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Driver Ed Flashcards

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What does implied consent mean?

  • Legal requirement to carry an insurance policy
  • No obligation to follow road signs
  • Agreement to submit to chemical tests when driving (correct)
  • Right to refuse chemical tests while driving
  • What does 'yielding' mean in driving?

    Let other road users go first.

    What is tailgating?

    Driving too close to the vehicle in front.

    What are no zones?

    <p>Danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a protected left turn?

    <p>When you get a green arrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the zero tolerance law entail?

    <p>It applies when an underage drinker has alcohol in their system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does covering the brake mean?

    <p>When your foot is over the brake but not pressing down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is velocitation?

    <p>A sensation where a driver feels they are going slower than they actually are after driving at high speeds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cruise control?

    <p>A system that maintains a constant speed when driving on highways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is overtaking?

    <p>Going past another slower moving vehicle travelling in the same direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a switchback?

    <p>A sharp bend in a road or trail on a steep incline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fishtailing?

    <p>When you lose traction in your back tires and the back of the car slides to a side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highway hypnosis?

    <p>When you drive and don't remember doing so.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a gap in driving context?

    <p>When you fall asleep for about 30 seconds while driving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fresh green light?

    <p>When the light has just turned green.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stale green light?

    <p>When the light has been green for a while and is about to turn yellow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an uncontrolled intersection?

    <p>An intersection with no traffic lights or signs to indicate right-of-way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a controlled intersection?

    <p>An intersection that has traffic lights to control vehicle flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main categories of road signs?

    <p>Regulatory Signs, Warning Signs, and Guide Signs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ABS stand for?

    <p>Anti-Lock Braking System.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Driver Education Vocabulary

    • Implied Consent: Driving a vehicle indicates agreement to undergo tests (breath, blood, urine) for alcohol or drug content if requested by law enforcement.

    • Yielding: Involves allowing other drivers to proceed first at intersections marked by a yield sign, indicating right-of-way for incoming traffic.

    • Tailgater: Describes a driver who follows another vehicle too closely, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions.

    • No Zone: Refers to blind spots surrounding trucks and buses where smaller vehicles become invisible to larger vehicle drivers, heightening crash risk.

    • Protected Left Turn: Happens when a driver receives a green arrow, allowing safe left turns without oncoming traffic interference.

    • Zero Tolerance Law: Enforces strict penalties for underage individuals found with alcohol in their system while operating a vehicle.

    • Covering the Brake: Technique where a driver holds foot above the brake pedal without applying pressure, allowing quick response to braking needs.

    • Velocitation: A psychological effect from prolonged high-speed driving, leading drivers to misjudge their speed when transitioning to lower speeds.

    • Cruise Control: A system that maintains a vehicle’s speed automatically on highways or long, straight roads, enhancing driving comfort.

    • Overtaking: The action of one vehicle passing another slower vehicle in the same direction on a roadway.

    • Switchback: A sharp turn or bend in a road, typically found on steep inclines, requiring careful maneuvering by drivers.

    • Fishtailing: Occurs when a vehicle loses rear traction, causing the back end to slide sideways, often due to slippery conditions.

    • Highway Hypnosis: A state where drivers operate vehicles on autopilot but have little to no recollection of doing so, often during long drives.

    • Gap: Refers to a momentary lapse in consciousness or attention while driving, such as briefly falling asleep.

    • Fresh Green Light: Indicates a traffic signal that has just turned green, requiring drivers to be alert for immediate movement.

    • Stale Green Light: A traffic signal that has been green for an extended period and is at risk of turning yellow, signaling caution.

    • Uncontrolled Intersection: An intersection without traffic signs or signals to dictate the right-of-way for vehicles approaching the junction.

    • Controlled Intersection: An intersection regulated by traffic lights or signs that instruct vehicles on who has the right-of-way.

    • Three Main Categories of Signs: Includes regulatory signs (rules to follow), warning signs (alerts to hazards), and guide signs (information about directions and locations).

    • ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System): A safety feature that prevents wheels from locking during emergency braking, aiding in vehicle control and stability.

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    This quiz covers essential terms used in driver education, including laws and traffic regulations. Each term is defined to help you understand important concepts like implied consent and yielding on the road. Perfect for anyone preparing for their driver's license test.

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