Drivers - Ed study set

How can bring distracted affect the core skills needed to drive safely?

-slowed perception -delayed decision making -improper action

After you start the engine, you should:

- Turn on the low-beam headlights - Check the instrument panel for warning lights - Drive at a moderate speed for the first few minutes

When approaching your vehicle parked on a curb, you should

-Approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic -keep your finger on the alarm button

Traffic control devices use ________ to communicate their messgae

-color -shape -wording and images

list 4 areas around your vehicle you cannot see when seating properly

1.) within 12-15 feet to the front of your vehicle 2.) 1 and 1/2 to 2 car widths to the right side 3.) 1 abs 1/2 cars to the left side 4.) up to 40 feet behind your vehicle

Approximately how many drivers who crash after falling asleep did not detect any signs of drowsiness before crashing

1/2

In vechile s equipped with a driver's side airbag, sitting closer than _______ inches from the steering wheel increases the risk of arm, neck and facial injuries in a crash.

10

Most states' laws require a driver to signal at least _______ feet before turning in an urban area.

100

Minimum directional before turning or changing lanes?

100 feet

Drivers should search at least ________ seconds ahead

20 to 30

As a driver, you should look

20-30 seconds ahead on an open road

hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as

35 mph

"click it or ticket" fine?

40$

What is the fine for not wearing a seatbelt?

40$ if over 8 years old

Not stopping for a school bus fine?

500$

which of the following hand positions allows for the best control when turning the steering wheel?

9 and 3

"BAC" stand for ______

Blood Alcohol Concentration

What does it mean to cover the brake?

It's the action of placing the right foot over the brake in preperation to stop.

It's raining hard. What is the best course of action?

Pullover to the side of the road.

The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point:

Slightly above your ears

Combining one or more drugs can cause a synergistic effect on your body, meaning:

The combining effect is greater than the sum of the two effects separately

The adhesion, or grip, between the tires and the road surface is called:

Traction

The most effective way to prevent becoming distracted by a cell phone while driving is:

Turn your cell phone on DO NOT DISTURB

What is the 3-4 second following rule

a following rule that can be put into place as an interval for the space between you and other vehicles.

Following another driver too closely, or tailgating, is considered?

aggressive driving

what does AGKLM stand for

aim high over steering wheel, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving side to side, leave yourself and out, make yourself seen

what is the definition of defensive driving?

always anticipating someone or something can go wrong

what is an open zone?

area free of obstructions ex: green light, no traffic, no tailgater

what is a closed zone?

area with obstruction ex: red light, parked cars, tailgaters

When parking uphill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels:

away from the curb

Even with properly adjusted mirrors, drivers should also perform head checks when

before changing lanes before merging and entering other lanes

"BAC" stands for

blood alcohol concentration

what are exceptions for not wearing your seatbelt?

car made before 1968 , doctors note , bus

when two cars hit, is it an accident or collision?

collision

When preparing to turn, you should:

complete your braking before you turn the steering wheel

If you begin to skid, the best response is to _____.

continue to look and steer where you want your vehicle to go

Drivers should use _________ braking when slowing the vehicle while preventing abrupt weight transfer. ( not at an intersection or turning )

controlled / squeeze braking

What is the #1 distraction for the driver?

day dreaming- lost in thought

what is the #1 cause of Motor Vechile Collisions?

driver error 93% of the time

Double, solid, yellow lines mean

drivers traveling in both directions are prohibited from passing

How does a driver know if an interstate highway runs east-west or north-south?

east- west is even numbers north-south is odd numbers

What is the basic speed law?

going the right speed for the right conditions

what is a GDL

graduated driving licensing

What do the letters HTS mean?

highway transportation system

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

hydroplaning

If a vehicles speed doubles, the distance needed to stop the vehicle

increases by 4

What do broken lines mean?

it is legal to pass

How does gravity affect the braking distance when driving downhill?

it lengthens braking distance

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

judgement and desicion making

The _______ a tires contact patch, the ______ traction the tire has with the road surface.

larger and more smaller and less

What do yield signs mean?

let someone go before you. this could mean to stop.

When driving in a parking lot, drivers should use ________ acceleration.

light

The three categories of distractions include, visual, manual and ______

mental

3 skills required to operate a motor vechile

mental, physical, social

Drivers entering a roundabout:

must yield the right-a-way to vehicles within a roundabout

When raining, when should you use cruise control?

never

Nearly ______ of all new drivers are either charged with a traffic offense or involved in a crash during their first 12 months of licensed driving

one- half

Who or what makes up the HTS?

people, vehicles, roadways

If you believe that your brakes have failed, your first action should be to ______.

pump the brake petal

Your _______ can be used to help you know how far forward to pull into a parking space.

side mirrors

A flashing yellow signal light means a driver should:

slow and proceed with cautions

what do the letters SRS stand for?

supplemental restraint system

People who are driving while affected by marijuana will:

tend to concentrate on one thing at a time while driving

If two drivers on crossing paths arrive at a 4-way STOP sign intersection at the same time, who should yield to who?

the driver on the left should yield to the driver on the right

With hand-to-hand steering

the left hand works the left side of the wheel

What is the dead petal for?

to rest the left foot

What do yellow lines mean?

traffic on both sides

Which of the following vehicles is especially prone to brake loss when traveling downhill?

trucks

The distance ahead that you search as you drive if your_______

visual leas

To avoid crashing, you can use:

-evasive steering -evasive braking -evasive acceleration

_____ can increase risk when driving in low-light or nighttime confitions

-glare -narrower side vision -impaired driving

Road users are allowed to use _________ to communicate with each other.

-horn -head signals -headlights

A drivers license:

-is owned by the state -can be revoked for dangerous driving -can be suspended for traffic offenses

Prescription medicine and over the counter drugs can reduce your ability to drive safely by:

-reducing your ability to perform complex tasks -reducing your level of alertness -causing drowsiness

When reversing direction, you should consider:

-street layout -traffic density -visibility

Factors that affect how high a drivers BAC reaches include

-strength of beverage -amount of beverage consumed -the drinkers height

To effectively search the total scene, drivers should monitor the area ______ of the vehicle.

-to the rear, front, side

What is the average reaction time for the average person under normal circumstances?

.75 seconds or 3/4 of a second

It takes the body, approximately how long to eliminate the alcohol contained in one drink

1 1/4 hour- 1 1/2 hour

Explain the total stopping distnace

1. perception time 2. reaction time - 1 car distance 3. braking distance - 2 car distance

Drivers should maintain a visual control zone of at least ______ seconds ahead.

12 to 15

After using voice commands to make a call, send a text, or change the music, mental distractions can last up to ______ seconds.

27

During which times do drivers experience energy dips?

2pm-4pm

How many categories of signs are there?

3

how long do experts say it take a new driver to become an average driver

5 years

how many RI people were killed in 2019 by car crahses?

58

As few as _______ inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

6

how many zones are there around your vechile?

6 - left front, right front, left rear, right rear, front and rear

Grime can reduce headlight effectiveness by as much as ______ percent.

90

What does ABS stand for?

Anti-lock Braking System

______ visions is the 5 degree cone representing only 3% of the drivers total visual field.

Central

Alcohol is a ____ drug.

Depressant

A driver can legally drive after consuming marijuana:

NEVER

If you encounter a suspected distracted driver, your first step should be to:

Put more space between you and that driver

A ______ skid occurs when your front tires lose contact w the road surface.

under-steer

New drivers tend to______ the risks involved in driving on any road.

underestimate

Is it legal to drive barefoot in RI?

yes, shoes must be tucked away