Drivers Ed Study Guide 7,8,9

Under the age of 21 with a BAC of at least ____ percent, but less than 0.08 percent, you can be fines up to $500 and have your drivers license suspended for 6 months. (8)

0.02

Nineteen states consider driver over 21 to be intoxicated if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is ____ or higher. (8)

0.08

In flash floods, ___ feet of water will "carry" most cars. (9)

2

You are __ times more likely to be involved in a crash if you are texting. (7)

23

You are __ times more likely to be involved in a crash if using a cell phone. (7)

4

Nearly __ percent of flash flood fatalities are vehicle related. (9)

50

To determine if you are over driving your headlights, select an object illuminated by your headlights and count off ___ seconds. (9)

6

Very little water on the ____ _______ can cause loss of control. (9)

road surface

Wear ________ belt over collar bone (not under arm) and across chest (sternum) to avoid shoulder dislocation and injuries to rib cage. (9)

shoulder

When ________ is applied too hard or quickly, weight moves to the other side of the car. (9)

steering

Seat belts should be worn over the _________ skeletal bones. (9)

strongest

Front-wheel loss of traction is called "__________" and is when the vehicle moves straight ahead in spite of steering input. (9)

understeer

The number one cause of teen deaths is _________ driving. (7)

Distracted

What are distractions? (7)

Distractions are anything inside or outside of the vehicle that takes the driver's focus away from driving.

Off-Road Recovery... (9)

Ease off accelerator. DO NOT BRAKE. Get both wheels off pavement. Steer vehicle parallel to the roadway. Limit steering input to less than 1/8 of the wheel. Target the center of the adjacent lane to avoid a "slingshot" maneuver into on coming traffic.

When ______ are applied too hard or too quickly, vehicle weight shifts to the front. (9)

brakes

Adjust steering wheel so air bag is directed toward _____- not face or neck. (9)

chest

Virginia law requires __________ from sunset to sunrise and during inclement weather, such as rain, fog, snow, or whenever you use your windshield wipers. (9)

headlights

Flood prone areas are... (9)

highway dips bridges low areas

____ is the only proven method to remove alcohol from the system.

Time

True or False: Individuals who have had one alcoholic drink ma be too impaired for driving; the best choice for a designated driver is someone who has had no alcoholic drink. (8)

True

What is Negative Peer Pressure? (8)

Negative peer pressure is when others encourage you to do something that may be wrong or dangerous.

Over-the-counter medications are... (8)

Purchased legally without prescription. May cause drowsiness or impair driving ability.

Effects of fatigue... (7)

-impairs reaction time, judgement and vision -impairs senses and abilities - may not see objects clearly or in a timely manner -may miss critical information - signs, lights and sounds -takes longer to process information or make decisions

Texting and cell phone use... (7)

... can be tracked and official tell of you were texting, on the phone, or just completed a call before or during a crash.

14 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands prohibit ___ drivers from using hand held phones while driving. (7)

ALL

46 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam ban text messaging for ___ drivers. (7)

ALL

Illegal drugs are... (8)

Against the law. Impact driving in ways similar to alcohol.

__________ driving occurs when a driver operate a vehicle in a pushy or bold manner, without regard for others safety. (7)

Aggressive

What is the primary way that alcohol intoxication is measured? (8)

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), BAC levels will tel the percent of alcohol in the bloodstream and thus indicate the level of intoxication.

Low water crossings affect... (9)

Braking, steering, and engine systems.

Alcohol is removed in three ways...(8)

Breath Sweat Oxidation

This is what you should do to prevent drowsy driving... (7)

Find a populated lighted area. Stop where security is present or as far off the highway as possible. Open windows slightly. Lock all doors and turn off engine, Turn off parking lights. After resting, get out and walk a few minutes before driving.

Factors that affect BAC level... (8)

Gender Body weight Size of drink Food Time spent drinking

Properly align LOW BEAM headlights... (9)

Hit the road surface 100 to 150 feet ahead. Illuminate the area above road 300 to 500 feet ahead. Load distribution, vehicle height affect light beam distance.

Properly align HIGH BEAM headlights... (9)

Hit the roadway 300 to 500 feet ahead. Illuminate area above the road 500 to 1800 feet ahead. Load distribution, vehicle height affect light beam distance. 65 mph is distance you can stop within the lighted area.

The Virginia courts and DMV require anyone with a DUI conviction to have an ________ _________ ______ (IID) as part of their restricted driving privileges. (8)

Ignition Interlock Device

Under ________ ________ laws, when you operate a motor vehicle on VA's public roads, you have agreed to take a chemical test upon request. (8)

Implied consent

What are the three types of fatigue? (7)

Lack of rest or sleep. Operational fatigue, brought on by driving long hours. Personal circadian rhythm fatigue.

Wear ___ belt low and snug across hips (pelvis) to avoid unnecessary abdominal injuries. (9)

Lap

How to reduce stress while driving...(7)

Leave plenty of time. Drive posted speed limit. Minimize distractions. Don't drive while angry, upset or tired. Alter schedule to avoid peak drive times. Know where you are going. Relax and concentrate on driving. Be polite.

What is Positive Peer Pressure? (8)

Positive peer pressure is when other try to exert pressure on you in a positive manner.

When driving in drifting fog...(9)

Reduce speed. Turn on low beam headlights. Turn on windshield wipers. Turn on defroster or air conditioner.

____ rage occurs when a driver uses the vehicle or some other weapon to threaten or cause harm to another roadway user in response to a traffic accident. (7)

Road

What is the purpose of Rumble Strips? (7)

Rumble strips are designed to arouse sleepy drivers before they drive off the road.

Before you drive... (7)

Secure items that might slide off seats or become missiles inside the car. Put things in the trunk or on the floor. Set rules and talk with all passengers. Check the fuel levels and take care of any maintenance issues. Program your GPS or consult your map or printed directions.

What are the different types of aggression? (7)

Verbal, quiet, epic.

What are the THREE MAIN types of driver DISTRACTIONS? (7)

Visual, Manuel, cognitive.

LOWER/DIM your high-beams headlights when you are...(9)

Withing 500 feet of an approaching vehicle. Following closely behind another vehicle (withing 200 feet). Driving on lighted roadways. Driving in fog, heavy rain, sleet, snow, or dust,

Prescription medications are... (8)

Written note from doctor to obtain. May reduce level of alertness or ability to perform complex tasks.

When ____________ is applied too hard or too quickly, weight moves to the rear of the car. (9)

acceleration

Driving under the influence of _______ or other drugs is a criminal offense. (8)

alcohol

Alcohol is a __________. It slows the body's key functions, including breathing, heartbeat, and thinking. (8)

depressant

When steering to quickly, vehicle weight shift causes... (9)

noticeable drop and tilt of the hood. noticeable rise ad tilt of the rear. Driver, passenger, items in the car move towards the car's corner.

When a vehicle's weight shifts to the front it causes... (9)

noticeable drop of the hood. noticeable rise of the rear. forward movement of driver, passenger and items in vehicle.

When a vehicle's weight moves to the rear is causes... (9)

noticeable rise of the hood. noticeable drop of the rear. rearward movement of driver and passengers.

1 1/2 hours or longer to eliminate ___ drink from the system. (8)

one