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What are the parts and purpose of the HTS?
Parts - People, Vehicles and Roadway
Purpose - To move people & cargo from one place to another in a safe, efficient, and economical manner
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
Physical Skills - Ability to control the vehicle
Mental Skills - Decision making,
What are the four steps in the IPDE process?
Identify - Important information in the ongoing driving scene
Predict - When and where possible points of conflict will develop
Decide - When, where and how to communicate, adjust speed and change position to avoid conflict
Execute - the right actions to prevent conflict
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
2. Breaking various laws
3. Operating a defective vehicle
What are some actions drivers can take to protect our environment?
1. Buying and maintaining fuel efficient vehicles
2. Recycling used materials
3. Reducing driving through car pools or the use of public transportation
How can a graduated driver licensing program help you?
Requires young drivers to progress through a series of licensing stages
1. Learner's Permit stage
2. Intermediate
License Stage
3. Full-Privilege License Stage
What are the key concepts in a quality driver education program?
1. Use the IPDE process to become a responsible low-risk driver
2. Your driving will be greatly influenced by your attitude
3. Safety belts and other restraints must be used at all times
4. The statistics arguing against drinking and driving should convince you to never drink and
drive
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
2. Triangle (Yield) - Red and white
3. Vertical Rectangle (Regulatory) - White with black letters
4. Pentagon (School) - Yellow with black symbols
5. Round (Railroad crossing) - Yellow with black letters
6. Pennant (No Passing) - Yellow with black letters
7.
Diamond (Warning) - Yellow with black symbols
8. Horizontal Rectangle (Guide) - Green with white letters
What action should you take at Stop, Yield, and speed limit signs?
Stop - Always come to a full stop
Yield - Slow or stop and give the right of way to traffic
Speed limit signs - Must obey speed limit signs at all times
What are some situations where warning signs might be used?
1. Road narrows
2. Signal ahead
3. Divided highway
4. Left curve
5. Right curve
6. Two way traffic
7. Hill
8. Pedestrian Crossing
9. Deer crossing
10. Low clearance
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
Yellow light - Make every effort to stop safely
Green light - You can proceed only if the intersection is clear
What action should you take as you approach a flashing red signal? a flashing yellow signal?
Red flashing signal - Make a full stop
Yellow flashing signal - Slow down and be prepared to 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
2. White line
3. Rumble Strips
4. Raised Roadway
5. Exit Ramp starts
6. Railroad
markings
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
2. Oil Pressure - Oil is not circulating at the proper pressure
3. Brake system - Release parking brake or part or all of the braking system is not working properly
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
2. Glance at
the tires
3. Notice the direction of the front tires
4. Make sure the windshield, windows and headlights and taillights are clear
5. Check the back window for loose objects
6. Look inside the vehicle for unwanted passengers
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
Reverse - Used for backing
Neutral - Allows the wheel to roll without engine power
Drive - Used for moving forward
Low - Allows the engine to send more power to the wheels at lower speeds
How do you start an automatic transmission vehicle?
1. Make sure the parking brake is set
2. Make sure the selector
lever is in park
3. Keep your foot off the accelerator
4. Turn the ignition switch to on
5. Check the gauges, warning lights and fuel supply
What procedure do you follow when leaving the vehicle?
1. Check inside and outside mirrors
2. Make sure you have your keys
3. Glance over your left shoulder before opening the door
4. When it is safe, open the door and exit quickly
5. Make sure all
doors are locked and walk around the rear of the vehicle to reduce your risk of being hit.
What is the procedure for starting a stickshift vehicle?
1. Be sure the parking brake is set
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor with your left foot
3. Put the gear-shift lever in neutral
4. Turn on ignition switch and check warning lights
5. Turn the key forward until the engine starts, then release
it
What are the steps for moving a stickshift vehicle into first gear?
1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor
2. Move the gear-shift lever to first
3. Depress the foot brake and release the parking brake
4. Hold the clutch momentarily at the friction point until the vehicle starts to move.
5. Continue gradual acceleration and let the clutch up all the way
What steps should you follow when stopping from higher gears?
1. Check mirrors for traffic
2. Let up on the accelerator
3. Tap the brake to signal a stop
4. Brake to about 15 to 20 mph
5. Press the clutch pedal down
6. Brake to a smooth stop
7. Shift to neutral when stopped
What is meant by downshifting and for what reason might you downshift?
Means shifting from
a higher to a lower gear.
1. Added control when approaching a sharp turn
2. Gain extra power when climbing long or steep hills
3. Use lower gear to go down long or steep hills to prevent wear on the brakes
What three major factors contribute to your degree of risk while driving?
1. Driver
2. Vehicle
3. Roadway & Environment
What are the four steps of the IPDE process?
1. Identify
2. Predict
3. Decide
4. Execute
What are the five keys of the Smith System?
1. Aim high in steering
2. Get the big picture
3. Keep your eyes moving
4. Leave yourself an "out"
5. Make sure they see you
What is the structure of the Zone Control System?
1. See a zone change
2. Check other zones
3. Create time and space by getting the best speed control, lane position and communication
What is the location of each of the six zones of the Zone Control System?
1. Left front zone
2. Left rear zone
3. Front zone
4. Rear zone
5. Right front zone
6. Right rear 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.
A closed zone is space not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight or 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
2. Decide to change direction
3. Decide to communicate
What three different lane positions are available to you within your lane?
1. Lane position 1
2. Lane position 2
3. Lane position 3
What are the three techniques you can use to maintain a safe path of travel?
1. Maintain a hazard
2. Separate
hazards
3. Compromise space
What three actions can you execute to avoid conflict?
1. Control speed
2. Steer
3. Communicate
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
2. Shock absorbers
3. Steering system
Name three factors that can affect your vehicle in a curve?
1. Speed
2. Sharpness of the curve
3. Banked curves
4. Load
What three parts add up to your total stopping distance?
1.
Perception time and distance
2. Reaction time and distance
3. Braking distance
How can you estimate your stopping distance?
Use the four second rule
What factors can affect your braking distance?
1. Speed
2. Vehicle condition
3. Roadway surface
4. Driver ability
5. Antilock braking system
6. Hills
7.
Loads
What three factors can affect force of impact?
1. Speed
2. Weight
3. Distance between impact and stopping
What three steps should you take when putting on safety belts properly?
1. Adjust your seatbelt to comfortable upright position
2. Snap the metal fitting on the end of the safety belt into the buckle
3.
Adjust the shoulder part of your safety belt across your chest
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
2. Sit away from the air bag after you are belted
3. If you have a tilt steering wheel, tilt the bag so your air bag will deploy toward your
chest
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
2. Left turn
3. Slow or stop
They can be used in bright sunlight when signals are hard to see and if your turn signal device does not
work.
List the steps to follow when changing lanes.
1. Check traffic flow in the front and left-front zones
2. Signal and make a blind spot check over your left shoulder
3. Increase your speed slightly as you steer smoothly into the next lane if it is clear
4. Cancel your signal and adjust your speed
What is the procedure for hand-over-hand steering?
1. Begin the turn from a balanced hand position
2. Start pulling down to the left with your left hand. Your right hand pushes the wheel toward the left about a quarter turn.
3. Release your left hand from the wheel and cross it over your right hand to grasp the wheel near the top. Continue pulling down
What is the safest type of turnabout to use?
Driveway or
alley on the right side
Because you can enter traffic forward
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.
2. Flash your brake lights to warn drivers behind you
3. Creep forward until you can see
the center of the space, Turn the wheel slightly to the right and enter the stall
4. Straighten the wheel when you are centered in the space
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
2. Intermediate License stage
3. Full-Privilege License stage
What are the restrictions on new drivers in each phase of the graduated driver's licensing program?
Learner's Permit stage -
1. Receives a permit to drive when supervised by an adult license driver
2. The permit must be held for a minimum period of violation free and collision free driving (6 months)
3. License drivers may be asked to provide a minimum number of hours of practice driving
Intermediate License stage -
1. Must have successfully completed the
learner's permit stage and approved driver education course
2. Supervised driving may be continued to meet the required hours
3. Safety belts must be worn by all occupants
4. Night driving, especially late night driving is restricted
5. Passengers can be limited in age/and or number
Full-Priviliege License stage -
1. Successfully complete the intermediate stage violation free and collision free
What are the three types of intersections?
1. Controlled
2. Uncontrolled
3.
How many seconds before the intersection is the point of no return?
2 seconds
What is the speed limit in residential areas?
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What is the speed limit in rural areas?
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What is the speed limit in city areas?
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What is the speed limit on expressways?
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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?
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What are the most common hazards in residential areas?
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What are the most common hazards in rural areas?
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What are the most common hazards in city areas?
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What are the most common hazards on the Expressway?
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What is implied consent in regards to DUI
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What is implied consent in regards to CPR?
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What are the right of way rules at intersections?
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Name and describe two special situations that occur on expressways?
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What type of insurance is required in the state of IL?
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What type of insurance is optional in the state of IL?
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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?
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What are the rules when checking a conscious victim?
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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
2. Loss of muscular coordination
3. Slow the reflex of the action of the eye
4. Impairs depth perception
What are some factors that affect BAC?
1. Amount of alcohol consumed
2. Amount of time spent drinking
3. Body weight
4. Food in
stomach
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
2. Field sobriety test
3. Intoxilyzer
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
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