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Finals Flashcards

1
Q

What is the HTS?

A

The Highway Transport System

Moves people and cargo from one place to another in a safe and efficient matter

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2
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What are the three parts of HTS?

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People
Vehicles
Roadways

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3
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Vehicle Code

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Laws that are passed are in the vehicle code

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4
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IPDE Process

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Process of seeing, thinking and responding 
Identify
Predict
Decide 
Execute
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5
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Yeild

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A red triangle sign

Be prepared to stop or slow to the right of way of other people and vehicles

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6
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Basic Speed Law

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You must obey this law when traffic, roadway, or weather conditions are not ideal
States that you must not drive faster than what is safe, regardless of the speed limit posted

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7
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Regulator Sign

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Tells you about the laws you must obey

Stop, yield, speed limit, black and white, or black and red

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8
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Warning Sign

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Help you avoid surprise situations
Most- mustard yellow diamond with black
Also- School signs, No Pass signs, Construction signs, and Railroad signs

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9
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Broken yellow lines

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Only pass when no traffic is coming from the opposite direction and it is safe

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10
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Solid yellow line

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No passing

Only when YOUR line is broken (often to turn)

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11
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Broken white lines

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Separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction- cross when changing lanes

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12
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Solid white lines

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Lane changing is a hazard and is not permitted at this point

Or crosswalks

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13
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Temperature light

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Warns you when the coolant in ht engine is too hot

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14
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Blind Spots

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Spots to your rear and sides that you cannot see

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15
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Smith System

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Organized method to help drivers develop good seeing habits

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16
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Smith System Steps

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Aim high in steering
Get the big picture
Keep your eyes moving
Leave an "out"
Make sure they see you
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17
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Aiming high

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Look ahead 12-15 seconds into your target area and identify clues

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18
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Scanning

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Glancing continually and quickly with very brief fixations through your orderly visual pattern

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19
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Orderly visual search pattern

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Process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence

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20
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Gravity

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The force that pulls all things down to the earth

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21
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Center of Gravity

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The point around which an objects weight is evenly distributed
Lower is better

22
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Total stopping distance

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The distance your vehicle travels while you make a stop
Perception distance
Reaction distance
Breaking distance

23
Q

Backing in a straight line

A

Check to see if rear zones are clear
1- Hold break- shift to reverse
2-Turn body to the right with your right arm over the passenger’s seat and look out the rear window
3-Left hand at the 12 o’clock position
4- Release break slowly
5- turn in the direction you want to go
6- foot over break- quick glance to sides- go

24
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Fresh green light

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Just turned green- does not guarantee- still check open zones

25
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Stale green light

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Light that has been green for a long time- prepare to slow or stop for a yellow light

26
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Controlled intersection

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An intersection that is regulated by traffic signals or signs that determine the right of way

27
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Uncontrolled intersection

A

No signs or signals to regulate traffic

In light traffic areas or residential places

28
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Emergency vehicles

A

Always yield to emergency vehicles with flashing lights and sirens
Pull right and stop or slow
Leave as much space as possible
Follow other drivers

29
Q

Passing large trucks

A

Clear the intersection
You can see them in the mirror
Can see both headlights in the rear view mirror- pass back
If bad visibility- flash headlights

30
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Following distance

A

A 3-second following
4 in bad conditions
Fixed point and count- their bumper- your front

31
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Covering the break

A

Take your foot off of the accelerator and hold it OVER the break pedal when you sense possible conflict

32
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Riding the break

A

Resting your foot on the break
Breaks heat up and wear faster
Confusing lights to driver behind you

33
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No-Passing

A

Solid lines or yellow pennant sign
Uphill, intersection, close (100 ft) to railroad, in/under two lane bridges, no passing zones, Oncoming trafic, bad conditions, and turn or stop ahead

34
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Velocitation

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After hours of driving or driving at high speeds and you think you are traveling slow but you are actually going very fast

35
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Highway hypnosis

A

You may drive mile after mile with little change in speed, hills, curves, or interchanges
You can be lulled into an inattentive, drowsy state

36
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Hydroplaning

A

When a tire loses road contact by rising up on top of water with no grip/traction to the road

37
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Factors that cause hydroplaning

A

Standing water
Speed
Tire condition

38
Q

Tire blowouts

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When a tire loses air pressure suddenly due to an object or pothole
Front- swerves in the direction of the pop- pull yourself back again
Back- fishtailing

39
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Off-road recovery

A

Break gradually and steer straight
Slowly go back
Countersteer
Turn as soon as stable on roadway

40
Q

Field of vision

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All the area that you can see around while looking straight ahead
180 degrees- typical

41
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Depth perception

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The ability to judge distance between yourself and other objects

42
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Inhibitions

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The inner forces of personality that restrain impulsive behavior
Taken away by alcohol

43
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Depressants

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Drug that can slow down the central nervous system

44
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Stimulants

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A drug that can speed up the central nervous system

45
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Implied consent law

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Anyone who receives a drivers’ license automatically consents to BAC tests

46
Q

Premium

A

A specified amount of money for coverage over a specified amount of time to the insurance company

47
Q

Deductible

A

Amount of money you agreed towards the repair or replacement of your vehicle

48
Q

Liability

A

Required insurance
Protects the driver who caused a collision against claims
Compensation for harm or damage for others

49
Q

Preventative maintenance

A

Routine care and attention you give your vehicle to avoid trouble later

50
Q

Owner’s manual

A

LOOK UP

51
Q

Legend

A

Explains the markings and symbols used on a map

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