Drivers Ed Flashcards 2020

Teen Driving Statistics

• Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for teenagers.

Causes of Accidents

• Five primary causes include:
  • Careless driving
  • Failure to yield
  • Tailgating
  • Speeding
  • Unknown factors

Speed Limits

• Maximum speed limit in the absence of signs is 35 mph.
• Most highway speed limit is 70 mph.

Types of Roads

• Various road types include parish roads, state highways, U.S. highways, interstates, expressways, freeways, tolls, and turnpikes.

Driving Ethics

• The "Golden Rule" in driving is to treat others as you would like to be treated.

Driver's License Classification

• Class A, B, C licenses pertain to commercial vehicles, such as those over 18,000 lbs.

Impairment Laws

• DWI refers to driving while intoxicated by alcohol.
• DUI indicates driving under the influence of drugs.

Learner's Permit Restrictions

• Learner's permit holders must drive with a licensed adult aged 21 or older.

Littering in Los Angeles

• LA spends approximately 40 million dollars annually on litter removal.
• Fines for littering range from $5 to $5,000, including community service.

Traffic Signals and Rules

• At a 4-way stop, if cars arrive simultaneously, use signals and yield to the car on the right.
• If traffic lights fail, treat the intersection as a 4-way stop.

Speed and Weather Conditions

• Roads are most slippery when it first rains.
• Hydroplaning can occur at 35 mph, requiring speed reduction and tire maintenance.

Headlight Regulations

• Headlights must be used between sunset and sunrise, and low beams are required in fog.

Safety Distances

• Maintain a distance of 3 seconds behind vehicles, increasing to 4 seconds in poor weather.
• Keep a minimum of 30 feet from school buses and 500 feet from emergency vehicles.

Vehicle Control

• Position your hands at 9 and 3 or 8 and 2 for better control with airbags.
• Adjust mirrors to minimize blind spots and reduce glare.

Defensive Driving Techniques

• Key characteristics include alertness, anticipation, strong judgment, and driving skill.
• Employ the S.I.P.D.E. method: Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.

Parking Rules

• Essential rules include no parking in driveways, intersections, on sidewalks, or within set distances from various roadside features.

Right of Way

• Pedestrians always have the right of way, especially at intersections where most accidents occur.

Vehicle Safety Features

• Airbags will not deploy in certain low-impact situations.
• Ensure seatbelts are worn as they increase survival chances by 3 to 4 times in an accident.

Emergency Response

• Move left when passing a police vehicle with a pulled-over car and pull over to the right when an emergency vehicle approaches.

General Knowledge

• Maintain a clear view ahead—150 feet is the minimum at higher speeds.
• Be aware of signal meanings: red indicates stop; yellow signals caution.