Finals Flashcards
What is the HTS?
The Highway Transport System
Moves people and cargo from one place to another in a safe and efficient matter
What are the three parts of HTS?
People
Vehicles
Roadways
Vehicle Code
Laws that are passed are in the vehicle code
IPDE Process
Process of seeing, thinking and responding Identify Predict Decide Execute
Yeild
A red triangle sign
Be prepared to stop or slow to the right of way of other people and vehicles
Basic Speed Law
You must obey this law when traffic, roadway, or weather conditions are not ideal
States that you must not drive faster than what is safe, regardless of the speed limit posted
Regulator Sign
Tells you about the laws you must obey
Stop, yield, speed limit, black and white, or black and red
Warning Sign
Help you avoid surprise situations
Most- mustard yellow diamond with black
Also- School signs, No Pass signs, Construction signs, and Railroad signs
Broken yellow lines
Only pass when no traffic is coming from the opposite direction and it is safe
Solid yellow line
No passing
Only when YOUR line is broken (often to turn)
Broken white lines
Separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction- cross when changing lanes
Solid white lines
Lane changing is a hazard and is not permitted at this point
Or crosswalks
Temperature light
Warns you when the coolant in ht engine is too hot
Blind Spots
Spots to your rear and sides that you cannot see
Smith System
Organized method to help drivers develop good seeing habits
Smith System Steps
Aim high in steering Get the big picture Keep your eyes moving Leave an "out" Make sure they see you
Aiming high
Look ahead 12-15 seconds into your target area and identify clues
Scanning
Glancing continually and quickly with very brief fixations through your orderly visual pattern
Orderly visual search pattern
Process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence
Gravity
The force that pulls all things down to the earth
Center of Gravity
The point around which an objects weight is evenly distributed
Lower is better
Total stopping distance
The distance your vehicle travels while you make a stop
Perception distance
Reaction distance
Breaking distance
Backing in a straight line
Check to see if rear zones are clear
1- Hold break- shift to reverse
2-Turn body to the right with your right arm over the passenger’s seat and look out the rear window
3-Left hand at the 12 o’clock position
4- Release break slowly
5- turn in the direction you want to go
6- foot over break- quick glance to sides- go
Fresh green light
Just turned green- does not guarantee- still check open zones
Stale green light
Light that has been green for a long time- prepare to slow or stop for a yellow light
Controlled intersection
An intersection that is regulated by traffic signals or signs that determine the right of way
Uncontrolled intersection
No signs or signals to regulate traffic
In light traffic areas or residential places
Emergency vehicles
Always yield to emergency vehicles with flashing lights and sirens
Pull right and stop or slow
Leave as much space as possible
Follow other drivers
Passing large trucks
Clear the intersection
You can see them in the mirror
Can see both headlights in the rear view mirror- pass back
If bad visibility- flash headlights
Following distance
A 3-second following
4 in bad conditions
Fixed point and count- their bumper- your front
Covering the break
Take your foot off of the accelerator and hold it OVER the break pedal when you sense possible conflict
Riding the break
Resting your foot on the break
Breaks heat up and wear faster
Confusing lights to driver behind you
No-Passing
Solid lines or yellow pennant sign
Uphill, intersection, close (100 ft) to railroad, in/under two lane bridges, no passing zones, Oncoming trafic, bad conditions, and turn or stop ahead
Velocitation
After hours of driving or driving at high speeds and you think you are traveling slow but you are actually going very fast
Highway hypnosis
You may drive mile after mile with little change in speed, hills, curves, or interchanges
You can be lulled into an inattentive, drowsy state
Hydroplaning
When a tire loses road contact by rising up on top of water with no grip/traction to the road
Factors that cause hydroplaning
Standing water
Speed
Tire condition
Tire blowouts
When a tire loses air pressure suddenly due to an object or pothole
Front- swerves in the direction of the pop- pull yourself back again
Back- fishtailing
Off-road recovery
Break gradually and steer straight
Slowly go back
Countersteer
Turn as soon as stable on roadway
Field of vision
All the area that you can see around while looking straight ahead
180 degrees- typical
Depth perception
The ability to judge distance between yourself and other objects
Inhibitions
The inner forces of personality that restrain impulsive behavior
Taken away by alcohol
Depressants
Drug that can slow down the central nervous system
Stimulants
A drug that can speed up the central nervous system
Implied consent law
Anyone who receives a drivers’ license automatically consents to BAC tests
Premium
A specified amount of money for coverage over a specified amount of time to the insurance company
Deductible
Amount of money you agreed towards the repair or replacement of your vehicle
Liability
Required insurance
Protects the driver who caused a collision against claims
Compensation for harm or damage for others
Preventative maintenance
Routine care and attention you give your vehicle to avoid trouble later
Owner’s manual
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Legend
Explains the markings and symbols used on a map
