Drivers Ed Chapters 10-17

It takes the body, on average, approximately how many hours to eliminate the alcohol contained in one drink?

1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours

Most people experience dips in energy between approximately midnight and 6 am, and again between ________, during which they are most likely to fall asleep while driving

2 to 4 pm

To be safe for use, your tires should have a minimum tread depth of:

4/32 of an inch

Overall risk of a collision while using a cell phone increases by ________ percent

400 percent

you should maintain a __________ following distance when driving a heavy vehicle or towing trailer

5-6 second following distance

Single vehicle crashes account for more than how many percent of all motor vehicle fatalities?

50 percent

When on an extended drive avoid driving over ________ miles per day

500 miles

When you load a trailer, arrange ______ percent of the weight in the front half of the trailer

60 percent

An estimated _______ percent of collisions involve some form of driver inattention

80 percent

What kind of drug is alcohol

A depressant

How additional weight from heavy vehicles affects the ability to accelerate, turn and slow down

Accelerate more slowly Have to slow down well in advance for turns due to their higher center of gravity slowing down requires more distance

Vehicles use the greatest amount of fuel when:

Accelerating

Engine oil should be changed:

According to the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual

Five rules that will help reduce the challenges of night driving:

Adjust your speed to the reach of your headlights, keep your eyes moving, look to the sides of objects, protect your eyes from glare, use your headlights wisely

When shifting gears, you should press the clutch:

All the way to the floor

When shifting gears, you should look:

Along your intended path of travel

Define BAC and its relationship to driving ability

BAC is your blood alcohol concentration. If it is high and you're driving it can effect your judgement, your vision, your focus, your distance judgement and more

What are the procedures for safely approaching an intersection?

Be in the correct position in the proper lane. As you approach the intersection, adjust your speed to allow more time to search the area and to smooth stop if necessary

What does BAC stand for?

Blood alcohol concentration

Two types of liability insurance:

Bodily injury- for injury or death to others, up to the amount of the coverage, provided by the policy Property damage- for property that belongs to others, up to the amount of coverage provided by the policy

Three ways alcohol is eliminated in the body:

Breath- 8% lost in breathing Sweat- 2% lost in sweating Oxidation- 90% is removed by the liver as it burns up the alcohol in the process of oxidation

What insurance covers damage to your vehicle caused by something other than a collision?

Comprehensive

if you begin to experience a skid, the best response is to ___________

Continue to look and steer where you want the vehicle to go

Three alternately powered vehicles

Diesel- Get more miles per gallon than gasoline Ethanol- a form of alcohol mixed with gasoline to reduce the amount of petroleum used while driving Electric- powered by electricity, does not have an internal combustion motor, emits no harmful emissions

Five groups of drivers who are increased risk of becoming drowsy behind the wheel:

Drivers on long trips, Drivers lacking sleep, Drivers on the road after extended wakefulness, young drivers, shift workers

To avoid a collision, you can use:

Evasive steering, evasive braking, evasive acceleration

Five techniques for preventing and managing distractions:

Familiarize yourself with your vehicles features and equiptment before getting behind the wheel, preset radio or MP3, Secure items that may move around, Do your personal grooming at home, avoid smoking, eating, drinking, and reading while driving

If you are planning an extended drive, preparation can pay off in terms of:

Fewer troubles, fuel savings, enhanced safety

The point at which the engine begins to move the car as the clutch is released is called the _______

Friction point

All of the following are common messages communicated by drivers to reduce risk except:

Frustrations

Four factors that can affect a drinkers BAC are:

Gender, Body weight, size of drink, Food

Three pieces of vehicle equipment needed to tow a trailer safely

Heavy duty suspension, an increase capacity cooling system and a high ratio axle.

Two common errors to avoid when backing are (1) turning the steering wheel too far and (2)

Holding the steering wheel in a turned position too long

What occurs when water between the tires and the road builds until the tires begin to ride on a film of water, resulting in loss of traction?

Hydroplaning

The recommended tire pressure can typically be found:

In the owner's manual, on a placard located on the driver's doorjamb

Three vehicle operating costs:

Insurance, maintenance and repairs, fuel

When shopping for a vehicle you should:

Investigate the market, consider a previously owned model, consider a certified used car

How can marijuana affect driving ability?

It can make you drowsy and less attentive, makes it so you have difficulty judging time, and your space and speed

Why should a driver not leave his or her foot on the clutch pedal after having shifted gears when the vehicle is in motion?

It rapidly wears the clutch and causes slippage

What is the process of executing an off-road recovery?

Keep hands firm on the steering wheel, ease off the accelerator and allow the vehicle to slow gradually, steer the off-road tires to about 1 1/2 to 2 feet from the edge of the pavement, when your speed is under control and it is safe to do so, quickly turn the steering wheel about an eighth of a turn back toward the roadway

the most important protection against financial loss from a collision is _______ insurance, which covers damages to other people

Liability insurance

Three tips to maximize reliability when shopping for a vehicle:

Look for a warranty, avoid excessive mileage, a car driven beyond standard mileage for its age may mean heavy or abusive driving that could lead to abnormal wear on components, check the history, it can help you learn about possible past crashes and damage

What is a coming together or blending of vehicles to maintain a smooth, uninterrupted traffic flow

Merging

Generally, the safest type of car for a new driver is:

Mid-size sedan

What is the purpose of neutral gear and the forward gears?

Neutral is used when you start the engine or when the car is stopped with the engine running. The forward gears are used to match the vehicle's speed for optimum engine performance and to maximize fuel mileage

_______ drivers who crashed after falling asleep did not detect any signs of drowsiness before the crash

One half of drivers

Areas where pedestrian traffic is heavy include:

Parking lots, bus stops, school zones

Three ways drivers can become distracted:

Passengers, Adjusting the radio, reaching for a loose object

How to use a quarter to check tire depth:

Place a quarter into several tread grooves across the width of the tire. If part of washington's head is always covered by the tread, your tires have 4/32 of an inch of tread depth remaining for use. If the top of Washington's head is exposed at any point you should replace the tires

What are three steps when preparing to pass another vehicle?

Prepare to pass- position yourself 3 seconds behind, check for obsticles Pass the vehicle ahead- signal your intention and accelerate into the passing lane. Check path ahead, identify an escape path

The primary challenge in driving a Manuel transmission vehicle is learning to:

Release the clutch smoothly to move forward

What occurs when a driver uses the vehicle or some other weapon to threaten or cause harm to another roadway user in response to a traffic incident

Road rage

A frequent mistake is:

Shifting into a higher gear at too low of a speed

Define synergism and explain its impact on behavior

Synergism is when the effects of multiple drugs are greater than the sum of their separate effects. It increases the risk of harmful and unexpected events

What should be considered when purchasing tires?

Tire quality, tread life, traction rating

How to steer when backing a trailer:

Turning the steering wheel opposite the direction you want the trailer to go. Turn right to go left, turn left to go right

effects of low tire pressure on fuel economy and exhaust emissions:

Under inflation by 20 percent decreases fuel economy and has the same effect on a tire as a 30 percent increase in speed

What kind of skid occurs when your front tires being to lose contact with the road surface?

Understeer skid

________ protects you and your passengers from bodily injury losses caused by an uninsured or hit-and-run driver legally liable for the damage

Uninsured motorist

What are five common traffic-conflict situations?

Upcoming vehicles, merging and exiting vehicles, cars ahead of you, vehicles behind you, intersecting vehicles and pedestrians

Three benefits of identifying your route before you leave on an extended drive:

can help save fuel, minimize driving time, maximize enjoyment of the drive

how to determine the proper fuel octane level of your vehicle:

check the owner's manual. If you have a problem, go one octane higher

10 items drivers should have in case of an emergency:

flashlight with fresh batteries, jack and a flat board for soft surfaces, screw driver, pliers, lug wrench, wiping cloth, flares or reflective triangles, tire gauge, extra drive belts, ice scraper, sand

Three steps to take to prevent becoming drowsy:

get a good nights sleep- 7-9 for adults, 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 for teens Prepare your route carefully to identify total distance, stopping points, and other considerations Plan to drive longer trips with a companion- they can help look for early warning signs of fatigue and take over driving when needed

When passing a motorcycle or scooter __________

give the rider the whole lane

The first ability to be impaired by alcohol or other drugs is what?

judgment/ decision making

Six guidelines to help you avoid driving aggressively or engaging in road rage

leave in plenty of reach your destination Remain calm at all times Dont back out of the passing lane, except when passing Always use your turn signals before changing lanes Avoid using aggressive or offensive hand gestures Use your horn sparingly Dont park across multiple parking spaces

A one ounce shot of 80 proof whiskey contains ______ alcohol than/as a 12 ounce can of beer

less

what should you do when approached by an emergency vehicle?

pull over as far as possible then stop

If you believe that your brakes may have failed, your first action should be to _______

pump the brakes

Three factors that may qualify you for an insurance premium discount:

safe driving record, two or more cars with the same company, if you're a student

Three driving techniques for minimizing fuel consumption:

starting, idling, acceleration

Three collision concept:

states that in any crash, there is usually more than one collision. The first is between a vehicle and another vehicle, the second is between the occupant and some part of the car's interior, the third is when the occupant's internal organs strike other body parts

Duties if you are driving a vehicle involved in a collision:

stop and assist the injured, control the scene to prevent further injury, notify the police so they can write a report, remain at the scene and exchange required information, and notify your insurance carrier

Two rules of thumb regarding when to stop regularly for breaks on an extended drive:

stop every two hours, or every 100 miles

What is the purpose of the clutch?

to interrupt the connection between the engine and the transmission