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1A safe driver is responsible for
passengers, other roadway users, and self.
2A driver who refuses to take an alcohol test might lose his or her license under which law
implied consent
3______gives you a good start to becoming a skillful driver
a driver-education course
4Yielding in traffic means
allowing others to go before you
5Interstate route signs vary from
state to state
6The purpose of a rumble strip is to
alert you through noise your tires make when driving over them and warn you that you are driving...
7What roadway markings are used to guide your driving path?
reflectors
8Always come to a full stop before shifting to another gear in ______
Automatic transmission
9If leaving the car from the street side
walk around the rear of the car
10The brake system warning lights tells you
the braking system is not working properly
11Adjust a safety belt so it ______
fits snugly
12The driving task is primarily a
thinking task
13The process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is...
an orderly visual search pattern
14an open area of space all around a vehicle
space cushion
15the best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to
communicate by using your lights and/or horn
16if a tire is underinflated, the only part that grips the road well is the
outside edges of the tire thread
17what rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions
4-second rule
18an example of an active restraint is
a safety belt
19child restraint seats must be used _____
in the backseat
20the hand signal to indicate slow or stop is
left arm and hand pointed downward
21a turnabout maneuver is risky because
you cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic
22how much space should be allotted to park your vehicle parallel to the curb
5-6 feet longer than your vehicle
23when leaving a parallel parking space, you _
must yield to all approaching traffic
24begin moving a manual transmission vehicle on an uphill grade
in first gear
25when turning, your last check is
in the direction of your intended path of travel
26a delayed green light means
one side of an intersection has a green light and the other side remains red.
27yielding the right of way means
letting others go first
28when an emergency vehicle sounds its sirens or uses a flashing light, you
must yield the right of way
29when joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be
greater than when turning right
30injuries and deaths from motorcycle collisions are primarily from
the exposed position of the rider
31as the driver of a vehicle, you should
never tailgate a cyclist before passing
32wearing a motorcycle helmet
reduces the risk of fatal head and neck injuries
33as bicyclists share the roadway with other roadway users, they also must share the
responsibility for avoiding conflicts
34the jogger is safest when
using a sidewalk or jogging area
35the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
space cushion
36a 3 second following distance
is not the total stopping distance
37a driver that follows too closely is called a
tailgater
38a traffic signal that has been green for some time is a
stale green light
39rural roads are
constructed of different types of materials
40traffic controls help you to travel safely by
providing advance information and warnings
41maintaining vehicle control at higher speeds is
more difficult than at lower speeds
42before passing a vehicle in your lane
be sure there is room for you to return to your lane after passing
43a minimum speed limit is
intended to keep traffic from moving too slowly
44If the entrance ramp enters the expressway from the left, you should realize a greater potential...
a higher speed traffic lane
45assume that the common speed on the expressway is above the posted speed limit you should
drive at the posted speed
46when there is a speed limit sign on an exit ramp, you
should not exceed the posted speed
47when your headlights shine into fog
the light is reflected back by water particles
48hydroplaning occurs when your tires
lose contact with the road
49when your vehicle starts to skid sideways
steer in the direction that your vehicle needs to go
50your vehicle's temperature light or gauge warns you that the
engine is producing more heat than the cooling system can handle
51when you have a blowout, what should you do first?
grip the steering wheel firmly
52as you apply the foot brake, the pedal goes to the floor. What should you do first?
shift to a lower gear
53if your engine dies, causing a loss of power steering, what is the result?
you need to exert more effort to steer
54If a collision is about to occur
keep control of your vehicle
55when a strong emotion affects you, your chances of making a mistake
increase
56a person with 20/40 visual acuity
must be twice as close to an object to see it as clearly as a person with 20/20 vision
57carbon monoxide can enter from
an open window, your heater, or your air conditioner
58the first precaution you should take with regard to driving after taking medicine is to
drive only short distances
59alcohol is a
drug
60depressants can make a person
more aware
61the implied-consent law
helps authorities control alcohol-related driving problems
62many states have set the level of intoxication at a BAC of
0.07 percent
63one of the major expenses of owning and operating a vehicle is
the purchase price
64a major disadvantage of buying a used vehicle from a private owner is that
there will seldom be a warranty
65if the used vehicle passes your tests, you should
have a mechanic make a final check
66a driver with recent traffic convictions pays more for insurance because
the driver tends to have more collisions
67battery fluid is a
strong acid
68the catalytic converter
reduces pollution from the exhaust gas
69if the brake-warning light comes on as you are driving, you should
have the brake system inspected
70if you used 16 gallons of fuel to drive 400 miles, your mpg is
25
71to conserve fuel and extend the life of your vehicle, you should
plan ahead and combine short trps into one slightly longer one
72the legend on a map indicates number of miles you should plan to cover each day on a long trip...
the meaning of symbols and markings
73the maximum number of miles you should plan to cover each day on a long trip is
400 miles
74a good navigator
plans ahead and gives directions well in advance
75not being able to see well at night
night blindness
76not being able to tell one color from another
color blindness
77narrow field of side visions (a total of 140 degrees or less)
tunnel vision
78ability to judge the distance between yourself and other objects
depth perception
79time your eyes need to regain clear vision after being affected by bright lights
glare recovery time
80ability to see things clearly near and far away
visual acuity
81strong feelings such as anger, fear, or joy that influence the way you think and act
emotions
82colorless and odorless gas that is part of a vehicle's exhaust fumes
carbon monoxide
83the ability to continue seeing when looking at bright lights
glare resistance
84the blur of objects off to your sides as your speed increases
speed smear
85inner forces of personality that hold back one's impulsive behavior
inhibitions
86percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream determined by chemical tests
BAC
87a driver with a BAC of 0.08 can be charged with
DWI
88a drug that slows down the central nervous system
depressant
89on the spot roadside tests that help a police officer detect driver impairment from alcohol
field sobriety test
90drugs that can be obtained legally without a doctor's order
OTC
91where young people help other young people make responsible decisions
peer education
92a mind-altering drug that changes a personality and distorts vision and perception
hallucinogen
93a driver with a BAC above the legal limit might be charged with
DUI
94a drug that speeds up a person's central nervous system
stimulant
95machine that determines BAC by measuring a person's breath
intoxilyzer
96drugs that can only be purchased under a doctor's order
prescription medicine
97a person's alcohol-induced false feeling of well-being
euphoria
98a law that makes it illegal for persons under 21 to drive with an measurable amount of alcohol...
zero-tolerance law
99the influence that others of similar age and/or interests have on another person
peer pressure
100by accepting a driver's license, a person agrees to be tested for BAC if stopped for suspicion...
implied consent law
101the involuntary jerking of the eyes as a person gazed to the side
nystagmus
102decides ahead of time to abstain from drinking at social functions
designated driver
103a tire rises up on top of water and no longer has contact with the road
hydroplaning
104driving forward a little then back a little to move your vehicle out of snow, mud, or sand
rocking
105when tires lose all or part of their grip on the roadway while braking, accelerating, or steering
skid
106the rear of the vehicle swerving back and forth
fishtailing
107a technique of applying your brakes to slow or stop quickly without locking your wheels
controlled braking
108driving at a speed that makes your stopping distance longer than the distance lighted by your...
overdriving headlights
109specified amount you pay to an insurance company for insurance
premium
110a sudden loss of air pressure in a tire
brake fade
111set amount of money you personally pay for damages that is not paid by your insurance company
deductible
112the slope of a road surface
grade
113requires you to prove that you can pay for damages you may cause with your vehicle
financial responsibility law
114____ is the force that pulls vehicles toward the earth
gravity
115the gripping action that keeps tires from slipping is ___
friction
116a restraint device, such as an air bag, that works automatically and the occupant does not...
restraint device
117______is the friction which allows tires to grip the roadway
traction
118the grooved surface of a tire, called ______grips the roadway
tread
119a safety belt that a vehicle's occupant must adjust is a
passive restraint
120a curve that is higher on the outside is a
banked curve
121the _____ is the force with which one moving object hits another object
force of impact
122a bald tire might result in a ______which is a sudden loss of air pressure in the tire
blowout
123when an object moves, it uses kinetic energy, which is called
energy of motion
124the _____ is a point around which an object's weight is evenly distributed
center of gravity
125any part of a vehicle that holds an occupant in a collision is an
active restraint device
126the distance your vehicle travels while stopping is ______
braking distance
127your ______is the length of time it takes you to identify, predict, and decide to slow for...
reaction time
128the distance traveled while you identify a situation is your
reaction distance
129your ______is the length of time you take to execute your action in response to a hazard...
perception time
130the distance your vehicle travels from the time you apply the brakes until your vehicle stops...
total stopping distance
131your ______is the distance your vehicle travels while you identify and react...
perception distance
132a motorcycle's small size, handling characteristics, and _____ can cause a problems in traffic
instability
133large blind spots in front, to the sides, and to the rear of a large truck are known as ______
no zones
134even during daylight hours, it's easier for motorists to identify motorcyclists if cyclists...
headlight
135helmets, gloves, long sleeves, and pants are examples of ______
protective gear
136a two-wheeled vehicle that can be driven by a motor or pedal is known as a ______
moped
137a truck that has a powerful tractor that pulls a separate trailer is called a
tractor-trailer
138the ______provides most of a motorcycle's stopping power.
front brake
139some pedestrians ______, or disregard traffic rules and signals
jaywalk
140to be more visible, motorcyclists should wear______clothin when riding at night
reflective
141the most common size tractor-trailer is called the
semi-trailer
142a low powered two-wheeled vehicle that requires no shifting is known as a ______
scooter
143golf carts and other vehicles with top speed between 20 and 25 mph are examples of ______
low-speed vehicles
144wearing a ______saves lives, reduces traffic noise, and helps prevent fatigue
helmet
145in adverse weather conditions, reduced _____ is far more critical for motorcyclists than for...
traction
146situation in which another driver is following your vehicle too closely
tailgating
147a point at which you can no longer stop safely without entering an intersection
point of no return
148a traffic light that has been green for some time and soon will turn yellow
stale green light
149taking actions when a vehicle enters your path of travel
avoiding conflicts
150allowing your foot to rest on the brake pedal
riding the brake
151situation in which an angry driver gets very close to your vehicle in a threatening manner
road rage
152the area to the right-rear zone or the left-rear zone of your vehicle that cannot be seen in...
blind spot
153lanes next to parked vehicles may cause this problem
sudden stops
154to approach and pass a slower-moving vehicle ahead of you
overtake
155taking your foot off the accelerator and holding it over the foot-brake pedal
covering the brake
156rural roads with more than one lane going in the same directions
multilane roadway
157a vehicle usually identified by an orange triangular sign at the rear
slow-moving vehicle
158gives suggested travel speed for curve under ideal conditions
advisory speed sign
159an additional right lane for slower-moving vehicles