Drivers Ed
Even when the mirrors are adjusted properly, there are areas around the vehicle that the driver cannot see. These areas are called __
Blind spots
When a driver needs to accelerate and steer t the same time, they are executing a __ of actions.
Combination
When you determine what to do in a hazardous situation, you are using the __ step in the IPDE Process.
Decide
When stopped at a stop sign or a red light, your vehicle should be in __ gear
Drive
When parallel parking, select a space that is __ longer than your vehicle.
Five to six feet
Define scanning
Glancing continually and quickly with brief fixations through your orderly visual research pattern.
Describe how to use hand-over-hand steering
Hands at 9:3 Grip the wheel with R hand left hand to 10 and pull to 7 position push R hand to 2 and L to L hand down to 7 R hand to 4 Continues to pull and push as more steering is needed
What is the correct hand position for backing your vehicle straight back?
L 12 R over top passenger sear move the top of steering wheel in the direction you want the back to go
Correct hand signal for a left turn
Left hand straight out
Define stale green light
Light that has been green for a long time
The last thing to do when exiting the vehicle is
Lock the doors walk to the rear of vehicle facing the way of traffic
Define standard reference point.
Reference points on a vehicle that are typical for the most drivers
When shifting from park (P) the driver's __ foot should be on the __ pedal.
Right foot Break
The IPDE Process is an organized system of __, __, and __
Seeing, thinking believing
Explain what a driver is communicating when tapping their brake lights to a driver behind
The driver is planning to slow or stop
What is the purpose of the safety belt warning light?
To fasten your safety belt before moving your vehicle.
Use hand-over-hand or push-pull steering to straighten the wheel when straightening the vehicle after a turn. [T/F]
True
In what way should a driver communicate with others if they are having car problems such as a flat tire.
Turn on hazard flashers.
Define target
a fixed object far out of distance that appears to be in the center of the path you drive
Always check your __ zone before decelerating or braking in any manner.
rear
Your predication will be based upon those conditions that could __ or __
reduce your line of sight change your intended path of travel
To make a smooth stop, __ some braking pressure one to two seconds before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
release
Multilane roadways often narrow into single-lane roadways. Identify __ to warn you of this change early enough to avoid a closed zone in your intended path
signs
The proper way to fasten your seat belt is to make sure it has a __ fit
snug
You can use an escape path into an open zone to avoid conflict. This area of space all around your vehicle is called a
space cushion
Two kinds of signs control intersections: __ and __
stop and yield
Yield to emergency vehicles
stop clear of intersection close to curb and wait for emergency vehicle to pass
As you become a more experienced driver, you will learn
the more important clues and trouble spots in different areas of the HTS
Define point of no return.
the point beyond which you can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection
Explain the diff. in identifying habits a driver must have when driving on a highway compared to a city street.
When driving on a highway always search areas farther ahead since you will be upon a hazard more quickly.
At intersections you will often have to __, or let others go first
Yield right of way
You allow other to go first when you
Yield right of way
The __ pedal, located to the right of the brake pedal, is pushed down to increase speed.
accelerator/gas
A vehicle's windshield washer container should include
anti-freeze solution
When parking uphill against a curb, turn the front wheels__
away from the curb
Describe the steering technique used to back the vehicle to the left or right
both hands o wheel, pull the wheel to the direction of the turn.
When backing left or right, start with __
both hands on the wheel
When completing a parallel parking maneuver, straighten your tires and __
center the car when your vehicle is parallel to the crub
A __ is a space not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight or intended path of travel.
closed zone
Before turning right on red,
come to a full legal stop
You are approaching an intersection that has traffic signals. You identify the intersection as a __ intersection
controlled
What type of intersection is controlled by a YIELD sign?
controlled intersection
The temperature light or gauge warns you when the __ in the engine is too hot.
coolant
Define active railroad crossing
crossing that are controlled with electric signals
The three-point turnabout is a __ and should only be performed where there will be __ that you cause to __ while you complete the turnabout.
dangerous maneuver no traffic stop
Angle parking is used to park __ to the curb
diagonally
When performing a lane change, gradually __
ease into your new lane
A __ is the distance between two vehicles
gap
If the brake system warning light comes on while driving, part or all of the braking system is not working properly. If this occurs,
gradually to a stop, have the vehicle towed, and have the problem collected.
When making a protected left turn, the left turn signal may be a __ or __
green right arrow
A driver should accelerate __ the turn
halfway through
An intersection is a __ where the management of your __ needs constant attention.
high-risk area path of travel
Position your vehicle in the correct lane for the turn. For a right turn, use __ if there are no parked vehicles
lane position 3
Describe what a crossbuck sign looks like
large white X shape sign
When making a left or right turn, a driver should turn into the __ lane of traffic moving in your direction.
nearest
When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, a driver must position the vehicle in the lane __ to the center line
nearest (lane position 2)
An __ is a space where you can drive without a restriction to your line of sight or to your intended path level.
open zone
You have the right of way only when
other drivers give it to you
The proper way to hold the steering wheel is with your hand on the __ of the steering wheel,
outside
The very last thing you should do before putting the vehicle in motion is to look __ towards the side __
over your shoulder you will be moving into
Whenever parking on a hill, a driver should set the __ to give the car more stability from rolling down the hill.
parking break
If the break system warning light comes on while driving, it is telling you
part of the braking system is not working properly
The first step for preparing to make a left or right turn is
position your vehicle in the correct lane
When you __, you take the information you have identifies and imagine what might happen.
predict
An orderly visual pattern is a
process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence
You can make a __ when a left-turn signals lets you turn left while oncoming traffic is stopped
protected left-turn
Define field of vision
Area you can see around you while looking straight ahead
List 4 examples of driver-contributed risk factors
1: Adjusting the radio 2: combing your hair 3: using a cellphone 4: eating/drinking while driving
List three decisions a driver can make when using the decide step of the IPDE Process.
1: Decide to change speed 2: Decide to change direction 3: Decide to communicate
Where are the two places a driver will find the parking brake?
1: Far left pedal 2: Center control
List the names of each zone that are part of the Zone Control System
1: Front Zone 2: Right-Front Zone 3: Right-Rear Zone 4: Rear Zone 5: Left-rear zone 6: Left-front zone
Before deciding to make a lane change, what three things must be considered?
1: Necessary 2: Beneficial 3: Legal
Name two areas a driver should look when backing to the left or righ
1: Rear view back 2: swing of the front
2 advantages of driving on overdrive
1: Saves fuel 2: Can be used for all normal forward driving.
Name three things you should look for when checking the condition of the tires when making an outside check of your car
1: cuts 2: tread wear 3: sidewall bulges
List four reasons why roundabouts are safer than intersections
1: head on collision eliminated 2: no left turns across intersection 3: reduce delays and decrease level of driver frustration 4: safer for pedestrians
Take these precautions when you plan to make a turnabout:
1: law permits 2: location w/ at least 10 sec. of visibility in each direction 3: do not make a turnabout near hills/curves/200 ft of intersection 4: Never attempt a turn about in heavy high speed traffic 5: Check all around you for traffic/bicyclists/ pedestrians
List two signs that require you to yield the right of way
1: stop signs 2: fresh green light
List four clues that help you identify an intersection is ahead
1: street lights $ signs 2: pedestrians 3: roadway markings such as STOP AHEAD 4: rows of fences and mailboxes
List four things to remember when deciding whether or not to yield right of way
1: your actions should not change their path 2: traffic signs only show who you YROW 3: do not assume others will yield to you 4: it is better to YROW even when law requires other
The safest hand position to hold the steering wheel, especially if there is an airbag in the middle of the steering wheel, is at __
8:4
How would a driver know if the airbags are not in proper operating condition?
Air Bag Warning Light will stay on.
Cruise Control
Allows driver to maintain desired speed without keeping foot on gas pedal
Define braking point
Point at which the brakes beging to work and slow down the vehicle.
Define minimize a hazard
Reduce the possibility of conflict, by deciding to put more distance between yourself and the hazard.
A traffic signal that has a fourth or fifth signal light has a left turn signal for protected left turns. [T/F]
True
At any type of intersections, you must always yield the right of way to pedestrians. [T/F]
True
Basic tools for low-risk driving might be good seeing habits and an ability to manage space. [T/F]
True
Making a proper left and right turns depends on steering and speed control. [T/F]
True
The Zone Control System is made up of six areas of space around a vehicle that is the width of a lane and extends as far as the driver can see. [T/F]
True
The best way to communicate with other roadway users is to gain eye contact. [T/F]
True
To make a continuous signal for a right turn, you must push the lever so the lever stays on. [T/F]
True
To properly make a blind-spot check to the right, quickly glance over your right shoulder. [T/F]
True
A turnabout is when you
turn your vehicle around to go in the opposite direction
Define joining trafic
turning right or left into lane of other traffic
When a driver presses the brake pedal down it slows the vehicle down and also
turns on the brake lights in the back of the vehicle.
An __ has no signs or signals to regulate traffic
uncontrolled intersection
When is a right turn on red not allowed
when stated
__ to oncoming traffic that reached the intersection first.
yield right of way
You are responsible for avoiding a collision when leaving a parallel a parking space. You must search for a safe gap in the flow of traffic, and __
yield to all oncoming vehicles
