10The brake system warning lights tells you
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the braking system is not working properly
1A safe driver is responsible for
11Adjust a safety belt so it _______
passengers, other roadway users, and self.
fits snugly
2A driver who refuses to take an alcohol test
might lose his or her license under which law
12The driving task is primarily a
implied consent
3__________ gives you a good start to
becoming a skillful driver
a driver-education course
4Yielding in traffic means
allowing others to go before you
thinking task
13The process of searching critical areas of the
traffic environment in a regular sequence is...
an orderly visual search pattern
14an open area of space all around a vehicle
space cushion
5Interstate route signs vary from
15the best way to send and receive messages to
and from other roadway users is to
state to state
communicate by using your lights and/or horn
6The purpose of a rumble strip is to
16if a tire is underinflated, the only part that
grips the road well is the
alert you through noise your tires make when
driving over them and warn you that you are
driving...
7What roadway markings are used to guide
your driving path?
reflectors
outside edges of the tire thread
17what rule is used to estimate your total
stopping distance under ideal conditions
4-second rule
18an example of an active restraint is
8Always come to a full stop before shifting to
another gear in ____________________
a safety belt
Automatic transmission
19child restraint seats must be used _____
9If leaving the car from the street side
in the backseat
walk around the rear of the car
20the hand signal to indicate slow or stop is
left arm and hand pointed downward
21a turnabout maneuver is risky because
31as the driver of a vehicle, you should
you cross or back into one or more lanes of
traffic
never tailgate a cyclist before passing
32wearing a motorcycle helmet
22how much space should be allotted to park
your vehicle parallel to the curb
reduces the risk of fatal head and neck injuries
5-6 feet longer than your vehicle
33as bicyclists share the roadway with other
roadway users, they also must share the
23when leaving a parallel parking space, you _
must yield to all approaching traffic
responsibility for avoiding conflicts
34the jogger is safest when
24begin moving a manual transmission vehicle
on an uphill grade
using a sidewalk or jogging area
in first gear
35the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead
25when turning, your last check is
in the direction of your intended path of travel
26a delayed green light means
space cushion
36a 3 second following distance
is not the total stopping distance
one side of an intersection has a green light
and the other side remains red.
37a driver that follows too closely is called a
27yielding the right of way means
tailgater
letting others go first
38a traffic signal that has been green for some
time is a
28when an emergency vehicle sounds its sirens
or uses a flashing light, you
stale green light
must yield the right of way
39rural roads are
29when joining traffic by turning left, the gap to
the left should be
constructed of different types of materials
40traffic controls help you to travel safely by
greater than when turning right
providing advance information and warnings
30injuries and deaths from motorcycle
collisions are primarily from
41maintaining vehicle control at higher speeds
is
the exposed position of the rider
more difficult than at lower speeds
42before passing a vehicle in your lane
be sure there is room for you to return to your
lane after passing
43a minimum speed limit is
intended to keep traffic from moving too
slowly
44If the entrance ramp enters the expressway
from the left, you should realize a greater
potential...
a higher speed traffic lane
45assume that the common speed on the
expressway is above the posted speed limit you
should
drive at the posted speed
46when there is a speed limit sign on an exit
ramp, you
should not exceed the posted speed
51when you have a blowout, what should you
do first?
grip the steering wheel firmly
52as you apply the foot brake, the pedal goes to
the floor. What should you do first?
shift to a lower gear
53if your engine dies, causing a loss of power
steering, what is the result?
you need to exert more effort to steer
54If a collision is about to occur
keep control of your vehicle
55when a strong emotion affects you, your
chances of making a mistake
increase
56a person with 20/40 visual acuity
47when your headlights shine into fog
must be twice as close to an object to see it as
clearly as a person with 20/20 vision
the light is reflected back by water particles
57carbon monoxide can enter from
48hydroplaning occurs when your tires
an open window, your heater, or your air
conditioner
lose contact with the road
49when your vehicle starts to skid sideways
steer in the direction that your vehicle needs to
go
50your vehicle's temperature light or gauge
warns you that the
engine is producing more heat than the cooling
system can handle
58the first precaution you should take with
regard to driving after taking medicine is to
drive only short distances
59alcohol is a
drug
60depressants can make a person
more aware
61the implied-consent law
helps authorities control alcohol-related driving
problems
62many states have set the level of intoxication
at a BAC of
0.07 percent
71to conserve fuel and extend the life of your
vehicle, you should
plan ahead and combine short trps into one
slightly longer one
72the legend on a map indicates number of
miles you should plan to cover each day on a
long trip...
63one of the major expenses of owning and
operating a vehicle is
the meaning of symbols and markings
the purchase price
73the maximum number of miles you should
plan to cover each day on a long trip is
64a major disadvantage of buying a used
vehicle from a private owner is that
400 miles
there will seldom be a warranty
65if the used vehicle passes your tests, you
should
have a mechanic make a final check
66a driver with recent traffic convictions pays
more for insurance because
74a good navigator
plans ahead and gives directions well in
advance
75not being able to see well at night
night blindness
76not being able to tell one color from another
the driver tends to have more collisions
color blindness
67battery fluid is a
77narrow field of side visions (a total of 140
degrees or less)
strong acid
68the catalytic converter
tunnel vision
reduces pollution from the exhaust gas
78ability to judge the distance between yourself
and other objects
69if the brake-warning light comes on as you
are driving, you should
depth perception
have the brake system inspected
79time your eyes need to regain clear vision
after being affected by bright lights
70if you used 16 gallons of fuel to drive 400
miles, your mpg is
glare recovery time
25
80ability to see things clearly near and far away
visual acuity
81strong feelings such as anger, fear, or joy that
influence the way you think and act
90drugs that can be obtained legally without a
doctor's order
emotions
OTC
82colorless and odorless gas that is part of a
vehicle's exhaust fumes
91where young people help other young people
make responsible decisions
carbon monoxide
peer education
83the ability to continue seeing when looking at
bright lights
92a mind-altering drug that changes a
personality and distorts vision and perception
glare resistance
hallucinogen
84the blur of objects off to your sides as your
speed increases
93a driver with a BAC above the legal limit
might be charged with
speed smear
DUI
85inner forces of personality that hold back
one's impulsive behavior
inhibitions
86percentage of alcohol in a person's
bloodstream determined by chemical tests
BAC
87a driver with a BAC of 0.08 can be charged
with
94a drug that speeds up a person's central
nervous system
stimulant
95machine that determines BAC by measuring a
person's breath
intoxilyzer
96drugs that can only be purchased under a
doctor's order
prescription medicine
DWI
88a drug that slows down the central nervous
system
97a person's alcohol-induced false feeling of
well-being
depressant
euphoria
89on the spot roadside tests that help a police
officer detect driver impairment from alcohol
98a law that makes it illegal for persons under
21 to drive with an measurable amount of
alcohol...
field sobriety test
zero-tolerance law
99the influence that others of similar age
and/or interests have on another person
peer pressure
100by accepting a driver's license, a person
agrees to be tested for BAC if stopped for
suspicion...
implied consent law
101the involuntary jerking of the eyes as a
person gazed to the side
nystagmus
102decides ahead of time to abstain from
drinking at social functions
designated driver
103a tire rises up on top of water and no longer
has contact with the road
hydroplaning
104driving forward a little then back a little to
move your vehicle out of snow, mud, or sand
rocking
108driving at a speed that makes your stopping
distance longer than the distance lighted by
your...
overdriving headlights
109specified amount you pay to an insurance
company for insurance
premium
110a sudden loss of air pressure in a tire
brake fade
111set amount of money you personally pay for
damages that is not paid by your insurance
company
deductible
112the slope of a road surface
grade
113requires you to prove that you can pay for
damages you may cause with your vehicle
financial responsibility law
105when tires lose all or part of their grip on
the roadway while braking, accelerating, or
steering
114____ is the force that pulls vehicles toward
the earth
skid
gravity
106the rear of the vehicle swerving back and
forth
115the gripping action that keeps tires from
slipping is ___
fishtailing
friction
107a technique of applying your brakes to slow
or stop quickly without locking your wheels
116a restraint device, such as an air bag, that
works automatically and the occupant does
not...
controlled braking
restraint device
117______ is the friction which allows tires to
grip the roadway
127your _______ is the length of time it takes
you to identify, predict, and decide to slow for...
traction
reaction time
118the grooved surface of a tire, called _______
grips the roadway
128the distance traveled while you identify a
situation is your
tread
reaction distance
119a safety belt that a vehicle's occupant must
adjust is a
129your ________ is the length of time you
take to execute your action in response to a
hazard...
passive restraint
120a curve that is higher on the outside is a
banked curve
121the _____ is the force with which one
moving object hits another object
force of impact
122a bald tire might result in a ______ which is
a sudden loss of air pressure in the tire
blowout
perception time
130the distance your vehicle travels from the
time you apply the brakes until your vehicle
stops...
total stopping distance
131your __________ is the distance your
vehicle travels while you identify and react...
perception distance
123when an object moves, it uses kinetic
energy, which is called
132a motorcycle's small size, handling
characteristics, and _____ can cause a problems
in traffic
energy of motion
instability
124the _____ is a point around which an
object's weight is evenly distributed
center of gravity
133large blind spots in front, to the sides, and
to the rear of a large truck are known as
_________
125any part of a vehicle that holds an occupant
in a collision is an
no zones
active restraint device
134even during daylight hours, it's easier for
motorists to identify motorcyclists if cyclists...
126the distance your vehicle travels while
stopping is ______
headlight
braking distance
135helmets, gloves, long sleeves, and pants are
examples of _______
protective gear
136a two-wheeled vehicle that can be driven by
a motor or pedal is known as a ____________
moped
137a truck that has a powerful tractor that pulls
a separate trailer is called a
tractor-trailer
138the _______ provides most of a
motorcycle's stopping power.
front brake
139some pedestrians ________, or disregard
traffic rules and signals
jaywalk
140to be more visible, motorcyclists should
wear_________ clothin when riding at night
reflective
141the most common size tractor-trailer is
called the
semi-trailer
142a low powered two-wheeled vehicle that
requires no shifting is known as a ______
scooter
143golf carts and other vehicles with top speed
between 20 and 25 mph are examples of
_______
low-speed vehicles
144wearing a ______ saves lives, reduces traffic
noise, and helps prevent fatigue
helmet
145in adverse weather conditions, reduced
_____ is far more critical for motorcyclists than
for...
traction
146situation in which another driver is
following your vehicle too closely
tailgating
147a point at which you can no longer stop
safely without entering an intersection
point of no return
148a traffic light that has been green for some
time and soon will turn yellow
stale green light
149taking actions when a vehicle enters your
path of travel
avoiding conflicts
150allowing your foot to rest on the brake
pedal
riding the brake
151situation in which an angry driver gets very
close to your vehicle in a threatening manner
road rage
152the area to the right-rear zone or the leftrear zone of your vehicle that cannot be seen
in...
blind spot
153lanes next to parked vehicles may cause this
problem
sudden stops
154to approach and pass a slower-moving
vehicle ahead of you
overtake
155taking your foot off the accelerator and
holding it over the foot-brake pedal
covering the brake
156rural roads with more than one lane going in
the same directions
multilane roadway
157a vehicle usually identified by an orange
triangular sign at the rear
slow-moving vehicle
158gives suggested travel speed for curve
under ideal conditions
advisory speed sign
159an additional right lane for slower-moving
vehicles
roadway shoulder
160a grass, metal, or concrete divider that
separates traffic moving in opposite directions
median
161the distance you can see ahead in the
direction you are looking when driving
line of sight
switchback
164a paved, gravel, or soft area to the left or
right of the roadway
pull-out area
165an area specially designed to slow a vehicle
that loses the ability to brake when going
down...
runaway vehicle ramp
166speed used by most drivers who drive on an
expressway
common speed
167condition in which a driver unconsciously
drives too fast after leaving an expressway
velocitation
168allows the driver to search for a gap while
picking up speed to match traffic flow
acceleration lane
169type of express way where vehicles can
enter or leave only at an interchange
controlled-access highway
170an added lane in which to slow your vehicle
without slowing vehicles to the rear of the
expresway
deceleration lane
162sudden rush of water due to excessive rain
171condition in which a driver is lulled into an
inattentive, drowsy state
flash flood
hightway hypnosis
163series of sharp turns, often found in
mountain areas
172leads off of the express way and allows the
driver to look for a speed change and slow the...
exit ramp
173allows the driver to evaluate path of travel,
control zones, and determine the best entry
speed
entrance ramp
174allows the driver to evaluate time and space
prior to moving into traffic flow
merging area
175empty space between traffic clusters
hole in traffic
176the _____ has three parts: people, vehicles,
and roadways
HTS
177the main ______ of driving is the possibility
of a conflict that leads to a collision
risk
178as a driver, you are responsible for your
____________ which include cost of fuel, oil,
and...
operating cost
179the ____________ includes all the social,
physical, and mental skills required for lowrisk...
driving task
180a process of seeing, thinking, and
responding is called the
IPDE process
181your ________________ are not
determined by how many miles you drive and
include the initial...
fixed cost
182a method for managing the space around
your vehicle is called the _____________
zone control system
183________________ means driving in a way
that reduces conflicts
low-risk driving
184a ___________ is the product of human
error
collision
185a ___________ requires a young driver to
go through a series of licensing stages
GDLP
186responsible drivers strive to behave
respectfully toward other drivers
responsibility to self and others
187you must stop if you are involved in a
collision
legal responsibilities
188operating, fixed, and crash costs are part of
owning and driving a vehicle
financial responsibilities
189all drivers should try to buy and maintain
fuel-efficient vehicles and use fuel-efficient
driving...
environmental responsibilities
190as a driver, you must obey all traffic laws
legal responsibilities
closed zone
191place to go in case of possible conflict
201give as much space as possible to the
greater hazard
escape path
192process of searching critical areas in a
regular sequence
orderly visual
compromise space
202reducing risk by putting more distance
between yourself and the hazard
minimize a hazard
193six areas of space around the vehicle
203the gripping power between the tire and
the road surface
zones
traction
194the space your vehicle will occupy
204selecting and identifying only those clues for
restrictions, hazards, or conflicts that are...
path of travel
195a space where you can drive free of
restrictions to your line of sight or path of travel
selective seeing
open zone
205area far ahead in your path of travel and the
area to the left and right
196area of space around the vehicle that is free
of restrictions, hazards, and conflicts when...
space cushion
target area
197all of the area that is visible to the driver
when looking straight ahead
206the recommended searching area of
identifying changes in your line of sight and
path of travel
field of vision
12-15 second range
198a space not open because of restrictions in
your line of sight of path of travel
207the part of a field of vision surrounding the
central vision
open zone
peripheral vision
199all of the area that is visible to the driver
when looking straight ahead
208the searching range where you need to get
the final update of how you are controlling
your...
field of vision
200a space not open because of restrictions in
your line of sight or path of travel
4-6 second range
209when the driver follows the process of an
orderly visual search pattern
scanning
210adjusting your speed in order to handle one
hazard at a time
separate hazards
211that part of a field of vision where you can
see clearly and sharply
central vision
212the distance you can see ahead in the
direction you are looking
line of sight
213the distance between vehicles on a roadway
is known as a
gap
214the privilege of having immediate use of a
certain part of the roadway is called
right of way
215letting others go before you is called
yielding
216an intersection where signs or a signal
assign the right of way is known as a
controlled intersection
217a light that has been green for some time is
described as a
stale green light
218a light that has just turned from red to
green is called a
fresh green light
219turning right or left into lanes of other
vehicles is called
joining traffic
220the sign before the tracks at a railroad
crossing is a
crossbuck
221a light allowing traffic from one side time to
turn or go straight before the light for
oncoming...
delayed green light
222when several roads meet at a circle, the
intersection is a
roundabout
223when you can no longer stop safely without
entering the intersection, you have reached the
point of no return