Final Flashcards
1- 7 signs and their meanings
Red, regulatory, Stop sign
Orange, construction flagger/detour
Yellow, warning, no passing zone
Green, guide, street name
Blue, Service, hospital /oasis
Brown, recreation, forest preserve
Black and white, regulatory, speed limit
2- What are 3 things the HTS (highway transportation system) consists of
Cars, roadways, and people
3- five ways to reduce risks on the HTS
1: Anticipate the actions of others
2: Protect yourself and others
3: Keep your car in top condition
4: Drive only when your in sound physical and mental condition
5: Make a conscious effort to develop your skills
4- what direction do you turn your wheels when parking on hills with and without curbs
Uphill with curb is left
Uphill without burn is right
Downhill with curb is right
Downhill without curb us right
5-Name 8 places where passing another vehicle is not allowed
Curve, hill, tunnel, viaduct (within 100 ft), bridge, railroad, stopped school bus, construction zone, solid line, no passing zone
6-Identify and describe the 4 different types of skids
Breaking skid- sudden deceleration
Power skid- sudden acceleration
Cornering skid- sudden change in direction
Blowout skid- sudden change in tire pressure
7-There are_____natural laws which exist as you’re driving.
a. They are:
b. Here is how they relate to driving
6 laws
Inertia- Seat belt
Friction- Tire touching the road
Momentum- Heavier vehicles cause more damage
Kinetic energy- As your speed increases, your breaking distance increases
Gravity- Moving uphill tour speed decreases, moving downhill your speed increases
Center of gravity- Taller vehicles are less stable
8-What does each letter in SIPDE stand for?
Search, identify, predict, decide, execute
9-What are the 5 guidelines to the SMITH SYSTEM?
- Aim high and look ahead
- Get the big picture
- Keep your eyes moving
- Leave yourself a way out or a margin of safety
- Make sure others can see you
10-Define: Centrifugal Force, Peripheral Vision, Zero Tolerance Law, Implied Consent, Certificate of Title
Centrifugal force- The force that pushes objects out of a curve and into a straight line
Peripheral vision- Side vision
Zero tolerance law- Minors under 21 can’t possess, consume, or distribute alcohol or drugs
Implied consent- as a minor if you are under suspision for a DUI, you must submit to an alcohol test
Certificate of title- shows ownership of the vehicle
11-Explain the Right Of Way rule
If you hear or see an emergency vehicle coming, you have to pull to the right
12-Another word for traction is:
Adhesion
13-The maximum BAC for anyone under the age of 21 is:
The maximum BAC for anyone aged 21 and over is:
0.0 and 0.08
14- When required to stop at railroad crossings, vehicles must stop within ___
feet but not less than____ feet from the nearest rail
50,15
15- What are the steps you should do when involved in a collision? (list in order)
- Stop Immediately
- Warn others if possible
- Give aid to the injured
- Try to get medical help
- Call the police
- Exchange info with other driver
- Get information and addresses of witnesses
- Stay at the scene
