Drivers Ed Final
The legal limit for DUI for drivers under 21 is ______________%
0.02%
The legal limit for DUI for drivers 21 or older is _______________%
0.08%
The average person will be stumbling drunk at 0.2%, pass out at 0.3%, go into a coma at 0.4% and die at __________%
0.5%
Alcohol is naturally eliminated from the body at the rate of _____________ drink per hour for the average size person
1
12 oz. of beer, 5 oz. of wine and _____________________ oz. of hard liquor all contain about the same amount of alcohol
1 1/2
If you fail the permit test, you must wait at least _________ day(s) to retake it
1 day
When the brakes fail what 3 steps should you attempt?
1. Pump the breaks 2. Shift to a lower gear 3. Use the parking break
Name the 3 items that need to be in your possession when driving:
1. Registration 2. License 3. Proof of insurance
You may not come within ________ feet of a stopped school bus. You also may not make any turns at an intersection when a school bus has activated its red lights and stop sign anywhere near an intersection
10
You should adjust your seat so that your airbag would strike your chest from a distance of no less than _______________ inches
10
A 200 proof drink contains _________________% alcohol
100
________________ seconds is the suggested visual lead to be maintained at all times
12
When parallel parking, the tires must be no more than _____________ from the curb
12 inches
Children under _______________ years old are 25% more likely to be killed in a crash when sitting in the front seat compared to the backseat
13
How many years of experience must a motorcycle rider have to be able to ride without wearing a helmet?
2
After a year of no violations, ____________ points will be removed from your total points
3
Alcohol is absorbed quickly and begins to affect the brain in about ______________ minutes
3
The death rate at night compared to daytime is _______ times greater in urban areas and __________________ times greater in rural areas
3; 2 1/2
___________________ seconds is the average stopping distance at any speed for passenger vehicles
4
Alcohol is a factor in about _____________% of all fatal car crashes
50%
You may not use your high beams within _________ feet of oncoming traffic and within ______________ feet of ongoing traffic
500; 300
When you receive _________ or more points in PA's violation system you will have your license suspended
6
The approved hand position on the steering wheel is ___________ and 4 o'clock
8
Frontal collisions are about _________% of all crashes
85
Which vehicle must yield when a side road intersects a thru road?
A vehicle entering a roadway that ends must yield to vehicles on the thru roadway
This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when engine is not running
ACC
Drugs for which you do not need a prescription as well as illegal drugs can affect your _______________________ to drive
Ability
Safety devices that require occupant action to work
Active
___________________________ is absorbed directly into the stomach wall lining into the bloodstream
Alcohol
The amount of alcohol you consume is the biggest factor to determine your ____________________
BAC
The basic fine for speeding is $____________ plus $__________ per every MPH that is 6 or more over the limit
Base = $35 Every MPH over = $2
When a driver emerges from a parking lot, alley or driveway in an urban district, they must stop where?
Before entering the sidewalk
A ___________________ spot is the area beside and behind your vehicle that you cannot see in your mirrors
Blind
PA law requires you to report any crash that has ____________________________ _______________________, death or has damage to the vehicle or if the vehicle requires ___________________.
Bodily injuries; towing
What do double reflectors indicate?
Break in the line
______________________ lines permit crossing if safe
Broken
__________ _____________________ are the number one cause of death for 16-21 year olds
Car Crashes
Air bags are designed to prevent head and crushing _______________ injuries, the injuries which most often kill occupants in a crash
Chest
Drinking _____________________ makes a drinker a "Wide Awake" drunk
Coffee
The main purpose of back up lights is ______________________________
Communication
The highway transportation system is a ______________________ system
Complex
BAC = Blood alcohol _______________________
Concentration
Black/orange signs are __________________________________ signs
Construction
__________________ = Driving under the Influence
DUI
In the day you should drive with the day/night mirror in the ____________ position and at nighttime in the _________ position
Day
What do you do during the decide part of the SIPDE process?
Decide what action or actions to take at least 4-5 seconds ahead to control or reduce risk
Green guide signs give ____________________________
Directions
The exception for stopping for a school bus with lights flashing is on a _______________________ ______________
Divided Highway
Moving violations in an "Orange area" means that fine is ________________________
Doubled
Alcohol is a ___________ that is a depressant
Drug
Driver _____________ is the leading cause of car crashes
Error
__________________ numbered interstate roads travel East/West
Even
When should you check your lights?
Every time you use them to make sure they are working properly
What do you do during the execute part of the SIPDE process?
Execute your decision
Causing a crash is a reason to __________________ the drivers test
Fail
_________________ seconds is the suggested minimum following distance for the new driver
Four
___________________ arrow traffic signals mean you have the right of way to proceed in the direction of the arrow
Green
_______________________ signs give information
Guide
A _________________ verdict for DUI carries an automatic jail sentence
Guilty
When passing a vehicle you should see the vehicles __________________/__________________________ before returning to the right lane
Headlights/Bumper
Chemical analysis of the blood is the most ______________________ accurate measurement of BAC
Highly
Most fatal car crashes happen within 30 miles of _________________
Home
What do you do during the identify part of the SIPDE process?
Identify objects or conditions within 12-15 seconds ahead that could interfere with your planned path of travel
When are you required to deactivate your turn signal?
Immediately after a turn
________________________ ____________________________ is the terms for the law that if you refuse a blood test when suspected of driving under the influence, you will suffer severe penalties
Implied Consent
What markers are red/blue
Interstate
DWI = Driving while ______________________________
Intoxicated
A driver's _________________________ is the first thing to be affected by alcohol consumption
Judgement
Pennsylvania route markers have a "_____________________________" shape
Keystone
Drivers making a _______________ turn must yield the right of way to oncoming vehicles
Left
BAL = Blood alcohol _____________________
Level
Normal parking position and prevents steering wheel from turning
Lock
When parking, you must ______________ the ignition, __________________ the keys and ____________ the parking brake
Lock; remove; set
When driving in fog it is best to use your ______________ beams and ______________ lights if possible
Low beams and fog lights
When being passed by a vehicle you should ______________________ your speed
Maintain
In a given time, the senses can send _______________ information to the brain than it can process
More
When backing up, turn the wheel to the side that you want the vehicle to ______________
Move
16-21 year old drivers have more single vehicle crashes than _________________ car crashes
Multiple
A head restraint is designed to prevent ____________ injuries in a rear end collision
Neck
__________________ numbered interstate routes travel North/South
Odd
The engine can be turned __________ without locking the steering wheel
Off
This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories
On
Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the _____________________ direction
Opposite
Safety devices that work automatically
Passive
Who always gives you the right of way over traffic signs and signals?
Police Officers
Perceptual abilities can be improved with ___________________
Practice
What do you do during the predict part of the SIPDE process?
Predict what actions or changes in conditions on or near the roadway could increase the level of risk
Red tells about a strong _________________________ message
Prohibitive
Brown Guide signs tell about _________________________ areas
Recreational
A flashing _____________ light means treat it like a stop sign
Red
A solid ___________ X above your lane means this lane is not for your use
Red
______________________ signs are white/black/red and state the law
Regulatory
The general right of way rule is to yield to the vehicle on your _________________
Right
You should always try to stay in the _____________ lane of a multi-lane highway unless passing or turning
Right
When the potential for personal risk to life and property is judged to be excessive, an individual may choose to avoid the risk altogether
Risk Avoidance
Most driving situations pose a variety of dangers that can be corrected before the driver even gets behind the wheel
Risk Prevention
Anticipating harm, one may provide protection to their body
Risk Protection
Applying methods to reduce risk while participating in the risk taking event
Risk Reduction
The _____________ zone is the area around your vehicle that needs to be maintained at all times to maintain safe travel
Safety
White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the ______________ direction
Same
What do you do during the search part of the SIPDE process?
Search the roadway and the off-road area 20-30 seconds ahead for information that can help you plan a path of travel
What is the SIPDE process?
Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
In 99.97% of car crashes, you would have been better off to have worn your __________________________
Seat Belt
The ___________________________ collision is when the occupant strikes an object inside the vehicle
Second
Blue guide signs tell about ___________________________
Services
An adjustable steering wheel is an important option for a _________________ driver
Short
Drivers may only use the _______________________ of the roadway for emergencies or when directed by authorized personnel
Shoulder
Most clues come from the sense of ________________ when driving
Sight
A flashing yellow ____________________ means proceed with caution
Signal
The most common best adjustment when driving at nighttime compared to daytime is to ______________________ ______________
Slow down
When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with lights activated you should:
Slow down and change lanes if possible
Average nighttime reaction is ____________________ compared to reaction in the daylight
Slower
________________________ lines prohibit crossing for continuous use
Solid
Depth perception and judgement of __________________ are negatively affected at night
Speed
What factors do you need to consider when determining safe following distance?
Speed, Road conditions, Amount of Traffic and Driving Experience are factors that you need to take into account when determining a safe following distance
This position starts the engine. As soon as the engine has started, release the key. It automatically returns to the ON position
Start
A "non-working" traffic signal must be treated as a four way ______________
Stop
You may not stop, stand or park a vehicle within _________ feet of a stop sign, or within ____________ feet of a fire hydrant
Stop sign = 30 feet Fire hydrant = 15 feet
You are stopped, waiting in an intersection to complete a left turn. You should signal and keep your wheels _______________
Straight
An air bag is a ______________________________ Restraint System (SRS) which is designed to be used with the seat belt system
Supplemental
A _________________________ shape sign indicates a slow moving vehicle
Triangle
What type of control is the proper technique which must be used when taking the driver's test?
Two-handed control
You are required to activate your turn signals at least ____________ feet before the turn at speeds under 35 MPH and at least ______________ feet at speeds over 35 MPH
Under 35 MPH = 100 Over 35 MPH = 300
Which vehicle has to yield in a traffic circle intersection?
Vehicles entering a traffic circle
____________________________ signs are black/yellow and warn you of danger
Warning
What is meant by overdriving your headlights?
When the driver's speed exceeds their headlight range
The _____________ _________________ law requires all vehicles to yield to blind pedestrians
White Cane
Back up lights are colored __________________/_____________________ and go on when the car is shifted to ____________________
White/clear; reverse
A flashing yellow _________ means your lane is for left turns only
X
When must you stop for a train crossing?
You must stop at a railroad crossing if the lights are activated, if the gate is down, or moving, or if you can see or hear a train within 1500 feet
