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Terms in this set (110)What are the parts and purpose of the HTS? Parts - People, Vehicles and Roadway How is the HTS regulated? It is regulated by the Federal government establishing the National Highway Safety Act with a set of traffic-safety guidelines How does the driving task require a blend of social, mental, and physical skills? Social Skills - Interact successfully with people What are the four steps in the IPDE process? Identify - Important information in the ongoing driving scene How do attitudes affect driving? It affects your willingness to learn and to effectively use safe-driving habits What are some examples of breakdown in the HTS? Traffic tie-ups and collisions What are three major causes of collisions? 1. Not slowing in adverse weather What are some actions drivers can take to protect our environment? 1. Buying and maintaining fuel efficient vehicles How can a graduated driver licensing program help you? Requires young drivers to progress through a series of licensing stages What are the key concepts in a quality driver education program? 1. Use the IPDE process to become a responsible low-risk driver What is Zone Control System? Method for managing the space around your vehicle Graduated Driver Licensing Program Program requiring young drivers to progress through a series of licensing stages What is the Smith System? Organized method designed to help drivers develop good seeing habits What is a Collision? Contact between two or more objects, as when two vehicles hit each other What is Driving task? All the skills - social, physical, and mental required to drive What is Vehicle code? Federal and state laws that regulate the HTS What do the eight shapes and colors of traffic signs mean? 1. Octagon (Stop) - Red with white letters What action should you take at Stop, Yield, and speed limit signs? Stop - Always come to a full stop What are some situations where warning signs might be used? 1. Road narrows What information do guide signs and international signs provide? Mark routes, intersections, service areas, and other points of interest or information What should you do when you approach a red light? A yellow light? A green light? Red light - You must come to a full stop What action should you take as you approach a flashing red signal? a flashing yellow signal? Red flashing signal - Make a full stop How do pedestrian signals and officer's signals help you when driving? Signals are usually used at an intersection with heavy traffic and you must obey signals given by an traffic control officer even if the officer's signal contradict the traffic signal What is the basic difference between broken white lines and broken yellow lines? Broken white lines separates lanes of traffic that are moving in the same direction and broken yellow lines separates two-way traffic What are six types of special roadway markings? 1. Yellow line What warnings do the temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and brake system lights give you? 1. Temperature gauge - The coolant in the engine is too hot What is the purpose of the ignition and starter switch? Starts the engine Why must you not rely completely on what your rearview mirrors show you? Because they do not show your blind spots What outside checks should you make before entering the vehicle? 1. Look for objects in the path you intend to take Why should you walk around the front of the vehicle when entering from the side street? You can see oncoming traffic and reduce the risk of being hit What is the correct way to position the driver's seat and mirrors of your vehicle? Adjust the seat so that you are 10 inches back from the hub of the steering wheel and adjust the inside rearview mirror so that it shows the area behind through the rear window and adjust the left/right outside mirrors so they show a slight amount of the sides of the vehicle What is the purpose of each gear in an automatic transmission? Park - Locks the transmission How do you start an automatic transmission vehicle? 1. Make sure the parking brake is set What procedure do you follow when leaving the vehicle? 1. Check inside and outside mirrors What is the procedure for starting a stickshift vehicle? 1. Be sure the parking brake is set What are the steps for moving a stickshift vehicle into first gear? 1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor What steps should you follow when stopping from higher gears? 1. Check mirrors for traffic What is meant by downshifting and for what reason might you downshift? Means shifting from
a higher to a lower gear. What three major factors contribute to your degree of risk while driving? 1. Driver What are the four steps of the IPDE process? 1. Identify What are the five keys of the Smith System? 1. Aim high in steering What is the structure of the Zone Control System? 1. See a zone change What is the location of each of the six zones of the Zone Control System? 1. Left front zone What is an open zone and a closed zone? An open zone is space where you can drive without a restriction to your line of sight or to your intended path of travel. What are the three basic decisions you make in the Decide part of the IPDE process? 1. Decide to change
speed What three different lane positions are available to you within your lane? 1. Lane position 1 What are the three techniques you can use to maintain a safe path of travel? 1. Maintain a hazard What three actions can you execute to avoid conflict? 1. Control speed How can traction control your vehicle? Traction makes it possible for your vehicle to grip the road so you can change speed and direction What are three things that can reduce your traction? 1. Tires Name three factors that can affect your vehicle in a curve? 1. Speed What three parts add up to your total stopping distance? 1.
Perception time and distance How can you estimate your stopping distance? Use the four second rule What factors can affect your braking distance? 1. Speed What three factors can affect force of impact? 1. Speed What three steps should you take when putting on safety belts properly? 1. Adjust your seatbelt to comfortable upright position What are the two key steps you should take to protect yourself as the driver of a car with air bags? 1. Keep your hands on the steering wheel between 9 and 3 o'clock and the 8 and 4 o'clock position Where should all child seats be secured in a car? In the back seat What are the three hand and arm signals for turns and stopping? When might these signs be used? 1. Right turn List the steps to follow when changing lanes. 1. Check traffic flow in the front and left-front zones What is the procedure for hand-over-hand steering? 1. Begin the turn from a balanced hand position What is the safest type of turnabout to use? Driveway or
alley on the right side What are standard reference points? The point on the vehicle that is typical for most drivers What are the steps for angle parking? 1. Check for traffic and pedestrians. Which way should your front wheels be turned when parking uphill with a curb? Left Which way should your front wheels be turned when parking uphill with no curb? Right Which way should your front wheels be turned when parking downhill with a curb? Right Which way should your front wheels be turned when parking downhill with no curb? Right What zone should you search when approaching an intersection? Left-front, front, and right-front What is the point of no return? The point beyond which you can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection How should you approach a controlled intersection? Come to a full stop or slow and yield the right of way to vehicles on the through street What is the basic speed law? Law stating the you may not drive faster than is safe and prudent for existing conditions, regardless of posted speed limits What are the three phases of the graduated driver's licensing program? 1. Learner's Permit stage What are the restrictions on new drivers in each phase of the graduated driver's licensing program? Learner's Permit stage - Intermediate License stage - Full-Priviliege License stage - What are the three types of intersections? 1. Controlled How many seconds before the intersection is the point of no return? 2 seconds What is the speed limit in residential areas? ... What is the speed limit in rural areas? ... What is the speed limit in city areas? ... What is the speed limit on expressways? ... What is the definition of BAC? Percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream determined by chemical tests What is the legal limit pertaining to alcohol consumption in IL for individuals under the age of 21? Over 21? ... What are the most common hazards in residential areas? ... What are the most common hazards in rural areas? ... What are the most common hazards in city areas? ... What are the most common hazards on the Expressway? ... What is implied consent in regards to DUI ... What is implied consent in regards to CPR? ... What are the right of way rules at intersections? ... Name and describe two special situations that occur on expressways? ... What type of insurance is required in the state of IL? ... What type of insurance is optional in the state of IL? ... What is the ratio of breaths to compressions for an unconscious victim who has no signs of life when breaths have gone in? What if they haven't gone in? ... What are the rules when checking a conscious victim? ... What drivers age are more likely to be alcohol impaired than any other age group? 16 - 20 Young drinking drivers are involved in fatal crashes at twice the rate of drivers what age? 21 and older More than half of all fatalities during when are alcohol related? holidays What are some physical changes from the result of alcohol and other drugs? 1. Slower reaction time What are some factors that affect BAC? 1. Amount of alcohol consumed The average person needs how long to rid the body of one drink? 1 to 1 1/2 hours Implied consent law Anyone who receives a drivers license automatically consents to be tested for BAC and other drugs if stopped for suspicion of drug use while driving What are some test for intoxication? 1. Chemical analysis of blood, urine or breath Inhibitions Inner forces of personality that hold back one's impulsive behavior DWI A driver with a BAC of 0.8 can be charged with this Depressant A drug that slows down the central nervous system Field sobriety test On the spot roadside tests that help a police officer detect driver impairment from alcohol Over the counter medicine Drugs that can be obtained legally without a doctor's order Peer education Where young people help other young people make responsible decisions Hallucinogen A mind altering drug that changes a personality and distorts vision and perception DUI A driver with a BAC between 0.05 and 0.07 might be charged with this Recommended textbook solutions
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