Drivers Ed. Chapters 7, 8, 9
Driving is a
Privilege not a right
When driving in heavy snow
Redice speed by one half
When driving on wet roads
Reduce speed by one third
Never pass a vehicle
Stopped at a crosswalk
Visual lead time
The distance you can see ahead of your vehicle
When a vehicle is passing you
Try to slow down if possible
As a driver you should always
Watch for movement around parked cars
Taligation
When a driver is riding too close to the rear of your car
Reduce speed
When driving on gravel or dirt, approaching and intersection, or animal
Weave land
Where the exit and entrance ramp are close together
Most accidents
Will occur within 2 miles of your home
All non-emergency vehicles yield
Yo buses re-entering traffic after dropping off or picking up passengers
The space cushion around your car
allows you tine to react to emergencies or problems
90% of decisions you make
are based on information gathered by your eyes
People who get a DUI
get an interlock device installed in their car
In bad weather following distance should be
increased by 40 seconds
Underage first offense BAC is
over 0.01 less then .08
Altering, forging, or possession with intent to distribute will result in
up to $1,000 fine, up to 6 month in prison, and drivers license suspension
If caught drinking underage the punishments are
20 to 90 days days suspension of license, 15 to 30 days community service, and/or go into a IDC program
During bad weather it takes a truck
25% longer to stop
The proper following distance in notmal conditions is
3 seconds
A motorist must stop for
A blind person who uses a white or metallic cane, or accompanied by a guide dog or guide dog instructure
Acceleration lane
An extra lane where the driver must increase their speed to merge with traffic
Deceleration land
An extra lane where the drivers reduce their speed to come off the highway
No zone cars
Are cars in the blind spot, or where the driver cannot see another motorist tin their side or rearview mirror
Many country roads
Do not have shoulders
When passing a truck
Do not linger alongside
When driving in the city you should
Drive more slowly, watch for pedestrians, look 12 seconds ahead
In the city the biggest problem
IS double parked cars
When driving at night
Increase your following distance by 3 seconds
An habitual offender
Is a person who loses their license three times in three years
At night the biggest problem
Is glare
The best way to talk to drivers
Is through lights and the horn
If one refuses to take a breath test
Its is equal to a BAC of .10 and are subject to an MVC insurance surcharge of 1,000 per year for 3 years
When sharing the roads with trucks
Know the limitations of hese vehicles regrading visibility, stopping distance and maneuverablity
When driving down the road on normal conditions
Look at least 20-30 seconds ahead or for every 10 miles a distance of one car
To avoid collisions
Maintain adequate space (space cushion) around your vehicle
Driving a vehcile with an expired inspection sticker
May results in fines between $100-$200, and imprisonment up o 30 days and possible revocation of their registration
