Drivers Ed
Enables you to project your approximate stopping distance under ideal conditions at any speed.
4 second rule
Always make sure that your automatic transmission car is in what gear when starting?
Park
If another driver cuts in front of you into your space cushion, just ease your foot off the gas pedal and slow down until you once again have a safe distance between you and the other car.
True
Press down on the foot brake before moving selector lever to Drive.
True
SEE stands for search, evaluate and execute.
True
When starting engine, turn the key halfway to the "ON" position and allow the onboard computer to boot up.
True
With foot on the brake, shift to drive and then check traffic before leaving the curb
true
A standard reference point is an adaptation of a personal reference point for one's own vehicle.
False
When backing the car put your left hand at the 6 o'clock position. Put your right hand on the back of the seat and look forward.
False
Switch or knob located to the left side of the steering column
Headlights
IPDE
Identify Predict Decide Execute
"SEE"
Search Evaluate Execute
When during the pre-driving procedure should you fasten your safety belt?
The very last step before starting the veichle
Distractions both inside and outside of a vehicle should be considered dangerous, as anything that captures the attention of a driver can be detrimental to his or her general perception.
True
If your visual ability does not meet state standards, you will be referred to an eye doctor for examination.
True
The higher your speed, the longer your braking distance.
True
An "__?__ zone" is one in which there's nothing standing in the way of your car.
open
Safety feature to help avoid flying glass in a collision.
reinforced winshield
For teen drivers the most sever crashes occur in early morning and on the weekends
False
Locked doors are more likely to fly open in a collision.
False
Most vehicle owners consult their owner's manual for location and explanation of vehicle controls and features.
True
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of children, teen and young adults.
True
New drivers have the tendency to move their steering wheel to their head
True
Progressive acceleration is steady increase in pressure on the gas pedal
True
Quickly check over your left shoulder for traffic before moving car from the curb.
True
Reference points can be developed for the front, side, or rear to help you know where your vehicle is located in the roadway.
True
T/F All children under the age of eight are required by law to ride in a vehicle while secured in either a child safety seat or a booster.
True
The first step when moving from the roadway to the curb is to check traffic - Front/Rear/Sides.
True
Tire rotation and fluid replacements are specified in the scheduled maintenance section of the owner's manual.
True
When backing your car, put your left hand at the 12 o'clock position.
True
When driving, you are constantly searching the area immediately around your car, far ahead of your car, to the left, right, and rear for potential hazards.
True
When there are threatening objects or conditions to both sides of the path of travel, reduce speed, cover brake while in the area of reduced space, and maintain lane position one.
True
You can register to be an organ donor when renewing or updating your driver's license.
True
Your braking distance increases when driving downhill.
True
It only takes a fraction of a second to make a blind spot check.
True
Lighten pressure on foot brake pedal just before the car comes to an abrupt stop.
True
Always approach drivers side from rear vehicle
False
All new cars come with an owner's manual.
True
There are generally __?__ collision(s) when a vehicle crashes into a solid object.
3
The minimum safe following distance under ideal conditions is:
3 seconds
two conditions have an extremely negative impact on a driver's perception while driving
Alcohol and sleepiness
At stop signs, your first stop must be where you can see all directions.
False
Crash risk decreases as speed increases
False
Multitasking while driving is a good thing.
False
Rain, snow, ice, dirt, wet leaves and gravel reduce road traction & decrease stopping distance.
False
T/F A device you have to engage, like a safety belt, is called a passive restraint device.
False
f driving in heavy traffic, not feeling well, or other distractions you should
Increase following distance
Indiana Law that increases safety of the student driver by giving them more time to gain valuable driving experience before becoming fully licensed.
Indiana Driver Rights Law
11% of all drivers under the age of 20 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crash. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted.
True
A closed zone indicates that you need to find an alternate path of travel.
True
A common backing error is failure to look back during the whole maneuver until the vehicle is completely stopped.
True
A common error in making right turns without a required stop is failure to search intersections in all directions
True
A national institute of health study suggests that the region of the brain that inhibits risky behavior is not completely developed until 25
True
A standard reference point is the point on the vehicle that is typical for most drivers.
True
Adjust the inside mirror so that you can see the rear view by only moving your eyes.
True
Controlled braking is pressing on the brake pedal just enough to slow the car's momentum.
True
Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving.
True
Indiana law requires all people in the vehicle to be fastened in a safety restraint
True
Lane position is the placement of your car in the center, on the right, or on the left of a lane.
True
Safe vehicle operation has nothing to do with keeping your vehicle well maintained.
True
Scheduled maintenance identifies services to the vehicles that should be completed at intervals
True
Stop at intersections at the legal stop line.
True
T/F Safety belts provide front, side and rollover protection.
True
The first step when leaving the curb is to check traffic.
True
Yield to oncoming traffic at unprotected turn intersections.
True
What are the areas that the rear view mirror cannot show the driver?
blind spots
For best control of the foot brake and accelerator,
rest the heel of your foot on the floor
Age that drivers license has full driving privileges
21
Smith System is how many steps?
5
T/F Air bags are called supplemental inflatable restraint systems because they are designed to work alone, without safety belts to protect driver and passengers.
False
T/F Children 12 and under should always ride in the front seat next to their parent.
False
Texting while driving is legal in Indiana.
False
The last pre-drive step is to lock the doors.
False
The last step of securing the car after driving is to unfasten your safety belt.
False
The most common restriction on an Indiana Driver license or permit is for color blindness.
False
There are two choices for lane position without making a lane change.
False
Turn ignition key to Park before removing key.
False
Unprotected Turns have a turn arrow. Always yield to oncoming traffic.
False
When turning the rear of the car to the right, turn the wheel to the left.
False
All Indiana driver's license or permit applicants are required to pass the state's minimum vision standards, even if the applicant is renewing an existing license.
True
All students will be required to pass the state written exam at the license branch in order to be issued their learner permit.
True
Always look to the left, to the front, to the right and then left again before entering any intersection
True
Always look to the left, to the front, to the right, and then to the left again before entering any intersection.
True
Always place your right foot on the brake and hold it before attempting to shift to "Park".
True
As you begin to practice parking maneuvers, you will learn which parts of your vehicle to use as personal reference points.
True
Because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction
True
Before turning off ignition, turn off all accessories - lights, wipers, climate control, etc.
True
Begin the backing turn when the center of the rear tire is aligned with the curb or edge of the road.
True
By appropriately using communication, you make it easier for other drivers to see you.
True
Check your blind spot before leaving curb to enter the roadway.
True
Controlled Braking is firm, steady even pressure on the brake pedal.
True
protected turn intersections have
green turn arrows
This switch is usually located on the top or side of the steering column.
hazard flasher control
This is usually a knob or switch located to the left of the steering column. It is usually on the instrument panel or can be on the turn signal lever.
headlight switch
Which direction should you turn your head before turning the wheel in a turn
in the direction you intend to travel
Make ALL turns from the nearest legal lane into the
nearest lane going the direction you wish to travel
A child, from birth to one year old, must be fastened into a
rear facing infant car seat
One way to make driving safer is to keep what some call a ____?____ around your car.
space cushion
Located above the windshield.
sun visor
The area 25-30 seconds ahead of you is called
target area
To put the car in motion, press down on the foot brake before moving selector to Drive
true