Drivers Ed Final Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 7 different colors signs?
What do they mean?
Provide an example for each

A

Red - Regulatory - Stop Sign
Black/White - Regulatory - Speed Limit Sign
Yellow - Warning - Merge Sign
Orange- Construction - Detour sign
Green- Guide - Airport Sign
Blue- Service - Hospital Sign
Brown - Recreation- Camp Ground

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2
Q

What are the three things HTS consists of?

A

Car, People, Street

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3
Q

What are 5 ways to reduce risk on the HTS?

A

Anticipate the actions of others, keep your car in top condition, protect yourself from others, make a conscious effort to develop your driving skills, drive only when you are in a sound physical and mental condition.

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4
Q

When parking uphill with a curb; uphill without a curb; downhill with a curb; downhill without a curb, which way do you turn your wheel?

A

Left Right Right Right

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5
Q

Name 8 ways when passing another vehicle is not allowed

A
  • Shoulder of the road
  • When a no-passing zone is present
  • solid lines
  • hills
  • curves in the road
  • bridges
  • school zone
  • When a school bus is present/stopped
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6
Q

Identify and describe the 4 different types of skids

A
  1. power skid - when there is a sudden acceleration
  2. Braking skid- When there is a sudden deceleration
  3. Cornering Skid - When there is a sudden change in direction
  4. Blowout Skid- When there is a sudden change in tire pressure
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7
Q

There are —- natural laws which exist when your driving.

a: They are:
b: How they are related to driving

A

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Interia - Seatbelts work against inertia in a collision
Friction - Friction stops the car
Momentum- Heavier vehicles cause more damage in a collision
Kinetic Energy - As speed increases, breaking distance increases
Gravity- When moving uphill, your speed decreases.
Center of Gravity - Taller vehicles become less stable

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8
Q

What does each letter in SPIDE stand for?

A

Search
Identify
Predict
Decide
Exacute

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9
Q

What are the 5 guidelines to the SMITH system?

A
  • Aim high look ahead not down
  • Get the big picture
  • Keep your eyes moving
  • Leave yourself a way out or margin of safety
  • Make sure others can see you
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10
Q

Definition of Centrifugal Force

A

A force that pushes objects out of a curve and into a straight line

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11
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Definition of Peripheral Vision

A

Your side vision

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12
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Definition of the Zero Tolerance Law

A

Minors cannot possess, consume, or distribute alcohol or drugs.

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13
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Definition of Implied Consent

A

Minors who are under suspicion of a DUI must submit an alcohol test

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14
Q

Definition of Certificate of Title

A

Shows ownership of the vehicle

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15
Q

Explain the Right of Way Rule

A

If a pedestrian is present no matter where, I must yield the right of way and let them cross

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16
Q

What is the maximum BAC for anyone under 21 years old?
What is the maximum BAC for anyone over 21 years old?

A

Under: 0.00
Over: 0.08

17
Q

When required to stop at a railroad crossing, vehicles must stop within —— feet but not less than —- feet from the nearest rail

A

50, 15

18
Q

What are the steps you should do when involved in a collision?

A
  1. Stop Immediately
  2. Warn Others
  3. Give aid to injured
  4. Get medical help
  5. Call the police
  6. Exchange info
  7. Gather witnesses
  8. Remain at the scene
19
Q

Your’e about to collide with a large animal. What are the two things you should do?

A
  1. Brake Firmly
  2. Steer to strike it at an angle
20
Q

List 8 distractions you may encounter while driving.

A
  • music
  • eating
  • billboards
  • passengers
  • nice houses
  • road condition
  • cars
  • pedestrians
21
Q

What are the 3 physical effects if intoxication?

A
  • Delayed Reactions
  • loss of coordination
  • Double Vision
22
Q

Name and describe 3 different types of car insurance

A

Liability- Covers victim only
Collision- All parties involved are covered
Comprehensive- Anything that I cannot control

23
Q

What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?

A

Time

24
Q

What are the 4 factors which affect breaking distance?

A
  • Speed
  • Condition of Veichle
  • Condition of Road
  • Hills or Mountains