Drivers Ed: Responsible Driving chapters 4-9
Safety Belts
(Active protection) 45% fewer deaths, 50% critical injuries.
door locks
(usually active, sometimes passive) prevent car jacking and prevent doors from opening during a crash
Ingnition switch- five positions
Accessory, lock, off, on, start
Two types of Protective Devices and meanings
Active (passenger must engage such as safety belts; passive: automatic, such as airbag.
Lock Position
Allows you to remove the key. Some cars require you to push a button as well to remove the key. In this position the steering wheel and transmission are locked.
Power Steering
An electric motor attched to the steering wheel makes it ver easy to turn the wheel. If the car stalls, the power steering will not work and the steering will revery to stand (hard to turn) steering.
power brakes
Ann electric motor is used to make it easier to apply pressure to the breaks. Power brakess do not work when the engine stalls, when the engine stops the brakes revert to standard (harder to push) brakes.
cruise control
Automatically sets your vehical to one speed. This not be used in heavy traffic! When safe, however, it saves feul.
Six checks to make after entering the vehicle.
Close and lock all doors. Adjust the seat. Adjust the head-restraint. Adjust the mirrors. Check for frost or fog. Check for loose items in the car that might distract you. Familiarize yourself with the controls. Fasten your seat built and check to make sure that all passengers have fastenned theirs.
3 speed Manual Gearshift
Gearshift moves in an H pattern. Upper left is Reverse, Lower left is 1st gear, Upper right is 2nd gear, lower right is 3rd gear. Crossbar id Neutral.
4 speed manual transmission
Gearshift moves in an H pattern. Upper left of H is 1st, Lower left is 2nd, Upper Right is 3rd, Lower right is 4th, Cross bar is Neutral, Follow the cross bar to the far Left (push down on the stick) and then go up Left for reverse.
Visibility systems-name 12
Headlights, Tail lights, side marker lights, dashboard lights, daytime running lights, fog lights, sideview mirrors, rearview mirror, back-up camera, wipers, defroster, sun visors
Anti-theft devices-3
Ignition Buzzer: tells when keys are left in car (and when lights are left on in some cars) Locks, arlarm systems and car location devices such as LO-Jack
High Beam indicator
Lets you know that your high beams are on. Always swict to low beams as soon as you see oncoming headlights, or if you are following another car.
Two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate that
No passing is permitted in either direction
sideview mirrors
On the outside of the car doors. Adjust before mirrors before you drive. To adjust the left sideview mirror, put your head against the left window and position the mirror so that you can just see a little bit of the car in the mirror. To adjust the right sideview mirror: Put you head in the middle of the car and position the mirror so that you can just see a little bit of the car in the mirror. Left sideview mirror often make images look further away than thjey really are.
rearview mirror
On the windshield. Adjust before you drive to see directly through the rear window.
blind spot
One of the areas of the road that you can not see through any window or in any mirror. Look over your shoulder to eliminate most of the rear blind spots.
Positions of Automatic Gear Selection Lever- 5
Park(P) : for parking, starting the engine, and opening child protected doors. Reverse(R) : used for backing up. Neutral(N): the gear used when the engine is not connected to the drive train, it can be helpful when towing or pushing a car, or if the accelerator freezes. Drive (D): for normal forward driving. Low (L or L1 and L2): used to drive up or down steep hills.
On a two lane street, an ambulance is coming from behind with it's siren blaring and lights flashing. You should
Pull over to the right and stop.
5 speed manual transmission
Shaped like an H with a center post. Crossbar is neutral. 1st is far left and up, 2nd is far left and down, 3rd is center post and up, 4th is center post and down, 5th (overdrive) is far right and up, Reverse is far left and down.
Comfort Systems- list 4
The cimate control (heater and AC) ventilation, seat position and steering wheel position.
Control Systems- List 8
The ignition switch, the gear selector lever (and clutch on a standard), the clutch, the steering wheel, the brakes, the accelerator, parking brake, cruise control
Start position
This position engages the starter. Release the switch once you hear the car start, or you will damage the starter's gears. When you release the switch, it will automatically set to the "on" position. Likewise, do not switch to start when the car is already running.
On position
Turns on all of the car's electrical system. This is the position that you drive in.
All states have right of way laws that are based on the ___.
Uniform Vehicle Code
A red arrow indicates
a detour
parking break
a lever or pedal used when parking
____ means an increase in speed.
acceleration
If you are involved in a collision, you should make a(n) ___
accident report
Checking mirrors, the roadway, your path of travel,and traffic behind you are all part of _____
advance planning
A railroad ______ sign is round and yellow with black markings.
advance warnings
_____ are considered passive safety devices because they operate automatically.
airbags
Other passive protective devices
airbags (for passengers over 100lbs)
taillights- two functions
allow drivers to see you at night, and turn brighter to indicate that you are braking.
dashboard lights
allow you to see the dials gauges, counters. etc., when driving at night. There is a dimmer sitch to control the brightness of these lights. If the dash lights are off, pull over and adjust this knob.
Driving at high ____ can affect the performance of your vehicle.
altitudes
When a police officer is giving hand signals at an intersection,you should
always follow the officer's signals.
Alarm systems and audible key reminders are examples of ____.
anti theft devices
Directional signals
are controlled by the turn indicator arm
Taillights, emergency flashers, and parking lights
are part of a vehicle's communications system
You should avoid passing vehicles in rain, snow, or other dangerous
atmospheric conditions
The_____ states that you should always drive at a speed that is reasonable and proper for existing conditions
basic speed rule
Driving on mountain roads can cause you to
become short of breath and feel sleepy
When driving around a curve, you should focus
beyond the turn, on the point you want to reach
You should look over your shoulder when turning to detect anything in your ______.
blind spots
variable winshield wipers
can be set to different intervals to allow for varying conditions from mist to downpours.
Four checks before you enetr your vehicle.
check the surrounding area for children and animals that might be under or below the vehicle. Check tires for correct inflation as well as direction turned when you start to drive. Check the outside for frost or broken parts. Once a week check the oil level, radiator coolant level, brake fluid, transmission fluid, battery connections and and winshield washer fluid.
The key to smooth ____ operation is sensing the friction point
clutch
When you approach a stop sign and observe no other vehicles around, you should
come to a full stop at the sign
You can ____ with other drivers with electronic signals or body guestures
communicate
Three features that improve visibility are
defroster, windshield, and side view mirrors.
When driving downhill in a vehicle with a manual transmission, you should
downshift to gain more speed
When passing another vehicle, you must
drive 5 mph above the speed limit.
Each year approximately 200 children under the age of six are killed while playing on
driveways
Defroster
eliminates the frost and fog from front and usually rear windows. Always defrost windows before driving. A little frost can become completely opaque when hit by the sunlight.
Two drivers who have been in a collision should
exchange names and other information.
Three devices that control your speed and direction of your vehicle are
gearshift, break pedal, and steering wheel.
Your driver's license can be revoked if you
get into a collision
_____ causes a vehicle to speed up when it's traveling downhill
gravity
headlights
high and low beam
A vehicle's rate of acceleration is lower at
high speeds
You may be permitted to drive in _______ lanes if your vehicle has two or more occupants.
high-occupancy vehicle
Using a safety belt will
increase your chances of surviving a collision
Drivers exchange information about
intentions
Accessory position
lets you turn on some of the electrical system without running the engine. This includes the radio, heater and AC. Watch out, if you leave the key in this position, you can completely drain the battery and not be able to start the engine again.
Daytime running lights
low voltage lights that are aleways on when you drive. They make it easier for oncoming traffic to see you.
In moving quickly from a curb, you must
make judgements about visibility, time, and space
To start a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you must
make sure the gear selector lever is in Park.
Vehicles have a(n)_____ transmission require you to use a clutch pedal.
manual
A vehicle's _____ can have four or five forward gears
manual transmission
Cruise control
may lead you to be less alert
A yield sign indicates that a driver
may need to stop and wait until the roadway is clear of traffic before proceeding.
Administrative laws set standards for
minimum speed allowed
You can help another driver pass you on a two-way, two-lane road by
moving to the right
You must pass a series of tests in order to
obtain a driver's license.
Shared left-turn lanes are marked by
parallel broken yellow lines with white arrows that point left and right.
Traffic signals, signs, and ____ provide drivers with information.
pavement markings
Most states use a(n)______ to keep track of traffic violations by individual drivers.
point system
To change gears in a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must
press the clutch pedal to the floor.
You can set an automatic choke by
pressing the gas pedal to the floor and then releasing it
Sun visors
prevent sun from suing in your eyes.
The time is takes for a vehicle to slow down is the ____.
rate of deceleration
A(n) ________ sign indicates what a driver must or must not do.
regulatory
When approaching a flashing red traffic signal, you should
respond as if it were a stop sign
Blue signs with white lettering indicate
roadside services
The higher the speed, the more likely it is to
roll over on a turn
A(n) ______ enables you to find out about a problem before your vehicle is moving.
safety check
To complete a pass safely you should
see the other vehicle's headlights in your rear-view mirror.
As you drive, you will develop the ability to estimate your speed by
sensing a difference in the vehicles vibrations
To avoid rolling backward when starting on an uphill grade, you should
set you parking brake firmly
alternator gauge
shows whether the battery is charging or depleating battery storage. If you show a discharge, turn off all uneaded electrical devices (radio, car seat warmers). Get right to a mechanic. Wait until daylight if possible, so that you do not have to turn on your lights. Soon your car will unexpectedly stop running (it needs electricity for the spark plugs in the engine) and you could be stranded or in a crash.
When you see a parking space you want accross an intersection you should
signal, cross the intersection, and park
Brake warning light
something is going wrong with the breaks. Bring the vehicle immediately to a mechanic. It may be best to have the car towed.
Information devices- name 7
sppedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, Alternator gauge or warning light, engine temperature gauge or warning light, Oil pressure gauge or warning light
If you are in a collision and the other driver is injured, you should
stay at the scene until the police arrive
At an intersection, a person with a guide dog steps off the curb. You
stop to yield the right-of-way
Communication systems- name 5
taillights, directional lights (aka turn lights, blinkers), emergency flashers, parking lights, horn
When you come to a curve where you cannot see oncoming traffic you should
tap your horn and flash your lights
Posted speed limits
tell you at what speed you may drive
odometer
tells how many miles the vehicle has traveled overall, as well as on trips.
Head restraints should make contact with
the back of your head
With a manual transmission, the speed of the vehicle determines
the choice of forward gear
An odometer indicates
the distance a vehicle has traveled
_____ means keeping your vehicle moving on the path that you have chosen to travel
tracking
White lines parallel to the road seperate
traffic moving in the same direction
Ice has formed on your windshield. You should
turn on the defroster
tail lights and side marker lights
turn on when lights are on so that other cars can see you.
Off position
turns the engine off but the key can not be removed. Steering wheel and transmission are not locked.
When changing lanes
use push, pull feed steering
When turning, always
use your directional signal
where are the emergency flashers located
usually on the steering column, sometimes on the dash, marked with a red triangle.
A steady yellow X posted above a highway lane indicates that
vehicles should move to a different lane
Oil Pressure light-gauge
whenthis light comes on, stop immediately. You will need to have the car towed to a mechanic. The engine is not being lubricated, and it will melt or warp parts of the engine, causing thousands of dollars of damage. Call a friend or a cab.
Head restraints prevent?
whiplash
Right of way rules determine
who should yield the right of way
One advantage of push pull feed steering is that
your hands are on the wheel at all times
