Complete List of Terms and Definitions for DriveEd Final

Terms Definitions
fatuous foolish
no passing pennant
east/west even number interstate
maneuvers actions to reduce hazards
Parking: Drive Way 5 ft
___ft from a stop sign 50
accelerator the gas pedal; controls speed
HTS composed of three parts: people, vehicles, and roadways.
17 percent of crashes on wet roads
round a bouts to the right15-20 mph
Generally for regulatory sign - Shape vertical rectangle
highway must signal 500 ft before pulling off
Copay pre-arranged amount of money you pay for damages before the insurance company pays
50 mph speed limit on non-posted rural roads
park ____ frin a stop sign 30 ft
Instrument panel. part of the dash with indicators/gauges to inform the driver of the condition of the vehicle.
risk the chance of injury to oneself of others and of damage to vehicles and property
conviction for speeding. ___days and $____ 90 and 500
The crossbuck is considered the same as a yield sign
30 what percent of crashes occur on dark unlit roads?
warning an example of a _____________ sign is a sharp turn ahead sign.
Any person who violates this
law (snow/ice) is subject to fines of ____to____regardless of whether any snow or ice is
dislodged from vehicle. 		$25 to $75,
Most important factor in driving situations: attitude of driver
visibility the distance and area a driver can see and the ability of a vehicle or pedestrian to be seen
if junior operator, you may NOT operate a motor vehicle between the hours of ___am and ____am 12:30 and 5
A controlled intersection has a sign, crossguard, or traffic lights
double yellow line indicates 2-way traffic and that cars cannot pass over it
$200 How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Idling more than three minutes is unnecessary and harmful to your vehicle and
your health. Vehicle and property owners face fines of ________for each
violation of this law. 		$250 to $1,000
green rectangle w/ vity name and numbers City and Milage
clutch pedal a third foot pedal located to the left of the brake pedal in a car with a manual transmission
It takes a train going 50 mph approximately 1 1/2 miles
Privilege of having immediate use of a certain part of a roadway right of way
School Zones Speed: 20 MPH when children are present or from 7AM to 4PM.
towing insurance pays cost of towing or minor repair to disabled car
you are driving on a divided street with a multiple lanes in your direction. if you need to make a U-turn, where do you start? In the left lane.
What is the easiest and safest method of making a turnabout? going around the block
most drivers who have been drinking will take more chances than usual
•f you have 2070 or better vision in either eye separately, or in both, the more impaired eye must test with or without corrective lenses. better than 20200
the best way to keep your car from hydroplaning is keep your speed down
when your wipers are on, 30 mins before sunset and 30 mins after sunrise, and when visibility is less than 200 ft your headlights must be on
Factors that affect acceleration include 1. The power of the engine.
2. Gear ratios.
3. The weight that the engine is pulling.
All traffic signals should be followed unless: a police or traffic control officer directs otherwise
What is the most common mistake a new driver makes with the brake? pushing the brakes too hard
When parking a vehicle facing downhill: The hand brake should be
set and the vehicle's wheels should be turned toward the curb. The vehicle
should be in park or, with a manual transmission, in reverse.
Which of these statements is true about blind spots? Look over our right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection, and then proceed carefully. How should you react to a flashing red light?
When looking over your shoulder at another lane or checking your side mirrors to change lanes, you should limit yourself to a quick glance to detect the presence of objects.
What does a driver with good seeing habits do? He looks ahead and "scans" from side to side.
Define a Thickly Settled District and the Speed limit ? houses or business that are 200 ft a part for 1/4 mile or more . 30 mph.
A person may operate a Moped with what type of license? a valid basic driver license, a valid motorcycle license, and a valid moped license
Children under age eight and over 80 pounds must be in a rear seat and
use a seat belt. If there is no rear seat, the child must be properly belted in
the front seat.
When do you turn your wheels to the right when parallel parking? when your back seat is even with the back bumper
blue service
pedestrian person walking
diamond shaped sign warning
moped license 15 years old
Yellow What color is brake fluid?
BAC -blood alcohol concentration
- the percent of alcohol found in a persons blood at any given time, in addition, BAC is how low enforcement measure the level of intoxication in a person
ignition switch has ____ positions. 5
usually rectangular shaped. speed limit is an example regulatory sign
60% seatbelts improve chances of survival by ________.
Buy a car: 15 days to register
clutch in a vehicle with a manual transmission, a device that engages and disengages the engine and is connected to the drive shaft; the pedal by which the device is operated
When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left false
84 percent of crashes in fair weather conditions
Maggies Law _________________ states it is illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle whole impared by lack of sleep.
When driving in reverse, _________ should be on. backup lights
10:10 Where your hands should be at the wheel for most control?
Intersection where two or more roads meet or intersect
new car must have it inspected within seven days of the purchase
The meaning of hand signal when a drivers hand and arm are downward is Stop
How far away from another vehicle should you switch to your low beam headlights? 500 ft
uncontrolled intersection an intersection with no traffic lights nor stop signs is an
55 mph Certain state highways (as posted) and interstates
Blind Spots. despite proper mirror adjustment and a normal field of vision, there are two areas you must move your head to check.
cost-benefit ratio the way you weigh the benefits you receive from driving versus what driving a vehicle actually costs
Hugh DeHaven, 1955 The first seat belt (lap) was introduced by/when.
If you approach an intersection and a large truck is sopped for the traffice light you should Leave space
When should you make adjustements to your driving position? before you drive
look to the front, sides and rear When backing up
On what type of road should you use cruise control? interstate
a single, thick, line across a lane of traffic is called a stop line
4-6 second range the space you will travel in during the next 4-6 seconds
What is the correct hand positon when holding the steering wheel 9 and 3
2.What is the number one way teenagers crash? Not paying attention
when entering an expressway you should being to speed up in the acceleration lane
Yellow lines may be single, double, _ or _. Solid or broken.
no Is it lawful to pass on the right on a two lane road?
title registration and license plate shows proof of ownership of the vehicle
What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus? Driving privilages or vechicle regestation suspension and a 150 dollar fine
you should stop before crossing railroad tracks: anytime a train may be approaching, whether or not you can see it
four out of five how many drivers will be in a crash during the first three years of driving?
When lane is of substandard length. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane
3 options to drinking and driving: take a taxi/cab, have a designated driver, wait one hour for every drink you drank.
The first thing you should do in the event of brake failure is to pump the brake pedal rapidly
Loop ###, rectangle with black writing. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
What is a prescription medicine? A drug that can only be purchased when ordered by a doctor.
when you pack your car for a long trip, the heaviest items should be in the bottom of the trunck
will be involved in an alcohol-related crash it is estimated that 2 of every 5
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive: Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead. Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle. No Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
1.5 miles to stop on average a train going 50 mph takes how long to stop
passing on the right is legal when 2 or more lanes of traffic are moving in the same direction and there is a paved apron for this purpose
When is it legal to turn right on red, before turning what must you do? Stop, complete check for traffic and try to keep close to the road
Spur(_ _ _)
First digit is _____, so it will connect _____ time to the interstate. 		Spur(3 9 5)
First digit is odd, so it will connect 1 time to the interstate.
If you come to a stop sign and there is no white stop line, stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it