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What is night blindness?
Not being able to see well at night.
What is color blindness?
Not being able to tell one color from another.
What is tunnel vision?
Narrow field of side vision (a total of 140° or less).
What is depth perception?
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What is glare recovery time?
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What is visual acuity?
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What are emotions in the context of driving?
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What is carbon monoxide?
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What is glare resistance?
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What is speed smear?
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A person with normal visual acuity has 20/20 vision.
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Most states require a minimum visual acuity of 20/20 to drive.
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Your peripheral vision provides you with your clearest vision.
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If you must wear glasses to pass the vision test, you need not wear them while driving.
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Your fringe vision is used to detect changes in your rearview mirror.
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The closer to the central vision, the less clear the view.
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What does it indicate if a driver runs off the roadway after meeting a vehicle using high beam headlights?
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What does it indicate if a driver sweeps two parked cars when driving on a narrow street?
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What does it indicate if a driver hits a car pulling out of the driveway on the right side?
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What does it indicate if a driver collides head-on while passing a truck?
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What does it indicate if a driver misses the first curve after leaving a brightly lit shopping center?
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What does it indicate if a driver judges the distance barrier ahead, slams on the brakes, and gets rear-ended?
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Which risk is greater? (Risk A- driving on an expressway, Risk B- driving on a busy two-lane roadway)
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Which risk is greater? (Risk A- driving at night, Risk B- driving in the daytime)
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Which risk is greater? (Risk A- driving on a quiet street, Risk B- driving in heavy city traffic)
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Which risk is greater? (Risk A- driving when you are calm, Risk B- driving when you are angry)
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Which risk is greater? (Risk A- driving when you are tired, Risk B- driving when you are rested)
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Which risk is greater? (Risk A- driving in the rain, Risk B- driving on dry pavement)
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Which risk is greater? (Risk A- driving in a strange car, Risk B- driving in a familiar car)
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Which risk is greater? (Risk A- driving with passengers who know you are a careful driver, Risk B- driving with passengers who encourage you to hurry)
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Which risk is greater? (Risk A- driving when you are in a hurry, Risk B- driving when you have extra time)
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Which risk is greater? (Risk A- challenging an aggressive driver, Risk B- yielding to an aggressive driver)
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Study Notes
Visual Impairments
- Night blindness: Difficulty seeing well in low light conditions.
- Color blindness: Inability to distinguish between different colors.
- Tunnel vision: Reduced peripheral vision, typically 140° or less.
- Depth perception: Ability to assess distance between oneself and other objects.
- Glare recovery time: Duration required for eyes to adjust after exposure to bright lights.
- Visual acuity: Clarity of vision, both near and far; 20/20 is considered normal.
Driving Requirements and Effects
- Minimum visual acuity for driving in most states is 20/40.
- Peripheral vision: Provides a more comprehensive view but is less clear compared to central vision.
- Glasses must be worn while driving if required to pass vision tests.
- Fringe vision: Used for detecting movement in the rearview mirror.
Driving Challenges
- Poor glare recovery: Can result in mishaps when transitioning from bright to low light environments.
- Narrow field of vision: Leads to risks such as colliding with parked vehicles or underestimating space on narrow streets.
- Depth perception issues: Can lead to accidents while passing large vehicles like trucks.
Risk Comparison in Driving Scenarios
- Higher risks associated with driving at night compared to daytime.
- Congested city traffic poses a greater risk than driving on a quiet street.
- Emotional state impacts driving; driving while angry is riskier.
- Fatigue significantly increases risk; driving while tired poses a higher danger than being rested.
- Weather conditions, such as rain, lead to higher risks than driving on dry roads.
- Being unfamiliar with a car raises the risk compared to driving in a familiar vehicle.
- Having encouraging yet distracting passengers increases the risk of accidents.
- Rushing while driving significantly amplifies the likelihood of an accident.
- Yielding to aggressive drivers is safer than challenging them.
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This quiz features flashcards from Driver's Education Chapter 6, focusing on important terms related to vision and driving skills. Test your knowledge on concepts such as night blindness, color blindness, tunnel vision, and depth perception. Perfect for students preparing for their driving test.
