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)