Driving School

Additional passenger

16 and 19 year old driver deaths increase with each __________?

True

A smaller street yields to a larger street. True or false?

Fog, rain, snow, sleet, hail, night, inexperienced

Adverse conditions

Depressant that makes your body relaxed

Alchohol is a...

corresponding lane

Always turn into the...

19 percent

Among deaths of passengers of all ages, which percentage occurred when a teenager was driving?

Organ donations

Anatomical gifts given to benefit your fellow man

True

At a four way stop, yield to the person on the right- first come, first go. True or false?

0.02 BAC

At what BAC will an underaged driver lose their license?

Regulatory route markers

Black and white color means...

Motorist services guidance (restrooms, hotel, gas, etc.)

Blue color means...

Public recreation areas and parks

Brown color means...

RR tracks

By law, trucks cannot do what until they are completely across what?

1. Show-off 2. Egotist 3. Rationalizer 4. Over-emotional 5. Mature

Different types of drivers

True

Driveways yield to streets. True or false?

Depth perception

Driving at night takes away what?

True

Driving is a privilege, not a right

Perjury

Falsifying information or lying on oath

Distance, direction, and information

Green color means...

15-20 year olds

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among which age group?

School bus

Must stop when sign extended and lights on (EXCEPTION when median is present)

1. Center the lane 2. Constant speed 3. Stay focused

On the interstate, you should...

Construction and maintenance warning ($250 fine)

Orange color means...

Park, Emergency brake, Accessories (radio, lights, windshield wipers, etc.), Keys

PEAK

Overacceleration Over-breaking Over-steering

Reasons to skid

1. See clearly 2. Good muscular coordination 3. Good judgement

Three things important with driving

Buses, hazmat transport, for high

Vehicles that must stop at RR crossing

Guilt by association

if you do not have alcohol but are in a group with it, you get in trouble, too

one that you did not see turn green -> start slowing down

stale green light

Mental

Driving is what type of activity?

Defensive driving

Driving so as to prevent a crash despite the actions of others and adverse driving conditions

20 percent reduction in fatal crashes involving 16 year olds

GDL programs lead to what?

1. People at DMV (12 point system) 2. Police officers 3. Parents

Groups that can revoke your license:

16-24 year olds

Hand held cellphone use was highest amongst which age group in 2008?

500 feet

How far away from another car should you dim high beams?

18 inches

How far from a curb should you park?

15 feet

How far should you park from a fire hydrant?

50 feet

How far should you signal before a turn?

200 MPH

How fast do airbags deploy?

Forever

How long will a DUI stay on your record?

12 points

How many points for a DUI?

1/3 of points

How many points will be removed if you go a year without violations?

2 out of 3

How many teenagers killed in crashes in 2008 were males?

3x more likely

How much more likely are 16 year olds to die in a crash?

Every 14 minutes

How often does a person die in a car crash?

Every 13 seconds

How often is a person injured in a traffic incident?

Every two hours

How often should you take a break from driving?

Sunny, dry, experienced, day

Ideal conditions

Implied consent law

If a police officer suspects you are DUI, then they have the power to give you a Field Sobriety test. If you refuse, your license will be revoked for one year

Turn into the skid

If you are losing traction, you should...

No

If you are under 21, is alcohol allowed in your car?

File with your local organ donation chapter

If you wish to donate your organs, you must...

Turn lane

In which lane should you look for your "window of opportunity"?

True

Left turns yield to right turns and straight aways. True or false?

Preventable collision

One in which the driver fails to do everything reasonable to prevent it (legal term)

Education, engineering, enforcement

Parts of driver's ed

1. Plenty of following distance 2. Should see headlights before return to your lane 3. Maintain speed or accelerate 4. Do no exceed speed limit 5. Pass as soon as possible

Passing rules

True

Pull to the right and stop if you encounter an emergency vehicle. Sit still if you cannot. True or false?

Stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way (inhibits ability to do something)

Red color means...

True

Right turns yield to straight aways. True or false?

NO NEVER DON'T EVEN

Should you stop on the acceleration ramp?

1. Aim high in steering 2. Get the big picture 3. Keep eyes moving 4. Leave yourself an out 5. Make sure they see you (All Good Kids Love Mom)

Smith System of Driving

1. See the hazard 2. Understand the defense 3. Act

Standard crash prevention formula

1. Check mirrors 2. Signal 3. Head check

Steps to changing lanes

Crashes

What are the leading cause of death for every age from 3 to 33 years old, especially teenagers?

2 seconds under ideal conditions 4 seconds if conditions worsen (dark) 6 seconds in snow 8 seconds in ice *More space for motorcycles (4) and big trucks (6-8)

What is proper spacing?

20% alcohol

What is the alcohol concentration of 5 ounces of wine?

5% alcohol

What is the alcohol concentration of a 12 ounce beer?

0.08%

What is the legal BAC limit in TN if you are 21 or older?

0.02%

What is the legal BAC limit in TN if you are younger than 21?

Speed limit

What is the minimum speed in the left lane?

Speed

What is the number one cause of crashes that result in fatalities?

They run out of space

What is the only reason two vehicles collide?

Bad decisions

What leads to accidents?

Lack of experience

What leads to crashes and deaths of teenagers?

12 percent and 14 percent

What percentage of drivers ages 15-20 accounted for fatal accidents in 2008 and of all drivers involved in police report crashes

Liquify your parents' assets

What will the court do, if necessary, to pay reparations for accidents?

1. Green arrow 2. After yielding during green light

When can you turn left?

Wait it out

When in doubt....

Best conditions

When is the speed limit for?

When you should be sleeping

When should you not be driving?

Behind stopping line

Where do you stop?

Intersections

Where is the most dangerous place to drive?

Neighborhoods

Where should you especially watch your speed

On the steering wheel

Where should your hands be if a police officer pulls you over?

16 year olds

Which age has the highest crash rate?

First

Which car at an intersection has the right of way?

Acceleration lane

Which lane do you use to enter the interstate?

Left lane

Which lane is the passing lane?

25 percent

Which percentage of male drivers ages 15-20 were alcohol-impaired (BAC level 0.08 or higher)?

37 percent

Which percentage of male drivers ages 15-20 were involved in fatal crashes because of a cell phone?

Parents

Who are responsible for your actions?

1. Someone could run a red light 2. Yellow light means prepare to stop 3. Prevent rear end crashes 4. You could get a ticket

Why should you slow at an intersection?

General warning, unusual conditions ahead

Yellow color means...

prepare to stop

Yellow light means...

6-11 points

You receive a warning letter when you have how many points?

Tires

You should be able to see the vehicle in front of you what?

FALSE THERE'S A DECELERATION RAMP FOR THAT

You should start slowing down on the interstate to exit. True or false?

Attend school and pass

Your license will be revoked if you do not....

Financial responsibility law

Your parents must agree and sign that they will pay for damages caused by you if it is your fault Insurance is the most practical way to fulfill this law (liability- it's the law)