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Driving decisions depend on learned information, realistic perceptions, and ___?
Driving decisions depend on learned information, realistic perceptions, and ___?
If you see farm equipment ahead traveling the same road as you, you should ___?
If you see farm equipment ahead traveling the same road as you, you should ___?
pass them on the right, and exercise patience
Cruise control should not be used in the ___?
Cruise control should not be used in the ___?
rain
Young children can sustain serious injuries from ___ which deploy even in a low-speed crash.
Young children can sustain serious injuries from ___ which deploy even in a low-speed crash.
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Highway hypnosis is related to ___?
Highway hypnosis is related to ___?
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If you are stuck in a traffic jam and you can feel your anger rising, you are experiencing an emotional challenge called ___?
If you are stuck in a traffic jam and you can feel your anger rising, you are experiencing an emotional challenge called ___?
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One major advantage of push/pull steering from the low-hand position is ___?
One major advantage of push/pull steering from the low-hand position is ___?
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Most skids are caused by ___?
Most skids are caused by ___?
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While you are passing on a two-lane road, you should ___?
While you are passing on a two-lane road, you should ___?
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If you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights ahead, you should ___?
If you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights ahead, you should ___?
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If you are involved in a collision and the vehicles are still operational, you should ___?
If you are involved in a collision and the vehicles are still operational, you should ___?
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The majority of drivers involved in collisions are people who have a ___ driving record?
The majority of drivers involved in collisions are people who have a ___ driving record?
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Fatality related to motor vehicle traffic is the number one cause of accidental death and motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for people ages ___?
Fatality related to motor vehicle traffic is the number one cause of accidental death and motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for people ages ___?
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If intervention is not working, instead of driving with the impaired driver, you should ___?
If intervention is not working, instead of driving with the impaired driver, you should ___?
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Using an octane rated higher than your vehicle increases power.
Using an octane rated higher than your vehicle increases power.
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If you take sedatives, you could experience ___?
If you take sedatives, you could experience ___?
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Over ___ people were killed in 2005 in alcohol-related crashes.
Over ___ people were killed in 2005 in alcohol-related crashes.
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If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should ___?
If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should ___?
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In general, for males, it takes the liver up to ___ to process approximately one drink.
In general, for males, it takes the liver up to ___ to process approximately one drink.
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If you park off the shoulder after a breakdown, you should ___?
If you park off the shoulder after a breakdown, you should ___?
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Aggressive driving can be defined as operating a vehicle in a manner that is likely to ___?
Aggressive driving can be defined as operating a vehicle in a manner that is likely to ___?
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When your rearview mirror is set to its night setting, it may hamper your ability to ___?
When your rearview mirror is set to its night setting, it may hamper your ability to ___?
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Traffic engineers and lawmakers have designed our roads, laws, and traffic controls to help drivers ___ what other road users are about to do?
Traffic engineers and lawmakers have designed our roads, laws, and traffic controls to help drivers ___ what other road users are about to do?
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Alcohol begins to affect you ___ after it enters your body.
Alcohol begins to affect you ___ after it enters your body.
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After you start your vehicle, ensure that the ___ are off?
After you start your vehicle, ensure that the ___ are off?
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If an approaching driver refuses to switch his high beams to low, you should ___?
If an approaching driver refuses to switch his high beams to low, you should ___?
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Traction control systems ___ the driver?
Traction control systems ___ the driver?
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Looking at the ground beside a moving vehicle helps you judge its ___?
Looking at the ground beside a moving vehicle helps you judge its ___?
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In the U.S., each year approximately ___ people are injured and around 40,000 people are killed in traffic collisions.
In the U.S., each year approximately ___ people are injured and around 40,000 people are killed in traffic collisions.
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Never ___ on or near a railroad track.
Never ___ on or near a railroad track.
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Text can be used with a diamond symbol to delineate ___?
Text can be used with a diamond symbol to delineate ___?
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When approaching a railroad crossing, you must look ___?
When approaching a railroad crossing, you must look ___?
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Alcohol is quick to find its way to the brain because ___?
Alcohol is quick to find its way to the brain because ___?
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One of the most important things you can do while driving is concentrate on the ___ of your passengers.
One of the most important things you can do while driving is concentrate on the ___ of your passengers.
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If you see raindrops splashing on the surface of the road or if you are forced to drive through a puddle or standing water, you should ___?
If you see raindrops splashing on the surface of the road or if you are forced to drive through a puddle or standing water, you should ___?
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Among those killed, teenage drivers have the highest death rates per miles driven among all age groups, followed by elderly drivers and ___?
Among those killed, teenage drivers have the highest death rates per miles driven among all age groups, followed by elderly drivers and ___?
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___ is one of the top 3 factors associated with fatal crashes.
___ is one of the top 3 factors associated with fatal crashes.
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New pedestrian and school zone signs exist on the roadway to warn drivers of an approaching crosswalk. They are ___?
New pedestrian and school zone signs exist on the roadway to warn drivers of an approaching crosswalk. They are ___?
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When you are tired, your ___ shrinks?
When you are tired, your ___ shrinks?
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On a three or five lane roadway, when you have a broken yellow line on your side of the road, you should ___?
On a three or five lane roadway, when you have a broken yellow line on your side of the road, you should ___?
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If you are a passenger and have your seat reclined with your safety belt on, in the event of a crash, ___?
If you are a passenger and have your seat reclined with your safety belt on, in the event of a crash, ___?
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Risk while driving is defined as the probability of ___ damage or loss.
Risk while driving is defined as the probability of ___ damage or loss.
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When being passed by a motorcycle, you should ___?
When being passed by a motorcycle, you should ___?
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If you pack your vehicle full, you should ___?
If you pack your vehicle full, you should ___?
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When you enter traffic from a stopped position, always yield the right of way to ___?
When you enter traffic from a stopped position, always yield the right of way to ___?
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Stay ___ when going through a curve?
Stay ___ when going through a curve?
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Slick or wet, low traction surface conditions make it hard to control the speed and ___ of your vehicle.
Slick or wet, low traction surface conditions make it hard to control the speed and ___ of your vehicle.
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Electronic Highway message boards communicate ___?
Electronic Highway message boards communicate ___?
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There are usually ___ collisions in a motor vehicle crash.
There are usually ___ collisions in a motor vehicle crash.
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Turn on your ___ well in advance of your maneuver to turn or change lanes.
Turn on your ___ well in advance of your maneuver to turn or change lanes.
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Study Notes
Driving Decisions and Judgements
- Driving decisions rely on learned information, realistic perceptions, and sound judgements.
- Emotional challenges, such as rising anger in traffic, can impair driving decision-making.
Interacting with Other Vehicles
- When encountering farm equipment, pass on the right with patience.
- Never follow too closely behind emergency vehicles with flashing lights.
Safety Features and Risks
- Airbags can cause serious injuries to young children, even in low-speed crashes.
- Majority of drivers involved in collisions have a good driving record.
Skids and Control
- Most skids are attributed to driver error, emphasizing the need for cautious driving.
- Push/pull steering from a low-hand position offers enhanced vehicle control.
Handling Difficult Conditions
- Avoid using cruise control in rainy weather to maintain control.
- If hydroplaning, reduce speed to regain traction.
Alcohol and Impairment
- Alcohol affects coordination shortly after ingestion; most people take about one hour to process one drink.
- More than 16,000 people died in alcohol-related crashes in 2005.
Traffic Incidents
- Move vehicles out of traffic if involved in a collision and they are operational.
- Anticipate actions of other road users to navigate effectively.
Pedestrian and School Zones
- New fluorescent yellow-green diamond-shaped signs alert drivers of pedestrian and school zones.
Vision and Attention
- Being tired shrinks peripheral vision, reducing awareness of the surroundings while driving.
- Setting the rearview mirror to night mode might hinder distance judgment of traffic behind.
Crash Statistics and Risks
- Motor vehicle traffic fatalities are the leading cause of accidental death for ages 3 to 33.
- Each year, around 3 million people are injured in traffic collisions in the U.S.
General Safety Practices
- Position your vehicle carefully when parked off the shoulder after a breakdown.
- Reference the owner’s manual for maximum load weight when packing a vehicle.
Defensive Driving
- Maintain lane position and stay aware when passed by motorcycles.
- Signal well in advance when planning to turn or change lanes.
Final Notes
- Aggressive driving creates risks for others. Maintain safe driving practices to enhance road safety.
- Expect and respond to changing conditions, including wet or slick roads that make controlling speed and direction challenging.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards designed for the IDriveSafely final exam. Each card covers essential driving decisions, safety tips, and regulations to ensure competent and safe driving practices. Ideal for anyone preparing for their driving test.
