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to make allowances for impaired driving condition

compensate

usually a mixture a water and antifreeze

coolant

Depressants slow down reflexes and also have a harmful effect on

coordination

behaviors that satisfy people's needs for comfortably interacting with one another

customs

drugs that slow down the central nervous system

depressants

any thing or situation that draws your mind off the task at hand

distraction

the length of time you engage in a task

duration

visually interpreting something that is in motion

dynamic vision

controls the electrical systems in many cars

engine coolant module

collects unburned gases as they come from the engine

exhaust manifold

Burned gas or diesel fuel is carried away from the engine by the

exhaust system

You can control your emotions by

expecting mistakes from others. c. training yourself to always use correct procedures. d. maintaining a responsible attitude. all of the above

Aging does not affect a person's ability to drive.

false

As long as you are not on the phone, it is okay to change tapes and CDs while driving.

false

Beer is not as intoxicating as hard liquor.

false

If you are fatigued and cannot wait to stop at a well-lit rest area, you should just pull over right next to the highway.

false

If you have a physical disability, you cannot get a driver's license.

false

It is okay to let small children ride in the front seat of a vehicle, even one equipped with passenger-side air bags.

false

Males and females handle alcohol the same.

false

Most child safety seat harnesses have a weight limit of 80 pounds.

false

Seat belts are designed for young children.

false

Two people who drink the same amount of alcohol will always experience the same effects.

false

Your ability to drive will not be affected if you only have a cold.

false

weariness resulting from too much exertion

fatigue

Young male drivers believe themselves just as likely to crash as other young male drivers.

flase

Children are required to be restrained in safety seats until the age of

four

disappointment caused by unsatisfied desires

frustration

The safety devices that prevent damage from electrical overloads are called

fuses

When you need to have your car serviced, you should

get an estimate before work is done. c. find a reliable mechanic or garage. d. ask to see the old part if something has been replaced. all of the above

drugs that change the way a person thinks, sees, and acts

hallucinogens

Norms are different than written laws in that

norms are unwritten and enforced by people's opinions.

One way to avoid aggressive driving is by

not driving slowly in the fast lane.

Fluid levels, belts, hoses, wiring, and lights should be checked

once a month

Check the exterior lights on your car

once a week

can be purchased legally without a prescription

over the counter drugs

Fatigue can even be caused by

overeating

If you need to pull over and sleep, leave on

parking lights

the influence people your age have on you to think and act like them

peer pressure

Fatigue affects your ability to

perceive or respond to threats

Physical impairments can include

problems with general health. inattentiveness. injury. all of the above

If you are driving and simply cannot keep your eyes open, you should

pull over and sleep for a while

cools the circulating coolant

radiator

Collisions involving cell phones are twice as likely to

rear end collisions

a break from a fatigue-inducing activity

recovery time

the number of times you repeat an action

repetition

criminal acts directed against another person through physical violence while you are driving

road rage

ridges on the road surface that cause noise and vibration to wake drowsy drivers

rumple strips

A "glazed" accessory belt

shiny appearance

work to control the bouncing of the car

shock absorber

visually interpreting something that is not in motion

static motion

drugs that speed up the central nervous system

stimulants

Something you can do to avoid the fatigue of driving is to

stop regularily

a spring and shock absorber contained in one unit

struts

You should never remove the radiator cap from a hot engine because

super heated fluid can erupt and cause severe burns.

the interaction of one drug with another to enhance the effect of one or both

synergism

The biggest issue with using cell phones while driving is

the mental distraction

The purpose of oil in your vehicle is

to lubricate engine parts. c. to clean internal engine surfaces. d. to prevent rust and corrosion. all of the above

the grooved outer surface of a tire

tread

Alcohol impairs seven different types of vision.

true

All of the car's fluids can be checked near the engine, under the hood.

true

Depending on your condition, your wisest course of action might be not to drive at all.

true

Even excessive happiness can affect your driving.

true

Even small amounts of drinking can affect your ability to drive.

true

Frequent yawning, loss of concentration, and varying speed can be indications of fatigue.

true

Heightened emotional states affect a driver's ability to perceive and respond to threats on the road.

true

Laws that prohibit any drinking until age 21 are called zero tolerance laws.

true

Most problems affecting the suspension and steering systems develop gradually as a result of wear.

true

One way older people compensate for their physical decline is by calling on their years of driving experience.

true

People who start drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to become alcoholics than those who begin drinking at age 21.

true

Some medications for common illnesses can seriously impair your ability to drive safely.

true

The check engine light might come on if the gas cap is not fully tightened.

true

When driving while using a cell phone, you will often fail to see other highway users approaching your vehicle.

true

You should have your oil changed every 5,000 miles or every six months.

true

Young drivers are often less concerned about the risks of the road when they have friends in the car.

true

in 2002, there was an average of one alcohol-related death every 30 minutes.

true

the risk of driving while using a cell phone is comparable to driving with a blood alcohol level of .10 percent.

true

If you are under the age of 21 and drinking and driving, you are breaking

two laws

A driver who is under the influence may

weave or swervA driver under the influence of alcohol might

When purchasing over-the-counter drugs, it is essential to note

what side effects they might cause that will affect your driving.

Special vans are available for people in

wheelchairs

It is dangerous to mix marijuana and alcohol because

you might keep drinking until you get alcohol poisoning.

You should not wear headphones while driving because

you will not be able to hear other important roadway sounds.

If you want to know when your car should be serviced, check

your owner's manual.

as you age

your reflexes and reaction times become slower. your vision gets a little weaker. your hearing becomes a bit impaired. all of the above

standards of behavior that govern how people behave in different situations

norms

The number of accidents caused each year by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel is

100,000

During 2002, the number of people injured in crashes where alcohol was present was

300,000

The highest pedestrian death rates occur among people in the age group of

75 & older

Even a thin layer of dirt can reduce headlight output by

90%

Your eyes are responsible for gathering how much of the information in a driving environment?

95%

an odorless, colorless gas that can kill you

carbon monoxide

reduces the amount of harmful gases released into the air

catalytic converter

One sign of carbon monoxide poisoning is

a headache

Distractions in the car can include

a. passengers. b. the radio. c. cell phones. d. all of the above.

Your vehicle's tires should be rotated

about every 5,000 to 7,500 miles.

a combination of dangerous acts committed while driving

aggressive driving

helps provide a constant charge back to the battery

alternator

If you absolutely must use a cell phone while driving, you should

ask a passenger to make the call for you.

If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should

avoid all conflict

stores electricity to start the car

battery

Another way to avoid aggressive driving is by

being curteous

the amount of alcohol in a person's blood

blood alcohol concentration

Alcohol has the greatest effect on

brain

Sadness distracts you from driving

by disconnecting you from reality

The narcotic class of drugs includes

heroine. b. codeine. d. morphine. all of the above

A major form of psychological impairment is

inattention

a lack of paying attention

inattention

The body's natural rhythms cause nearly everyone to be less alert during the

late afternoon

The level of engine oil is checked by

looking at the oil dipstick.

A driver under the influence of alcohol might

make a bad decision in an emergency situation. c. drive too fast. d. pass when it is unsafe to do so. all of the above

Attention fatigue is the result of

mental exertion

The best way to avoid fatigue is to remember that

more activity requires more rest.

Driver inattention plays a part in how many car crashes in North America annually?

more than 1 million

Most food-related crashes happen

morning on way to work

The power train is responsible for

moving the power of the engine to the wheels.

absorbs engine noise

muffler

The exhaust system

muffles engine noise

Your ability to drive can be impaired by

nearly every illegal drug.

What makes an orderly driving public possible are

norms


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