Final Test Flashcards
What are the 7 different color signs and what do they mean and give an example for each
Red-regulatory sign-ex stop sign
Black and white-regulatory- ex speed limit
Yellow-warning sign- ex railroad crossing
Orange-warning sign(construction)- ex detour ahead sign
Green- guide signs-ex destination and distance
Blue- guide signs(service)- ex rest area
Brown-recreation-ex park
What are the three things the HTS consists of
Vehicles,roadways, pedestrians
What are the 5 ways to help reduce risk on the HTS
Keep car in top condition, anticipate the actions of others, make conscious effort to develop your driving skills, take steps to protect yourself from others, and drive only in sound physical and mental condition p
Uphill, downhill with and without a curb
Uphill w curbs left
Uphill w/ out curb right
Downhill w curb right
Downhill without curb right
Name 8 places where passing another vehicle is not allowed
No passing zone, hill, tunnel, viaduct, middle of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, curve
Identify and describe the four types of skids
Braking skid-sudden deceleration
Power skid-sudden acceleration
Blowout skid- suddenly losing air pressure in a tire
Cornering skid- sudden change in direction
There are how many natural laws that exist as your driving
They are:
Here is how they relate to driving:
6 natural laws-
Inertia-When you break the seatbelt protects you
Friction- Traction between road and tires
Momentum- The greater the speed, the greater collision impact
Gravity- Makes the car speed up or slow down
Kinetic energy- Greater the speed, greater the braking distance
Center of gravity- A higher car is less stable than a lower car
What does SIPDE stand for
Search, identify, predict, decide, and execute
What are the 5 guideline to the Smith system
Aim high look ahead not down, keep your eyes moving, get the big picture, make sure others see you, and leave yourself a way out or margin of safety
Centrifugal force
The force that pushes you out of a curve and into a straight path
Peripheral vision
Side vision
Zero tolerance law
A minor cannot possess, consume, or distribute any alcohol or drugs
Implied consent
Permission to test for alcohol and or drugs
Certificate of title
Proves ownership of a vehicle
The right of way rule
The first to person to come to a stop sign is the first person to go
Another word for traction is
Adhesion
Max BAC for anyone under 21
0.00
Max BAC for anyone over 21
0.08
At railroad crossings you must stop within ——— feet but not lees than ——— feet from the nearest rail
50 feet, 15 feet
What are the steps you should do when involved in a collision
Stop immediately, warn others if possible, give aid to the injured, try to get medical help, call police, exchange information, get newest addresses of witnesses, stay at scene
Ex credit, make accident reports see a doctor
When you are about to collide with a large animal, what are the two things you should do
Brake firmly, steer and strike at an angle-to reduce impact
List a total of 8 distractions you can encounter while driving
Passengers, pets, music, cell phones, drinking, smoking, scenery, animals, and pedestrians
What are the 3 physical effects of intoxication
Delayed reaction time, lack of coordination, and clouded depth and distance perception
Name and describe the 3 different types of car insurance
Liability- only the victim is covered
Collision- you and the victim and covered
Comprehensive- Covers natural disasters
