Driver's Education

firm pressure on the accelerator to increase the speed of the vehicle rapidly

aggressive acceleration

Managing space when driving means means managing the distance between a driver's vehicle and the vehicle's

ahead behind to the side

Works with the safety belts and protects against head and chest injuries

air bags

How far your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions; while you are braking

braking distance

What is the most important step in turning a car around?

careful check if traffic in all directions

Provides detail of objects and conditions and is the primary visual function employed in targeting

central vision

What is one of the last things a driver should do just before entering the roadway from the curb?

check side mirror blind spot

Before moving the car in reverse (R), safe drivers:

check to see that the area behind the vehicle is clear

releasing the accelerator to stop the vehicle's forward propulsion

coasting

The best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to:

continually search for threatening objects or conditions

braking done with sufficient pressure to slow the vehicle

controlled braking

releasing brake pressure from the brake pedal allowing the low idle of the engine to move the vehicle forward

engine acceleration

When adjusting the mirror to this setting, the driver will not see the left or right sides of the vehicle when glancing at the outside mirrors

enhanced mirror settings

Checking sides and rear for speed and lane position options

evaluate

Which step of the decision process has a driver just taken when he determines what will probably happen in a driving situation?

evaluate

Changing your speed, position/and or communicating.

execute

The entire area of the highway and surroundings that you can see at any given moment

field of view

Distance between your vehicle and other roadway users.

following distance

Is used to judge depth and position and provides information about objects close to the travel path and lane position

fringe vision

How should the driver grip the steering wheel?

from the outside of the rim

Control in the vehicle located on either the steering column or on the console between the front seats and used to choose forward or reverse

gear selector lever

resting you right hand at 3 o'clock and your left hand at 9 o'clock on the steering wheel

hand position

steering technique well suited when the speed of the steering movement is critical, such as skid recovery in a rear wheel traction loss (vehicle over-steer)

hand-over-hand steering

Which method of steering provides less chance of injury in a crash when a vehicle is equipped with an air bag?

hand-to-hand steering

steering technique which permits the driver to make steering inputs while keeping both hands on the wheel

hand-to-hand steering

Device in a vehicle that warns other drivers of a problem and increases the awareness of the presence of he vehicle

hazard flasher

Reduces the risk of injury due to whiplash from the impact of a crash

head restraints

The primary purpose of the parking brake is to:

hold your vehicle in place when parked and protect the transmission

Device in a vehicle, usually located on the left side of the driver's compartment under the instrument panel, that assists in opening the hood

hood release

Signs that are temporary and let you know when you should be prepared to stop or detour due to an unplanned event

incident signs

what does searching for threatening objects or conditions in traffic depend on most?

keep your eyes moving

After starting the engine, but before shifting to drive you should:

keep your foot on the brake pedal

light accelerator pressure allowing a slow forward motion of the vehicle

light acceleration

The imaginary line that extends from your eyes to the point of focus

line of sight

A flashing red light at an intersection means that you must:

make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear

When the driver is properly seated, the top of the steering wheel should be:

no higher than the top of your shoulders

The space into which you can safely direct your vehicle with the lowest possible risk.

path of travel

How far your vehicle travels, in deal conditions; from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.

perception distance

Detects changes in color and object movement, providing you with information about stationary or moving objects that could be threats along the intended path of travel.

peripheral vision

Which of these controls on the vehicle is an option (not required) that can be purchased?

power window switch

Looking around the outside of the vehicle for broken glass, body damage, fluid leaks, objects that could damage the vehicle, snow and children or pets

pre-entry checks

How far you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions; before you physically apply the brakes, in response to a hazard seen ahead.

reaction distance

After you have stopped at the curb to park your car, the last of these things you should do is:

remove key from the ignition switch

One of the most important safety features in a motor vehicle designed to help slow the occupant's rate of deceleration in a frontal collision

safety belts

Looking for other roadway users or conditions in or adjacent to projected path of travel that could increase the level of risk

search

When you look far and near and side to side you are:

searching

Which line is used to mark the right edge of he road?

solid white line

Hand-to Hand steering is well suited for:

steering through curves

When turning left from a two way street, which lane should you be in?

the lane closest to the center line

When deciding to pass a vehicle ahead of you, the most important factor to consider is:

the space and time needed to pass

application of brake pressure to a point just short of locking up the brakes, resulting in maximum braking capability

threshold braking

The purpose of traffic signs are:

to regulate, to warn, to guide

The total minimum distance your vehicle has traveled, in ideal conditions; with everything considered, until you can bring your vehicle to a full stop.

total stopping distance

When adjusting the mirror to this setting, the side of the vehicle is visible in the mirror

traditional mirror settings

When backing straight, how should you position your body?

turn right with your right arm over the passenger side seat

An area 20 to 30 seconds from the front of the vehicle and is critical in gaining as much information as possible from the driving scene.

visual lead

The purpose of diamond shaped yellow sign with black markings is to:

warn of hazards ahead

If you must turn your car around on a narrow street and most traffic is coming toward you, the best type of turnabout would be:

2-point turnabout using a road on the right

What position should you place your hands on the wheel when driving?

9 and 3 o'clock

Which steering technique is correct when backing up?

A steer in the same direction you want to move the car

Unit 6

Basic Maneuvers in a Low-Risk Environment

If the head restraint is adjusted properly, it should:

Be behind the middle of the person's head

The primary purpose of traffic laws are to:

Better enable highway users to predict the actions of other users

Signs that are rectangle or diamond shape and orange in color with black lettering

Construction zone signs

Indicates that traffic must stop before entering the intersection and yield to other vehicles and pedestrians before proceeding

Flashing red signal

Indicates a need to slow down and proceed with caution

Flashing yellow signal

Issued once you have completed all the requirements for the driver's permit and intermediate age.

Full driver's license

Unit 2

Getting Acquainted with the Vehicle

Eases new drivers into driving by providing practice and skill development under low-risk conditions, as drivers become more experienced they are gradually allowed to drive under complex conditions

Graduated driver licensing (GDL)

Signs that help drivers get to their destinations by identifying routes well in advance

Guide signs

Constant communication among the student driver, the parent/guardian/mentor and the driving instructor is important to:

Help the student improve on driving weaknesses Help the parent/guardian/mentor keep up withe the In-Skills Log lessons Help the instructor chart the progress of the student driver

Right-of-way laws are written:

In terms of who must yield the right-of-way

The amount of risk involved in a driving situation may be managed by:

Increasing the time necessary to respond to threats

Stage of GDL where the new driver is generally allowed to drive unsupervised, but with restrictions.

Intermediate driver's license

Unit 1

Intro to Novice Driver Responsibilities and the Licensing System

Issued for the purpose of behind-the-wheel training on public roads or highways and allows you to operate a motor vehicle when supervised by another driver.

Learner's permit

Control which holds a vehicle in place when it is parked and protects the transmission

Parking brake

Lines, arrows, symbols or words painted yellow or white on the roadway to give a driver directions or warnings

Pavement markings

Signs that tell a driver about specific laws that a driver must obey

Regulatory signs

Lanes specially marked for certain types of vehicles

Reserved lanes

Lanes that change the direction of travel

Reversible lanes

The chance of injury, damage or loss.

Risk

Altering risk by making adjustments to position and/or speed.

Risk Management

Which of the following is NOT true about risk when driving?

Risk cannot be altered or changed

Evaluation of risk present at the time the maneuver is made.

Risk perception

Lane located in he middle of the roadway for making left turns by vehicles traveling in either direction

Shared left-turn lanes

When properly seated behind the wheel of a vehicle, the driver should:

Sit a minimum of 10-12 inches from the steering wheel

What must you do at a flashing yellow light?

Slow down and proceed with caution

White lines found at intersections to allow for larger vehicles to complete turns.

Staggered stops

Should be obeyed first if there is also a crosswalk present

Stop line

When a driver judges how much risk is involved in a situation or driving maneuver, he or she should consider the following factor(s):

The space needs of the car and the maneuver to be made The time necessary to preform the maneuver Roadway conditions present at the time

Turning the vehicle around in a limited space by moving in a series of back and forward movements

Three-point turnabout

The contact between the tire and road surface

Traction

Unit 4

Traffic Control Devices and Laws

A turnabout made by first backing into an alley or driveway

Two- point turnabout

Unit 3

Understanding Vehicle Control: Starting, Steering and Stopping

Unit 5

Vision and Space Management

Signs that tell drivers of a possible danger a short distance ahead and allows the driver time to safely minimize risk

Warning signs

Pavement markings that separate traffic going in the same direction

White Line

Pavement markings that separate traffic moving in opposite directions

Yellow line