Final Test Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 7 different color signs and what do they mean and give an example for each

A

Red-regulatory sign-ex stop sign
Black and white-regulatory- ex speed limit
Yellow-warning sign- ex railroad crossing
Orange-warning sign(construction)- ex detour ahead sign
Green- guide signs-ex destination and distance
Blue- guide signs(service)- ex rest area
Brown-recreation-ex park

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2
Q

What are the three things the HTS consists of

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Vehicles,roadways, pedestrians

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3
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What are the 5 ways to help reduce risk on the HTS

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Keep car in top condition, anticipate the actions of others, make conscious effort to develop your driving skills, take steps to protect yourself from others, and drive only in sound physical and mental condition p

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4
Q

Uphill, downhill with and without a curb

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Uphill w curbs left
Uphill w/ out curb right
Downhill w curb right
Downhill without curb right

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5
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Name 8 places where passing another vehicle is not allowed

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No passing zone, hill, tunnel, viaduct, middle of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, curve

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6
Q

Identify and describe the four types of skids

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Braking skid-sudden deceleration
Power skid-sudden acceleration
Blowout skid- suddenly losing air pressure in a tire
Cornering skid- sudden change in direction

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7
Q

There are how many natural laws that exist as your driving
They are:
Here is how they relate to driving:

A

6 natural laws-
Inertia-When you break the seatbelt protects you
Friction- Traction between road and tires
Momentum- The greater the speed, the greater collision impact
Gravity- Makes the car speed up or slow down
Kinetic energy- Greater the speed, greater the braking distance
Center of gravity- A higher car is less stable than a lower car

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8
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What does SIPDE stand for

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Search, identify, predict, decide, and execute

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9
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What are the 5 guideline to the Smith system

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Aim high look ahead not down, keep your eyes moving, get the big picture, make sure others see you, and leave yourself a way out or margin of safety

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10
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Centrifugal force

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The force that pushes you out of a curve and into a straight path

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11
Q

Peripheral vision

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Side vision

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12
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Zero tolerance law

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A minor cannot possess, consume, or distribute any alcohol or drugs

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13
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Implied consent

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Permission to test for alcohol and or drugs

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14
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Certificate of title

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Proves ownership of a vehicle

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15
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The right of way rule

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The first to person to come to a stop sign is the first person to go

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16
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Another word for traction is

A

Adhesion

17
Q

Max BAC for anyone under 21

A

0.00

18
Q

Max BAC for anyone over 21

A

0.08

19
Q

At railroad crossings you must stop within ——— feet but not lees than ——— feet from the nearest rail

A

50 feet, 15 feet

20
Q

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

A

Stop immediately, warn others if possible, give aid to the injured, try to get medical help, call police, exchange information, get newest addresses of witnesses, stay at scene
Ex credit, make accident reports see a doctor

21
Q

When you are about to collide with a large animal, what are the two things you should do

A

Brake firmly, steer and strike at an angle-to reduce impact

22
Q

List a total of 8 distractions you can encounter while driving

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Passengers, pets, music, cell phones, drinking, smoking, scenery, animals, and pedestrians

23
Q

What are the 3 physical effects of intoxication

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Delayed reaction time, lack of coordination, and clouded depth and distance perception

24
Q

Name and describe the 3 different types of car insurance

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Liability- only the victim is covered
Collision- you and the victim and covered
Comprehensive- Covers natural disasters

25
Q

Only effective way for alcohol to leave your body is

A

Time

26
Q

Four factors which affect braking distance are

A

Speed, condition or the vehicle, condition of the roadway, and hills & mountains

27
Q

Extra Credit: Three forces that affect the force of impact

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Speed of the car, weight of the car and impact distance