Questions Flashcards
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Safe, low brisk driving is primarily a _______ task
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Mental
1
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Which of the following is part of the highway transportation system/HTS?
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Vehicles, people, and roadways
2
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If you drive in a low risk way, you will
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Gain others respect
3
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Graduated driver licensing programs
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Are usually completed and three licensing stages, have resulted in fewer collisions among young drivers, and are conducted worldwide
4
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The four steps of the IPDE process
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Identify, predict, decide, and execute
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Drive ______ by protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected situations
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Defensively
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When applied to driving, the term ____ means the possibility of having a conflict that results in a collision
A
Risk
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The___is made up of people, vehicles, and roadways
A
Highway transportation system
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Federal and state laws that regulate the HTS
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Vehicle code
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Contact between two or more objects, as when two vehicles hit each other
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Collision
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Organized method designed to help drivers develop good seeing habits
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Smith system
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Method for managing the space around your vehicle
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Zone control system
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All the skills-social, physical, and mental-required to drive
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Driving task
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Program requiring young drivers to progress through a series of licensing stages
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Graduated driver licensing program
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What does a round traffic mean
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Railroad crossing
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A construction zone sign is
A
Orange
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Which of the following is not an example of a traffic signal?
A. Flashing lights B. Arrows
C. School zone sign D. Pedestrian signals
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C. School zone sign
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Two solid yellow centerlines on a 2 Lane Hwy. indicate
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No passing from either way
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A____signal is used at heavy traffic intersections to tell people who are waiting whether they should proceed or wait
A
Pedestrian
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International traffic signs use___rather than words
A
Symbols
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A lane on a busy street that helps drivers make safer mid block left turns is called a ___
A
Shared left turn lane
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A____sign controls traffic
A
Regulatory
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Sign that alerts you to possible hazards and road conditions
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Warning sign
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Signal that alerts drivers to dangerous conditions or tells them to stop
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Flashing signals
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Sign set on roadways like primary highways and expressways to keep traffic moving safely
Minimum speed limit
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Signal, Usually overhead, that tells whether a lane can or cannot be used at a specific time
Lane signal
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Speed limits set for special conditions such as sharp curves
Advisory speed limits
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Sign that gives directions
Guide side
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Which is not found on a vehicles instrument panel?
A. Speedometer B. Horn
C. Tachometer D. Fuel gauge
Horn
29
When entering a vehicle from the street side, you should
Be ready to unlock the door, walk around the front of the vehicle toward the back, and get in quickly, then close and lock the door
30
When starting an automatic transmission vehicle, the selector lever should be in
Park or neutral
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The friction point is the point
Where the vehicle starts to move
32
The___Pedal in a stick shift vehicle enables a driver to shift gears
Clutch
33
A Vehicle's rearview mirrors cannot show___areas
Blind spot
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The alternator warning light warns that the___is being drained
Battery
35
Compartment mounted between the front seats in a vehicle
Consol
36
Device on the instrument panel indicating the total number of miles the vehicle has been driven
Odometer
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The stationary object appearing in the distance in the center of your intended path of travel
Target
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Shifting from a higher to a lower gear
Downshifting
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Device that shows the different driving gears and the one being used
Shift indicator
40
Padded device on the backs of fronts of seats that help reduce whiplash injuries in a collision
Head Restraints
41
Which of the following risk factors is contributed by the roadway and environment?
A. Blurred vision B. Bright sun
C. Bald tires D. Broken headlight
Bright sun
42
Six areas of space around the vehicle that are the width of the lane and extend far as driver can see are called
Zones
43
Peripheral vision refers to the area you can see
To the left and right of Central vision
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Which of the following terms describes glancing continually and quickly through your orderly visual search pattern
Scanning
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An open zone is the space where you can drive without a restriction to your___or to your intended path of travel
Line of sight
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Making quick glances to the roadway in front of your vehicle is called___
Ground viewing
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Almost every___you make as a driver will be related to anticipating zone changes and looking for alternative path of travel
Prediction
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Area as far ahead as you can see a target in the center of your intended path, and to its right and left
Target area range
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Place where you can drive without restriction to your line of sight or intended path of travel
Open zone
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Cone shaped area of up to 10° in which you can see clearly while looking straight ahead
Central vision
51
1 of 6 areas of space around the vehicle that is the width of a lane and extends as far as the driver can see
Zone
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All the area of person can see while looking straight ahead
Field of vision
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Side vision area to the left and right of Central vision
Peripheral vision
54
Process of adjusting the speed of a vehicle to handle one hazard at a time when two or more hazards threaten a driver
Separate the hazards
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When an object moves, it acquires
Energy of motion
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Length of time you take to execute an action is called your___time
Reaction time
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Which of the following is an example of a supplemental restraint system?
A. Air bag
B. Safety belt
C. Lap and shoulder belt
D. Antilock brakes
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Airbag
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In A____situation, you must divide the amount of available traction between stopping or starting and steering
Split traction
59
The force that pulls all things to earth is called
Gravity
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A Vehicle's energy of motion will change in proportion to the _____ of its change in speed
Square
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The grouping ability of a tire will___as the amount of tread touching the road increases
Increase
62
The____your speed, the longer your breaking distance
Greater
63
Grooved surface of a tire that gripes the road
Tread
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Point around which an object's weight is evenly distributed
Center of gravity
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Restraint device that you have to engage
Active device
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Distance your vehicle travels while you make a stop
Total stopping distance
67
Force that keeps each tire from sliding on the road
Friction
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To steer straight forward, look
Far ahead toward the center of your path
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To make the correct hand signal for a left turn, your left arm and hand should be
Extended street
70
The first step to take before you begin a lane change maneuver is to
Check that roadway ahead has no obstructions
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Backing a stick shift vehicle requires skillful use of the
Clutch pedal
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Before backing, make sure your____zones are clear
Rear
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____signals are easier to see in bright sunlight
Hand
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When changing lanes,_____can cause your vehicle to turn to sharply
Over steering
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Perform a __________ only when there are no driveways to use for another type of turnabout
Three point turn about
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A part of the outside or inside of the vehicle, as viewed from the driver's seat, that relates to some part of the roadway
Reference point
77
Not turning the steering wheel enough
Understeering
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Parking vehicle diagonally to curb
Angle parking
79
Maneuver for turning your vehicle around to go in the opposite direction
Turnabout
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Parking vehicle at right angle to curb
Perpendicular parking
81
Pushing the steering wheel up with one handed down with the other
Push pull steering
82
Turning the steering wheel too much
OverSteering
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As you approach a yellow or red traffic light, your front zone
Closes
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What is the term for a light that has just turned from red?
Fresh green light
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With which of the following does one side of the intersection have a green light?
A. Fresh green light B. Stale green light C. Controlled green light
D. Delayed green light
Delayed green light
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Which of the following terms means to allow others to go first
A. Stop B. Proceed
C. Yield D. Cycle
Yield
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Which of the following signs identifies an uncontrolled railroad crossing? A. Stop sign
B. Yield sign see.
C. Crossbuck
D. Red flashing lights
Crossbuck
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Your chances of a collision are greater at an_____than at any other point on a roadway
Intersection
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When turning after stop, your last check should be in the direction of your____
Path of travel
90
As a driver, you must always____to pedestrians
Yield
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Intersection at which traffic signals or signs determine the right-of-way
Controlled intersection
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Complete stop as required at a stop sign or red light
Full stop
93
Privilege of having immediate use of a certain part of the roadway
Right-of-way
94
Distance between vehicles
Gap
95
Intersection that has no signs or signals to regulate traffic
Uncontrolled intersection
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Light that has been green for a long time
Stale greenlight
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Why do car drivers have responsibility for avoiding collisions with motorcyclists?
Car drivers have more protection
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Which of the following is not safe practice for bicyclists? A. Wearing a helmet
B. Obeying signs, signals, and traffic laws
C. Having reflectors on bicycles
D. Listening to music with headphones while bicycling
Listening to music with headphones while bicycling
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When meeting a truck on a 2 Lane Rd.,
Move to Lane position three and drive straight ahead
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To reduce risk of collision, motorcyclists should increase their___
Following distance
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Users of mopeds have limited speed and__
Acceleration
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Many collisions involving pedestrians our current crosswalks and intersections in _____
Business districts
103
Two wheeled vehicle that can be driven either with the motor or pedal
moped
104
Large blind spot areas where truck drivers cannot see other vehicles
No zones
105
Items the motorcyclist wears to protect head, eyes, and body
Protective equipment
106
Truck that has a powerful tractor that pulls a separate trailer
Tractor-trailer
107
Large vehicles used for pleasure and travel
Recreational vehicle
108
Type of tractor-trailer commonly called an 18 wheeler
Tractor semi trailer
109
While driving in urban situations
Be ready to reduce speed and change vehicle position
110
The three second following distance technique
Is safe for most conditions
111
You can avoid being hit by a tailgater if you
Increase your following distance to four seconds or more
112
It is illegal to pass another vehicle
At an intersection
113
To Give yourself adequate time to react to a hazard, you should_____your speed
Decrease
114
Urban streets and roads have the highest number of _____ per mile
Hazards
115
Take your foot off the accelerator and hold it over the brake pedal to be ready to brake
Cover the break
116
Rest your foot on the break
Ride to break
117
To pass a car ahead
Overtake
118
Follow another vehicle too closely
Tailgate
119
Posted speed signs indicate
Maximum speed under ideal conditions
120
Which of the following provides advance information and warning about approaching driving situations?
A. Roadways B. Road shoulder conditions
C. Posted speeds
D. Traffic controls
Traffic controls
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What effect does increased speed have on the time available to complete the IPDE process?
Decreases time available
122
Solid yellow lines indicate
No passing situations
123
____Roadways have separated lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
Multi lane
124
The force that makes your vehicle go slower when driving uphill is called
Gravity
125
A ______is a sudden unexpected rush of water from heavy rain
Flash flood
126
Place on mountain roads for vehicles to safely get out of traffic when their brakes are not effective
Runaway vehicle ramp
127
Signposts on a curve with suggested speeds for ideal conditions
Advisory speed signs
128
Additional right lane on mountain roads for slower moving vehicles
Pull out area
129
Area of ground separating traffic moving in opposite directions
Median
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Vehicle unable to travel at highway speed
Slow moving vehicle
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Turns that bend sharply in the opposite direction
Switchbacks
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Expressways are safer than other types of roads because
There are no intersections or cross traffic
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If traffic is backed up on the exit ramp you want to use, you should
Pass the ramp and use the next exit
134
Expressway collisions tend to be more serious than those on other types of roads, because expressways
Have high-speed travel
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You slow your vehicle without blocking those behind you when you are in the ______ lane
Deceleration
136
A ______ interchange is used when a side road forms a T interchange with the expressway
Trumpet
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The right edge of the expressway should be marked with a
Solid white line
138
Group of formation of vehicles traveling on expressway
Wolfpack
139
Speed used by most drivers on an expressway
Common speed
140
Condition of unconsciously driving to fast as result of driving for long periods at high speeds
Velocitation
141
Lane that permits drivers entering expressway to accelerate to the speed of expressway traffic
Acceleration lane
142
Stretch of roadway at the end of an acceleration lane where vehicles join the flow of traffic
Merging area
143
When visibility is reduced, the first action to take is to
Slow down
144
If traction conditions are hazardous, you should
drive slowly
145
Traction on wet roads can be improved by driving
In the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead
146
When your temperature gauge indicates that your engine is too hot, you should
Turn off your air conditioner and turn on your heater
147
Wearing Sunglasses and a sunvisor helps you deal with blinding _______ conditions
Glare
148
If it is snowing during the day or night, you should always use
Low beam headlights
149
________ brakes allow you to steer and stop at the same time
Anti-lock
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Vehicle loses part or all of its grip on the road
Skid
151
Repeating the sequence of driving forward a little and then back a little to move out of snow, mud, or sand
Rocking a vehicle
152
Driving at a speed that makes your stopping distance longer than the distance lighted by your headlights
Overdriving headlights
153
Occurs when a tire loses road contact by rising up on top of water
Hydroplaning
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If you have a blowout, which action should you avoid?
A. ease up on accelerator
B. Pull of on the shoulder slowly
C. Brake hard
D. turn on hazard lights
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Brake hard
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Which action should you take first if the accelerator sticks while you are driving?
A. Shift into a lower gear
B. Turn off the ignition
C. Apply the parking brake
D. Kick the side of the accelerator
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Kick the side of the accelerator
156
To avoid a side impact collision, you should
Break or accelerate quickly
157
An engine _______ when it has too much fuel and not enough air
Floods
158
Vehicle fires generally start in the
Engine compartment
159
When water collects in roadway cracks, _________ can develop
Potholes
160
A ______ collision produces the greatest force of impact of any collision
Head on
161
Devices that hold the wheel to the vehicle
Lugnuts
162
Steer in the opposite direction
Countersteer
163
Sudden loss of tire air pressure while driving
Blow out
164
Hand operated device used to lift and hold one corner or side of the vehicle
Jack
165
Loss of braking effectiveness caused by overheating of the brakes after long, continuous, hard braking
Brake fade
166
Back and forth swerving of the rear of the vehicle
Fishtailing
167
Emotions influence driving because they
Change the way you assess risk and make driving decisions
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A person who must be twice as close to an object to see it as clearly as a person with normal visual acuity has
20/40 vision
169
The part of your peripheral vision closest to your central vision is called
Fringe vision
170
The best way to prevent fatigue on long drives is to
Rest before you start
171
While driving, drivers experience the emotion of _______ more often than any other
Anger
172
Your ______ allows you to judge the distance between your self and other objects
Depth perception
173
Carbon monoxide gas is present in the ________ of a vehicle
Exhaust fumes
174
Most collisions involving older drivers are caused by failure to
Yield the right-of-way
175
Ability to continue seeing when looking at bright lights
Glare resistance
176
Occurs when objects off to your sides become blurred and distorted as your speed increases
Speed smear
177
Ability to see things clearly both near and far away
visual acuity
178
Time your eyes need to regain clear vision after being affected by glare
Glare recovery time
179
Ability to judge distance between yourself and other objects
Depth perception
180
Not being able to distinguish colors
Colorblindness
181
Not being able to see well at night
Night blindness
182
Narrow field of vision of 140° or less
Tunnel vision
183
All states enforce a minimum drinking age of
21
184
Which drugs slows down the central nervous system
Depressants
185
The most common penalty for a first time conviction of a DUI or DWI is
Drivers license suspension
186
What advise should you give a social drinker planning to drive
Appoint a designated driver
187
The ______ law makes it illegal for persons under the age of 21 to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in the blood
Zero tolerance
188
In the process of________, young people help other young people make decisions
Peer education
189
A person who decides ahead of time not to drink and is appointed to drive others who do drink is known as a
Designated driver
190
Drug that can slow down the central nervous system
Depressant
191
Drug that speeds up the central nervous system
Stimulant
192
Amount of alcohol in the blood expressed as a percentage of alcohol in the bloodstream
Blood alcohol concentration
193
Drugs that can be obtained legally without a doctor's prescription
Over the counter medicines
194
Inner forces of personality that restraint or hold back one's impulsive behavior
Inhibitions
195
Involuntary jerking of the eyes as a person gazes to the side
Nystagmus
196
The value of the vehicle drops steadily overtime due to
Depreciation
197
If the used vehicle you are considering passes your test, you should
Have a mechanic make a final check
198
Vehicle insurance that pays for damage caused by something other than a collision is called
Comprehensive insurance
199
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Which of the following does nothing to help protect the environment?
A. Using mass transportation
B. Driving alone in a vehicle
C. Van pooling
D. Using an alternative fueled vehicle
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Driving alone in a vehicle
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Our driver whose insurance is canceled due to a poor driving record needs to obtain
Assigned risk insurance
201
Large amounts of CO2 in the atmosphere produce a ______, which warms the Earth
Greenhouse effect
202
Covers an insured's losses and expenses associated with a collision regardless of who is at fault
No-fault insurance
203
Requires you to prove that you can pay for damages you caused that result in death, injury, or property damage
Financial responsibility law
204
Amount you agree to pay toward the repair or replacement of the vehicle
deductible
205
Provides bodily injury and property damage liability coverage to high-risk drivers for a much higher premium
Assigned risk insurance
206
Specified amount of money paid over a specified period of time paid for insurance coverage
Premium
207
Covers the driver who is at fault against claims
bodily injury insurance
208
A vehicle's gears are housed in the
Transmission
209
When jumpstarting a vehicle that has a dead battery
Make sure that both batteries are the same voltage, warm the battery up first if frozen, start the vehicle with the good battery first
210
The master cylinder is found in a vehicle's
Brake system
211
Preventive maintenance is
Caring for a vehicle on an ongoing basis
212
The ______ Controls the flow of coolant to the radiator
Thermostat
213
In rear wheel vehicles, the_____carries power to the differential
Drive shaft
214
A Vehicle's catalytic converter converts harmful gases into less harmful gases and
Water
215
A power steering system uses a_______pump and fluid to make steering easy
Hydraulic
216
Engine part that mixes air and gasoline and sends it as a fine mist to the engine cylinders
Carburetor
217
Tire that has special layers added to a bias ply tire for improved strength, performance, and mileage
Belted tire
218
Part of the cooling system that holds and cools the coolant
Radiator
219
Arrangement of gears at the rear of the vehicle allowing one wheel to revolve faster than the opposite wheel during turns
Differential
220
Device that reduces the noise from combustion sounds in the engine
Muffler
221
Device that generates an electrical current needed to recharge the battery and operate electrical equipment in a vehicle
Alternator
