Drivers ed unit 1
Name 5 steps of the smith system
Aim high in steering, keep your eyes moving, get the big picture, make sure others see you, leave yourself an out
What does abs stand for?
Anti-lock Braking System
What does BMB stand for?
Blindspot mirror blindspot
Write out the up hill parking steps
Bmb , 6" from the curb , neutral , wheel to the left , roll and bump , park and parking brake
Write out the down hill parking steps
Bmb , 6" from the curb , neutral , wheel to the right , roll and bump , park and parking brake
The most common cause of most collisions is
Driver error
Allowing others to go before you is called ______.
Giving the right of way
Guide signs consist of what colors
Green , blue, and brown
List 4 of the pre-driving checks
Have key fob in hand, look under the vehicle, look and walk around the vehicle and look at the tires
The four steps in the IPDE Process are
Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
What does defensive driving mean?
It means doing all you can to prevent crashes
Give 3 examples when to use BMB?
Leaving up-hill parking , leaving down-hill parking and going in reverse
What does it mean to maintain a space cushion while driving ?
Maintaining a distance between the vehicle ahead and behind
Solid white lines
Mark traffic lanes going in the same direction, such as one way streets ,no passing
Warning signs consist of what colors ?
Orange and yellow
What is the definition of the IPDE process?
Organized process of seeing, thinking and responding that includes the steps of identifying predicting, and deciding and executing
What is meant by orderly visual search pattern?
Process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence
What does compromise space mean?
Reduce risk by giving as much space as possible to the greater of two or more hazards
What are the 3 parts of the highway transportation system ?
Roadway users (walking around, driving and riding), vehicles ( range from lightweight mopeds) , and roadways (unlit roads, unpaved roads)
What is the purpose of the highway transportation system?
Safe, efficient, and convenient movement of people and goods from place to place
the driving task consists of
Social skills, mental skills, and physical skills
What are the three areas you should stop for a stop sign?
Stop line , crosswalk , and before entering the intersection
Warning signs consist of what shapes
Triangles , diamonds , circles and crosses
Guide signs consist of what shapes
Vertical rectangle and horizontal rectangle
Regulatory signs consist of what shapes
Verticals rectangle , diamond and pentagon
Regulatory signs consist of what colors
White , red and black
What does implied consent mean?
You have given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood
What does basic speed law mean to you as a driver?
You have to drive at the speed limit cannot driver under or over the limit
broken yellow line
may pass when safe
Solid yellow lines
no passing
Define the point of no return?
point beyond which a driver can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection
Broken white lines
separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. A driver may only cross the line when changing lanes or turning
What is a closed zone?
space not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight or intended path of travel
What is an open zone?
space where you can drive without restriction