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Which statement is most true regarding minors under the age of 18?
Which statement is most true regarding minors under the age of 18?
- You can get a job driving for hire, like taxi or pizza delivery.
- Your faster reflexes and general health will make you a better driver.
- You must have parents, or a legal guardian sign the application, since they will be financially responsible for you. (correct)
- You can get a license as early as 15 1/2.
Driver education classes can:
Driver education classes can:
- Give you the basic knowledge needed to hone your skills when you begin driving. (correct)
- Teach you how to skid through a corner.
- None of these answers are correct.
- Make you a good driver.
Driving in a safe and courteous manner:
Driving in a safe and courteous manner:
- Will increase your chances of being in a collision.
- Can lower the cost of law enforcement and insurance. (correct)
- None of these answers are correct.
- Will get you run over by aggressive drivers.
Your driver license is:
Your driver license is:
Failure to YIELD is ranked as one of the top ______ of collisions:
Failure to YIELD is ranked as one of the top ______ of collisions:
At its height, what percentage of American workers were employed in an automotive-related industry?
At its height, what percentage of American workers were employed in an automotive-related industry?
By the early 1960's, the rate of car ownership in America was:
By the early 1960's, the rate of car ownership in America was:
From 1908 until 1927, the Ford Motor Company sold over:
From 1908 until 1927, the Ford Motor Company sold over:
Future changes in automobile technology are likely to include:
Future changes in automobile technology are likely to include:
By the 1920's, the world's largest automobile manufacturer was:
By the 1920's, the world's largest automobile manufacturer was:
The colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas from the exhaust is called:
The colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas from the exhaust is called:
When listening to your car radio, or other audio devices:
When listening to your car radio, or other audio devices:
Your field of vision is:
Your field of vision is:
The 'P' in the SIPDE process stands for:
The 'P' in the SIPDE process stands for:
A vehicle's 'blind spots' are:
A vehicle's 'blind spots' are:
The primary factor in decreasing the kinetic energy of an object is to:
The primary factor in decreasing the kinetic energy of an object is to:
Centrifugal force:
Centrifugal force:
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Study Notes
Minors and Driving
- Minors need parental or guardian signature for license application, as they are financially responsible.
- Licenses can be obtained as early as 15½ years of age.
Driver Education
- Driver education classes provide essential knowledge to develop driving skills.
Safe Driving Practices
- Driving courteously can reduce law enforcement and insurance costs.
Driver's License
- A driver's license is a privilege granted by the state, not a guaranteed right.
Collision Statistics
- Failure to yield is ranked as one of the top 5 causes of collisions.
Automotive Industry Employment
- At its peak, 20% of American workers were employed in automotive-related industries.
Car Ownership Rates
- By the early 1960s, there was 1 car for every 3 people in America.
Ford Motor Company Sales
- From 1908 to 1927, Ford sold over 15 million cars.
Future of Automobile Technology
- Future advancements are expected in fuel efficiency, safety, and sophistication of vehicle controls.
Dominance in Automobile Manufacturing
- General Motors became the world's largest automobile manufacturer by the 1920s.
Exhaust Fumes
- The harmful gas emitted from car exhaust is carbon monoxide.
Audio Device Use While Driving
- Drivers should keep audio volumes low to hear outside noises and may not wear stereo headphones while driving.
Field of Vision
- Field of vision includes both central and peripheral sight capabilities.
SIPDE Process
- The "P" in the SIPDE process represents "Predict."
Vehicle Blind Spots
- Blind spots are areas not visible in mirrors, located directly in front of the mirrors but behind peripheral vision.
Kinetic Energy Reduction
- Decreasing the velocity of an object is crucial for reducing kinetic energy.
Centrifugal Force
- Centrifugal force is considered a non-existent concept in physics and does not contribute to better vehicle handling.
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