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The First stuff Flashcards

1
Q

3 Parts to the HTS

A

people, veichles, and roadways

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2
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The purpose is to move ______ & ______ from one place to another in a safe, efficient, economical manner.

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people, cargo

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3
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HTS Regulated by

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Regulated by police, court system and vehicle code

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4
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driver error

A 
Breaking laws
Not slowing in adverse weather
Operating a defective vehicle
Following a vehicle too closely
Driving too fast for conditions
Not wearing a seat belt
Driving after drinking/drugs
Driving while drowsy
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5
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1 cause of accidents

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driver error

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6
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other forms of HTS death

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traffic jams, collusions

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7
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Not an accident: most every collision is the product of a

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predictable cause

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8
Q

Major cause of death in young people is

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motor vehicle collisions

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9
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must take responsibility to avoid trouble.

A

you

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10
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Some are responsible while others are

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distracted, ill, tired, impaired by drugs/alcohol

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11
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You should _______ your vehicle to ensure it is safe and in working condition

A

maintain

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12
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Vary from dirt/gravel to complex multi lane expressways

A

Urban
Rural
Expressways

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13
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can become problems for roads

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Rain, nighttime, rough pavement

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14
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3 basic skills

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social, mental, physical

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15
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Interact successfully with people, obey laws

A

social

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16
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Become natural habits, beginning drivers must concentrate heavily

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physical

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17
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Decision Making

A

mental

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18
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most important basic skill

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mental

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19
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There are 3 types of signs

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Regulatory Signs
Warning Signs
Guide Signs

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20
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Prohibitory or restrictive

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red

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21
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Construction and maintenance

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orange

22
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General warning

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yellow

23
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Direction or guidance

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green

24
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Personal and vehicular service

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blue

25
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Park and recreational area

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brown

26
Q

Regulate speed and traffic direction

A

black and white

27
Q

Controls traffic
These signs tell you about laws you must obey
Ex: Stop & Yield

A

regulatory signs

28
Q

All other regulatory signs are either

A

white squares or rectangles with red or black lettering

29
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Alerts you to possible hazards and road conditions

Used to help you avoid surprise situations

A

warning signs

30
Q

most warning signs are shaped like a

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diamond

31
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warning signs have

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Black symbols or lettering on a yellow or orange background

32
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Gives directions, provides guidance
Can provide variety of info.
Mark: routes, intersections, service areas, other points of interest

A

guide signs

33
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the color of guide signs can be

A

Can be green & white, brown, blue, black & white

34
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Red background = Stop

A

octagon

35
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Red background (point down)= Yield

A

triangle

36
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Yellow background (point up)= School

A

pentagon

37
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Yellow or orange background=No passing

A

pennant

38
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Yellow or orange background = Hazards

A

diamond

39
Q

Yellow or blue background = Railroad

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circle

40
Q

Long vertical sides = Regulatory

A

rectangle

41
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Long horizontal sides = Guide

A

rectangle

42
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Brown = Recreation

A

trapezoid

43
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Red-white-blue = Route marker

A

shield

44
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White = Railroad crossing

A

crossbuck

45
Q

Even Interstate Numbers

A

east/west

46
Q

Odd Interstate Markings

A

north/south

47
Q

A steady red X over a lane means you are

A

not allowed to use the lane

48
Q

A steady yellow X over a lane of traffic means that you must

A

change lanes/leave lane safely

49
Q

A flashing yellow X over a traffic lane means that you

A

use the lane only to make left turns

50
Q

A steady downward green arrow over a traffic lane means

A

you may use the lane

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