Driving Class Study Set (Chapters 1-6)
_______ Energy is the amount of energy needed to propel a vehicle. it directly relates to the deceleration of that vehicle.
Kinetic
Most states have blood-alcohol concentration limits of _____% for drivers under the age of 21
0.02%
What are the limitations on driving once you are licensed for the first 12 months?
1 friend in car (1 non related family member), each friend increases the risk, No driving from midnight to 6:00 am
Newly licensed 16 year old drivers have the highest fatality rate from auto collisions. A 16 year old is ___ times more likely to to be involved in a collision then than an adult driver. 16 year old drivers are ____ times more likely to be involved in a collision then that of an 18 year old.
10, 2
Due to drivers side air bags, sitting closer than _____ inches from the steering wheel increases the chance arm, neck or fatal injury in the event of a crash.
10-12 inches
To allow enough distance to stop in response to threatening objects or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel ____ seconds ahead.
12-15 seconds
_____ MPH in alleys and parking lots
15
______ year drivers have the longest ___________ of all drivers.
1st, Reaction Time
_____ MPH in residential streets and non-through commercial
25
On dry roads with good visibility, a safe following distance is ____ seconds.
3-4 seconds
_____ MPH in commercial streets
35
A flashing red light in all directions means:
4 way stop at an intersection
Driving in a risky manner causes collisions/crashes. Traffic crashes are the number on killer of young people from ages 15-20. Nationally, more than ____ teenagers die in motor vehicle crashes each year. Of those _____% were not wearing a seat belt.
4,200, 65
In Ohio, the Graduated Driver Licensing Law requires that drivers, under the age of 18, must have at least what experience with parents or guardians before proceeding to licensure?
50 hours, 10 of those hours have to be at night
More than ___% of occupant fatalities occur as a result of single vehicle crashes. Almost without exception single vehicle crashes involve improper steering or braking or a combination of the two.
50%
The recommended choices for the driver's hands on the steering wheel are ___ & ___ or ___ & ___ on the clock.
9 & 3 or 8 & 4
Your hands should be positioned at the _____ and _____ position on the steering wheel. For older driver's or those with minor disabilities the ____ and ____ position is also recommended.
9 and 3, 8 and 4
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error? ________% The most common cause of crashes for all ages.
90%
Protected turns are indicated by:
A green arrow
What does a pink sign mean?
A temporary sign used for an accident up ahead (Ex: Cattle on road:
Which of the following vehicles would be most likely to to tip due to its high center of gravity? A. Sports Utility Vehicle B. Sedan C. Sports car
A. Sports Utility Vehicle
A license only indicates basic knowledge of driving. Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver?
About 5 years to be at the level of an average driver
When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should:
Approach from the front facing traffic
You are stopped at an intersection waiting to cross it. When checking for an opening in traffic the driver should look:
Left, right, left, (for oncoming traffic), last place you look is the first place you could get hit from.
The amount you must pay out before the insurance company begins to pay a claim is called a a. down payment b. deductible c. service charge
B. Deductible
______ acceleration is used to maintain slow forward motion or allow speed to increase gradually with minimal weight shift.
Light
When turning a car while backing it, turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the ________ of the car to go. So when you want the back to the right, you turn the wheel to the ________.
Back, Right
When the engine starts, keep your foot on the _______. Do a visual sweep of all your _______. Turn the _________ on. Let the engine idle for 20 seconds. Do NOT ____ the engine by pressing the accelerator hard.
Brake, Gages, Headlights, Rev
After entering your car always _____ your doors.
Lock
______ insurance covers the damage to your vehicle caused by the collision regardless of who is at fault.
Collision Insurance
_______ insurance covers damage to the vehicle caused by anything other than the collision including fire, theft, falling objects, windstorms, hail, etc.
Comprehensive
What does an orange sign mean?
Construction and maintenance warning
Operating space to the sides, rear and front of your vehicle must be maintained at all times. It is often referred to as a space ________.
Cushion
in Ohio, all owner/operators of motor vehicles must carry a minimal amount of liability insurance. Liability insurance: A. Protects drivers from claims made by others who are injured or suffer a loss in a crash in which the driver is declared at fault B. Consists of two types: Bodily Injury (including death) and property damage C. Ohio law requires a minimum of $25,000 for Property Damage D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
A drivers license: A. Gives an individual permission to operate a motor vehicle on public highways. B. Serves to verify each driver's knowledge of the laws that govern the use of motor vehicles on public roadways. C. Can be taken away by the state or relinquished by parents if you are under the age of 18. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
In 2018, six teens died every day in car crashes on average. The most common reasons of crashes for younger drivers are:
Driving too fast, Distractions, Visual Skills, Space Management, Fatigue
If a traffic signal turns yellow as you are approaching, you should make _____________________
Every effort to stop
How often should pre-drive checks be performed?
Every time you drive or get to your car.
True or False? Passengers riding in the vehicle do not have to wear seat belts.
False, passengers need to wear seat belts.
True or False? It is not necessary to carry your temporary permit when driving?
False, you need to carry your temporary permit when driving, this includes in car lessons
Driver Education familiarizes us with the challenges of driving, but in a ____ ____ environment.
Low risk
Using a _____ gear helps reduce speed and brake wear when driving downhill (also known as downgrade) if needed.
Lower
The four levels of deceleration are: Releasing the _______ or coasting Controlled or "__________" braking Threshold Braking ____________ Trail braking or ________ off braking to reduce pressure at the end
Gas pedal/accelerator "Squeeze" (lightly squeezing the brake until you come to a complete stop Applying the brakes just short of locking up Squeeze
What does a white/black sign mean?
General regulatory and speed control signs
What does a yellow sign mean?
General warning signs that caution drivers
A motor vehicle registration:
Gives the ability to buy a tag to put on a vehicle to make it legal to drive.
_______ is the natural force that causes a vehicle to increase in speed going downhill and increases the stopping distance.
Gravity
What does a brown sign mean?
Guide sign for recreation and scenic places
What does a green sign mean?
Guide signs for directions
What does a blue sign mean?
Guide signs for motorist services
Recommended Steering techniques are:
Hand to hand or Hand over hand
List the steps involved in safely approaching your vehicle:
Have keys in your hands, be alert of other pedestrians in the area, make sure other people see you
ABS or Anti-lock braking system ______ drivers maintain control hard braking. They allow you to have some ______ control while braking. They do ______ shorten your stopping distance.
Help, Steering, Not
Five factors that influence the effect of Inertia:
How sharp (The sharpness of the curve or turn), The type of vehicle (Size, load, height, weight), If it is a sloped curve or turn (much more likely to go to the center of it), Surface conditions (Snow, Rain, Wet Pavement, Ice), Speed (only thing you can control)
Accelerating, start gradually. Swiveling your toes while keeping your heel on the floor. The four levels of acceleration are:
Idling: Take foot off brake, slow forward motion Light: Slow forward motion, minimal weight shift Progressive: Firm pressure to increase speed Thrust: A;; ready have the car in motion and intentionally putting all weight to the back to increase acceleration
Your traffic light changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?
Make every reasonable effort to stop
Explain the optimal seating position behind the steering wheel.
If you can hang your wrist over the steering wheel with straight arms, you want to be able to see out and around your car, you want to see as much as the environment as you can, you want the steering wheel to face your chest not your face and make sure its about 10-12 inches away from your face, heel of right foot on bottom right half of brake, then swivel toes to gas while keeping heel planted.
Where is the instruction book/owners manual for your car?
In the glove box
When you go into a turn quickly, _____ will force the vehicle to stay in a straight line, rather than follow the curve or turn.
Inertia
Traffic Signals are placed at larger, busier _______ along the roadway.
Intersections
What do you do at green lights:
May go if safe to do so
Under normal driving conditions, checks under the hood should be performed how often?
Once a month
When starting the car: Gear shift position is in _______. Your foot is on the _______ pedal. Turn the key all the way forward to the start position. You should release the key as soon as _____________.
Park, Brake, You hear the engine start.
Gear Shift Positions are: P R D N L(B)
Park, Reverse, Drive, Neutral, Lower Gear
Steps for securing the vehicle: Shift lever is in _______ Parking brake is ______ Lights and accessories are _____ Windows are _______ Engine is ______ Check for ______- ALWAYS _____ THE DOORS
Park, set, off, closed, off, nearby traffic, CLOSE
What does a yellow/green sign mean?
Pedestrian Present
The stopping time, or total stopping distance is made up of: _______ distance ___________ and __________ distance.
Perception Distance, Reaction Time, Braking
A flashing yellow light means:
Proceed with caution
If a vehicle's speed doubles from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop ________.
Quadruples
Once you recognize a hazard, the distance you travel while it takes you take to execute your action is called _________.
Reaction Time
Ohio Law states vehicles may not be driven at speeds greater or less than ___________, depending on conditions of traffic, road and weather.
Reasonable (My responsibility)
Explain how safety belts can help protect vehicle occupants in the event of a collision
Reduce you from coming into contact with any hard objects, slows the rate at which you move, keeps you from ejecting from the vehicle, reduce chance of injury overall, reduce chance of death by 25%, reduce chance of injury by 50%.
___________________ laws are designed to help drivers understand who should be granted the privilege of proceeding first when more than one vehicle approaches an intersection at about the same time.
Right-Of-Way
Young drivers tend not to understand the level of risk when driving. Guidelines to access risk are:
Risk is ALWAYS present, Young drivers underestimate the difference of the speed limit, Every road user affects the amount of risk (more drivers more risk), Risk can be managed
One of the major differences between new and experienced drivers is the ability to judge:
Risk, how close you are to other cars, speed, etc.
The 3 components of the Highway Transportation System are:
Roadways, Vehicles, Drivers/Users
What do you do at red lights:
STOP! Come to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way, can turn right on red. (Don't do it during in car though because if done wrong that is 33 points taken off aka a fail, instead say: Thank you very much but i would prefer to wait and turn when the light turns green)
The 4 S's of reduced risk driving are:
Searching/Seeing, Signaling, Speed, Space
The total number of occupants in a vehicle driven by someone under the age of 18 may not exceed the number of factory installed ________.
Seatbelts
Merge Lane:
Short dashed white lines, often requires a lane change.
What does a red sign mean?
Signs indicating a stop or prohibited movements
The key to smooth braking is to be looking far enough ahead that you start to _______ ________ _________.
Slow down early
When discussing ABS, the 2 S's are _______ & _______
Stop & Stay
The steps for correctly executing a Right Turn on Red are: Make a complete ______. Check for _______ & ___________. If unable to fully see _______. If you will not interfere with the flow of traffic you may ________. However always make one last check to the right for a ________.
Stop, pedestrians, no turn signals, move up, turn/proceed, pedestrian.
Position the seat, so you can easily operate the accelerator and brake without lifting your heel from the floor. When driving you want to ______ your toes from the accelerator and brake. Seats can be raised or lowered in most cars as well as moved forward and back.
Swivel
Explain how to set the vehicle mirrors:
The inside mirrors should be aimed at the back window towards the bottom, the left you rest head then adjust until you barely see the side of your car, for the right you lean to the right so that you can adjust it so that you can barely see the side of your car.
Under Ohio Law, what is the point penalty for violation of the safety belt law?
There are no points because it is not a moving violation
When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts __________________.
To the front
When turning to the right, the weight of the vehicle shifts
To the left
______ is the adhesion, friction or grip between the tires and the road.
Traction
Unless ____ is great enough to overcome the force of ______, the car will slide outside of the turn or curve.
Traction, Inertia
A flashing red light means:
Treat as a stop sign
True or False? Nearly half of all new drivers will either be cited for a traffic offense or be involved in a collision during their first 12 months of driving.
True
True or False? A speeding ticket received in a work zone is twice as expensive.
True, $150 to $300
If a solid green light remains after the arrow closes down you may:
Turn but you have to yield for oncoming traffic
Rules for Shared Left Turn Lane:
Turn without holding up traffic behind, enter as close as possible for the turn, Do not use as a through or acceleration lane.
_______________ Motorist covers losses caused by uninsured or hit and skip or hit and run drivers.
Uninsured/Under Insured
Four consequences of having a collision are:
Vehicle damage, increased insurance premiums, loss of license, injury or worse (loss of life)
The tools that are most effective to reduce risk and collision are:
Vehicles speed, and position compared to other vehicles
A certificate of a motor vehicle title:
What you receive when you buy a car from another owner that is used (gives you ownership)
How does weight transfer affect the tire contact patches?
When weight is transferred to or away from a tire, the size of the tire contact patch will change
The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point:
Where the top of the head restraint is close to the top of your head
Define Reckless driving behavior:
Willingly and wantingly driving a vehicle in a manner that disregards the safety of others.
Pavement Markings: Yellow: White: Broken Indicates: Solid Indicates
Yellow: on the left side of the road and it divides directions of traffic White: Show the edge and divide traffic moving in the same direction Broken Indicates: You can pass/change lanes if safe to do so Solid Indicates: That you can not pass/change lanes
When backing:
You need to see where your going, make sure area around vehicle is clear, left hand on 12 o-clock , right hand on passenger seat and turn and the lookout window, turn steering wheel in the direction you want the back of the car to go, shift gear in reverse
What do you check for when you perform a pre-drive check?
You should check around or behind your car for People, children, animals, pets, objects, if anything is leaking, look at the tires and any other problems you might find.
What do you do at yellow lights:
Your right-of-way is expiring so clear the intersection, or do not enter intersection. (Slow down and stop for yellow)