |
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Definition
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| Name 2 clear indicators in identifying intersections |
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Definition
traffic lights
crossing traffic |
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| after identifying an intersection, what should you look for? |
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Definition
| line of sight restrictions |
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Term
| what are some examples of line of sight restrictions & what can they hide? |
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Definition
large bushes, buildings, signs, vehicles, etc.
other traffic, pedestrians, or animals |
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| 3 locations at which you must use the IPDE process... where? |
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Definition
2 seconds
4-6 seconds
2-15 seconds |
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| at 12-15 seconds you should check traffic controls. what should you do at 4-6 seconds? |
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Definition
| widen your search pattern to include more info from the right & left of your path of travel |
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Term
| what is it called when you can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection? |
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| if you do not have a clear line of sight after you ahve stopped at an intersection, what should you do? |
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| what should you be able to see when you're stopped behind another vehicle at an intersection? |
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| stop where you can see its rear tires touching the pavement |
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Term
| when do you have the right of way? |
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Definition
| only when other drivers give it to you. CANNOT BE TAKEN |
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| when deciding on whether or not to yield, your actions should not cause others to _____, ______, or ________ |
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slow
stop
change their path of travel |
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Term
| what does the size of gap that you need depend on when pulling into traffic? |
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Definition
| the maneuver you plan to make & the speed of oncoming traffic |
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Term
| about how many seconds does it take to turn right & accelerate to 30 mph? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is a controlled intersection? |
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Definition
| an intersection that has traffic signs or signals to determine right of way |
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Term
| an uncontrolled intersection... |
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Definition
| has no signs or signals to regulate traffic |
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Term
| who has the right of way at an uncontrolled intersection? |
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Definition
| whoever gets there 1st or if they get there at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right |
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Term
| what 3 things should you do when approaching a blind intersection? |
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Definition
cover the brake
search front zones for hazards
be sure you have an open path of travel |
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| as drivers, you should give bicycle & moped rides... |
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Definition
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Term
| to protect themselves, a cyclist should always wear... |
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Definition
| a helmet, light colored clothing, & reflective tape (extra protective gear: goggles, face shield, gloves, over the ankle boots, sturdy jacket, & pants) |
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Term
| a passenger vehicle occupies about 6 ft of lane, how much does a motorcycle occupy? |
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| you should respect the motorcycle rider's need & legal right to do what? |
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Definition
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| how many collisions per year account for motorcycles involved with vehicles? |
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Definition
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| when should you use your high-beam headlights? |
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Definition
to see further down the road & imp. info
(only use when vehicles are more than .5 mile in front of you) |
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| if an oncoming driver has highbeam headlights on, what are some appropriate actions to take? |
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1. flick headlights from low to high
2. slow down, move to lane position 3, & glance at the right edge of the road
3. look ahead with frequent quick gloves to check oncoming traffic |
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| what does overdriving your headlights mean? |
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Definition
| driving at a speed that makes your stopping distance longer than the distance lighted by your headlights |
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Definition
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| 2 factors that can make driving difficult in city traffic |
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Definition
traffic density
city hazards |
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Term
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Definition
1. increase following distance
2. move slightly to the right
3. signal early for turns, stops, & lane changes
4. change lanes & pull out of traffic |
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| what is one of the most common city driving skills you'll need? |
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Definition
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Term
| when it is illegal to pass another moving vehicle? |
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Definition
| at intersections or double yellow center lines |
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Term
| when should you return to your lane after passing another moving vehicle? |
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Definition
| when both headlights of the vehicle you have passed appear inside your rearview mirror |
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| what 3 questions should you ask yourself when deciding to pass another vehicle on a rural road? |
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Definition
1. is it safe?
2. legal?
3. worth it? |
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| how far away should the oncoming vehicle be for you to complete you pass safely? |
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| when passing another vehicle, how much faster should you be travelling than the vehicle you're passing |
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Definition
10 mph faster
(*note: should not go above the posted speed limit) |
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| if the passing driver is having a difficult time passing you, what can you do to help that driver? |
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Definition
slow down!
(*note: it is illegal to speed up) |
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Term
| there are 3 classifications of highways. what are they? |
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Definition
the interstate highway system
the US highway system
the state highway system |
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| what color & shape is an interstate highway sign? |
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Definition
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| what is critical to timing a smooth entrance into traffic? |
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Definition
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| the speed used by most drivers |
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Term
| when should you plan for your exit? |
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Definition
| at least .5 mile before the exit |
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Term
| should exiting traffic merge behind or in front of entering traffic? |
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Definition
| when you are lulled into an inattentive drowsy state |
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Term
| 5 ways to maximize fuel efficiency |
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Definition
control speed
warm the engine
lighten load
reduce idling
reduce drag |
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Definition
| Global Positioning System |
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Term
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Definition
1. don't drive when tired
2. drive during the day
3. take a break every 2 hours
4. keep fresh air circulating
5. eat light & frecuently
6. maintain focus on driving |
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Term
| Downhill parking w/o a curb |
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Definition
signal & pull over
turn wheels to the right
finish the job (park + parking brake) |
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Term
| Uphill parking w/o a curb |
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Definition
signal & pull over
turn wheels to the right
finish the job (park + parking brake) |
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Term
| Downhill parking with a curb |
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Definition
signal & pull over
turn wheels to the right
Neutral
finish the job (park + parking brake) |
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Term
| Uphill parking with a curb |
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Definition
signal & pull over
turn wheels to the LEFT
Neutral
finish the job (park + parking brake)
"Up, Up, & Away" |
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Term
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Definition
Aim high in steering
Keep eyes moving
Get the BIG picture
Make sure others see you
Leave yourself an out |
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| Most common driver error is |
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Definition
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| stop, yield, do not enter, etc. |
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| freeway, speed limit, etc. |
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| Uncontrolled intersections (intersections w/o stop signs) |
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Definition
| treat them like YIELD signs |
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Term
| Orderly visual search pattern |
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Definition
1. front zone
2. mirrors
3. front zone
4. gauges
5. front zone |
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| .5 of all fatal collisions involve someone who is _______ |
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Definition
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| Driving is a _______ task |
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Definition
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| We get 90% of the info we need for driving from our sense of _______ |
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Definition
time- how fast it's consumed
body weight (Wingate vs. becca)
quantity- how much is consumed |
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| Examples of driver distraction |
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Definition
| texting, spilling coffee, eating, hotties, passengers, bugs, changing the radio, talking on cell... |
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| Examples of driver inattention |
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Definition
| driving drowsy, zoned out, daydreaming... |
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Definition
| the distance you travel while the brakes are applied |
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Term
| things that affect braking distance |
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Definition
available traction
brake condition
driver ability |
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| More crashes occur at _______ than any other place |
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