Drivers Ed: Responsible Driving chapters 4-9

Safety Belts

(Active protection) 45% fewer deaths, 50% critical injuries.

door locks

(usually active, sometimes passive) prevent car jacking and prevent doors from opening during a crash

Ingnition switch- five positions

Accessory, lock, off, on, start

Two types of Protective Devices and meanings

Active (passenger must engage such as safety belts; passive: automatic, such as airbag.

Lock Position

Allows you to remove the key. Some cars require you to push a button as well to remove the key. In this position the steering wheel and transmission are locked.

Power Steering

An electric motor attched to the steering wheel makes it ver easy to turn the wheel. If the car stalls, the power steering will not work and the steering will revery to stand (hard to turn) steering.

power brakes

Ann electric motor is used to make it easier to apply pressure to the breaks. Power brakess do not work when the engine stalls, when the engine stops the brakes revert to standard (harder to push) brakes.

cruise control

Automatically sets your vehical to one speed. This not be used in heavy traffic! When safe, however, it saves feul.

Six checks to make after entering the vehicle.

Close and lock all doors. Adjust the seat. Adjust the head-restraint. Adjust the mirrors. Check for frost or fog. Check for loose items in the car that might distract you. Familiarize yourself with the controls. Fasten your seat built and check to make sure that all passengers have fastenned theirs.

3 speed Manual Gearshift

Gearshift moves in an H pattern. Upper left is Reverse, Lower left is 1st gear, Upper right is 2nd gear, lower right is 3rd gear. Crossbar id Neutral.

4 speed manual transmission

Gearshift moves in an H pattern. Upper left of H is 1st, Lower left is 2nd, Upper Right is 3rd, Lower right is 4th, Cross bar is Neutral, Follow the cross bar to the far Left (push down on the stick) and then go up Left for reverse.

Visibility systems-name 12

Headlights, Tail lights, side marker lights, dashboard lights, daytime running lights, fog lights, sideview mirrors, rearview mirror, back-up camera, wipers, defroster, sun visors

Anti-theft devices-3

Ignition Buzzer: tells when keys are left in car (and when lights are left on in some cars) Locks, arlarm systems and car location devices such as LO-Jack

High Beam indicator

Lets you know that your high beams are on. Always swict to low beams as soon as you see oncoming headlights, or if you are following another car.

Two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate that

No passing is permitted in either direction

sideview mirrors

On the outside of the car doors. Adjust before mirrors before you drive. To adjust the left sideview mirror, put your head against the left window and position the mirror so that you can just see a little bit of the car in the mirror. To adjust the right sideview mirror: Put you head in the middle of the car and position the mirror so that you can just see a little bit of the car in the mirror. Left sideview mirror often make images look further away than thjey really are.

rearview mirror

On the windshield. Adjust before you drive to see directly through the rear window.

blind spot

One of the areas of the road that you can not see through any window or in any mirror. Look over your shoulder to eliminate most of the rear blind spots.

Positions of Automatic Gear Selection Lever- 5

Park(P) : for parking, starting the engine, and opening child protected doors. Reverse(R) : used for backing up. Neutral(N): the gear used when the engine is not connected to the drive train, it can be helpful when towing or pushing a car, or if the accelerator freezes. Drive (D): for normal forward driving. Low (L or L1 and L2): used to drive up or down steep hills.

On a two lane street, an ambulance is coming from behind with it's siren blaring and lights flashing. You should

Pull over to the right and stop.

5 speed manual transmission

Shaped like an H with a center post. Crossbar is neutral. 1st is far left and up, 2nd is far left and down, 3rd is center post and up, 4th is center post and down, 5th (overdrive) is far right and up, Reverse is far left and down.

Comfort Systems- list 4

The cimate control (heater and AC) ventilation, seat position and steering wheel position.

Control Systems- List 8

The ignition switch, the gear selector lever (and clutch on a standard), the clutch, the steering wheel, the brakes, the accelerator, parking brake, cruise control

Start position

This position engages the starter. Release the switch once you hear the car start, or you will damage the starter's gears. When you release the switch, it will automatically set to the "on" position. Likewise, do not switch to start when the car is already running.

On position

Turns on all of the car's electrical system. This is the position that you drive in.

All states have right of way laws that are based on the ___.

Uniform Vehicle Code

A red arrow indicates

a detour

parking break

a lever or pedal used when parking

____ means an increase in speed.

acceleration

If you are involved in a collision, you should make a(n) ___

accident report

Checking mirrors, the roadway, your path of travel,and traffic behind you are all part of _____

advance planning

A railroad ______ sign is round and yellow with black markings.

advance warnings

_____ are considered passive safety devices because they operate automatically.

airbags

Other passive protective devices

airbags (for passengers over 100lbs)

taillights- two functions

allow drivers to see you at night, and turn brighter to indicate that you are braking.

dashboard lights

allow you to see the dials gauges, counters. etc., when driving at night. There is a dimmer sitch to control the brightness of these lights. If the dash lights are off, pull over and adjust this knob.

Driving at high ____ can affect the performance of your vehicle.

altitudes

When a police officer is giving hand signals at an intersection,you should

always follow the officer's signals.

Alarm systems and audible key reminders are examples of ____.

anti theft devices

Directional signals

are controlled by the turn indicator arm

Taillights, emergency flashers, and parking lights

are part of a vehicle's communications system

You should avoid passing vehicles in rain, snow, or other dangerous

atmospheric conditions

The_____ states that you should always drive at a speed that is reasonable and proper for existing conditions

basic speed rule

Driving on mountain roads can cause you to

become short of breath and feel sleepy

When driving around a curve, you should focus

beyond the turn, on the point you want to reach

You should look over your shoulder when turning to detect anything in your ______.

blind spots

variable winshield wipers

can be set to different intervals to allow for varying conditions from mist to downpours.

Four checks before you enetr your vehicle.

check the surrounding area for children and animals that might be under or below the vehicle. Check tires for correct inflation as well as direction turned when you start to drive. Check the outside for frost or broken parts. Once a week check the oil level, radiator coolant level, brake fluid, transmission fluid, battery connections and and winshield washer fluid.

The key to smooth ____ operation is sensing the friction point

clutch

When you approach a stop sign and observe no other vehicles around, you should

come to a full stop at the sign

You can ____ with other drivers with electronic signals or body guestures

communicate

Three features that improve visibility are

defroster, windshield, and side view mirrors.

When driving downhill in a vehicle with a manual transmission, you should

downshift to gain more speed

When passing another vehicle, you must

drive 5 mph above the speed limit.

Each year approximately 200 children under the age of six are killed while playing on

driveways

Defroster

eliminates the frost and fog from front and usually rear windows. Always defrost windows before driving. A little frost can become completely opaque when hit by the sunlight.

Two drivers who have been in a collision should

exchange names and other information.

Three devices that control your speed and direction of your vehicle are

gearshift, break pedal, and steering wheel.

Your driver's license can be revoked if you

get into a collision

_____ causes a vehicle to speed up when it's traveling downhill

gravity

headlights

high and low beam

A vehicle's rate of acceleration is lower at

high speeds

You may be permitted to drive in _______ lanes if your vehicle has two or more occupants.

high-occupancy vehicle

Using a safety belt will

increase your chances of surviving a collision

Drivers exchange information about

intentions

Accessory position

lets you turn on some of the electrical system without running the engine. This includes the radio, heater and AC. Watch out, if you leave the key in this position, you can completely drain the battery and not be able to start the engine again.

Daytime running lights

low voltage lights that are aleways on when you drive. They make it easier for oncoming traffic to see you.

In moving quickly from a curb, you must

make judgements about visibility, time, and space

To start a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you must

make sure the gear selector lever is in Park.

Vehicles have a(n)_____ transmission require you to use a clutch pedal.

manual

A vehicle's _____ can have four or five forward gears

manual transmission

Cruise control

may lead you to be less alert

A yield sign indicates that a driver

may need to stop and wait until the roadway is clear of traffic before proceeding.

Administrative laws set standards for

minimum speed allowed

You can help another driver pass you on a two-way, two-lane road by

moving to the right

You must pass a series of tests in order to

obtain a driver's license.

Shared left-turn lanes are marked by

parallel broken yellow lines with white arrows that point left and right.

Traffic signals, signs, and ____ provide drivers with information.

pavement markings

Most states use a(n)______ to keep track of traffic violations by individual drivers.

point system

To change gears in a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must

press the clutch pedal to the floor.

You can set an automatic choke by

pressing the gas pedal to the floor and then releasing it

Sun visors

prevent sun from suing in your eyes.

The time is takes for a vehicle to slow down is the ____.

rate of deceleration

A(n) ________ sign indicates what a driver must or must not do.

regulatory

When approaching a flashing red traffic signal, you should

respond as if it were a stop sign

Blue signs with white lettering indicate

roadside services

The higher the speed, the more likely it is to

roll over on a turn

A(n) ______ enables you to find out about a problem before your vehicle is moving.

safety check

To complete a pass safely you should

see the other vehicle's headlights in your rear-view mirror.

As you drive, you will develop the ability to estimate your speed by

sensing a difference in the vehicles vibrations

To avoid rolling backward when starting on an uphill grade, you should

set you parking brake firmly

alternator gauge

shows whether the battery is charging or depleating battery storage. If you show a discharge, turn off all uneaded electrical devices (radio, car seat warmers). Get right to a mechanic. Wait until daylight if possible, so that you do not have to turn on your lights. Soon your car will unexpectedly stop running (it needs electricity for the spark plugs in the engine) and you could be stranded or in a crash.

When you see a parking space you want accross an intersection you should

signal, cross the intersection, and park

Brake warning light

something is going wrong with the breaks. Bring the vehicle immediately to a mechanic. It may be best to have the car towed.

Information devices- name 7

sppedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, Alternator gauge or warning light, engine temperature gauge or warning light, Oil pressure gauge or warning light

If you are in a collision and the other driver is injured, you should

stay at the scene until the police arrive

At an intersection, a person with a guide dog steps off the curb. You

stop to yield the right-of-way

Communication systems- name 5

taillights, directional lights (aka turn lights, blinkers), emergency flashers, parking lights, horn

When you come to a curve where you cannot see oncoming traffic you should

tap your horn and flash your lights

Posted speed limits

tell you at what speed you may drive

odometer

tells how many miles the vehicle has traveled overall, as well as on trips.

Head restraints should make contact with

the back of your head

With a manual transmission, the speed of the vehicle determines

the choice of forward gear

An odometer indicates

the distance a vehicle has traveled

_____ means keeping your vehicle moving on the path that you have chosen to travel

tracking

White lines parallel to the road seperate

traffic moving in the same direction

Ice has formed on your windshield. You should

turn on the defroster

tail lights and side marker lights

turn on when lights are on so that other cars can see you.

Off position

turns the engine off but the key can not be removed. Steering wheel and transmission are not locked.

When changing lanes

use push, pull feed steering

When turning, always

use your directional signal

where are the emergency flashers located

usually on the steering column, sometimes on the dash, marked with a red triangle.

A steady yellow X posted above a highway lane indicates that

vehicles should move to a different lane

Oil Pressure light-gauge

whenthis light comes on, stop immediately. You will need to have the car towed to a mechanic. The engine is not being lubricated, and it will melt or warp parts of the engine, causing thousands of dollars of damage. Call a friend or a cab.

Head restraints prevent?

whiplash

Right of way rules determine

who should yield the right of way

One advantage of push pull feed steering is that

your hands are on the wheel at all times