drivers ed

List two acceptable proofs of social security number:

1. A U.S., state, or local government issued medical card 2. A statement from a federally regulated financial institution

What is the proper sequence of events for starting a car with an automatic transmission?

1. Be sure the gear shift is in the (P)ark or (N)eutral position and the emergency brake is set. 2. Place the key in the ignition switch. 3. Depress the brake pedal before starting the engine. 4. Start the engine and once it starts, immediately release the ignition switch. Repetitive failure to immediately release the ignition switch can result in damage to the starter and flywheel (See Figure 1-7). 5. Regardless of where you live and what temperature it is outside, you should give it a few minutes to warm up. This allows oil to flow through the engine before you start moving. 6. Once the engine has warmed, depress the brake pedal and place the transmission into drive (See Figure 1-8). 7. Release the emergency brake. The vehicle is now ready to move forward. 8. For most automatic transmissions, the vehicle will begin to move forward once you take your foot off the brake.

What are four indicators that you should have your steering system checked by a professional mechanic?

1. Excess movement in the steering wheel 2. Steering difficulty 3. Shimmying, wobbling, shaking, or pulling to one side under normal driving conditions 4. Squealing sounds when making turns

Describe 4 categories of the ignition electronics system:

1. Fuel tank 2. Fuel line 3. Carburetor or fuel injector 4. Fuel filter 5. Fuel Pump 6. Air filter 7. Choke 8. Turbo

What are four steps a parent can take to help their new teen driver reduce collisions and become a safer driver?

1. Limit passengers and night driving ofr the first 6 months to a year on the provisional liciense 2. Have zero tolerance for moving violations or alcohol use 3. Everyone in the vehicle buckles up. 4 Negotiate a contract of acceptable behavior with the new drivers

What are the proper procedures for changing a tire?

1. Loosen the lug nuts 2. Jack up the vehicle 3. Remove the flat tire 4. Install the spare tire and hand tighten the lug nuts 5. Lower the jack 6. Tighten the lug nuts with a spare lug wrench using a "star" pattern

List two acceptable proofs of residency:

1. Proof that the child is enrolled in a New Mexico public, private, charter, or tribal school 2. A bank statement 3. original documents from a New Mexico community organization, or from a city, county, state, tribal or federal government organization, attesting to the fact that the applicant is a NM resident 4. Documents from membership in a New Mexico religious or sports organization 5. And affidavit from parent or legal guardian

What are the requirements to obtain a learners permit?

1. You must have proof of having completed or of being enrolled in a state approved drivers ed class 2. One proof of identification number 3 One proof of identity 4. Two proofs of New Mexico residency

What are two factors you must consider in operator maintenance of your car tires?

1. keeping proper inflation levels 2. Looking for uneven or unusual tread wear

The speed limit in a school zone is

15 mph

When parallel parking, you should park within ____ of the curb.

18 inches

New Mexico requires that you pass a vision test before you get a driver license. This test measures that you have at least _____ vision in _____, with or without corrective lenses.

20/40, at least one eye

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in a business or residential area is

30 mph

A bicyclist who doesn't obey traffic laws:

Can be ticketed

What color is oil that needs to be changed?

Dark brown or black

Reversible lanes are usually marked with:

Double dashed yellow lines

What does a lane use control signal displaying a green arrow above a reversible lane indicate

Drivers may drive normally in this lane

What is the prevalent philosophy of driving in America?

Driving is a privilege not an individual right

What color should normal oil be?

Honey or light brown

Explain the "pruning" process and how it impacts new drivers.

The "pruning" process is when the extra nerve connections begin dying off. This helps a teen driver to become more efficient at the skills and routines that the body will actually use, without wasting space for what is unused the brain to become more efficient at the skills and routines that the body will actually use, without wasting space for what is unused

What is the "modified hand to hand" steering method and why is it better than hand over hand steering?

In case the air bags deploy the "modified hand to hand" steering will keep you from punching yourself in the face when the air bag deploys

In New Mexico, the three different levels of Graduated Driver License (GDL) are:

Instructional Permit, Provisional License, Unrestricted Drivers License

What happens if you don't replace the timing belt?

It could snap and if it snaps the piston will run into the valves and do serious damage

How often should you replace the coolant flush?

It depends on the vehicle but you will notice when you need to change it because it won't be as cool

If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night you should:

Look toward the right edge of the road

What kinds of tissues and organs are included in the donor program?

Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas, intestines; eye sclera, eye cornea, cartilage, rotator cuff in shoulder , heart valve, blood, rib cartilage, humerus, blood vessels, skin, nerve, femur, Achilles tendon

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should

Move into the right lane when it is safe

If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should

Move to the lane on your right

Explain the process of myelination and how it impacts a teen driver.

Myelination is the process of insulating the nerves to make information travel faster through them. This impacts a teen driver by helping their decision making skills improve drastically

Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with

A flashing red light

What are three major areas in which a proficient driver must master performance skills?

The control of the vehicle (operational), maneuvering the vehicle (guidance), and planning (navigational).

What is the first resource you should go to for operator maintenance ?

The vehicles owners manual

What does it mean when the brake system warning light comes on?

This warning light serves two purposes: 1. To show the parking brake is set before moving the vehicle 2. To alert you that part or all of the braking system is not working properly or, in some vehicles, the brake fluid is too low. If the braking system is not working properly, brake gradually to a stop, have the vehicle towed, and have the problem corrected.

What is UNOS and what does it do?

United Network for Organ Donation helps coordinate organ donations

Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

crossing any street

Crosswalks are:

either indicated by pavement markings or not marked at all

When beginning to make a left turn across an intersection and waiting for the traffic to clear, your front tires should be facing _____.

forward

You can exceed the posted speed limit ____.

never

Without ABS brakes, you should _____ when stopping in an emergency situation.

pump the brakes

Solid white lines _____.

require you to stay in your lane

You should _____ when you can see a flashing yellow light at an intersection.

slow down and cross the intersection

When backing up, you should ____.

steer with one hand, and turn head to look through the back window

Do most religions favor or oppose organ and tissue donation?

they support it

It is legal to cross a double solid yellow line ______.

when making a left turn in a driveway

At intersections with a "Yield" sign, you must

-Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict. -Always slow down and proceed without stopping.

What does it mean when the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) light comes on?

Alert light illuminates prior to start; warning light after start

When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights

False, you should use your low beam because high beam headlights could cause the light to reflect off of fog into your eyes

When merging onto the freeway you should be driving:

At or near the speed of the traffic on the freeway

How often should you replace the timing belt?

Between 60,000 and 90,000 miles

How often should you change the oil?

Every 3,000 miles

How often should you change the spark plugs?

Every 30,000 miles

How often should you change your air filter?

Every 30,000 miles but it's like a vacuum cleaner it depends on what you suck up.

How often should you rotate your tires?

Every 6 months

If you discover that your fluid is too low what should you do?

Get your transmission checked and the fluid level brought back to normal

What are the requirements to obtain a driver license?

Has completed Stage 2 successfully; Has not been convicted of a traffic violation* 90 days preceding application for a full license; Does not have any traffic violations* pending at the time of application for a driver license; and Has not been found guilty or have an offense pending involving the use of alcohol or drugs during the provisional period.

If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:

Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction

When a person is pronounced brain dead is there any chance of survival?

No

Should you ever over fill the transmission fluid?

No never

The proper speed to travel in adverse conditions is _____.

a safe driving speed

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

Over your shoulders

As you approach the top of a hill you should:

Prepare to stop if needed

What does PART stand for (refers to tires)

Pressure Alignment and balance Rotation Tread

If the oil is below the fill line or "Add" line what should you do?

Put more oil in it

When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:

Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should

Slow down and proceed with care

Graduated Driver Licensing is an approach that is actually reducing teen collisions and deaths. According to the article, what is the key to an effective GDL law?

The key to gdl lies in the night-driving restrictions

To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from

The lane closest to the left curb

Describe how your normal brake system is different from your parking (or emergency) brake:

The parking brake is used when parking on a hill or slope and other than that should only be used when the hydraulic brake fails because it activates the rear brakes. However the hydraulic brake system works when you press in the brake and it stops all wheels in a matter of seconds

The previous article cites that 16 year old drivers "are cited for more mistakes than anyone except drivers over 82." Why?

They don't have sense of judgement

What rights do medical personnel have when a person has indicated willingness to donate with a donor card?

They now how rights to all of your medical records in case of a fatal accident

What does it mean when the temperature light or gauge alert/ warning comes up?

This light warns you if the coolant in the engine is too hot or too low

What does it mean when the oil pressure warning light or gauge comes on?

This light warns you when the oil is not circulating at the proper pressure or there is not enough oil.

What should you do if your engine overheats?

Turn it off and have the car serviced immediately

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, ou must:

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic

When should you get your cooling system checked?

When you have an oil change

Regulatory signs are

White

When a curb is painted ____, it indicates that only short parking stops are permitted

White

The most common color of warning signs is

Yellow

Is wearing a seat belt necessary?

Yes It saves lives

Can an individual choose which organs and tissues they would like to donate?

Yes they can

Traditionally, professional driver education instructors have offered 30 classroom hours of study and 6 to 10 hours behind the wheel with the new driver. Has this approach reduced teen collisions? Why?

Yes. It helps because it gives the teens more experience and knowledge with professionals

At intersection with a "Yield" sign, you must:

Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict

A common myth holds that most teens who are good students and show responsibility in other areas of life will be good responsible drivers. What is wrong with this assumption?

You can't just assume. You must treat them as though they may not be a responsible driver

Who has the final authority over an organ donation?

You do

Are seat belts only necessary on long trips or can you skip wearing one on a short trip?

You must always wear seat belt no matter the length of the trip

What is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags, an airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision, you should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint

If you have a sudden tire blowout

You should use the brakes lightly

What does it mean when the alternator/generator warning light or gauge comes on?

Your vehicle's electrical system is in trouble if the light comes on or the gauge shows "discharge" while the engine is running: -Discharge occurs when the alternator is not generating enough electricity to charge the battery. -Be aware that if this happens the engine must use electricity stored in the battery -Turn off as many electrical devices as possible