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If a driver who is under the age of 21 is stopped by a law enforcement officer and shown to have a BAL of .02 or greater, he or she will have his or her driving privilege suspended for ________.
If a driver who is under the age of 21 is stopped by a law enforcement officer and shown to have a BAL of .02 or greater, he or she will have his or her driving privilege suspended for ________.
6 months
A DUI conviction remains on a driver's record for ___ years.
A DUI conviction remains on a driver's record for ___ years.
75
In a car crash, wearing a seat belt __________.
In a car crash, wearing a seat belt __________.
reduces injuries and deaths
The clutch pedal is found in cars with manual and automatic transmissions.
The clutch pedal is found in cars with manual and automatic transmissions.
It is recommended that you sit at least _____ inches away from the air bag.
It is recommended that you sit at least _____ inches away from the air bag.
In vehicles equipped with ABS, the driver's foot must remain firmly on the _________ to activate the ABS.
In vehicles equipped with ABS, the driver's foot must remain firmly on the _________ to activate the ABS.
Poorly tuned engines do not get good gas mileage.
Poorly tuned engines do not get good gas mileage.
Underinflated tires flex too much and build up heat, which can lead to tire blowouts.
Underinflated tires flex too much and build up heat, which can lead to tire blowouts.
What are the benefits of maintaining your vehicle?
What are the benefits of maintaining your vehicle?
Always adjust your mirrors after adjusting your seat.
Always adjust your mirrors after adjusting your seat.
In order to reduce stress when traveling, you should avoid _____.
In order to reduce stress when traveling, you should avoid _____.
Truck drivers probably can't see your vehicle if ________.
Truck drivers probably can't see your vehicle if ________.
What is the purpose of driver's education?
What is the purpose of driver's education?
You should always use courtesy because it helps drivers interact on the road and keeps the traffic flow moving.
You should always use courtesy because it helps drivers interact on the road and keeps the traffic flow moving.
What is an appropriate attitude towards driving?
What is an appropriate attitude towards driving?
When driving, you should _______.
When driving, you should _______.
Is it necessary to come to a complete stop at a STOP sign, even if the intersection is clear?
Is it necessary to come to a complete stop at a STOP sign, even if the intersection is clear?
What is a driver's physiology?
What is a driver's physiology?
What requirements must you have for vision to retain your driving privilege?
What requirements must you have for vision to retain your driving privilege?
What is visual perception?
What is visual perception?
What are the 2 types of vision?
What are the 2 types of vision?
What is central vision?
What is central vision?
What is peripheral vision?
What is peripheral vision?
What are 3 basic rules to follow when developing good eye habits for driving?
What are 3 basic rules to follow when developing good eye habits for driving?
What is colorblindness?
What is colorblindness?
What is carbon monoxide?
What is carbon monoxide?
What is the psychological condition of the driver?
What is the psychological condition of the driver?
If you are feeling fatigued or sleepy while driving __________.
If you are feeling fatigued or sleepy while driving __________.
What should you avoid while driving?
What should you avoid while driving?
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be prevented by ________.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be prevented by ________.
Cars entering our field of vision from the side require the use of _________.
Cars entering our field of vision from the side require the use of _________.
In order to drive safely, you need to __________.
In order to drive safely, you need to __________.
The incorrect attitude towards driving is the cause of most collisions among teenagers.
The incorrect attitude towards driving is the cause of most collisions among teenagers.
What is an 'at risk' driver?
What is an 'at risk' driver?
Driving while wearing headphones or headsets ______.
Driving while wearing headphones or headsets ______.
What are some of the characteristics of safe vs 'at risk' drivers?
What are some of the characteristics of safe vs 'at risk' drivers?
When feeling ill, taking medication before driving ________.
When feeling ill, taking medication before driving ________.
What is gravity?
What is gravity?
How should you turn your wheels if you are parked near the curb?
How should you turn your wheels if you are parked near the curb?
How should you turn your wheels if you are parked with no curb nearby?
How should you turn your wheels if you are parked with no curb nearby?
What does the law of inertia state?
What does the law of inertia state?
What is potential energy?
What is potential energy?
What is kinetic energy?
What is kinetic energy?
What is friction?
What is friction?
What is friction affected by?
What is friction affected by?
What is centripetal force?
What is centripetal force?
What is 'force of impact'?
What is 'force of impact'?
How does the force of impact increase?
How does the force of impact increase?
When driving downhill, your vehicle will accelerate and start moving fast, due to ________.
When driving downhill, your vehicle will accelerate and start moving fast, due to ________.
Centrifugal force increases with __________.
Centrifugal force increases with __________.
Inertia keeps your vehicle moving until a force slows it down, like __________.
Inertia keeps your vehicle moving until a force slows it down, like __________.
For safety concerning a curve, you should:
For safety concerning a curve, you should:
When can a turn be made on a red light?
When can a turn be made on a red light?
What does a flashing red light mean?
What does a flashing red light mean?
What does a yellow light mean?
What does a yellow light mean?
What must left-turning vehicles ALWAYS yield to?
What must left-turning vehicles ALWAYS yield to?
What does red on a road sign symbolize?
What does red on a road sign symbolize?
What does green on a road sign symbolize?
What does green on a road sign symbolize?
What does blue on a road sign symbolize?
What does blue on a road sign symbolize?
What does orange on a road sign symbolize?
What does orange on a road sign symbolize?
What does brown on a road sign symbolize?
What does brown on a road sign symbolize?
What does yellow on a road sign symbolize?
What does yellow on a road sign symbolize?
What does white and black on a road sign symbolize?
What does white and black on a road sign symbolize?
What sign is always a triangle?
What sign is always a triangle?
What does a crossbuck symbolize?
What does a crossbuck symbolize?
What do octagons symbolize?
What do octagons symbolize?
What do solid white lines mark?
What do solid white lines mark?
What do double solid white lines mark?
What do double solid white lines mark?
What do yellow lines mark?
What do yellow lines mark?
What are center lanes?
What are center lanes?
A right turn should be from the right lane into the right lane of the roadway entered.
A right turn should be from the right lane into the right lane of the roadway entered.
How is a left turn manually signaled?
How is a left turn manually signaled?
How is a right turn signaled manually?
How is a right turn signaled manually?
How is slowing or stopping manually signaled?
How is slowing or stopping manually signaled?
If the road surface or visibility is compromised in any way, you must ____________.
If the road surface or visibility is compromised in any way, you must ____________.
You must use headlights when driving _________.
You must use headlights when driving _________.
What is the 'point system'?
What is the 'point system'?
Which rule should be used to keep the appropriate distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?
Which rule should be used to keep the appropriate distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?
When parking uphill on a street with no curb, how should your front wheels be positioned?
When parking uphill on a street with no curb, how should your front wheels be positioned?
What are the de facto speed limits?
What are the de facto speed limits?
When must high beam headlights not be used?
When must high beam headlights not be used?
Is it okay to use parking lights, rather than headlights?
Is it okay to use parking lights, rather than headlights?
What will help a person sober up (lower the BAL)?
What will help a person sober up (lower the BAL)?
Most drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever, allergies, or stress can make a person drowsy and impair their driving abilities.
Most drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever, allergies, or stress can make a person drowsy and impair their driving abilities.
Alcohol first impairs your _________.
Alcohol first impairs your _________.
What is Blood/Breath Alcohol Level (BAL)?
What is Blood/Breath Alcohol Level (BAL)?
Alcohol was involved in ___ of the total traffic fatalities in 2012 nationwide.
Alcohol was involved in ___ of the total traffic fatalities in 2012 nationwide.
If your accelerator suddenly gets stuck what should you do?
If your accelerator suddenly gets stuck what should you do?
Which of the following will NOT help you avoid skidding on slippery surfaces?
Which of the following will NOT help you avoid skidding on slippery surfaces?
Collisions tend to happen when one driver is going faster or slower than other cars on the road.
Collisions tend to happen when one driver is going faster or slower than other cars on the road.
If you keep your eyes fixed on a spot ahead of you, you will be less likely to get into a collision.
If you keep your eyes fixed on a spot ahead of you, you will be less likely to get into a collision.
How far must you stay behind another car ahead depends on ___________.
How far must you stay behind another car ahead depends on ___________.
If you are involved in a collision, what should you do?
If you are involved in a collision, what should you do?
If your brakes suddenly give out what should you do?
If your brakes suddenly give out what should you do?
Defensive drivers ________.
Defensive drivers ________.
What should you do if your temperature gauge moves up to just below the red zone?
What should you do if your temperature gauge moves up to just below the red zone?
If you are about to be hit from behind, your best course of action is to brake gently and stop the car.
If you are about to be hit from behind, your best course of action is to brake gently and stop the car.
If a driver under the age of 21 refuses to take a test to determine BAL, his or her driving privilege will be automatically suspended for ______.
If a driver under the age of 21 refuses to take a test to determine BAL, his or her driving privilege will be automatically suspended for ______.
Which drugs are known to distort the perception of reality and thought processes?
Which drugs are known to distort the perception of reality and thought processes?
Study Notes
Purpose of Driver’s Education
- Provides essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes for safe driving.
- Reduces the risk of collisions that can be costly and life-threatening.
Courtesy and Attitude
- Courtesy improves interactions among drivers and aids traffic flow.
- A responsible attitude acknowledges the power of the vehicle and the necessity for careful handling.
Traffic Laws and Compliance
- Always obey traffic laws and respect the rights of others.
- Stop completely at a STOP sign, regardless of clarity of the intersection.
Vision and Perception
- Required vision for driving is 20/40 or better in each eye.
- Central vision allows for distance estimation and detail recognition, while peripheral vision detects motion and light.
Safe Driving Habits
- Aim high, keep eyes moving, and get the big picture to enhance driving awareness.
- Avoid distractions such as headphones, which are illegal while driving.
Driver’s Psychology
- A driver's psychological state affects their effectiveness and safety on the road.
- Fatigue and medications can impair reaction times and judgment.
Traffic Signals and Road Signs
- Flashing red lights mean the same as a stop sign; yellow signals caution for potential hazards.
- Different colors on road signs communicate specific messages (e.g., red for stop, green for guidance).
Parked Vehicle Positioning
- Park downhill with wheels turned toward the curb and uphill away from it.
- In the absence of curbs, turn wheels toward the road shoulder.
Forces Affecting Driving
- Inertia causes an object to maintain its motion or rest.
- Friction affects vehicle control and is influenced by tire conditions, brakes, and speed.
Safe Driving Techniques
- Decelerate before curves for better control.
- Use headlights from sunset to sunrise or in inclement weather.
- Maintain a following distance based on weather conditions using the two-second rule.
Collision and Emergency Protocols
- If involved in a collision, stop, assist the injured, and contact authorities.
- If accelerator sticks, shift to neutral; if brakes fail, pump the pedal and use the parking brake cautiously.
Alcohol and Drug Awareness
- Alcohol impairs judgment and reaction; 31% of traffic fatalities in 2012 were alcohol-related.
- Hallucinogenic drugs distort perception and thought, impacting driving ability.
Seat Belt and Safety Regulations
- Wearing seat belts significantly increases survival chances in crashes.
- Maintain a safe distance of at least 10 inches from airbags.
Vehicle Maintenance
- Poorly tuned engines decrease fuel efficiency and can compromise driving safety.
- ABS-equipped vehicles require steady pressure on the brake pedal to operate effectively.
Miscellaneous Road Rules
- Yield signs are always triangular, while stop signs are octagons.
- Center lanes are reserved for left turns and must be marked correctly for safety.
Legal Consequences
- Refusal to take BAL tests by drivers under 21 results in automatic one-year suspension.
- Zero Tolerance law enforces strict penalties for underage drinking and driving.
Driving Adjustments
- Adjust speeds when visibility is compromised or conditions demand.
- Defensive driving involves anticipating actions of others and modifying maneuvers proactively.### Tire Maintenance
- Underinflated tires flex excessively, generating heat and increasing the risk of tire blowouts.
- Proper tire inflation ensures better vehicle control and enhances fuel efficiency.
- Underinflation can also result in tread separation or peeling.
Vehicle Maintenance
- Regular vehicle maintenance acts as "health insurance," extending the lifespan of car parts.
- Key benefits include improved safety, reliability, performance, fuel efficiency, and compliance with emission standards.
- Economically, routine maintenance is cost-effective and can prevent expensive repairs down the line.
Safety Tips
- Always adjust mirrors after adjusting the seat for optimal visibility and safety.
- Avoid rush-hour traffic to minimize stress during travel.
- If a vehicle is not visible in a truck driver's side mirrors, that means the truck driver may also be unable to see the vehicle.
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