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What is the primary reason for serious loss to a driver who tailgates?
What is the primary reason for serious loss to a driver who tailgates?
- Reduced ability to see the entire traffic picture. (correct)
- Higher risk of tire damage.
- Increased fuel consumption.
- Difficulty maintaining consistent speed.
What should a driver do if their anti-lock braking system (ABS) activates?
What should a driver do if their anti-lock braking system (ABS) activates?
- Pump the brakes gently to assist the system.
- Maintain firm and continuous pressure on the brake pedal. (correct)
- Steer in the opposite direction of the skid while braking.
- Release the brake pedal and reapply firmly.
When changing lanes on a multi-lane highway, what is the most critical step?
When changing lanes on a multi-lane highway, what is the most critical step?
- Ensuring your path of travel (POT) is open and clear. (correct)
- Signaling briefly before initiating the lane change.
- Accelerating to match the speed of vehicles in the target lane.
- Checking the rearview mirror only.
What does 'velocitation' refer to in the context of driving?
What does 'velocitation' refer to in the context of driving?
What is implied consent in reference to driving?
What is implied consent in reference to driving?
Which of the following is an example of zone management?
Which of the following is an example of zone management?
When is it acceptable to drive in a shared turn lane?
When is it acceptable to drive in a shared turn lane?
You are approaching an intersection with a green light, but you cannot see the crosswalk due to parked cars. What should you do?
You are approaching an intersection with a green light, but you cannot see the crosswalk due to parked cars. What should you do?
A bicyclist at night needs a light that can be seen from at least how far away?
A bicyclist at night needs a light that can be seen from at least how far away?
What does the IPDE strategy stand for in safe driving practices?
What does the IPDE strategy stand for in safe driving practices?
Flashcards
IPDE
IPDE
Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
Targeting
Targeting
Where you look is where you want to go
Path of Travel
Path of Travel
Ensuring the path is clear before moving is paramount for safe maneuvering
Pre-drive checklist
Pre-drive checklist
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Reference points
Reference points
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SMOG
SMOG
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Vision areas
Vision areas
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Escape zone
Escape zone
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Turning safely
Turning safely
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Biggest reason to change lane
Biggest reason to change lane
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Study Notes
- HTS stands for Highway Transportation Service
- IPDE means identify, predict, decide, execute.
- Targeting: The place someone looks is the place they intend to go
- LOS: Ensure a clear sight line is in place when checking the path of travel
- Ensuring the path of travel is clear is the most vital aspect of any maneuver
- Critical questions to ask oneself: Is it legal, safe, and necessary?
- Walk around the car to check the surrounding area
- Pre-drive routine: Shut and lock doors, insert key into ignition, adjust seat and head restraint, adjust mirrors, and put on seat belt
- Adjust the seat prior to adjusting the mirrors
- Adjust the head restraint so that it is not behind the head
- A driver will get a ticket if they have a passenger under 16 who is not wearing their seatbelt.
- Seatbelts decrease the likelihood of serious injury in a collision
- Release the parking brake last
- If the brakes fail, pump the brakes
- The car will rock a little even on the smoothest stop
- Reference points enable knowing where parts of the outside of the car are without needing to see them
- Parking must be within 12 inches of the curb
- Place hands at the 8 and 4 o'clock positions on the steering wheel with thumbs outside of the wheel
- ABS is the anti-lock braking system
- Threshold braking is the quickest method to stop without losing traction
- Hazards necessitate a change in lane or lane position
- Turns should only be made from the far left or far right lane, unless traffic signs or pavement markings indicate otherwise
- Choose the lane nearest to the Point of Travel (POT)
- Speeding may cause running off the road collisions
- Velocitation describes the sensation of not going as fast as one actually is
- Highway Hypnosis is basically autopilot
- Must be 500' behind an emergency vehicle
- Triangle: vehicle, driver, environment
- Sudden braking or swerving may indicate that the driver did not scan far enough ahead
- Scan 15 seconds ahead
- Do not rely on traffic signals or signs to indicate when there is no one crossing in front
- Ensure the crosswalk is visible to avoid hitting a jay walker
- Zone management is a strategy of maintaining a safe cushion around the car
- Manage zones by speeding up, slowing down, or changing lanes
- Following too closely obstructs vision, reducing the ability to see the entire traffic picture
- The most serious loss to a driver who tailgates is the inability to see the entire traffic picture
- If a driver can't see the mirrors of trucks, truck drivers can't see them
- A bike light at night needs to reach 500'
- Notify the Department of Licensing (DOL) within 10 days of an address or name change
- Use tires with at least 1/16 of an inch of thread
- Only drive down a shared turn lane for 300 ft
- Common contributing factors in fatal collisions and run-off-the-road crashes include speeding
- Legal intoxication for minors is 0.02% BAC
- Legal intoxication for adults is 0.08% BAC
- A driver's license could be suspended if their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) surpasses the legal limit upon arrest
- It is legal to consume or possess open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment of a vehicle
- When pulled over and deemed reasonable, a driver has given implicit consent to a breath or blood test to determine alcohol or drug presence
- Refusal to take a breath or blood test results in a one-year license suspension, regardless of guilt
- The first offense results in a probationary license issued for 5 years; license suspension or revocation for 90 days to 1 year; alcohol-related offenses are reflected on the driving record for life.
- An ignition interlock license allows a driver to operate a motor vehicle when their license is suspended or revoked
- Alcohol's effects start as soon as it reaches the brain, typically taking 20-40 minutes
- Alcohol is a depressant
- Even small amounts of alcohol can impair driving ability without awareness
- Judgment is impaired before coordination
- The liver can only process one drink per hour
- Always check medicine labels for side effects
- A 12oz beer is equivalent to a standard shot of 80-proof liquor or 5oz of wine
- Studies show that 40% of drivers involved in fatal crashes were impaired by alcohol
- Scanning entails checking the Potential Path of Travel (POT) and pausing briefly
- Vision areas include focal, fringe, and peripheral vision
- When scanning and visibility is limited, look in all directions and check at least 4-6 seconds ahead.
- Before crossing anywhere, check left, center, right, center, left for traffic
- Scan ahead with sweeping vision
- Perform foot to brake, eye to mirror: Check rearview mirror every time foot is put to the brake
- Escape zone: When safe, move into an adjacent open lane to avoid danger
- SMOG: Signal, Mirrors, Over the shoulder, and Go when safe
- Signal at least 100 feet before turning
- Check mirrors for hazards
- Check blind spot over the shoulder
- After all steps in SMOG are completed, proceed with caution
- Lane positions were captured in a screenshot
- The biggest reason to change lanes is if the Line of Sight (LOS) and POT are blocked
- LP1 is the center lane position
- LP2: Left of lane to avoid parked cars, vehicles, and debris
- LP3: Right of lane is used when approaching the crest of a hill
- LP4: Use SMOG to avoid large obstructions on the right
- LP5: Avoid large obstructions on the left and in emergencies
- Turn: SMOG before 100 ft before turning
- Speed control: Slow before the turn, maintain speed in the middle of the turn, accelerate out of the turn only after the Line of Sight (LOS) to the target area is visible.
- Turns: Determine if signs and/or pavement markings prohibit the turn
- When no signs or lane markings, turn from the lane closest to the direction you want to go
- Maintain a minimum of a 4-second gap to avoid a failure to yield violation
- Wait until the rearview mirrors have passed the edge of the lane before beginning to turn.
- Lane change: Any change from the existing lane to another
- The most important aspect is to ensure POT is open
- Maintain a 4-second gap between vehicles
- Backing position: pivot body, hand at 12, one hand palm
- Backing position: Look out the rear window when backing straight
- There is no backup camera allowed on the DOL driving test
- Complete one observation drive prior to the driving test
- Instructor will schedule drivers ed on Feb 17th
- Driver 2 will always say that they have control
- Drive 4 no crazy times after 4
- Drive at least an hour maybe slow roads and smog
- Ensure POT is clear and execute SMOG when changing lanes
- Initiate lane changes: Speed up, slow down, or signal
- Passing: Only on a lane, two-way road with a broken yellow or no line
- Check if its Safe, Legal and Necessary?
- Remain in the left lane until both headlights of the vehicle being passed are visible in the rearview mirror
- No passing situations are indicated by solid yellow lines
- Do not pass on hills, turns, or intersections and within 100 feet of them, nor within 100' of a railroad crossing, two-lane bridge or underpass, when the vehicle ahead is at or near the speed limit, when Line of Traffic (LOT) is limited, when there are multiple vehicles ahead, before a no-passing zone, or if oncoming traffic is too close, or when about to stop or turn
- Obey flag persons when in a construction zone
- Grave: Slow down due to reduced traction
- Never park on a bridge or in a tunnel if there is an emergency.
- When dealing with road rage: Maintain distance, avoid eye contact, call 911, do not drive home, and seek safety away from them
- IPDE stands for identify, predict, decide, execute
- Do not drive at all if emotions are not in control
- One must demonstrate maturity by modulating behavior to minimize risk in any driving situation
- Is it safe, legal, and necessary
- Most collisions are the result of drivers' attitudes and poor decision-making
- Drivers who are emotionally upset are less inclined to consider the rights of others
- Engage all Senses: Sight, hearing, smell, touch.
- Rest before driving if feeling tired
- Pull over, get out, walk around, and stretch if feeling tired
- Some cold and flu medications may cause drowsiness and affect judgment
- Address Glare by slowing down, using sunglasses, and employing the visor
- Backing left, turn left
- Backing right, turn right
- Look back until finishing the stop.
- Checking traffic in all directions is the most vital step when turning a vehicle around
- Two-Point Turnabout: Safest turnabout
- Before leaving a curb, be sure to SMOG
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