Permit test
What do you have to commit to not be considered a youthful offender if you are under the age of 18?
Negligent homicide with a motor vehicle • Evading responsibility following an accident that results in a death or serious injury • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
steering wheel locks
Never turn your vehicle's ignition to the "lock" position while it is still in motion or the steering will lock and you will lose control of your vehicle.
Off track
Off-track occurs on both left and right turns, but presents a greater safety problem on the right turns where a truck driver may have to first move to the left so the rear wheels won't jump the curb. the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels
Turnign quickly with ABS
One aspect of having ABS is that you can turn your vehicle while braking without skidding. This is very helpful if you must turn and stop or slow down
Why is drugs and driving dangerous?
Other prescription drugs can affect your reflexes, judgment, vision and alertness in ways similar to alcohol. If you are driving, check the label before you take a drug for warnings about its effect(s). If you are not sure whether it is safe to take the drug and drive, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects. Never drink alcohol while you are taking other drugs. These drugs could multiply the effects of alcohol or have additional effects of their own. These effects not only reduce your ability to be a safe driver, but could also cause serious health problems - even death.
Wat to do If the tire goes out?
Pump the brake pedal several times. This will often build up enough brake pressure to allow you to stop. • If that does not work, use the parking brake. Pull on the parking brake handle slowly so you will not lock the rear wheels and cause a skid. Be ready to release the brake if the vehicle does start to skid. • If that does not work, start shifting to lower gears and look for a safe place to slow to a stop. Make sure the vehicle is off the roadway. Do not drive the vehicle without brakes.
What to do if the brakes fail
Pump the brake pedal several times. This will often build up enough brake pressure to allow you to stop. • If that does not work, use the parking brake. Pull on the parking brake handle slowly so you will not lock the rear wheels and cause a skid. Be ready to release the brake if the vehicle does start to skid. • If that does not work, start shifting to lower gears and look for a safe place to slow to a stop. Make sure the vehicle is off the roadway. Do not drive the vehicle without brakes.
what following offenses lead to having someones record disclosed to DMV for the purpose of imposing a driver's license suspension or privilege to obtain a license?
Reckless driving • Operating while under suspension • Evading responsibility following an accident involving property damage or non-serious injury • Street racing • Disregarding a police officer's signal to stop or increasing speed to elude an officer
Speed limits and conditions
Remember, speed limits are posted for ideal conditions. If the road is wet or icy, if you cannot see well, or if traffic is heavy, you must slow down. Even if you are driving the posted speed limit, you can get a ticket for traveling too fast for road conditions.
12 second rule
Safer drivers tend to look at least 12 seconds ahead of their vehicles. This is the distance that your vehicle will travel in 12 seconds.
Passing the truck safely
Signal and return to the right lane when you can see the front of the truck in your inside mirror. After passing, keep your speed up. help the truck driver to pass safely by slowing down slightly to shorten the time required to pass. keep to right if you meet a truck going the other way
Turn signals
Signaling gives other drivers time to react to your moves. You should use your turn signals or hand signal before you change lanes, turn, merge into traffic, or park.
When to use the four second rule
Slippery Roads. • The Driver Behind You Wants to Pass. • Following Motorcycles. I • Following Drivers Who Cannot See You. • You are Being Followed Closely. • Pulling a Trailer • Low Visibility. When it is hard for you to see ahead because of darkness or bad weather, you need to increase your following distance. • Following Emergency Vehicles. • Railroad Crossings. • Stopped on a Hill or Incline
Slippery Roads
Slow down at the first sign of rain, snow, or sleet. These all make the roadway slippery. When the road is slippery, the vehicle's tires do not grip as well as they do on a dry road. On a wet road, you should reduce your speed by about 10 mph. On packed snow, you should cut your speed in half. Use snow tires or chains when the road has snow on it. On ice, you must slow to a crawl. It is very dangerous to drive on ice. If at all possible, do not drive when the roads are icy. In some areas where there is a lot of icy weather, special studded tires are allowed. Because these tires can cause road damage, they are not allowed in many areas or on certain roads. Studded tires are permitted in Connecticut from November 15th through April 30th. Some road surfaces are slippery at certain times or places. Here are some clues to help you spot slippery roads: • On cold, wet days, shady spots can be icy. These areas freeze first and dry out last. • Overpasses and other types of bridges can have icy spots. The pavement on bridges can be icy even when other pavement is not. This is because bridges do not have earth underneath them to help insulate them against the cold and thus can be colder and icier than other roadways. • When the temperature is around the freezing point, ice can become wet. This makes it more slippery than at temperatures well below freezing. 24 • When it starts to rain on a hot day, pavement can be more slippery for the first few minutes. Heat causes the oil in the asphalt to come to the surface. The road is more slippery until the oil is washed off.
What to do if headlight fail?
Slow down gradually and pull off the road as soon as possible. • Try the headlight switch a few times. • If that does not work, put on the emergency flashers; turn on signals or fog lights if you have them. • Do not operate your vehicle.
Traingle street sign
Slow down to a speed reasonable for the conditions and yield the right-of-way. Stop if necessary. yeild
Reversible lanes
Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. These lanes are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines. Before you start driving in them, check to see which lanes you can use at that time. There may be signs posted by the side of the road or overhead. Special lights are often used. A green arrow means you can use the lane beneath it; a red "X" means you cannot. A flashing yellow "X" means the lane is only for turning. A steady yellow "X" means that the use of the lane is changing and you should move out of it as soon as it is safe to do so.
What to do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Stay of the brake, steer,Continue to steer
Stopping
Stopping suddenly is dangerous and usually points to a driver who was not paying attention. When you brake quickly, you could skid and lose control of your vehicle. You also make it harder for drivers behind you to stop without hitting you. Try to avoid panic stops by seeing events well in advance. By slowing down or changing lanes, you may not have to stop at all. If you do, you can make a more gradual and safer stop. Remember, you must come to a complete stop at a stop sign or stop line
Exhuast System
The exhaust system helps reduce the noise from the engine, helps cool the hot gases coming from the running engine, and moves these gases to the rear of the vehicle. Gases from a leaky exhaust can cause death inside a vehicle in a very short time. Never run the motor in a closed garage. If you sit in a vehicle with the motor running for a long time, open a window. Some exhaust leaks are easily heard, but many are not. This is why it is important to have the exhaust system checked periodically.
Going too fast and stopping
The faster your vehicle is going, the more distance it will take to turn, slow, or stop. For example, stopping at 60 mph does not take twice the distance it takes at 30 mph, as one might think, but over three times the distance. Driving safely means adjusting your speed for road and traffic conditions, how well you can see, and obeying speed limits
Multi Lane roads
The left-most lane is intended for passing slower vehicles. If you pass on the right, the other driver may have difficulty seeing you and might suddenly change lanes in front of you. When your direction of travel is less than three lanes, Connecticut law requires you to drive in the right lane, except when passing. If you need to make a left turn or exit the highway on the left you may move into the left lane.
Shared center lane
These center lanes are reserved for making left turns (or U-turns when they are permitted), but can be used by vehicles traveling in both directions. left-turn arrows for traffic in one direction alternate with left-turn arrows for traffic coming from the other direction.
Work area signs
These construction, maintenance, or emergency operations signs are generally diamond or rectangle-shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. These warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include reduced speed, detours, slow moving construction equipment, and poor or suddenly changing road surfaces. In work areas, a person with a sign or a flag may control traffic. You must obey these persons.
Regulatory signs
These signs are square, rectangular, or have a special shape and are usually white, red, or black with black, red, white, or green letters or symbols. They give you information about rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other special situations
Diamond street sign
These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead. Drive with caution and be ready to slow down. Warning
Reduction lane sign
This sign is used on multi-lane highways to warn you of a reduction in the number of traffic lanes in the direction you are traveling
Pennat street sign
This three-sided sign is shaped like a pennant. When used, the sign is on the left side of a two-lane, twoway roadway. It is posted at the beginning of a NO-PASSING ZONE where "no-passing" pavement markings are also used.
Steer
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go. As soon as the vehicle begins to straighten out, turn the steering wheel back the other way. If you do not do so, your vehicle may swing around in the other direction and you could start a new skid.
Stay of the brake
Until the vehicle slows, your brakes will not work and could cause you to skid more
High/low beam rules
Use your high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles. High beams let you see twice as far as low beams. It is important to use high beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people along the side of the road. • Dim your high beams whenever you come within about a one-block distance of an oncoming vehicle. • Use your low beams when following another vehicle or when in heavy traffic. • Use the low beams in fog or when it is snowing or raining hard. Light from high beams will reflect back, causing glare and making it more difficult to see ahead. Some vehicles also have fog lights that you should use under these conditions, .Do not drive at any time with only your parking lights on. Parking lights are for parking only
pentagon street sign
Vertical signs generally give instructions or tell you the law. Horizontal signs may give directions or information.
rectangle street sign
Vertical signs generally give instructions or tell you the law. Horizontal signs may give directions or information.
Avoiding the risk
Very often, another driver's aggressive driving makes one feel compelled to retaliate. However, it is best to leave punishment to the police. Call the police to report any instances of aggressive driving when you arrive at your destination. • Don't compete on the road. Driving is not a contest. Let others who are racing pass you. • If a driver, bicyclist, or any other user of the road does something that angers you, talk to your passengers about it instead of using your vehicle as a weapon to retaliate. • If you get angry easily and feel that you do not have the best frame of mind while driving, consider postponing the trip until you feel better or have a friend drive or call a taxi
Three second rule
Watch for when the rear of the vehicle ahead passes a sign, pole, or any other stationary point. • Count the seconds it takes you to reach the same spot - "one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand." • You are following too closely if you pass the mark before you finish counting. • If so, drop back and then count again at another spot to check the new following distance.
When to use your horn
When a person on foot or on a bike appears to be moving into your lane of travel. • When you are passing a driver who starts to turn into your lane. • When a driver is not paying attention or may have trouble seeing you
Move over law
When an emergency vehicle is pulled over on any part of a highway or road, drivers must: SLow down and Move their vehicle over one lane whenever it is safe to do so. This is required for vehicles with activated flashing lights including ambulances, fire trucks, police cars, tow trucks and road maintenance vehicles
Water on the road
When it is raining or the road is wet, most tires have good traction up to about 35 mph. As you go faster, however, your tires will start to ride up on the water like water skis. This is called "hydroplaning." In a heavy rain, your tires can lose all traction with the road. Bald or badly worn tires will lose traction at much lower speeds. The best way to keep from hydroplaning is to slow down in the rain or when the road is wet
Merging
When traffic permits, move out of the right-hand lane of a multi-lane highway to allow vehicles to enter from the on-ramps
Hand Over Hand
When turning sharp corners, turn the steering wheel using the "hand-over-hand" technique. When you complete a turn, straighten out the steering wheel by hand. Letting it slip through your fingers could be dangerous.
Driving slowly
When you have to drive so slowly that you slow down other vehicles, pull to the side of the road when it is safe to do so and let them pass. There are "turnout" areas on some two-lane roads you can use. Other two-lane roads sometimes have "passing lanes."
Windsheild wipers
Windshield wipers keep the rain and snow off the windshield. Some vehicles also have wipers for rear windows and headlights; make sure all wipers are in good operating condition. If the blades are not clearing water well, replace them. Keep your window washer bottle full. Make sure the inside of the windshield and windows are clean as well. Bright sun or headlights on a dirty windshield make it hard to see. Damaged glass can break very easily in a minor collision or when something hits the windshield. Have a damaged windshield replaced.
Tires
Worn or bald tires can increase your stopping distance and make turning more difficult when the road is wet. Unbalanced tires and low-pressure cause faster tire wear, reduce fuel economy, and make the vehicle harder to steer and stop. If the vehicle bounces, the steering wheel shakes, or the vehicle pulls to one side, have a mechanic check it. Worn tires increase the effect of "hydroplaning" and increase the chance of having a flat tire. Check your tire's air pressure with an air pressure gauge when the tires are cold.
Hills and curves
You have to be able to see at least one-third of a mile (about 10 seconds) ahead. Any time your view is blocked by a curve or a hill, you should assume that there is an oncoming vehicle just out of sight. Therefore, you should treat a curve or a hill as you do an oncoming vehicle. This means you should not start to pass if you are within one-third of a mile of a hill or curve. Check your mirrors when you are going down hills or mountains. Vehicles often build up speed going down a steep grade. Be alert for large trucks and buses that may be going too fast
Signal when you slow down
Your brake lights let people know that you are slowing down. Always slow down as early as it is safe to do so. If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, tap your brake pedal quickly three or four times to let those behind you know you are about to slow down.
Fact about highbeams
Your high beam headlights will let you see about 400 feet ahead. You should drive at a speed that allows you to stop within this distance, or about 50 mph.
Suspension System
Your suspension helps you control your vehicle and provides a comfortable ride over varying road surfaces. If the vehicle bounces a lot, after a bump or a stop, or is hard to control, you may need new shocks or other suspension parts. Have a mechanic check it out
Who can be in the car with a permit holder?
a licensed driver, over 20 and has had license for four years at least
When to yeild the right of way
any pedestrians/person on bike wheather its in a unmarked sidewalk or not, if you are turning left the vehicles going straight, Drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to drivers already in the circle, vehicles coming from the right at an intersection, At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first goes first (after coming to a complete stop). If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first, Drivers passing a vehicle traveling in the same direction must yield to that vehicle, even if the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop, school buses
Work Zone
any type of roadwork that may delay traffic conditions. Many work zones involve lane closures and detours. Moving equipment such as sweepers, line-painting trucks, mowing equipment and heavy machinery are common in work zones. Highway work zones are set up according to the type of road and the work to be done on the road. The work zone can be long or short term and can exist at anytime of the year, but most commonly in the summer.
SPace to merge
anytime you wanna merge you need an opening of about four seconds
dashed white lines
are between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction that indicate you may cross to change lanes if it is safe to do so.
Solid white lines
are between lanes of traffic that indicate you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.
Solid yellow lines
are used on the left of the roadway edge of divided streets or roadways
Solid white lines
are used on the right of the roadway edge.
Yellow or white diagonal stripes
are used to mark fixed obstructions
Solid double yellow lines
are used where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions. Two solid lines mark the center of the roadway. Solid yellow lines may be crossed to make a left turn to or from an alley, private road, driveway, or street.
When are fatal crashes most likely to occur?
at night, young drivers tend to be more drowsey
Left turns
avoid cutting the corner so sharply that you run into someone approaching from the left. However, be sure to leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you.
Blocking the box
do not enter a intersection if there no room on the other side then u will get stuck or trapped in the box
If there is soemone injured
dont pull them out unless fire, dont move them, turn car off, cover them in coat or blanket so no shock, dont give them water
bicyclist facts
fines are doubled for faliure to yeild the right of way, When approaching or passing a bicyclist slow down and pass only when you are able to give a minimum of three feet distance between your vehicle and the bicycle, after you have passed a bike or stop quickly or turn immediatley, when making turns watch for bikes turnign into your lane, never turn sharply infron of them and dont turn them off the road,
Offenses for usin gcell phone and texting
first offense: 30 day suspension, 175 fee Second Offense: 90 day suspension and 175 fee third offense: 6-Month Suspension $175 license restoration fee, court fines.
Offenses for violating GDL curfew, more people in car than seatbelts, operating public service vehicle
first offense: 30 day suspension, 175 fine second offense: 6-Month Suspension or until age 18, whichever is longer $175
Offenses for reckless driving
first offense: 6-Month Suspension $175 license restoration fee court fines or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both. second offense: 1-Year Suspension $175 license restoration fee, court fines or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both.( same for third offense)
offenses for Street racing
first offense: 6-Month Suspension $175 license restoration fee, court fines or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. second offense: 6-Month Suspension $175 license restoration fee, court fines or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both.(same for third offense)
Offenses for speeding 20 mph over the speed limit
first offense: 60 day suspension and 175 fee second offense: 90 day suspension and 175 fee third offense:6-Month Suspension $175 license restoration fee, court fines.
Following distance for trucks
follow a truck at an interval of three seconds, dont follow too close of the driver cant see you and u cants ee around the truck, near use highbeams at night when u r behind a truck
School zone
follow signs and signals in a school zone, slow done, be aware of surrondings bc childer are harder to see
Low visability (four second rule)
following distance increases
Green signs
guide signs
Blue signs
guide signs, sevice along roadway
Motorcycle facts
have the right to use a traffic, two motorcycles cna be in one lane, do not pass motorcycle in same lane, motorcycles can be in your blind spot so be aware, alot of accidents are caused when vehicles turn left, do not always judge turn signals on motor cycles bc they arent self cancel all the time, be prepared to see them make sudden changes in spped and lanes to aviod certain hazards, allow 3 to 4 second following distance in wet conditions, always din your headlights when approaching a motorcycle, when a motorcyle is passing you maintain your speed and position, allow them to move,
Flashing red light
he same as a stop sign. You must come to a full stop and you may proceed when it is safe to do so.
Seat belts laws for 16 and 17 year olds
if any of the passengers or driver isnt wearing a seatbelt there is a fine of 75 dollars
Side No zones facts
if u cant see the drive in his sidde veiw mirror then he cant see you, they can make wide turns and you can crash
Rules for newly licensed driver? (second six months)
imediate family,
WHy do you need space on the side of your car?
in u want to change lanes or turn you need space
Dashed yellow along a solid yellow
indicates that passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.
Behaviors that can cause problems on the road
lane blocking, tailgating, signal lights, gestures, horn, failure to turn, parking, headlights, merging, blockign traffic, alarms, eye contact
Rear No zone facts
leave following distance bc it takes a longer time for trucks to stop so you can crash, truck cant see you
Other important things to remember at intersections
look both ways, dont rely on all the traffic signals, look for oncoming traffic, make sure you have enogh space on the street you are going to, do not turn after immediatley passing a bike rider, if you are stopped an your view acroos the street is blocked the move foward a little to get a better view, look to the sides when you are in busy areas ie: school, mall, playground etc,
Rules for changing lanes
look in your rear view and side mirrors, look over your schoulder in the direction you plan to move, check quickly, check the far lane, take on lane at a time
Speed for exit ramps
maintain the same speed until you get on the exit ramp then slowly change your speed to be slower
important things to remeber at Road work
merge as soon as possible, concentrate, remain recommend speed limit, watch for workers, try to go to the lane farthest from it, keep a safe distance from the person ahead of you, go 10 miles slower
Further restrictions for permit holders/licensed drivers
more people than the amount of seatbelts, use any cell phone,
Red signs
must be obyed
When is it most difficult for drivers to see?
night
Solid yellow lines
on roads where traffic moves in opposite directions indicate zones where passing is not allowed.
Brown sign
parks and recreation
double solid white line
prohibits lane changing
Vulnerable users cause
provides for higher penalties for drivers who fail to exercise reasonable care and cause the serious injury or death of a vulnerable user.
No Zones
rear, blind spots, side, front
balck and white signs
regulatory signs and must be obeyed. Other black and white signs are used as route markers and are illustrated in the "Guide Signs" section.
Dashed yellow lines
separate single lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Passing is allowed.
Trouble spots, place you may need to slow down
shopping centers, rush hours, toll plaza, schools, railroad crossings
Rules for newly licensed driver? (first six months)
six months with no passengers other than licensed driver instructor, legal guardian who has a licensed driver
The drive behind you wants to pass (four second rule)
slow down and give them more room so they dont try to force their way into your lane and cause a crash,
Three options to avoiding collison?
speed up, turn, stop
Multiple lanes turning
stay in your lane during the turn. Remember when your direction of travel is less than three lanes, Connecticut law requires you to drive in the right lane, except when passing.
Railroad crossings
stop and look both up and down the track, pay attention to the lights and signs, make sure there is room for your vehicle on the other side
Trucks need space when backing up
stop to give them a chance to do so safely. Never attempt to drive around a backing truck. You are likely to get out of the truck driver's field of viewand may be needlessly involved in a crash.
Penalties for drunk driving if you are under 21?
subject to zero tolerance policy, even .02 percent or higher of alchol gets you in trouble, suspended license for 45 days, IId will be required for a year depending on number of prior defenses/ your record. if u refuse to take a test regardless of age your license is suspended for 45 days and u have an idd for over a year
Penalties for a high BAC
suspended license for 45 days, The IID will be required for at least six months or possibly more, depending on the number of prior offenses on your driving record.
What kind of lights are there?
tail lights, brake lights, head lights, turn signals
Yellow arrow
that the protection of a green arrow is ending; if you are turning in the direction of the arrow, you should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic before turning.
Saftey Cushion
the amount of space between you and other vehicles which allows you to react faster
What lane do you travel in when there are three lanes going in the same direction?
the center lane
What happenes when teens drive with other teens?
the crash risk increases
What are the most dangerous months for a new driver?
the first six months for a teen driver
What lane do you travel in hwne there are two lanes going in the same direction?
the right lane
facts about trucks
they accelerate slower, need more room to manuver, need more distance to stop,
Push and Pull
think of the video, return to original position
Wide turn facts
trucks cant see cars directly behind or beside them when they make their turns,
Other turn signal facts
turn your signal on three seconds before you turn, dont signal too early, If another vehicle is about to enter the street between you and where you plan to turn, wait until you have passed it to signal your turn,
Lights rules
use them when the weather conditions are bad, if you cant see, to help other drivers see, when you have your wind wipers on, driving in unfamilar area, driving away or to a sunset
Orange signs
warnign signs, like construction zones
Yelllow signs
warning signs, road conditions
Slow Moving vehicles
watch for large trucks /under powered vehicles on steep and long hills, farm tractors/animal rides go 25mph or less and have an orange triangle on the back to warn, state permits passing slow moving traffic, pedestrians, parked vehicles, animals, bikes etc. in no passing zones, this enable you to pass the double yellow line in you judge the space ahead of you and look for on coming vehicles,
Space to enter
when you enter traffic make sure you are going the same speed as the traffic to avoid crashes, highspeed roadways have ramps to let you build up your speed
Can u pass slow moving vehicles in a passing zone?
yes, if u can make a safe manuver
Front No zone facts
you coud get rear ended by the truck, do not cut infront of the truck too soon after you pass it bc it takes them longer to stop and they need more space to stop, when passing look for the whole front of the truck in your rear view mirror then cross and DONT SLOW DOWN
Rules for passing
you need a 10-second opening in oncoming traffic and sight-distance to pass. You must judge whether you will have enough space to pass safely.
Right Turns
you should turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from
Turning
you should turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from
WHen to use a loud horn
• A child or older person is about to walk, run, or ride into the street. • Another vehicle is in danger of hitting you. • You have lost control of your vehicle and are moving towards someone.
Others Who Cannot See You
• A driver at an intersection or driveway whose view is blocked by buildings, trees, or other vehicles. • A driver backing into the roadway or backing into or pulling out of parking spaces. • A driver whose windows are covered with snow or ice or are steamed-up. • Pedestrians with umbrellas in front of their faces or with their hats pulled down. • People who may be ready to get out of a vehicle or walk out from between parked vehicles. Give parked vehicles as much room as you can.
Distractions in your vehicle
• Dialing numbers or talking on a cell phone • Adjusting radio, compact disc or climate controls • Using global positioning systems (GPS) or navigation systems • Using digital video disc (DVD) players • Using the dashboard control panel • Grooming (shaving, applying makeup, combing hair, etc.) • Talking to passengers • Attending to children or pets in the vehicle • Eating, drinking or smoking • Reading maps or other literature • Picking up something that fell
If your tires feel like they have lost traction
• Ease your foot off the gas pedal. • Keep the steering wheel straight. Only try to turn if it's an emergency. If you must turn, do it slowly, or you will cause your vehicle to skid. • Do not try to stop or turn until your tires are gripping the road again.
When not to use your horn
• Encouraging someone to drive faster or get out of the way. • Notifying other drivers of an error. • Greeting a friend. • Around blind pedestrians. • When approaching horses
reasosn for increased road rage incidents
• Increased traffic congestion on roads. • Parents who teach children that getting angry with other motorists and behaving aggressively toward them while on the road is permissible. • A general decline in courtesy and civility. • More youths today operate vehicles but lack the maturity to drive them responsibly and with caution during tense situations. • Conflicts from other areas of our lives that distract us while driving, such as: family issues, marital problems, resentments from the job, difficulties with authority and feeling controlled by others. • A sense of "territory" that leads people to presume that they own the space around themselves and their vehicles. When another vehicle invades that space in a way they dislike, they have an increased and unfounded tendency to strike back
Distractions outside your vehicle
• Outside traffic/vehicle • Police pulling someone over • Sunlight/sunset 26 Behaviors That Can Cause Trouble Lane Blocking. Don't block the passing lane. Stay out of the far left lane and yield to the right for any vehicle that wants to pass. Tailgating. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Dozens of deadly traffic altercations begin when one driver tailgates another. Signal Lights. Don't switch lanes without first signaling your intention to do so, and make sure you don't cut someone off when you move over. After you've made the maneuver, turn your signal off. Gestures. If you want to wave to another driver, please use all of your fingers. Obscene gestures have gotten people shot, stabbed and beaten. Horn. Use your horn sparingly. If you must get someone's attention in a non-emergency situation, tap your horn lightly. Think twice before using your horn to say "hello" to a pedestrian. The driver in front of you may think you are honking at him or her. Don't blow your horn at the driver in front of you the second the light turns green. A stressed-out motorist may be set off. Various kinds of violence begin with a driver honking the horn. Failure to Turn. In most areas, right-hand turns are allowed after a stop at a red light. Avoid the right-hand lane if you are not turning right. Parking. Do not take more than one parking space. Do not park in a handicapped parking space if you are not handicapped. Don't allow your door to strike an adjacent parked vehicle. When parallel parking, do not tap the other vehicles with your own. Look before backing up. Headlights. Keep headlights on low beam, except where unlighted conditions require the use of high beams. Dim your lights for oncoming traffic. Don't retaliate to oncoming high beams with your own in order to "teach them a lesson." Don't approach a vehicle from the rear with high beams and dim your lights as soon as a passing vehicle is alongside. You should also use the "four-second sight-distance rule" at night to make sure you are not "over-driving" your headlights. Merging. When traffic permits, move out of the right-hand lane of a multi-lane highway to allow vehicles to enter from the on-ramps. Blocking Traffic. If you are pulling a trailer or driving a cumbersome vehicle that impedes traffic behind you, pull over when you have the opportunity so that motorists behind you can pass. Also, do not block the road while talking to a pedestrian on the sidewalk. This behavior has resulted in violence from angry motorists. Alarms. If you have an anti-theft alarm on your vehicle, learn how to turn it off quickly. When buying an alarm, select one that turns off after a short period of time. Eye Contact. If a hostile motorist tries to pick a fight, do not make eye contact. This can be seen as a challenging gesture and can incite the other driver to violence. Get out of the way and do not acknowledge the other driver. If a motorist pursues you, do not go home. Instead, drive to a police station, convenience store, or other public and well-lit location where you can get help. • People/objects in roadway • Crash scene • Road construction • Reading billboards or other road advertisements
• Solid white or yellow lines
• Solid white or yellow lines
Space to cross
• Stopping halfway across traffic is only safe when there is a median divider large enough for your vehicle. Do not stop in a divider where part of your vehicle is sticking into traffic. • If you are turning left, make sure there are no vehicles, bicycles or pedestrians blocking your path. You do not want to be caught waiting for a path to clear while stuck across a lane with vehicles coming toward you. • Even if you have the green light, do not start across the intersection if there are vehicles blocking your way. If you are caught in the intersection when the light changes to red, you will block other traffic. You can get a ticket for blocking an intersection. • Never assume another driver will share space with you or give you space
Situations when you need to slow down
• Turning off a roadway that does not have separate turn or exit lanes. • Parking or turning just before an intersection. • Approaching an intersection where you expect to turn. • Avoiding something in the road that a driver behind you cannot see, including stopped or slowing traffic.
Warnng signs of fatigue
• You turn up the radio or roll down the window to wake yourself up • You have trouble focusing, keeping your eyes open or your head up • You yawn or rub your eyes repeatedly • You drift from your lane, tailgate or miss signs or exits • You daydream or have wandering thoughts • You feel restless, irritable or aggressive • You have Impaired reaction time and judgment • You have decreased performance, alertness and motivation
What to do if u are hit from the front?
. If your vehicle is about to be hit from the front, it is important to try and have a "glancing blow" rather than being struck head-on. This means that if a collision is about to happen, you should try to turn the vehicle. At worst, you will hit with a glancing blow; you might also miss it. If your vehicle has an air bag, it will inflate. It will also deflate following the crash, so be ready to prevent your vehicle from hitting something else. You must use your lap and shoulder belts to keep you behind the wheel and to protect you if your vehicle has a second crash.
lights info
.check from the outside of the vehicle. Your brake lights tell other road users that you are stopping just as turn signals tell them that you are turning. An out-of-line headlight can shine where it does not help you and may blind other drivers. If you are having trouble seeing at night, or if other drivers are often flashing their headlights at you, have a mechanic check the headlights.
Hour restrictions
11pm to 5am- unless its for school, employment, religon, medical necesity,
Cell phone law
16-17 will be charged with moving violation, under 18 no use of any cell phones or lectronics even hand free, 18 yrs will be charged with moving violation and suspended license
At 30 mph how long would it take to stop?
200ft distance to come to a complete stop
At 50 mph how long would it take you to stop?
400 ft of distance to completley stop, yo need to see whats ahead in advance to stopping because you need spce and distance to come to a complete stop
Rule about market
:After market, changes to equipment such as tinted windows and lighting may violate legal standards.
Circle street sign
A circular sign indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing. Slow down, look and listen for trains.
Flashing yellow light
A flashing yellow traffic light means slow down and proceed with caution.
Engine
A poorly running engine may lose power that is needed for normal driving and emergencies, may not start, gets poor fuel economy, and pollutes the air. It could also die on you when you are on the road, causing a problem for you and other drivers around you. Follow the procedures recommended in the owner's manual for maintenance.
Curves
A vehicle can travel much faster in a straight line than it can in a curve. It is easy to go too fast in a curve. If you go too fast, the tires will not be able to grip the road and the vehicle will skid. Always slow down before you enter the curve so you do not have to brake in the curve. Braking in a curve can cause the vehicle to skid.
How to stop qucikly?
ABS-Press on the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing on it. • You might feel the brake pedal pushing back when the ABS is working. Do not let up on the brake pedal. The ABS system will only work with the brake pedal pushed down. Regular brakes-You can cause the vehicle to go into a skid if you brake too hard. • Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking them. • If the brakes lock up, you will feel the vehicle start to skid. Quickly let up on the brake pedal. • As soon as the vehicle stops skidding, push down on the brake pedal again. Keep doing this until the vehicle has stopped.
Accelerating
Accelerate gradually and smoothly. Trying to start too fast can cause the drive wheels to spin, particularly on slippery surfaces, and cause the vehicle to slide
Statistic about alchol in relation to crashes
Alcohol is involved in more than 40 percent of the traffic crashes in which someone is killed. If you drink alcohol, even a little, your chances of being in an accident are much greater than if you had not had any alcohol.
Why is alchol so dangerous when driving?
Alcohol reduces all of the important skills you need to drive safely. Alcohol goes from your stomach to your blood and to all parts of your body. Alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control judgment and skill. This is one reason why drinking alcohol is so dangerous: it affects your judgment. You do not know when you have had too much to drink until it is too late. It is a little like a sunburn, by the time you feel it, it is already too late. Good judgment is important to driving. Alcohol slows your reflexes and reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, and makes you less alert. As the amount of alcohol in your body increases, your judgment worsens and your skills decrease. You will have trouble judging distances, speeds, and the movement of other vehicles. You will also have trouble controlling your vehicle.
Parking rules
Always park in a designated area if possible. • Always set your parking brake when you park. Leave the vehicle in gear if it has a manual transmission or in "park" if it has an automatic transmission. • Check traffic before you open the door. Get out of the vehicle on the curbside if you can. If you have to use the street side, check traffic before you get out. Shut the door as soon as you can after getting out. • Never leave the ignition keys in a parked vehicle. It is a good habit to lock the doors whenever you leave your vehicle. • If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible. If there is a curb, park as close to it as you can. • When you park on a hill, turn your wheels sharply towards the side of the road or curb. This way, if your vehicle starts to roll downhill, it will roll away from traffic.
Stastic about work zones
Approximately 40,000 people per year are injured as a result of motor vehicle crashes in work zones. T
Before you pass
Avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads. Someone may crowd your lane or try to change lanes and pull into you. Move ahead of or drop behind the other vehicle.
Space on the side in multi lane roads
Avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads. Someone may crowd your lane or try to change lanes and pull into you. Move ahead of or drop behind the other vehicle.
Slippery roads (four second rule)
Because you need more distance to stop your vehicle on slippery roads, you must leave more space in front of you. If the vehicle ahead suddenly stops, you will need the extra distance to stop safely
Center lines
Center lines are yellow lines that separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
Continue to steer
Continue to correct your steering, left and right, until the vehicle is again moving down the road under your control
Return to your lane
Do not pass unless you have enough space to return to the driving lane. Do not count on other drivers to make room for you. Before you return to the driving lane, be sure to leave enough room between yourself and the vehicle you have passed
Things NOT to do while driving:
Do not take your eyes off the road for more than a few seconds at any one time. If you need to look at a map, pull safely off the road before you try to look at it. • Do not try to read the map while you are driving. In many crashes with motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, drivers reported that they looked but did not see them. • Do not drive with head or earphones that cover or go into both ears. These are illegal in many states and make it too hard to hear emergency horns or sirens. • Do not slow down just to look at a crash or someone getting a ticket or other roadside activity. This is called "rubber necking" and could cause you to be in a crash. If you take your eyes off the road to look at something, you could run into a vehicle ahead that has slowed or stopped. Rubbernecking can also increase congestion. When you pass these roadside activities, keep your eyes on the road and get past them as quickly and safely as you can.
Pedestrain rule
Drivers must slow or stop your vehicle and grant the right-of-way for a pedestrian crossing at a crosswalk (marked or unmarked) when the pedestrian: steps to the curb at the entrance of the side walk or is within any porportion of the sidewalk
Name some of the offenses that may require a 16-or 17-year-old to take the retraining program
Driving in violation of learner's permit requirements. • Driving in violation of Graduated Driver's License Laws (such as passenger restriction and driving curfew laws). • Using a cell phone or other mobile electronic device outside of permitted uses. By law, drivers under 18 cannot use a cell phone or mobile electronic device, even if it is "hands-free."
Health
Driving is a complex skill. Many health problems - a bad cold, infection or virus can affect your driving. Even little problems like a stiff neck, a cough or a sore leg can affect your driving. If you are not feeling well and need to go somewhere, let someone else drive. There are many health conditions that can affect your driving. Many over-the-counter and prescription medications can affect your driving. Check with your doctor if you feel you may have a condition that could prevent you from driving safely.
Edge lines
Edge lines are solid lines along the side of the road that show you where the edge of the road is located. solid white lines and yellow
Fatigue
Fatigue is physical or mental tiredness that can be caused by physical or mental strain, repetitive tasks, illness or lack of sleep. Just like alcohol and drugs, it impairs your vision and judgment. Fatigue causes errors related to speed and distance, increases your risk of being in a crash and causes you to take more time to make decisions, which can make you more irritable and make you get upset more easily. When you are fatigued, you could fall asleep behind the wheel and crash, injuring or killing yourself or others.
Sleepy drivers
Fatigue is physical or mental tiredness that can be caused by physical or mental strain, repetitive tasks, illness or lack of sleep. Just like alcohol and drugs, it impairs your vision and judgment. Fatigue causes errors related to speed and distance, increases your risk of being in a crash and causes you to take more time to make decisions, which can make you more irritable and make you get upset more easily. When you are fatigued, you could fall asleep behind the wheel and crash, injuring or killing yourself or others.
Split the difference
For example, steer a middle course between oncoming and parked vehicles. However, if one is more dangerous than the other, leave a little more space on the dangerous side. If the oncoming vehicle is a tractor-trailer, leave a little more room on the side that the truck will pass.
Before a trip
Get adequate sleep—most adults need 7 to 9 hours to maintain proper alertness during the day • Schedule proper breaks—about every 100 miles or 2 hours during long trips • Arrange for a travel companion—someone to talk with and share the driving • Avoid alcohol and sedating medications—check your labels or ask your doctor
Vehicle emrgencies
Get your vehicle off the road and away from traffic if at all possible. • Turn on your emergency flashers to show that you are having trouble. • If you cannot get your vehicle off the roadway, try to stop where other drivers have a clear view of your vehicle (do not stop just over a hill or just around a curve). • Try to warn other road users that your vehicle is there. Place emergency flares behind the vehicle. This allows other drivers to change lanes if necessary. • If you do not have emergency flares or other warning devices, stand by the side of the road where you are safe from traffic and wave traffic around your vehicle. Use a white cloth if you have one. • Never stand in the roadway. Do not try to change a tire if it means you have to be in a traffic lane. • Lift the hood or tie a white cloth to the antenna, side mirror or door handle to signal an emergency.
Cell phone laws
Hand-held cell phones or mobile electronic devices may not be used prohibits using these devices when a vehicle is temporarily stopped because of traffic, road conditions or a traffic control sign or signal. use your cell phone or mobile electronic devices if parked safely on the side or shoulder of a highway. Drivers are permitted only to use hands-free mobile telephone accessories. However, drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age are not permitted to use any type of cell phone or mobile electronic device, including a hands-free device. A "mobile electronic device" includes a laptop computer, personal digital assistant or paging or text-messaging device.
Following motorcycles (four second rule)
If the motorcycle should fall, you need extra distance to avoid the rider. The chances of a fall are greatest on wet and icy roads, gravel roads, and metal surfaces such as bridges, gratings and streetcar or railroad tracks.
Breaking system
If they do not seem to be working properly, make a lot of noise, emit an unusual odor, or the brake pedal goes to the floor, have a mechanic check them. If the vehicle pulls to one side when the brake is applied this would indicate a problem in the braking system and that it should be serviced
Turning without ABS
If you do not have ABS, you must use a different procedure to turn quickly. You should step on the brake pedal, then let up and turn the steering wheel. Braking will slow the vehicle, put more weight on the front tires, and allow for a quicker turn. Do not lock up the front wheels while braking or turn so sharply that the vehicle can only skid ahead.
Parallel Parking (space behind)
If you want to parallel park and there is traffic coming behind you, put on your turn signal, pull next to the space and allow following vehicles to pass before you park.
What to do if you are hit from the rear?
If your vehicle is hit from the rear, your body will be thrown backwards. Press yourself against the back of your seat and put your head against the head restraint. Be ready to apply your brakes so that you will not be pushed into another vehicle.
What to do if you are hit from the side?
If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown towards the side that is hit. Front airbags will not help in this situation. Your lap and shoulder belts are needed to help keep you behind the wheel. Get ready to steer or brake to prevent your vehicle from hitting something else
No parking zones
In an intersection, On a crosswalk or sidewalk, In a construction area if your vehicle will block traffic. • Within 25 feet of a stop sign. • Within 25 feet of a pedestrian safety zone. • Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. • More than one foot from the curb, Blocking a driveway, alley, private road or area of the curb removed or lowered for access to the sidewalk, On a bridge or overpass or in a tunnel or underpass, On the wrong side of the street, In a space marked for the handicapped, unless you have a handicap license plate or placard, On the roadside of a parked vehicle (double parking), On railroad tracks, Where a sign says you cannot park, In a bike lane.
failure to turn
In most areas, right-hand turns are allowed after a stop at a red light. Avoid the right-hand lane if you are not turning right.
Intersection
Intersections are any place where traffic merges or crosses. These include cross streets, side streets, driveways, and shopping centers or parking lot entrances. Before you enter an intersection, look both left and right for approaching vehicles, bicycles, and/or crossing pedestrians. When stopped, look both left and right just before you start moving. Look across the intersection before you start to move to make sure that the path is clear all the way through the intersection and that you will not block it if you have to stop.
When not to pass
It is dangerous to pass where a vehicle is likely to enter or cross the road. Such places include intersections, railroad crossings and shopping center entrances. Never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not. Other drivers will never expect you to be there and may pull off the road without looking.. Also, drivers turning right into the approaching lane will not expect to find you approaching in their lane. They may not even look your way before turning.
What to do if the engine fails?
Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel. Be aware that it may be difficult to turn, but it is possible. • Pull off the roadway. The brakes will still work, but you may have to push very hard on the brake pedal.
What to do if the engine keeps going faster?
Keep your eyes on the road. • Quickly shift to neutral. • Pull off the road when it is safe to do so. • Turn off the engine.
Lane lines
Lane lines are white lines that separate multiple lanes traveling in the same direction
Tire Conditons
Many drivers do not pay enough attention to the condition of their tires or to the condition of the roadway. It is important that the tires be in good condition and have enough air in them. See the vehicle owner's manual for correct tire pressure. You do not have as much traction on gravel or dirt roads as you do on concrete or asphalt roads. When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down. It will take you much longer to stop and it is also much easier to skid when turning.
