Test 3 Flashcards
Why does a good defensive driver rarely have to act at the last moment to avoid an emergency?
They anticipate danger and expect the unexpected
Define defensive driving
Protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations
What are the five keys to space cushioning?
- aim high in steering- look further down the road
- keep eyes moving
- big picture- look with eyes, see with mind
- communicate
- have an escape route
What are some ways to communicate with other drivers? (5)
- horn
- lights
- signals
- eye contact
- lane position
List four way to leave yourself an escape route
- Don’t follow too closely
- leave keep opening to left and right
- have an escape route (duh)
- check your blind spots
What’s the SIPDE defensive driving process?
An organized system of seeing, thinking, and responding to traffic situations
What are the steps of SIPDE?
Scan- read traffic situations Identify potential hazards Predict how hazards might create conflict Decide how to avoid conflict Execute- carry out decision
List four ways to avoid an accident
Change speed
Communicate
Leave an escape route
Change direction
What is the legal limit for intoxication in the state of Illinois?
.08
What does Implied Consent Law say?
By obtaining a license, you automatically consent to any chemical/sobriety tests if pulled over
How long does it take alcohol to reach the brain?
Minutes
On Friday/Saturday night ______ of drivers are DUI
10%
A ___________ _____________ ___________ allows for so e restricted driving privileges for a DUI offender
Judicial driving permit
Approximately ________ of traffic deaths are alcohols related
50%
What is the feeling of well being after drinking?
Euphoria
How long does it take to eliminate one drink from the body?
Avg- 1 hour 15 minutes
List four ways that alcohol will have an effect on you and your driving?
Impaired vision
Slow reflexes
Affects judgement and reasoning
Alter moods and emotions
List four ways to reduce drinking and driving
- Don’t drink
- drink water or a soft drink
- designated driver
- space drinks at least an hour apart
What are the possibilities for a DUI conviction?
1 year in jail
1 year revocation of license
$1,000.00 fine
What is the penalty for refusing to take the breathalyzer test?
1 year suspension
What factors will determine the degree of impairment alcohol has on a person? (4)
- Body weight and height
- amount of food consumed
- # of drinks
- time in which drinks were consumed
Stimulant _______ _____ the nervous system
Speed up
Depressants _______ ________ the nervous system
Slow down
What happens if a person combined alcohol and other drugs?
Exaggerated effects
What are two organizations concerned with drunk driving?
MADD- mothers against drunk driving
SADD- students against destructive decisions
List two types of field sobriety tests
Horizontal gaze nystagmus test- measures involuntary jerking of eyes (speeds up when drunk)
Divided attention impairment test- measures physical and mental impairment
What is the on,y way to reduce alcohols affect on the body?
Time!!
What is the penalty for a person under 21 if he has a BAC of .01 to .07?
1st offense- 3 month suspension
2nd offense- 1 year suspension
What is the penalty for a person under 21 with a BAC of .08 or greater?
1st offense- 2 year suspension (minimum)
2nd offense- 3 year suspension (minimum) or until age 21
What is peer pressure?
Others encourage you to do something good/bad
What questions should you ask yourself if you are being pressured? (4)
Is it safe?
Is it legal?
Would my parents approve?
Do they have my best interests at heart?
How does gravity affect your vehicle on hills?
Uphill- decreases speed
Downhill- increases speed, longer stopping distance
What factors reduce a vehicles traction? (4)
Weather conditions
Road surface
Tire condition (air pressure, treads)
Condition of vehicle
Why is it important to slow down before a curve?
Safer (less inertia)
What happens when the center of gravity is raised in a vehicle?
Vehicle becomes top heavy and very easy to roll or tip
What factors influence the total stopping distance of a vehicle? (6)
Speed Hills Heavy load Drivers reaction Roadway surface Vehicle condition
What are the three collisions in a crash?
Vehicle hits object
Occupants hit inside of car
Internal organs hit skeletal system
What three things will determine the force of impact?
Speed
Weight
Distance between impact and stop
How can the driver lessen the force of impact in a crash? (3)
Reduce speed
Avoid head on collision
Hit at an angle
A person is __ times more likely to be killed if thrown from the car in a collision
4
More than _____ of all accidents occurs to speeds less than 40 mph
80%
___ out of ____ accidents occur within 25 miles of home
3 out of 4
Explain the Illinois safety belt law (2)
Everyone must wear a seatbelt
Drivers are responsible for making sure all occupants wear seatbelt
Approximately____ of traffic deaths could be avoided if everyone would use seat belts
50%
Who is Ralph Nayder?
Consumer advocate who attacked car industry for making unsafe vehicles
What’s re four safety features designed to lessen the force of impact? (4)
Seat belts
Padded dashboard
Collapsible steering wheel
Air bags
