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What does implied consent mean?
What does implied consent mean?
What does 'yielding' mean in driving?
What does 'yielding' mean in driving?
Let other road users go first.
What is tailgating?
What is tailgating?
Driving too close to the vehicle in front.
What are no zones?
What are no zones?
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What is a protected left turn?
What is a protected left turn?
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What does the zero tolerance law entail?
What does the zero tolerance law entail?
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What does covering the brake mean?
What does covering the brake mean?
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What is velocitation?
What is velocitation?
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What is cruise control?
What is cruise control?
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What is overtaking?
What is overtaking?
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What is a switchback?
What is a switchback?
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What is fishtailing?
What is fishtailing?
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What is highway hypnosis?
What is highway hypnosis?
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What is a gap in driving context?
What is a gap in driving context?
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What is a fresh green light?
What is a fresh green light?
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What is a stale green light?
What is a stale green light?
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What is an uncontrolled intersection?
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
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What is a controlled intersection?
What is a controlled intersection?
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What are the three main categories of road signs?
What are the three main categories of road signs?
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What does ABS stand for?
What does ABS stand for?
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Study Notes
Driver Education Vocabulary
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Implied Consent: Driving a vehicle indicates agreement to undergo tests (breath, blood, urine) for alcohol or drug content if requested by law enforcement.
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Yielding: Involves allowing other drivers to proceed first at intersections marked by a yield sign, indicating right-of-way for incoming traffic.
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Tailgater: Describes a driver who follows another vehicle too closely, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions.
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No Zone: Refers to blind spots surrounding trucks and buses where smaller vehicles become invisible to larger vehicle drivers, heightening crash risk.
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Protected Left Turn: Happens when a driver receives a green arrow, allowing safe left turns without oncoming traffic interference.
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Zero Tolerance Law: Enforces strict penalties for underage individuals found with alcohol in their system while operating a vehicle.
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Covering the Brake: Technique where a driver holds foot above the brake pedal without applying pressure, allowing quick response to braking needs.
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Velocitation: A psychological effect from prolonged high-speed driving, leading drivers to misjudge their speed when transitioning to lower speeds.
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Cruise Control: A system that maintains a vehicle’s speed automatically on highways or long, straight roads, enhancing driving comfort.
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Overtaking: The action of one vehicle passing another slower vehicle in the same direction on a roadway.
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Switchback: A sharp turn or bend in a road, typically found on steep inclines, requiring careful maneuvering by drivers.
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Fishtailing: Occurs when a vehicle loses rear traction, causing the back end to slide sideways, often due to slippery conditions.
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Highway Hypnosis: A state where drivers operate vehicles on autopilot but have little to no recollection of doing so, often during long drives.
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Gap: Refers to a momentary lapse in consciousness or attention while driving, such as briefly falling asleep.
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Fresh Green Light: Indicates a traffic signal that has just turned green, requiring drivers to be alert for immediate movement.
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Stale Green Light: A traffic signal that has been green for an extended period and is at risk of turning yellow, signaling caution.
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Uncontrolled Intersection: An intersection without traffic signs or signals to dictate the right-of-way for vehicles approaching the junction.
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Controlled Intersection: An intersection regulated by traffic lights or signs that instruct vehicles on who has the right-of-way.
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Three Main Categories of Signs: Includes regulatory signs (rules to follow), warning signs (alerts to hazards), and guide signs (information about directions and locations).
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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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Description
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.