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Which one of these forms of transportation causes more accidental deaths?
Which one of these forms of transportation causes more accidental deaths?
- Automobiles (correct)
- Trains
- Bicycles
- Airplanes
In the U.S., roughly how many individuals die in automobile collisions every year?
In the U.S., roughly how many individuals die in automobile collisions every year?
35,000
Why are less people dying on the roadways today per million miles traveled?
Why are less people dying on the roadways today per million miles traveled?
- Improved road conditions
- All of the below (correct)
- Less distracted driving
- Better vehicle safety standards
In a work zone it is:
In a work zone it is:
According to the video, you can turn right on a red light when:
According to the video, you can turn right on a red light when:
What sign shape indicates a railroad crossing?
What sign shape indicates a railroad crossing?
Which of these is NOT important while driving?
Which of these is NOT important while driving?
If a traffic light is not working you should:
If a traffic light is not working you should:
According to the video, when pumping gas you should stop pumping when:
According to the video, when pumping gas you should stop pumping when:
According to the video HOV lanes stand for?
According to the video HOV lanes stand for?
According to the video, a solid double yellow line in the middle of the road means:
According to the video, a solid double yellow line in the middle of the road means:
Why were the girls in the video pulled over?
Why were the girls in the video pulled over?
On a freeway, which lane is used for passing?
On a freeway, which lane is used for passing?
What color is a construction sign?
What color is a construction sign?
Always treat a flashing red light as a?
Always treat a flashing red light as a?
Warning Signs are what color?
Warning Signs are what color?
According to the video, when you start to skid it is best to?
According to the video, when you start to skid it is best to?
According to the video, at 35mph, how many seconds should you have between you and the vehicle in front of you?
According to the video, at 35mph, how many seconds should you have between you and the vehicle in front of you?
In the video, there was a School Zone Posted Speed Limit sign, what was the posted speed limit?
In the video, there was a School Zone Posted Speed Limit sign, what was the posted speed limit?
When driving in fog, you should use your vehicle's __________ lights.
When driving in fog, you should use your vehicle's __________ lights.
On expressways it is recommended to pass on the ______________.
On expressways it is recommended to pass on the ______________.
Low beam lights should be used in?
Low beam lights should be used in?
The ____________ a vehicle, the more energy of motion it develops.
The ____________ a vehicle, the more energy of motion it develops.
In the IPDE process - the 'P' stands for:
In the IPDE process - the 'P' stands for:
Which of the following is NOT a physical force that will affect your vehicle's handling ability?
Which of the following is NOT a physical force that will affect your vehicle's handling ability?
How long are the broken white painted stripes in the middle of the roadway?
How long are the broken white painted stripes in the middle of the roadway?
Which one of our senses are we utilizing the most while driving on the road?
Which one of our senses are we utilizing the most while driving on the road?
While traveling 35mph on a dry surface, the correct following distance procedure uses the _______ second rule.
While traveling 35mph on a dry surface, the correct following distance procedure uses the _______ second rule.
How far a car travels in the time it takes the driver to react to a hazard and step on the brakes is called:
How far a car travels in the time it takes the driver to react to a hazard and step on the brakes is called:
The message in the video states 'texting and driving...it can _______'.
The message in the video states 'texting and driving...it can _______'.
According to the video, who are the most vulnerable road users?
According to the video, who are the most vulnerable road users?
According to the video, when sharing a pathway with pedestrians, bicyclists should:
According to the video, when sharing a pathway with pedestrians, bicyclists should:
Anger can make our emotional IQ do what?
Anger can make our emotional IQ do what?
Which of these items distract us when driving?
Which of these items distract us when driving?
Bicycles should ride ________________ traffic.
Bicycles should ride ________________ traffic.
The driver of the vehicle in the video is wearing what colored shirt?
The driver of the vehicle in the video is wearing what colored shirt?
When does the driver have to call roadside assistance?
When does the driver have to call roadside assistance?
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Study Notes
Transportation and Safety
- Automobiles cause more accidental deaths than any other form of transportation.
- Approximately 35,000 individuals die in automobile collisions annually in the U.S.
- A decrease in fatalities per million miles traveled is attributed to various safety measures and awareness.
Traffic Rules and Responsibilities
- Everyone must pay attention in work zones to ensure safety.
- A right turn on a red light is allowed under specific conditions.
- Traffic signals that are not functioning should be treated as a stop sign.
Road Signs and Markings
- Railroad crossings are indicated by round or X-shaped signs.
- A solid double yellow line prohibits passing.
- Construction signs are typically orange, while warning signs are yellow.
Driving Techniques and Procedures
- When pumping gas, stop when the nozzle clicks off.
- HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes are designated for multiple passengers.
- For foggy conditions, low beam headlights should be used.
Speed and Distance
- The recommended speed limit in school zones is 20 mph.
- Maintain a following distance of 2 seconds when driving at 35 mph.
- Reaction distance refers to the distance traveled during the time it takes to respond to a hazard.
Emotional and Behavioral Awareness
- Anger can negatively impact emotional intelligence while driving.
- Texting and driving is discouraged; it can wait.
Vulnerable Road Users
- Pedestrians are considered the most vulnerable road users.
- Bicyclists must signal audibly before passing pedestrians on shared pathways.
Vehicle Dynamics
- Heavier vehicles generate more energy of motion.
- The driver should steer gently in the direction they want to go when skidding.
Miscellaneous Facts
- The correct lane for passing on a freeway is the left lane.
- The most utilized sense while driving is vision.
- While driving, all distractions - including mobile devices and other passengers - can impair focus.
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