Driver's Ed Level 07 Study Guide

What kinds of equipment are prohibited from being installed on your vehicle?

-A red light showing from the front-except on an emergency vehicle -A bell, siren, or exhaust whistle-except on an emergency vehicle -A muffler cut-out -Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the left side or six inches beyond the right side of the body, running board, or fenders of your car -Flashing red lights on the front-except on emergency vehicles, school buses, and church buses

What are seven ways you can make your car safer while you drive?

-Keep the doors locked and the windows at least three quarters of the way up. -When stopping, leave enough room to maneuver around other cars. -Drive in the centermost lane of traffic to deter car jackers. -Stay alert, especially when stopping or slowing down. -Avoid driving alone, especially at night. -In the event of car trouble, raise the hood and stay in the car with the doors locked and the hazard lights on. -Find a nearby phone to call for help when others are stranded on the road.

What are three safety measures you can take as you approach your car?

-Look for potential troublemakers lurking around the vehicle. -Have the keys ready to unlock the car. Lock the car immediately after entry. -Look underneath, around, and inside the car before getting in.

The key to security is attention to detail. Discuss 5 ways you can pay attention to detail and make your vehicle more secure.

-Never leave keys in the car, especially not in the ignition. -Keep all packages and valuables out of sight. Do not leave a wallet or checkbook in the car. -Always lock the car, even when parking at home. When parking in a garage, lock the garage too. -Memorize the car's license plate and VIN, or keep a written copy in your wallet. -Separate the car and house keys. When valet parking, give the valet the car keys only.

What are three ways to protect yourself and your vehicle when you arrive at your destination?

-Park in well lit areas with few or no obstructions to visibility. -If possible, park in a garage or lot that has an attendant. -Make sure there are no hazards before turning off the engine and exiting the car.

Other than restrictions placed on your license, list and explain other methods used by the state to restrict drivers from irresponsible behaviors.

-be arrested -have to pay a fine -have to pay court costs in addition to attorney fees (legal costs) -have to pay additional insurance costs -lose your license and your driving privileges -serve time in jail

List and explain four ways that marijuana use can affect driving.

-loss of tracking ability -inappropriate following distance -lack of vigilacne -inappropriately divided

Other than driving infractions, what other actions can result in a suspended or revoked license?

-making a false statement to the DMV/DPS -voluntary or involuntary manslaughter -committing a drug offense (even if a motor vehicle is not involved) -eluding Police -being delinquent on child support payments -failing to pay for gasoline purchases

List five reasons why teens choose to drink.

-peer pressure -influence of parents -sociological factors -anxiety, frustration, etc. -to have a good time

What are the factors of driving that are affected by drug use?

-perception -judgement -coordination -vision -mood

Knowing that alcohol and drugs affect vision and space maintenance, explain how these effects can influence driving ability.

-searching/identifying -eye focus -doublevision and distance judgement -peripheral vision -visual acuity -color distiniction -night vision

States employ several restriction policies. List the restrictions that result in a loss of your license for any period of time.

-suspension -revocation -ignition interlock -vehicle impoundment -point accumulation (DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM)

Provide an example of five refusal skills when it comes to drug and alcohol use and driving.

1. Give a reason for saying no. 2. Use the right body language. 3. Show your concern for others. 4. Suggest something else. 5. Take action.

Behind alcohol, what is the next most common drug found involved in accidents?

After alcohol, marijuana is the drug most often involved in crashes.

What are some chemical characteristics of Alcohol?

Alcohol (ethanol alcohol to be specific) is comprised of the following elements: two parts Carbon, six parts Hydrogen, and one part Oxygen.

How is alcohol processed in the body?

Alcohol is processed out of the body, or metabolized, primarily through the liver.

How does alcohol get into the tissues of the body?

Alcohol's attraction to water will cause the chemical to absorb into body tissues in proportion to the water content of those cells and tissues.

What is the minimum insurance required by your state?

At a minimum, these laws require liability insurance to pay on the driver's behalf certain injuries that may result from a collision.

Why do you need insurance?

At minimum, the purpose of auto insurance is to help pay the cost of damages to the other persons (or your own) car in the event of a collision.

Explain BAC.

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Explain BAC.

Blood Alcohol Content

As a driver, how can you conserve energy and natural resources through your transportation methods and habits?

Carpooling, mass transit, and cycling are great ways to reduce fuel use and fuel costs. If you commute to work or school 5 days a week, carpooling one day a week would result in a 20% reduction. Even a 10% reduction in fuel use can have a great benefit to your wallet and the environment.

Why is a tolerance to alcohol dangerous?

Developing a tolerance to alcohol is a sign of becoming physically dependent on it.

What are six steps to choosing a new car?

First, assess your needs. Second, assess the safety of available vehicles that meet your needs. Third, choose one of the top five vehicles and find its blue book value using Kelly Blue Book. Fourth, compare the blue book value to the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). Fifth, estimate the ongoing costs associated with the operation of the vehicle. Finally, let's consider resale or trade in value.

What is a vehicle inspection and when is it required?

In most states, a new resident desiring to register his vehicle must obtain a vehicle inspection certificate and verification of the vehicle identification number by a state-approved vehicle inspection station prior to registration.

Provide an example of methods the community installs to reduce negative effects of transportation on the environment.

Most communities have fluid recycling available through local lube and tune stations. Additionally, the city may provide bussing or subway systems to reduce traffic, emissions, pollution, and waste.

Understanding that owning, driving and maintaining a vehicle has an effect on the environment, what resources can you use to ensure that you are doing your part to protect the environment?

New vehicle technologies will also help manage finite natural resources. Electric, hybrid, and bio-fuel technologies are still new, but the point the way to cars that will, someday, run entirely on cleaner, renewable fuels at an affordable cost.

With more than 300,000 over-the-counter drugs available, what is the best way to determine if taking the medication will affect your senses.

No matter what kind of medicine you are using, as a driver, you must read the warning label before taking the medicine and operating a vehicle. If you are warned against using heavy machinery, do not drive.

What should you do with old car oil and fluids and why?

Oil can be recycled when it is stored properly in containers suitable containers for storing/transporting. Make sure there is not any residue such as bleach or other automotive fluids in the container. Most auto parts stores will take oil to be recycled, but some will regulate how often or how much you are able to recycle there, so it is a good idea to check with them.

Find the difference in how much your insurance would increase for a six-month period if you were involved in an accident compared to if you had no infractions on your driving record.

Policy 1 1993 Ford Taurus, one teenage driver on policy, 6 month quote = $542.00 Policy 2 1993 Ford Taurus, one teenage driver on substandard policy alone with ONE collision, 6 month quote = $2,093.46

How does your method of braking and acceleration impact the environment?

Smooth acceleration conserves gas and saves wear and tear on the vehicle. Accelerating uses more gas than driving at a constant speed. The harder you accelerate the more gas you use to reach your speed. Gentle braking makes for a more comfortable ride as well as extending the life of your brakes and saving wear and tear on your entire system. Your tires will wear better, your brakes will last longer, and your neck will feel better.

What is implied consent and what are the penalties if you refuse to take a sobriety test?

Texas's "implied consent" law says that if you are lawfully arrested by an officer who has probable cause to believe that you have been driving or boating while intoxicated, then you consent to taking one or more chemical tests of your blood or breath for the purpose of determining your blood alcohol content (BAC). 1st Offense: 180 day license suspension 2d offense: 2 year license suspension 3rd Offense: 2 year license suspension

Explain the difference between Zero Tolerance and Use and Lose laws.

The Zero Tolerance Law specifies that if a minor has ANY detectable amount of alcohol in his or her system while operating a vehicle in public, the minor has committed the criminal offense of DUI—the minor's drivers license is immediately suspended and the officer can take the license on site. The term "Use and Lose" has been coined to describe laws that authorize driver licensing actions against persons found to be using or in possession of illicit drugs, and against young persons found to be drinking, purchasing or in possession of alcoholic beverages.

List four factors that can affect alcohol's rate of absorption into the body.

The more alcohol, the faster it will absorb, the more water, the slower the alcohol will absorb. Foods, fatty foods in particular, slow the rate of absorption into the bloodstream. The size of the individual can also have an affect on the rate of absorption, insomuch as the size of the individual correlates to the water content in his body.

What additional step should be taken when choosing a used car?

When considering a used car, be sure to look up its "CarFax" report. This report will tell you about the maintenance history of the vehicle and if it was ever in a collision. Additionally, take the vehicle for a test drive to a trusted mechanic and have it checked for any maintenance problems that should be fixed before you make the purchase.