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What is your field of vision?

Everything you can see with your central and peripheral vision

Failure to yield is ranked as one of the top ___ causes of collisions.

5

What happens if you have a tire blowout?

The car will suddenly pull in the direction towards the blowout

By the 1920s, who was the world's largest automobile manufacturer?

<p>GM</p> Signup and view all the answers

In California, changing lanes in the middle of an intersection is legal.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does a curve become a turn?

<p>When it can be safely navigated at a speed lower than 35 MPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your driver's license is described as what?

<p>A privilege, earned a special right</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do driver education classes provide?

<p>The basic knowledge needed to hone your skills when you begin driving</p> Signup and view all the answers

You will be listed as a negligent operator if you get:

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a car’s oil warning light indicate?

<p>Your oil pressure has dropped</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common collision in a work zone?

<p>Tailgating</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many feet will it take you to stop from 60 mph?

<p>180</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

<p>You may be fined up to 1,000.00</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'P' in the SIPDE process stands for ___

<p>Predict</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can driving in a safe and courteous manner affect law enforcement and insurance costs?

<p>Can lower the cost of law enforcement and insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a yield sign mean?

<p>Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when using a turn signal?

<p>Use it in time to warn other drivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Entering an intersection before you can safely cross through it is legal.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the engine in your car sometimes called?

<p>A 4 stroke engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to maximize traction?

<p>Inflate them to the recommended rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an orange colored triangle shaped sign on a truck mean?

<p>It is slow moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are future changes in automobile technology likely to include?

<p>Increased fuel economy, better safety features, and increased sophistication of controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas from the exhaust called?

<p>Carbon monoxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

When listening to the radio or other audio device, you should:

<p>Keep at least one window partially open to hear outside noises</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary factor in decreasing kinetic energy of an object is to ___

<p>Decrease the velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

When must you use your turn signals?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a white lane parallel to your lane on the right indicate?

<p>The edge of the vehicular portion of a roadway and may not be crossed</p> Signup and view all the answers

The provisions of your provisional license include the following except ___

<p>Less than 0.5 BAC</p> Signup and view all the answers

At its height, what percentage of American workers were employed in an automotive related industry?

<p>20% (2 out of 10)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can designated drivers not have during an outing?

<p>Any alcoholic beverages</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your headlights ever fail, what should you do?

<p>Pull over immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are under 21 years of age, you can transport alcohol in the truck if it is part of your employment duties.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a center lane with solid and broken yellow lines that is used by vehicles making left turns in both directions called?

<p>Two way left turn lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

In order to pass another car safely at speeds of 45 mph, how much clear visibility do you need?

<p>At least 1/3 of a mile</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a large diamond painted in a lane signify?

<p>This lane is reserved for special traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are distracted by a cell phone, passenger, or other distraction for just one second at 30 mph, you will travel how far blindly?

<p>45 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is overdriving your headlights at night dangerous?

<p>You cannot stop within the distance illuminated by your lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are under 21, what will the zero tolerance policy for drinking and driving do to your license?

<p>Revoke your license even if your BAC is as low as 0.01%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Teenage drivers have a total accident rate that is ___ times that of an adult.

<p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are vehicle blind spots?

<p>Areas you can't see because they are in front of what your mirrors show but behind your peripheral vision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do disc brakes work?

<p>Pressing inward on a disc to stop it from turning</p> Signup and view all the answers

Failure to yield is the primary cause of what percentage of fatal and injury collisions?

<p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the United States, how often is a bicyclist killed?

<p>Every 6 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ratio of traffic fatalities do pedestrians comprise?

<p>1 in 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not on the permit test?

<p>Commercial license requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

A right turn on red can be made at a red arrow.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you have trouble reading, even in English, you may take an audio permit test.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The minimum tread thickness for passenger car tires is ___

<p>1/32 inch</p> Signup and view all the answers

To keep focused while driving, you should:

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constant effect does gravity have on your car?

<p>Its traction and its speed on hills</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many cars did the Ford Motor Company build from 1908 until 1926?

<p>Over 15,000,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kaitlyn's law makes it illegal for any child under what age to be left alone in a vehicle unless another child at least 12 years old accompanies them?

<p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

Centrifugal force really exists.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are a minor under the age of 18, you must have parents or a legal guardian sign the application since they will be financially responsible for you.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a white transverse line across your lane mean?

<p>You must stop with your entire vehicle behind this line</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to prepare for the drive test?

<p>Take a driving course and practice as many hours as you can</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the alternator do?

<p>Produces the electrical needs of the car once the engine has started</p> Signup and view all the answers

Alcohol is considered what?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

BAC stands for ___

<p>Blood alcohol concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you park next to a curb, your wheels must be no more than ___ inches away from the curb.

<p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Field of Vision

  • Encompasses everything visible through central and peripheral vision.

Collision Statistics

  • Failure to yield ranks as the fifth leading cause of collisions.

Tire Blowouts

  • A tire blowout causes the vehicle to pull in the direction of the affected tire.

Automobile Industry

  • By the 1920s, General Motors (GM) emerged as the largest automobile manufacturer.

Lane Changes

  • In California, changing lanes within an intersection is permitted.

Curves and Turns

  • A curve becomes a turn when safely navigable below 35 MPH.

Driving Privilege

  • A driver's license is a privilege that must be earned.

Driver Education

  • Classes provide essential knowledge for developing driving skills.

Negligent Operator Status

  • Gaining 4 points in 12 months, 6 in 24 months, or 8 in 36 months results in negligent operator designation.

Oil Warning Indicator

  • The oil warning light signals a drop in engine oil pressure.

Work Zone Safety

  • Tailgating is the most common collision cause in work zones.

Stopping Distance

  • Stopping from 60 mph requires approximately 180 feet.

School Bus Regulations

  • Failing to stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights can incur a fine of up to $1,000.

SIPIDE Process

  • The letter "P" in the SIPIDE process denotes "Predict."

Safe Driving Practices

  • Courteous driving can significantly reduce law enforcement and insurance costs.

Yield Sign Meaning

  • Yield signs indicate the need to give the right of way to other traffic.

Turn Signal Usage

  • Use turn signals correctly by activating them in advance and ensuring they are deactivated afterward.

Intersection Regulations

  • Blocking an intersection while waiting to cross is illegal and subjects drivers to gridlock fines.

Engine Terminology

  • Car engines are often referred to as four-stroke engines.

Tire Traction

  • Maximum tire traction is achieved by maintaining proper inflation levels.

Slow Moving Vehicle Indicator

  • An orange triangle sign on the rear of a truck signifies that it is slow-moving.

Future Automobile Innovations

  • Expected changes in automotive technology include improved fuel economy and enhanced safety features.

Carbon Monoxide Awareness

  • The exhaust emits carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.

Audio Device Regulations

  • It is illegal to wear headphones while driving; keep sound levels low to hear ambient noises.

Energy and Speed

  • The primary method to decrease kinetic energy in an object is by reducing its velocity.

Turn Signal Requirements

  • Turn signals must be used when changing lanes, turning, or parking.

Road Markings

  • A white lane parallel to the right indicates the roadway edge, which is not to be crossed.

Provisional License Provisions

  • Provisional license conditions do not permit a BAC exceeding 0.05%.

Automotive Employment Statistics

  • At its peak, 20% of American workers were employed in automotive-related industries.

Designated Drivers

  • Designated drivers should refrain from consuming alcohol during outings.

Headlight Failure Response

  • If headlights fail, drivers should pull over immediately for safety.
  • Individuals under 21 may transport alcohol in the trunk only as part of job duties.

Left Turn Lane Description

  • A center lane with solid and broken yellow lines is designated for two-way left turns.

Safe Passing Guidelines

  • A clear visibility of at least 1/3 of a mile is needed for safe passing at 45 mph.

Reserved Lanes Indicator

  • A large diamond symbol in a lane indicates it is reserved for specific traffic.

Distraction While Driving

  • Distractions like cell phones can lead a driver to travel 45 feet blindly at 30 mph.

Headlight Overdriving Risks

  • Overdriving headlights at night poses a danger as it limits stopping distance to illuminated areas.

Zero Tolerance Policy

  • For those under 21, a BAC of 0.01% can result in license revocation under zero tolerance laws.

Teenage Driver Accident Rates

  • Teenage drivers experience accident rates four times higher than adults.

Vehicle Blind Spots

  • Blind spots are areas that cannot be viewed through mirrors, located between central vision and peripheral sight.

Disc Brake Functionality

  • Disc brakes stop a vehicle by pressing inward on a rotating disc.

Yielding and Collision Rate

  • Failure to yield contributes to 20% of fatal and injury-related collisions.

Bicyclist Fatalities

  • In the U.S., a bicyclist is killed approximately every 6 hours.

Pedestrian Fatalities

  • Pedestrians represent about one-sixth of all traffic fatalities.

Permit Test Content

  • The permit test does not include commercial license requirements.

Right Turn on Red

  • A right turn on red is prohibited at a red arrow.

Audio Permit Exam Option

  • Minors struggling with reading may take an audio version of the permit test, contingent on passing a sign meaning exam in English.

Minimum Tire Tread Depth

  • The minimum tread thickness for passenger car tires is set at 1/32 inch.

Focused Driving Techniques

  • Maintain focus by scanning, pulling over to use a phone, and anticipating future events while driving.

Gravity Impact

  • Gravity continually influences a vehicle's traction and speed, particularly on hills.

Historical Automobile Production

  • From 1908 to 1926, Ford Motor Company manufactured over 15 million cars.

Kaitlyn's Law Compliance

  • Kaitlyn's Law prohibits leaving children under 6 alone in vehicles without supervision from a child over 12.

Centrifugal Force Concept

  • Centrifugal force is recognized as an illusion rather than a real physical force.

Parental Responsibility for Minors

  • Minors under 18 need parental or guardian authorization for licensing since they will be financially liable.

Transverse Stop Line Requirement

  • A white line across a lane indicates the requirement to stop entirely before the line.

Preparation for Driving Test

  • The best preparatory approach includes taking a driving course and extensive practice.

Alternator Functionality

  • The alternator generates electrical power for the vehicle after the engine has started.

Alcohol Classification

  • Alcohol is classified as a poison, a central nervous system depressant, and a flammable substance.

BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)

  • BAC is an acronym for blood alcohol concentration.

Curb Parking Regulations

  • When parking next to a curb, wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

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Test your knowledge on essential driving concepts with these flashcards. This quiz covers important definitions and facts pertinent to drivers education, including field of vision, collision causes, and tire blowouts. Perfect for anyone preparing for their driving test or looking to refresh their knowledge!

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