Driver's Ed Flashcards

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To whom are you responsible, as a driver?

Everyone on the road and in the car

For what are you responsible, as a driver?

Driving safely and following the law

Who is financially responsible for a driver under 18?

Parents

Name the 3 most common distractions for teens.

Texting, passengers, radio Signup and view all the answers

How can these distractions be limited or avoided?

Ask passenger to do it Signup and view all the answers

List the three basic rules of good eye habits.

Keep your eyes moving, look ahead, not down, and pay attention to everything Signup and view all the answers

Briefly describe color blindness.

A disorder in which a person cannot see a color or all colors Signup and view all the answers

What is carbon monoxide?

A dangerous gas; cannot be seen, smelled or tasted Signup and view all the answers

Why is attitude the most critical characteristic of a new driver?

Changes thinking process Signup and view all the answers

Describe 3 characteristics of a safe driver.

Know the rules, be alert, and have a mature attitude Signup and view all the answers

Describe 3 characteristics of 'at risk' behaviors.

Failure to maintain car, obey traffic laws, and lack of driving knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Define gravity.

The force with which the earth pulls objects towards itself Signup and view all the answers

Define inertia.

An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced opposing force Signup and view all the answers

Define friction/traction.

Resistance between 2 surfaces intact Signup and view all the answers

Define centripetal.

Center-seeking force Signup and view all the answers

Define force of impact.

Generated when 2 objects meet Signup and view all the answers

What position does the green light occupy on a traffic light?

Bottom Signup and view all the answers

Situation - You have stopped at a red light and you are in the front car at an intersection. Thinking as a defensive driver, describe what your actions will be when the light turns green.

I will cross the intersection when it is safe Signup and view all the answers

Describe 3 ways traffic signs display information.

Color: red means stop, shape: triangle means yield, text: speed limit Signup and view all the answers

Situation - A barrier is down at a railroad crossing, but there is no train in sight or within hearing range. What should the driver do?

Stop and wait Signup and view all the answers

Situation - You are driving in the middle lane of a road with three lanes going in the same direction. You notice that the traffic is moving much faster than you are. Describe what you should do to find the safest path of travel.

Move to the lane with cars going the same speed as you Signup and view all the answers

What qualifies one as a state resident?

Voting registration, employment, lived here for more than 6 months, filed for homestead exemption, or enrolled child in school Signup and view all the answers

What does the driver's license exam prove?

That you can drive Signup and view all the answers

What must be provided before the driving test can be administered?

Learner's license, documented driving hours Signup and view all the answers

What maneuvers may be included in the driving test?

3 point-turn, approaching a crossing, yielding of right-of-way, straight-in parking, quick stop, parking on grade, reversing, obeying stop signs/traffic signals, signaling and turning, passing, staying in proper lane, and proper posture Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements to earn a learner's permit?

Be 15+, attending school, notarized consent form, pass vision and road rules/signs exam, 2 forms of ID, and a completed abuse education course Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the restrictions for 17-year-old drivers.

No driving between 1 AM and 5 AM unless work related Signup and view all the answers

What is the point system for driving infractions?

Points are given for each infraction Signup and view all the answers

Situation - A driver accumulates 18 points within an 18-month period. What kind of penalty will he/she be assessed?

Suspension of no more than 3 months Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the factors that make up the highway transportation system and the importance of the interaction of those factors in maintaining a safe driving environment.

Lights, signs, signals, and markings help the flow of traffic and prevent accidents Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit in interstate areas?

70 Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit in business/residential areas?

30 Signup and view all the answers

Describe the two types of intersections.

Open and closed Signup and view all the answers

Describe how to execute a turn using the nine steps of making a proper turn.

<ol> <li>Make up your mind 2. Check all directions before changing lanes 3. Enter the correct lane 4. Signal for 100 ft 5. Slow down 6. Check before turning 7. Yield to pedestrians 8. Stay in proper lane, yield to right-of-way 9. Finish in proper lane</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand signal for right turn?

Hand and arm upward Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand signal for left turn?

Hand and arm straight out Signup and view all the answers

Describe a proper pass.

Keeping a proper distance and checking all angles Signup and view all the answers

Explain the four-second rule.

The amount of space that should be between you and the car in front of you Signup and view all the answers

Situation - You are driving in a rainy situation. Explain what adjustments you would make to your speed and following distance.

Slow down and create a longer following distance Signup and view all the answers

You are parking on the right side of the road on a steep downhill and there is a curb. Explain which direction you would turn your wheels and the reason why you would turn them that way.

Toward the curb; you would roll away from traffic Signup and view all the answers

Where is parking illegal? Why?

On sidewalks, crosswalks, bridges, overpasses, highways, or any way that may block traffic Signup and view all the answers

When are you required to use your headlights?

In limited vision conditions Signup and view all the answers

Situation - You are driving at night on a two-lane country road with your high beams on. A car coming in the opposite direction flashes their high beams at you. What should you do?

Turn off my high beams Signup and view all the answers

What are the three parts of an expressway entrance? Explain each.

Entrance ramp, acceleration ramp, and merging area Signup and view all the answers

Exiting an expressway has two components. Explain each.

Deceleration lane and exit ramp Signup and view all the answers

Explain Florida's ZERO TOLERANCE LAW.

If a driver under 21 has a BAL of .02 or more, they will be suspended for 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences for a driver under 21 who refuses to take a test to determine BAL? What is this law called?

1st time - 1 year suspension, 2nd time - 18 month suspension Signup and view all the answers

How is your brain affected by alcohol?

Normal functionality is diminished Signup and view all the answers

Discuss some reasons to rethink drinking and driving.

You are putting you and others in danger Signup and view all the answers

Why is it unsafe to take drugs (OTC, prescribed, or illegal) while driving?

Slower reaction time, inability to sense time/distance, and less pupil reaction Signup and view all the answers

Give two reasons why teens drink.

Peer pressure and just for a good time Signup and view all the answers

List three ways to avoid driving while intoxicated.

Use public transportation Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Zero Tolerance Law in Florida.

Any driver under 21 with alcohol will be suspended for 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is BAL and what are the contributing factors to BAL?

Blood/breath alcohol level, body mass, gender Signup and view all the answers

You are driving and notice a car weaving, changing speed erratically, and tailgating. You suspect the driver of that vehicle might be driving under the influence. List three things you would do to protect yourself from the actions of this driver.

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Define drug addiction and discuss the risks of using drugs.

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List two common stimulants and describe how they affect the body.

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List two common depressants and describe how they affect the body.

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List two common narcotics and describe how they affect the body.

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List two common hallucinogens and describe how they affect the body.

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What are the effects of marijuana, and how do they affect driving?

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What are the penalties for a first-time DUI offense? Second offense? Third offense?

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Describe defensive driving.

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You are driving through a busy neighborhood and you observe many children playing outside. Describe how you would apply the four steps of the IPDE process to this situation.

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What assumptions should be avoided regarding other drivers?

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How can a driver avoid skidding on a slippery surface? If the car starts to slip, what should the driver do?

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Discuss the three options for avoiding a collision.

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If you are in danger of a potential head-on collision, what should you do?

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Discuss the steps you should take if you are involved in a collision.

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What are your responsibilities if you hit an unattended vehicle or object causing damage?

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What is the procedure for quickly stopping a car that has an ABS (anti-lock braking system)?

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What are blind spots and what can you do to reduce the dangers of blind spots?

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Explain how to 'look' at an intersection.

Left, right, left Signup and view all the answers

You notice a car is tailgating you. Discuss how you can avoid getting involved in a rear-end collision.

Speed up slightly Signup and view all the answers

Speed variance is your best option in managing space. What are the choices for controlling speed?

Speeding, slowing Signup and view all the answers

Describe the steps in dealing with brake failure.

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What are the safety procedures for handling a tire blowout?

Stay as straight as possible Signup and view all the answers

If the temperature gauge moves to or just below the red zone, what should the driver do?

Put in park, lightly step on gas, pull off road Signup and view all the answers

Describe the steps in dealing safely with a stuck accelerator.

Shift to neutral, apply brakes, pull off road, turn off engine Signup and view all the answers

Name the two types of vision your eyes provide.

Peripheral and center Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristics of a good driver do you feel is most important and why?

Attitude is the most important because road rage helps nobody Signup and view all the answers

Discuss how color blindness condition affects drivers.

Colorblind drivers must rely on position and shape rather than color Signup and view all the answers

What are the dangers associated with carbon monoxide?

Prevents blood from carrying oxygen to tissues Signup and view all the answers

How does gravity affect your car going downhill? Uphill?

Your car will be pulled downhill without the use of brakes Signup and view all the answers

Name two safety features in cars that are designed to overcome the force of inertia when a car stops suddenly.

Seatbelts and airbags Signup and view all the answers

Describe two conditions that affect friction/traction.

Engine lubrication and inflated tires Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the handling of a car when there is a loss of friction/traction?

Loss of control, sliding Signup and view all the answers

Define centrifugal force.

Force that pulls out from the center of the circle Signup and view all the answers

How do centrifugal and centripetal force affect a vehicle in a turn?

The vehicle is pulled into a circular course that is easy to stray from Signup and view all the answers

What two factors determine the force of impact?

Speed, weight Signup and view all the answers

Name at least two design features in cars that cushion the force of impact.

Airbag, seatbelt Signup and view all the answers

What position does the red light occupy on a traffic light?

Top Signup and view all the answers

What position does the yellow light occupy on a traffic light?

Middle Signup and view all the answers

Why does the DOT need to verify residence?

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What are the two parts of the written test?

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What is the speed limit in school areas?

20 Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand signal for stopping?

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Discuss where passing is prohibited.

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How do we measure the four-second rule while driving?

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Discuss the restrictions for 16-year-old drivers.

No driving between 11 PM and 6 AM unless work-related Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driver Responsibility and Safety

Drivers are accountable for the safety of everyone on the road and within their vehicle.
Key responsibilities include safe driving practices and adherence to traffic laws.
Financial responsibility for drivers under 18 falls to their parents.

Common Distractions and Their Management

Teen drivers commonly face distractions such as texting, passengers, and the radio.
To limit distractions, drivers can delegate tasks (e.g., asking passengers to manage the radio).

Vision and Driving Awareness

Good eye habits include keeping eyes moving, focusing ahead rather than down, and paying attention to surroundings.
Color blindness is defined as the inability to perceive certain colors or all colors, which can impact driving.

Environmental Hazards

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that poses severe health risks.
Familiarity with gravity helps understand its influence on vehicles, such as being pulled downhill.

Characteristics of Safe vs. At-Risk Drivers

Safe drivers know the rules, maintain alertness, and exhibit maturity.
'At-risk' behaviors include neglecting vehicle maintenance, disobeying traffic laws, and lacking driving knowledge.

Understanding Driving Concepts

Inertia describes the tendency of an object in motion to remain in motion unless acted upon.
Friction (traction) is the resistance encountered between two surfaces in contact.

Traffic Signals and Intersections

The green light is positioned at the bottom of a traffic light setup.
Intersections can be classified as open or closed, affecting traffic dynamics.

Maneuvering and Driving Tests

Basic maneuvers for driving tests include parallel parking, yielding, and executing a three-point turn.
To obtain a learner's permit, applicants must meet age, school attendance, and exam criteria.

Speed Limits and Safe Driving

Speed limits typically are 70 mph on interstates and 30 mph in business/residential areas.
Drivers must utilize turn signals and check blind spots when changing lanes or turning.

Defensive Driving Practices

Defensive driving involves anticipating potential hazards and responding to the actions of other drivers.
The four-second rule establishes a safe following distance to avoid collisions.

Handling Emergencies and Vehicle Issues

To deal with brake failure, drivers should shift to neutral, apply brakes, and steer off the road.
During a tire blowout, maintain control of the vehicle and avoid sudden maneuvers.

Legal Considerations and Penalties

Florida's 'Zero Tolerance' law states drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02 or higher face a six-month suspension.
Refusal to take a BAC test results in varying penalties, including suspensions for first and second offenses.

Drug and Alcohol Effects on Driving

Alcohol depresses normal brain functions, diminishing reaction times and overall control.
Substances can impair driving capacity, causing slow reactions and reduced sensory perception.

Importance of Attention in Driving

Typically, a driver's attitude plays a crucial role in their behavior on the road, affecting decision-making and safety.
Colorblind drivers must rely on visual cues other than color, emphasizing the need for awareness of road signs.

Managing Collisions and Road Conditions

Known procedures for avoiding collisions include maintaining a safe distance and using escape routes when necessary.
Drivers should be aware of environmental conditions, such as rain, and adjust speed and following distances accordingly.

Additional Driving Responsibilities

Accruing 18 points within 18 months leads to license suspension.
Parking restrictions include no parking on sidewalks, crosswalks, or any location that obstructs traffic flow.

Headlight Usage and Signs

Headlights must be used in limited visibility conditions to enhance safety.
Traffic signs convey information through color, shape, and text, impacting driver comprehension and action.

Vehicle Safety Features and Driving Techniques

Seatbelts and airbags serve to mitigate the force of impact in a collision.
Understanding centrifugal and centripetal forces aids in correcting vehicle control during turns.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards focused on driving responsibilities and safety, specifically designed for Florida Virtual School's Driver's Ed. Cover essential concepts such as driver accountability, distractions, and financial responsibility for young drivers.