Drivers ed unit 1

Name 5 steps of the smith system

Aim high in steering, keep your eyes moving, get the big picture, make sure others see you, leave yourself an out

What does abs stand for?

Anti-lock Braking System

What does BMB stand for?

Blindspot mirror blindspot

Write out the up hill parking steps

Bmb , 6" from the curb , neutral , wheel to the left , roll and bump , park and parking brake

Write out the down hill parking steps

Bmb , 6" from the curb , neutral , wheel to the right , roll and bump , park and parking brake

The most common cause of most collisions is

Driver error

Allowing others to go before you is called ______.

Giving the right of way

Guide signs consist of what colors

Green , blue, and brown

List 4 of the pre-driving checks

Have key fob in hand, look under the vehicle, look and walk around the vehicle and look at the tires

The four steps in the IPDE Process are

Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

What does defensive driving mean?

It means doing all you can to prevent crashes

Give 3 examples when to use BMB?

Leaving up-hill parking , leaving down-hill parking and going in reverse

What does it mean to maintain a space cushion while driving ?

Maintaining a distance between the vehicle ahead and behind

Solid white lines

Mark traffic lanes going in the same direction, such as one way streets ,no passing

Warning signs consist of what colors ?

Orange and yellow

What is the definition of the IPDE process?

Organized process of seeing, thinking and responding that includes the steps of identifying predicting, and deciding and executing

What is meant by orderly visual search pattern?

Process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence

What does compromise space mean?

Reduce risk by giving as much space as possible to the greater of two or more hazards

What are the 3 parts of the highway transportation system ?

Roadway users (walking around, driving and riding), vehicles ( range from lightweight mopeds) , and roadways (unlit roads, unpaved roads)

What is the purpose of the highway transportation system?

Safe, efficient, and convenient movement of people and goods from place to place

the driving task consists of

Social skills, mental skills, and physical skills

What are the three areas you should stop for a stop sign?

Stop line , crosswalk , and before entering the intersection

Warning signs consist of what shapes

Triangles , diamonds , circles and crosses

Guide signs consist of what shapes

Vertical rectangle and horizontal rectangle

Regulatory signs consist of what shapes

Verticals rectangle , diamond and pentagon

Regulatory signs consist of what colors

White , red and black

What does implied consent mean?

You have given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood

What does basic speed law mean to you as a driver?

You have to drive at the speed limit cannot driver under or over the limit

broken yellow line

may pass when safe

Solid yellow lines

no passing

Define the point of no return?

point beyond which a driver can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection

Broken white lines

separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. A driver may only cross the line when changing lanes or turning

What is a closed zone?

space not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight or intended path of travel

What is an open zone?

space where you can drive without restriction