Driver's Training

Steps for a right turn:

1. be in far right lane 4 feet from curb, adjust speed 2. signal 1/2 block before 3. break gently and look for traffic/pedestrians 4. slow to 10 MPH before crosswalk 5. Look L then R, turn steering wheel so front wheels are even w/ bend in corner 6. Make quick blindspot, check through R side window, accelerate, position in correct lane

Steps for a left turn:

1. be in lane nearest to center line, check traffic 2. signal 1/2 block before 3. break to reduce speed, check traffic/pedestrians 4. yield to oncoming traffic 5. search for gap, look L then R 6. Make quick blindspot, check through front window, accelerate, position in correct lane

Where do you stop?

1. behind marked/unmarked crosswalk 2. before marked stop line 3. up to intersection where able to see cross traffic

Other times to use turning signals:

1. changing lanes 2. passing 3. pulling off/back on road 4. on/off express ways

Steps for a lane change:

1. check sideview mirrors, look into intended path of travel 2. use blinker 3. check blindspots over shoulder 4. execute lane change, cancel signal, adjust lane speed/position

3 defensive driving tactics:

1. great speed management 2. great space management 3. follow all the laws all the time

Why you should wear your seatbelt:

1. it's the law 2. it keeps you in the car 3. keeps you from hitting items inside car (winshield, steering wheel, etc)

Steps to make a safe pass on 2 lane, 2 way road

1. legal 2. safe 3. signal 4. look into intended path of travel, check oncoming traffic, check into blind spots 5. if everything is safe, make physical head check 6. complete pass to IPT prompt w/out braking 7. right signal, return to lane, adjust speed, cancel signal

Three ingredients to make up your total stopping distance:

1. perception time, distance 2. reaction time 3. braking distance

5 conditions where you would want to keep a greater than 2 sec. following distance:

1. sleepy 2. heavy traffic 3. hills 4. weather 5. visibility

3 thing to do when approaching a yield sign:

1. slow down 2. yield to cross traffic 3. proceed when safe

5 factors that affect braking distance:

1. speed: higher speed=longer braking distance 2. vehicle condition: worn tires, shock absorbres, ect. take you longer to stop 3. roadway surface: rain, snow, ice, dirt, etc. reduce traction and increase braking distance 4. hills: downhill-increase braking distance, uphill-decrease 5. load: heavy loads increase braking distance 6. gravity: i.e. hills

Causes of 75% of all teen crashes...

1. speeding 2. not scanning road well enough 3. distracted

3 steps to make a right turn at a red light:

1. stop 2. legal 3. safe

How far away from the intersection does the law say you should signal before turning in TOWN?

1/2 block before turn (100 ft.)

When parallel parked, you should be within how many inches of the curb?

12 inches

how old to take segment 1?

14 years and 8 months

Maximum speed for: Mobile home park

15 MPH

how far should you at least stop away from a school bus with overhead flashing red lights?

20 feet

Flashing red lights, how far away should you stop from a school bus:

20 ft

Maximum speed for: Residential area

25 MPH

Maximum speed for: School zone

25 MPH

what is the maximum legal speed limit in a RESIDENTIAL zone?

25 mph

points received if you're caught passing a school bus with overhead flashing red lights?

3 points

What second rule is an estimate of your total stopping distance?

3 second rule

how long is the probationary of original license applicants?

3 years

Never park within how many feet of a stop sign, traffic light, or flashing beacon, including warning sign

30 feet

What rule enables you to project your approx. stopping distance?

4-second rule

Maximum speed for: Construction zone

45 MPH

maximum speed entering/passing thru CONSTRUCTION zone

45 mph

2 second following distance up to 35 mph... what about 45? 55?

45: 3 sec 55: 4 sec

If your speed doubles, how much does the force of impact increase?

4x (ie. 20 to 40 mph is 2x, so 2 squared is 4)

headlights must be turned on when you can't see people and vehicles at:

500 feet

when following an emergency vehicle, how far away should our following distance be?

500 ft

Maximum speed for: Freeway

70 MPH

stop sign has how many sides and is what color?

8 sides, red and white

When should you adjust your speed when going to drive on a curve?

Before

How to take a breath test?

Blow into the tube

BAC stands for:

Bodily Alcohol Content

Most important personal responsibility as any driver?

Drive as safe as you can

WHen getting into your car that is parked curbside, where should you enter from?

Front

What does HTS stand for?

Highway Transportation System

What does IPDE stand for?

Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

When properly adjusted, head restraints should provide the most protection when a vehicle is struck...

In the rear

What is an oil pressure gauge?

Indicates low oil levels

Where to look while making a right or left turn?

Intended path of travel

When turning left off of a one-way street, which lane do you turn from?

Left

is it legal to pass if you need to exceed the speed limit?

NO

Controlled intersection:

Opposite of Uncontrolled intersection

What is an alternator gauge?

Tells if electric system works properly

Define HTS

To help transport people and goods from where they are to where they need to be

When should you enter traffic from a curbside park?

When a car is way behin leaving a safe gap to enter in

Why is a left turn more dangerous than a right?

You are dealing with oncoming traffic

intoxication

a driver is above the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration

pedestrian:

a person on the side of the road who's not in a motorized vehicle

traffic-control officer

a police officer who is directing traffic, usually at an intersection. Follow his instructions regardless.

black ice

a thin sheet of invisible ice

stale green light

a traffic light that has been green for some time and is likely to turn yellow

what would you do if your car started to miss when starting to pass?

abort pass with headcheck

Michigan's Implied Consent Law

all driver's are considered to have given their consent to the PBT test of determining BAC

Managing space wisely in city traffic:

allows you to see, and be seen

Authorized emergency vehicles:

ambulance, fire depart, police

4 second rule

an estimate of your total stopping distance

controlled intersections

an intersection that has signals or signs to assign the right of way

Uncontrolled intersection:

an intersection with no signs or signal present to assign right of way (treat like a yield sign)

uncontrolled intersection

an intersection with no signs or signal present to assign the right of way: treat like a yield sign

how far should you be searching for hazards on rural roads?

as far as possible

While driving in the city, how far ahead should you be searching for traffic lights and road signs?

at least one block

Stale green light:

been green for a while, likely to turn yellow

What's an advantage of the enhanced mirror setting?

blindspots are reduced in size

why shouldn't you pass when approaching hills or curves?

blocks your view of oncoming traffic

which organ of the body does alcohol affect first?

brain

Lane markings when LEGAL to pass 2 lane, 2 way road

broken yellow lines

implied consent

by having a license you have given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood, and face legal consequences for refusing to submit to blood alcohol test

What should you see out of your inside rearview mirror?

center of road and any traffic from behind

who can legally take a blood test?

certified medical personnal

lane change steps:

check side view mirrors, use blinker, check over shoulder for blind spots, execute lane change, cancel signal, adjust lane speed

What kind of stop do you make?

complete

Common shape of a warning sign:

diamond

perception distance

distance your vehicle travels from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain knows it's a hazard (thinking time)

When is it illegal to pass on a 2 lane 2 way road?

do not pass signs unsafe pass hills, curves obstructed visibility poor visibility due to weather narrow road near intersections if you need to exceed speed limit bad road conditions oncoming traffic

what is the most important factor in being a safe driver?

drive in ways to keep you safe!

if caught drinking and driving, what are some consequences?

driver's license restricted for 30 days, $500 driver responsibility fee for 2 consecutive years, up to $250 fine, 360 hours of community service, up to 4 points on driver's license

aggressive driving

driving a vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner

marijuana

drug that causes drivers coordination and judgment to be impaired for a long time

depressant

drug that slows down the central nervous system

amphetamines

drugs that create a false sense of alertness

Most fatal accidents occur in what type of weather?

dry and clear

2 forces work on your car when driving around a curve:

energy of motion and traction

highway hypnosis

fatigue caused by driving the same speed/direction with no stops or intersections for long periods of time

Solid white lines can be called:

fog lines

Guide signs:

give us information (distance, destination, and direction)

Searching means to:

glance quickly and continually

searching

glancing quickly and continually

What is a temp gauge?

hot/cold engine (is it functioning properly?)

compromise space

in dealing with more than one hazard at a time, when you give as much space as possible to the greater hazard

You are following a large vehicle and it's blocking your foward view, you should:

increase your following distance

lane-use lights

indicates which lane you can use at any time (i.e. coming in or out of Cedar Point)

How does alcohol affect driver's depth perception?

it makes something that's close look farther than it really is - dangerous

sleep debt

lack of sleep that can only be "payed off" by sleeping

What should you see out of your outside rearview mirror?

left edge of the vehicle when seated normally

Before making a right turn at an intersection from a stop, you should look:

left, right, left

aim high steering

looking far ahead, at least 12-15 sec ahead

controlled braking

manually applying your brakes for a quick stop without locking up your brakes

Solid white line:

mark right edge of road, no passing

wear bars

marks worn on your tires that tell you they are in poor condition and need replacement

convex mirror

mirror that shows a wider area than a flat mirror

Wht doe searching for hazards in traffic depend on most?

moving eyes quicky from place to place

is it legal to pass on the right if your wheels cross the solid white or leave the pavement?

no

should you drive a commercial vehicle's blind spot?

no

distance that you must stop from the railroad tracks when a train is passing:

no more than 50 ft or less than 15 ft.

Where you wouldn't have to stop for a bus:

on a divided highway

Broken white lines:

one way traffic, ok to pass

reasons teens might drink:

peer pressure grew up around it stress rebellion friends advertisting

velocitized

problem that your body and brain have adjusting from high speed to lower speed (after exiting expressway)

guide signs

provide info - distance, destination, direction

when an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights flashing, you should:

pull over to the right side, stop and wait until they pass to go

How far away from the intersection does the law say you should signal before turning in the COUNTRY?

quarter of a mile before turn

if you need to take medicine, how do you know if it'll be safe to drive afterwards?

real the label for side affects

Common color of Reg. signs

red, white, black

To pick the speed you drive at is determined by:

road surface, how wide/narrow road is, road conditions, etc.

Maximum speed for: Meijer parking lot

safe/prudent

Maximum speed for: School parking lot

safe/prudent

What is a brake light?

says parking brake is on

pre-ignition procedure in order

seatbelt, adjust seat, check mirrors, lock doors

regulatory signs

signs that are meant to control MOVEMENT OF TRAFFIC

Define regulatory signs

signs that controls moving traffic

Lane markings when ILLEGAL to pass 2 lane, 2 way road

solid yellow lines

The big 3 things of the Smith System are:

space around the vehicle, gives you visibility for the driver; which gives you time to make decisions

when approaching an intersection, you have a yield sign, a car is approaching the same intersection from the right or left, what should we do before entering the intersection?

stop

What is an odometer?

tells number of miles on car

What is a Speedometer?

tells you speed vehicle is going

Reaction time is:

th length of time you take to execute your action

depth perception

the ability to judge the relative distance of objects

field of vision

the area you can see around you

Stopping distance is:

the distance your car travels while you make a stop

Braking distance is:

the distance your vehicle travels from the time you apply the brake until your vehicle stops

Reaction distance is:

the distance your vehicle travels while you react

Perception distance is:

the distane your vehicle travels during the length

Force of impact is:

the force with which a moving object hits another object

Perception time is:

the length of time you take to identify, predict, and decide to slow for a hazard

aggressive orderly visual search pattern

the process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence

Fine cost if you run a stop sign:

$130

What level of BAC is considered intoxicated if you're under 21?

.02%

Above 21%?

.08%

Rat eof alcohol consumption is considered acceptable if you wanna drive?

0%

5 rules of the Smith System:

1. Aim high steering: look far ahead as possible 2. Keep your eyes moving: for potential hazards 3. get the big picture 4. make sure others can see you 5. leave yourself and "out"

minimizing

the technique for reducing risks from a hazard by putting more distance between you and the hazard

Biggest mistake new drivers deal with speedometers?

they look at it too much

reflectors

tool used to guide your driving path

Warning signs:

warning for future hazards

2 reasons why cloverleaf interchanges can be hazardous:

weave lanes, slower moving traffic

road rage

when a driving loses control of his/her emotions and attempts to harm another driver

when completing your pass on a 2 lane, 2 way road, how do you know when it's safe to return to your lane?

when you can see the car's headlights inside your rearview mirror

front wheel power skid

when your front tires spin when you accelerate (front wheel drive vehicle)

rear wheel power skid

when your rear tires spin when you accelerate

point of conflict

where your path might cross with another vehicle

Define stop lines

wide white lines painted across a traffic lane mark where you must stop

ways alcohol can affect you:

worse ability to drive judgement and self control visual problems: blurry vision slow reaction time dulls your concentration

right of way

written in terms of who must yield the right of way at a given place or situation on the road

Common color of a warning sign:

yellow w/ black symbols

is it legal to drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?

yes

Michigan's Basic Speed Law:

you must drive at a "careful and prudent" speed in all driving conditions

When approaching a crosswalk with a blind person waiting to cross...

you must stop at the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to cross the street

Selective seeing:

you select and identify only those events and clues that pertain to your driving task