Drivers Ed Study Guide Unit 7 and 8

The active ingredient in alcoholic beverages, called ethanol affects every organ in the body in many different ways. It is a central nervous system ......that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the......

depressant, bloodstream

A number of studies have shown that cell phone conversations impede what a driver ... and ...... That, in turn, ....reactions and other faculties.

sees, processes, slows

If your car starts to skid, you should ____to regain control.

Steer

The emotional frame of mind of a driver is not an important factor in his or her ability to drive safely.

False

Drivers under the age of 21 will have their license suspended if they have minimum blood alcohol concentration level of... percent.

0.02

What number of male drivers has a crash before his 17th birthday?

1 in 12

Using a handsfree phone while driving is fine as you are not distracted by physically handling the phone.

False

Young drivers are not more vulnerable to the effects of alcohol on driving ability.

False

At a 0.08 BAC level, a person is.... times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than someone who has had nothing to drink.

11

The minimum acceptable vision for a non-commercial drivers license is ............in one eye, with or without corrective lenses, and a field of vision of at least 140 degrees. If a driver is unable to pass the vision screening administered by the DDS, he or she will be given a Vision Report (form DS-274) which has to be completed by a licensed ______, to evaluate whether the individual is able to drive safely, with some corrective efforts.

20/60, optometrist

Drivers who text are ........ times more likely to crash, while drivers who talk on the cell phone are .......times more to have an accident.

23, 4

In 2014, more than .......... people were killed, and more than .... were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers (NHTSA. 2015)

3000, 400,000

Brain activity is reduced by ..........% when using a cell phone while driving.

37

A study by Carnegie Mellon University showed that drivers talking on cell phones can miss seeing ......% of their driving environment, including pedestrians and green lights (Strayer, D. L. 2007).

50

Under Georgia Law what does "a plea of nolo contendere" means?

A plea of nolo contendere means that you are not contesting the charges but not pleading guilty either

The Georgia "Open Container" law states that a driver can be charged with an offense if an open container of alcohol is not locked within the trunk or glove compartment.

False

A tire blowout may be preceded by...

A thumping noise

Emotional "outbursts" could be the result of:

All of the above

If you have a ABS, what do you do when you need to brake?

Apply the brake firmly and hold it down

Which is not a step to perform, if your tire were to blow out while driving?

Apply the brakes and take your foot off the gas pedal as you slow to a stop off the road

Which is not a step to perform if your gas pedal gets stuck?

Apply the brakes before shifting to neutral

What is vehicular homicide?

Assault with a vehicle causing the death of a person, whether unintentionally or intentionally

How can mature drivers overcome impairments due to aging?

By scheduling regular doctor visits to diagnose and treat any impairment.

The alcohol advertising industry has no significant impact on drinking by youth.

False

What is not one of the three steps in dealing with your own road rage?

Express your anger

A highly skilled driver is not affected by emotions while undertaking driving skills that require accurate timing, or other subtle skills, especially during an emergency.

False

A small amount of alcohol intake does not alter mood, concentration and coordination.

False

Drinking and driving is not really a significant problem for teens, because teenagers can't buy alcohol

False

Elderly drivers are more dangerous than teenage drivers.

False

Georgia has a "Five Year" lookback law with regards to sanctions. This mean that any offenses committed 6 years ago are deleted from your driving records.

False

If your alcohol level is as low as 0.02 BAC, it is safe to drive and such a low level has no effect on your driving ability.

False

Inattention occurs when a driver's attention drifts away from the driving tasks and starts talking on a hands-free phone

False

Not all drugs can affect a person's driving ability or skill.

False

A study by Carnegie Mellon University of drivers using cell phone found that the drivers look but they don't see. This phenomenon is often known as ..... which is similar to .........

Inattention blindness, tunnel vision

What is meant by "reasonable (probable) cause" under Georgia DUI law?

It means a police office has the authority to stop you and undertake an investigation when they have reasonable (probable) cause to suspect abuse

If you must drive in the fog, then slow down and turn your on ______ beam headlights (and fog lights, if you have them).

Low

If a car is tailgating you in the left lane of the highway, you should:

Move your car into the right lane, slowly decrease speed

What is aggressive driving?

Operation of a motor vehicle in a manner which endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property

Which is not a step to rock out when you get stuck in a mud road?

Put on high gear and drive forward at high speed

Hydroplaning causes your front wheels to actually leave the pavement and ride on a thin layer of water. This lack of traction with the pavement takes away your control of the vehicle. To regain control of your vehicle you should___________.

Remove your foot from the gas pedal and slow down

When traction is poor, you should rock your way out by using .......gear.

Second

If your car drifts onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

Slow down until you can safely pull back on

Which is not a step to perform if your car were to stall?

Stand next to the vehicle to ensure it is safe

When driving on slick roads, you should:

Take turns more slowly

Roads are very slippery at the beginning of a rainstorm because:

The rain causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

What is Georgia "Zero Tolerance" Law?

This laws penalizes drivers under 21 years for operating a vehicle with any trace of alcohol in their systems (a BAC above 0.0), or with negligible BAC levels.

All the laws which apply to drinking and driving also apply to taking drugs and driving, regardless if the drugs are illegal or prescribed. If the drug impairs your driving, it is illegal to drive.

True

Distraction occurs when a situation, event or person draws a driver's concentration away from driving.

True

Male drivers are more likely than female drivers to be involved in speed-related fatal crashes.

True

More fatal crashes involving teenagers happen at night (9pm-6am) than during the day

True

Statistics show that the risk of fatal injury increased for younger drivers between the ages of 16-17 years with an increase in the number of passengers carried in the vehicle.

True

The Highway Safety Authority states that annually thousands of automobile accidents are directly the result of expression of road rage or by overly aggressive driving.

True

The main course of death among young adults between the ages of 15-24 is motor vehicle accidents.

True

These are the most common effects of fatigue on driving: difficulty keeping your car within a lane, drifting off the road, more frequent and unnecessary changes in speed, and not reacting in time to avoid a dangerous situation.

True

Under Georgia "Open Container"Law, if you are a lone driver of a vehicle, it is not an offense if an open container of alcoholic beverage is in the back seat of the car, beyond your reach.

True

When in doubt, a mentally and physically disabled person can get the advice of experts in hospitals and or special facilities as to the type of vehicle and devices that are suitable for use and which will enable him or her to drive more safely and competently.

True

If your rear wheel starts to skid you should...

Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the car to go, and ease on the gas pedal

What is more distracting to a driver on the road, using a cell phone or listening to a radio?

Using a cell phone

If you are extremely happy and full of exuberance, can this affect your driving abilities and skills?

Yes

What among the list is not an effect that fatigue has on your driving ability?

You cannot see the road clearly because of the glare of the sun

What is "threshold" braking?

You keep your heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal until it is nearly locking your brakes:

Hydroplaning happens when...

Your tires begin to ride on a film of water and do not grip the road

If a driver is found to be mentally/and physically unable to drive safely, the DDS ..........................

can impose an immediate suspension or revocation of the license.