Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed Course: ( Unit 1, Lessons 1-7 )

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when are you considered " intoxicated "

0.08 or more alcohol level

when passing you want to keep in mind that...

1. check before turning 2. make sure the space between you and the next car your turning into is long enough... and maintain that same length between yo and the car in front of you

what are the different types of intersections?

1. controlled- intersection is controlled by signals and signs 2. uncontrolled- intersection has not signals or signs... therefor drivers must follow the right of way 3. protected left turn- areas of turning controlled by signals or signs 4. unprotected left turn- areas of turning that are not controlled by signals or signs... therefore the right of way is used to determine the best time to turn 5. controlled railroad crossing- intersection that alerts the driver of incoming trains 6. uncontrolled railroad crossing- intersection that does not alert driver of incoming trains... drivers must be very careful and cross railway when they perceive it to be best

what if the pavement markings are... -solid -broken -turn lane marks -speed mile marks

1. crossing is prohibited 2. crossing is allowed 3. indicated which way car can turn in that lane 4. indicates speed limit in lane

when there is a light rail, you...

1. don't park on its rails 2. don't cross in front of it

how do you respond to the following... -green light -red light -yellow light -school bus -emergency vehicle -railroad crossing -unpaved vs. paved road -1/2 lanes intersect w/ 3 or more lanes -turning left -driveways -t-intersection -multiple lanes -intersection w/out signs or signals - multiple cars at stop sign

1. go 2. stop 3. prepare to stop or slow down 4. yield and let them unload children 5. reduce speed and/or pull over to shoulder: called the " Move Over Act " 6. stop unless train is further than 1,500 feet 7. unpaved road yields to paved 8. lesser lanes yield to multiple lanes 9. yield to anyone traveling in front of you in the opposite direction 10. yield to oncoming traffic in near your driveway 11. yield to intersection 12. yield to traffic on left when trying to enter new lane 13. yield to traffic to your right 14. first car is given right of way

when parking you...

1. stop car 2. put in park 3. press down on parking brake 4. turn engine off and remove keys

when using headlights...

1. use low light when there is additional lighting around you ( this will help to obstruct the drivers view in front of you ) 2. use high light when there is no additional lighting around you AND make sure to stay at a fair distance from the driver in front to prevent obstruction of view

when turning you want to keep in mind that...

1. you yield to the person to the right or left ( depending on what way your turning ) 2. reduce speed when turning, but do not keep your foot on the brakes

shapes of signs indication

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what is carbon monoxide?

a deadly gas that can be released from your car

what should you do if there is a bicyclist?

bicyclists will stay to the right side of the road or in the bike lane unless they need to take a full lane; the only time they can do this is... 1. when they need to make a left turn at an intersection or when turning into a private road/driveway 2. if it is unsafe for them to drive beside cars 3. if there are unsafe conditions on the roadway 4. if they are passing another vehicle heading in the same direction

what do you do if your tire blows out?

depress from the accelerator lightly to slow speed

construction warning signs

go to unit 1, lesson 4 and click on the fifth " traffic control devices "

warning signs

go to unit 1, lesson 4 and click on the fourth " traffic control devices "

guide signs

go to unit 1, lesson 4 and click on the sixth " traffic control devices "

regulatory signs

go to unit 1, lesson 4 and click on the third " traffic control devices "

what is the " ZERO TOLERANCE " bill state?

if a minor consumes any alcoholic beverage or drug and is driving a motorized vechicle, then the minor has committed a criminal offnese

what case should children be able to use a seat belt and sit in any given seat ( except drivers )

if the child is 4'9

what is the " Good Samaratine Act "

if you are involved in an accident or witnessed one, then you must contribute what you know to help you/others with legal issues concerning the act

open bed trunk...

no passengers are allowed to ride in the bed of a car

who is always given the right of way?

pedestrians

what are " no zones "

the blind spots of a large vehicle.... these can be found directly behind and in front of the car... and to its sides

in what case should children be in a booster seat?

the child must be 8 or 36 inches tall ( 3.6 feet )

what does it mean to be " under the influence "

to have consumed drugs or alcohol

what is IPDE

to identify, predict, decide, and execute

when there is a motorcyclist, you...

treat them as any other vehicle, giving them plenty of space and time to accelerate or stop

what if your brakes fail?

use parking brakes as a back-up

when do you use your turn signal?

when a driver chooses to turn or merge into another lane

what do you do if your car skids?

when skidding occurs, tap on the brakes lightly in short spurts and turn your wheel in the direction of the skid

when do you use hazard lights?

when there is a problem with the car ( while you are driving or when you are pulled over on the side of the road )


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