Driver Ed All Information From Notes/Powerpoints

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration in 16-20 years old?

0.02%

In RI, how many feet before a turn do you have to put your turning signal on?

100 ft

What is the residential speed of an area with no sign?

25 mph

How many seconds behind a car do you have to be?

3 sec

What causes a car to roll over?

Curve and speed

What is the Basic Speed Law?

Drive what is a safe speed given the conditions

Successfully completing a driver education course will guarantee that you become a safe driver. True or False?

False

What is the average parking lot speed?

From 1-10/15 mph

What is GDL?

Graduated Drivers License

Lane Positions

Lane 1: center Lane 2: to the left Lane 3: to the right

If someone is parked near the curb, what lane position would you move to?

Lane Position 2

What is the default lane position to stay in?

Lane position 1

If there are emergency vehicles or large cars/trucks what lane position would you move to?

Lane position 3

READ the road

Right speed for right now, eyes up brain on, anticipate their next move, big donut of space around you

If your not sure you......

Slow down to get more control

What would cause a driver to increase their fallow distance to mare than three to four seconds?

Speed, bad weather, heavy traffic, night, tailgater

What needs to be on when backing up more than 30ft?

The hazard lights

What is the Implied Consent Law?

Upon demand of a police officer, you must give blood/breath

Visual Control Zone

a planned path of travel that is planned 12-15 seconds ahead

How does gravity affect braking distance when driving downhill? a) it lengthens braking distance b) it has no effect on braking distance c) it shortens braking distance d) it decreases the vehicle's momentum

a) it lengthens braking distance

The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point: a) slightly above your ears b) slightly below your ears c) at the base of the neck d) as high as the adjustment will allow

a) slightly above your ears

When it is raining, when should you use cruise control? a) you should not use cruise control in these conditions b) at low speeds only c) on highways only d) at any speed

a) you should not use cruise control in these conditions

When is there an increase in fatal crashes?

at night; when speeding; when with passengers

In vehicles equipped with a driver's side airbag, sitting closer than ________ inches from the steering wheel increases the risk of arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash. a) 10 b) 12 c) 14 d) 16

b) 12

When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should: a) approach the driver's door from the rear of your vehicle, with your back to approaching traffic b) approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic c) keep your finger on the alarm button, if your key fob has one d) b and c.

b) approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic

Nearly ________of all new drivers are either charged with a traffic offense or involved in a crash during their first 12 months of licensed driving. a) one-quarter b) one-half c) two-thirds d) three-quarters

b) one-half

New drivers tend to _________ the risks involved in driving on any road. a) overestimate b) underestimate c) fully understand d) pay no attention to

b) underestimate

If a vehicle's speed doubles, the distance needed to stop the vehicle: a) increases by two (doubles) b) increases by three c) increases by four d) the distance needed to stop doesn't change

c) increases by four

The adhesion, or grip, between the tires and the road surface is called __________. a) gravity b) inertia c) traction d) kinetic energy

c) traction

Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as ___________ miles per hour. a) 60 b) 50 c) 40 d) 35

d) 35

Driving coaches can be more effective if they: a) design and pre-drive appropriate routes for each session b) properly demonstrate maneuvers as needed c) remain calm, patient, alert, and professionally supportive d) all of the above

d) all of the above

The ___________ a tire's contact patch, the __________ traction the tire has with the road surface. a) smaller, more b) larger, more c) smaller, less d) b and c

d) b and c

Which of the following hand positions allows for the best control when turning the steering wheel? a) 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock b) 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock c) 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock d) none of these

d) none of these (8 and 4)

Types of Collisions/Accidents

head on; t-bone; rear end; pedestrian

IPDE

identify, predict, decide, execute

Driving is...

lowering risk; the ability to see; following directions; IPDE; Vision

Causes of Accidents

speed; distracted driving; condition of driver

What are the primary factors of teen crashes?

speeding; driving to fast for road conditions; failing to yield to the right-of-way; being distracted; driving under the influence; tailgating

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration in 21+ years old?

0.08%

When you have your wipers on, what else needs to be on?

The car's lights/headlights

What is the most important part of a car?

The tires