Driver's Ed Final Review

Where should the identification process begin at an uncontrolled intersection?

12 seconds before intersection

When following traffic on rural roads, use the____ rule

2 Second

_____ following distances are necessary when you are being tailgated.

3 or 4 second distance

Use the ___ to see if you are driving within the range of your headlights.

4-Second Rule

_____ is probably the most important factor in maintaining control of your vehicle.

Speed

computer controlled system to help drivers to use controlled braking

antilock braking system

As you approach a hill, your sight distance

becomes shorter

Snow tires provide ____ traction for driving on snow than regular tires.

better

Occurs when a tire on a moving vehicle loses air pressure suddenly

blowout

condition that occurs from long, continuous, hard braking

brake fade

When you realize you have entered a curve too fast, you should

brake gently

After driving through deep water, check your car's

brakes

Dry out wet brakes by

braking lightly at low speeds to let heat dry them

In cold weather, ice forms first on

bridges and overpasses

The area of about three degrees that you can see directly ahead.

central vision

When preparing to change lanes, first

check traffic ahead and to the rear.

speed used by most drivers

common speed

Reduce risk by giving as much space as possible to the greater of two or more hazards.

compromise space

Expressways differ from other highways because they have

controlled access

slowing or stopping quickly without locking your wheels.

controlled braking

Intersection regulated by signs or signals

controlled intersection

Crossing with crossing gates and signals

controlled railroad crossing

permits traffic to enter expressway only from interchanges

controlled-access highway

_____ is a major key to safe driving on an expressway.

cooperation among drivers, concentrating on the driving task, continual use of the IPDE process

to turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction

countersteer

large, white x-shaped sign

crossbuck

Which action takes the least amount of time at a typical intersection?

crossing an intersection

lane used for slowing down after leaving expressway traffic.

deceleration lane

To clear moisture from the inside of your windshield you should use your

defroster

A drug that slows down the central nervous system is called a

depressant

Being able to judge distance between yourself and other things is called ____.

depth perception

A person who voluntarily abstains from drinking at a social function in order to drive home safely is a

designated driver

What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?

do not pass

In many cases, the safest and best way to turn a vehicle around is to ____.

drive around the block

When meeting a line of cars, you should

drive near the right edge of the road.

With supporting evidence, a driver in some states can be convicted of ____ with a BAC of .05 percent.

driving under the influence

driving with a BAC of over .10 percent

driving while intoxicated (DWI)

used to warn others of a disabled vehicle

emergency flares

A ramp leading onto an expressway is an

entrance ramp

opening into which you drive to avoid a collision

escape path

A feeling of well being which may make people thick they can do anything is called

euphoria

Carrying out a decision is the ____ step of the IPDE process.

execute

ramp leading off the expressway

exit ramp

Your ability to predict will improve as you gain in both knowledge and ____.

experience

Area you can see around you while looking straight ahead.

field of vision

An on-the-spot roadside test is called a

field sobriety test

If a rear tire blows out, the car can

fishtail

a sudden rush of water from heavy rain

flash flood

The major cause of expressway collisions is

following too closely

Light that has just turned from red to green

fresh green light

When a ____ drops off the roadway onto the shoulder, keep the car going straight.

front wheel

Distance between approaching cars in which to cross an intersection or join traffic

gap

Making quick glances to the roadway in front of your vehicle.

ground viewing

Drug that distorts visual perception and other senses.

hallucinogen

Entering an expressway from the left

has greater potential for conflict

"Leaving yourself an out" means...

having an escape path available.

What type of collision is the most dangerous?

head-on

condition lulling a driver into drowsiness

highway hypnosis

tires riding on the surface of standing water

hydroplaning

permission to be tested for BAC if arrested for suspicion of DUI.

implied-consent law

Where should you begin to slow down when existing an expressway?

in the deceleration lane

Forces that restrain impulsive behavior are called

inhibitions

Crossing an ____ from a stop takes about four seconds.

intersection

computerized machine that analyzes and determines BAC in breath.

intoxilyzer

device that lifts a corner or side of the car for changing a tire.

jack

The term nystagmus refers to

jerking of the eyes

Fitting into a gap in traffic is called

joining traffic

The area of the brain first affected by alcohol is the area that controls

judgment and reasoning

Turn the steering wheel to the ____ when you want to back to the left.

left

When you are about to cross an uncontrolled two-way street, first look

left.

What type of location do you need to safely change a tire?

level

To help others see you better while driving at dawn or dusk, use your

low-beam headlights

When driving in fog, use your

low-beam headlights

Switch to ___ when meeting an oncoming vehicle at night.

low-beam lights

small pieces of hardware that hold the wheel onto the car

lug nuts

A strong tail wind

makes stopping more difficult

an area of ground separating lanes of traffic

median strip

area where you join expressway traffic

merging area

Reduce risk by putting more space between you and a single hazard.

minimize

slowest legal speed allowed under ideal conditions

minimum speed limit

If you are being passed continually on the right, you should

move to the lane to your right

Which gear position should you use to keep the car moving when the engine suddenly stops?

neutral

In most states, you can make a right turn during a red light when

no sign prohibits it.

To back straight, where should you place your left hand on the steering wheel?

on the top

the process of searching and scanning critical areas

orderly visual search pattern

a medicine that can be purchased legally without a prescription

over-the-counter medicine

stopping distances exceeds the area lit by head-lights

overdriving headlights

Your vehicle can weave from side to side when you ____.

oversteer

When total brake failure occurs, use the ___ to help slow the car.

parking brake

You must always yield to

pedestrians and emergency vehicles.

process in which young people help other young people make decisions and set goals.

peer education

Friends your age trying to influence how you think or act is called _____.

peer pressure

The area you can see to the left and right is called..

peripheral vision.

Step in the IPDE process that tells what might happen.

predict

medicine that can be purchased legally only when ordered by a physician.

prescription medicine

Turn made on a left-turn light or arrow while oncoming traffic is stopped

protected left turn

a place where slow vehicles can leave a mountain road

pull-out area

To start a flooded engine, you should

push the accelerator pedal to the floor and turn the ignition switch.

If your car stalls on railroad tracks, try to ____ it if no train is coming.

restart

An an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the

right

When faced with an oncoming vehicle in your lane, steer to the ____.

right

The tire that rests against the curb when parked on a two-way street is the

right front tire

When preparing to make a right turn, you should be in the

right lane

Privilege of immediate use of the roadway

right of way

Most often, you should drive in the____ lane.

right-hand

maneuver to free your car from snow, mud, or sand

rocking the car

Rough areas built into a roadway are called

rumble strips

Path that is free of hazard.

safe path of travel

slow down or speed up to control where you will meet another hazard

separate hazards

Distance that you can see ahead.

sight distance

a vehicle that can travel at only 15 to 25 mph

slow-moving vehicle

The single most important decision in driving on rural roads is

speed

Which action is illegal when being passed?

speeding up

A traffic light that is green when you first see it, but will soon turn yellow is a

stale green light.

The best corrective action when skidding is to

steer in the direction the rear of your car is skidding.

Locked wheels cause a loss of

steering control

a drug that speeds up the central nervous system is called a

stimulant

What should be your first step if you involved in a collision?

stop immediately

When you have a protected left turn, oncoming drivers face a

stop light

On a rural two-lane road, an intersecting side road will usually have a

stop sign

Keep your wheels_____while stopped in an intersection waiting to turn left.

straight

You should ____ only when you determine that braking hard will not prevent a collision.

swerve

a series of sharp turns on a mountain road

switchback

An uncontrolled intersection is one in which

there are no traffic-control signs or signals.

devices to increase traction

tire chains

When parking on a two-way street with no curb and your car is headed uphill, which way should you turn the front wheels?

to the right

Drive in the tracks left by the vehicle ahead to get better ____ in rain.

traction

The gripping power between the tires and the roadway surface is called _____.

traction

a place for runaway truck to stop.

truck escape ramp

Crossing without crossing gates and signals

uncontrolled railroad crossing

Left turn made at an intersection that does not have a special turn light

unprotected left turn

fuel in gaseous form that prevents the engine from starting

vapor lock

condition of unconsciously driving too fast

velocitation

When can velocitation be especially hazardous?

when exiting an expressway

The major responsibility for passing safely belongs to the driver____.

who is passing

A group of vehicles traveling in a bunch is a called a

wolf pack

group or bunch of vehicles

wolf pack

The left edge of an expressway's traffic lanes should be marked with a

yellow line

To avoid a conflict, _____ to other drivers moving into the same lane as you after leaving a tollbooth.

yield

You ____ when you allow another driver to proceed first.

yield the right of way

The percent of alcohol in a person's bloodstream is that person's

Blood-Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

What step of the IPDE process tells how to avoid a conflict?

Decide

What step of the IPDE process helps a driver become aware of problems?

Identify

What action reduces the risk of handling two hazards at he same time?

Separate

Searching critical areas in a regular sequence is called an______.

Orderly Visual Search Pattern

How much time does the human body need to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink

about 1 hour and 15 minutes

The amount of alcohol in 12 ounces of beer compared to 1 1/2 ounces of liquor is

about the same

where you try to accelerate to the speed of expressway traffic

acceleration lane

a warning sign of a maximum safe speed

advisory speed sign