what is the primary purpose of the Highway Transportation system
to move people and cargo safely
when was the national highway saftey act passed
in the 1960's
what type of task is driving
social
what does IPDE stand for
identify predict decide and execute
what is behavior most affected by?
attitude
when do most deaths occur?
in car accidents
what is implied consent law
Anyone arrested for driving, operating, o having actual physical control of a vehicle, an off-highway vehicle, or a moped, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of any drug shall be deemed to have given consent to submit a chemical test or tests or his/her breath, blood, and/or urine for the purpose of determining the alcohol content in his or her blood
when is the safety belt light off
when safety belt is fastened
what is the zero tolerance law
that if you are under 21 and under the influence of drugs or alcohol they will suspend your license
when indicating a right turn which way does the turn lever go
up
when indicating left turn you should move the turn lever....
down
in the first 6 months what are the rules of operating a cellular device
cant operate cell phone in any shape or form
do you have to make a full stop at a blinking red light
yes
what factors would dictate how fast you would go in fog
how far ahead you could see
what should you inspect during your 20 second walk around
windown, lights, mirrors, tires, obstructions, kids, animals, pedestrians, bicycles, and leaks
what should you do before taking a right on red
stop completely and clear your intersection
when can you take a left on red
from a one way street to a one way street
what should you look for during your inside check
keys locks seats mirrors and belts
what is the basic speed law
driving for conditions of road and weater, right of ways, yields
what are the five major causes of crashes
driving at unsafe speed, yield the right of way, disregard stop and go signs, alcohol, and drugs
who has the right of way at a 4 way stop sign
whoever get there first, person to the right, signal if tie ,
when a paved and a gravel road intersect who has the right of way
paved
what are the two major causes of fatalities
following to close, and alcohol and drugs
how many points is a ticket
1
how many points is an accident
2
what is the center of gravity
the point of the vehicle where it is evenly balanced
what is energ of motion
when speed doubles vehicle needs 4 times as much space to stop
what is the purpose of the tread pattern on the tire
alow water flow away from tire
when braking and turning how many wheels of traction should you use
all 4
how far ahead should you give your turn signal
100 feat
how far is one hundred feet
3 houses or 6 cars
what are factors that affect traction
tires, shock absorbers, and steering systems
what is braking distance
diestance vehicle travels from when they apply the brakes to when they actually stop
what is the 4 second rule
rule used to estimate distance between cars
what are air bags designed to be used with
seat belts
what is the most important factor of a crash with a moving object
speed
what do side door beams do
they provide protection when hit at an angle
what are head restraints
pad behind head in middle of skull
what is the power plant of the car
engine
what is the mechanism that generates current and recharges the battery
altenator
when working near or around engine what should you be wearing
gloves and eye protection
what does engine oil do
reduces friction between moving parts of engine
what is the smith system
aim high in steering, keep eyes moving, get the big picture, make sure others see you, leave yourself an out, seperate hazards, compromise space, communicate, check mirrors every 10 seconds
what is the most deadly collision
head on
what is smog
signal
mirror
over shoulder
go
what are four factors that afect braking distance
speed, vehicle condition, roadway surface, driver ability
what is antilock brakes
keep brakes from locking uop
where did they get the design for anilock brakes
b52 bomber planes
should you pump anti lock brakes
no
how often should you get your car checked
once a year
what three things reduce traction
underinflation and overinflation of tires
are railroad crossings an intersection
yes
is liability insurance required in texas
yes
what is collision insurance
pays for damage on your car
what is liability insurance
covers damage on car you hit
what does liability cover
$25000 for injury/death of one person and property damage and $50000 agianst injury/death of 2 people
what percentage of texans dont have liability insurance
%70
how much does an accident have to cost to report it
$1000
what should you do when you come acorss a rumble strip
reacognize
react and recover
what is hydroplaning
when water is between tire adn road
what type of road produces the most hazards
rural
how long does a safe pass take to complete
10 seconds
how fast do you have to be going ot pass
15 mph
when should you not pass
on bridge or within 100ft of intersection or when you have to break the speed limit
what is a visual search pattern
the next 12-15 seconds you can see in front of you
when you have a blowout what should you not do
slam on the brakes
whatis the worst blow out
front left
if engine stops what should you do
keep steering go tto neutral crank it back on go to drive
what are hov lanes
have two or more people in car
why does night driving cause problems
lack of visibility
is alcohol a drug
yes
what type of drug is alcohol
depressant
what is zero tolerance
if you are a minor and are under the influence of drugs are alcohol your license will be suspended
how can you get your license suspended
dwi, manslaughter, possession of fake id, drug conviction, failure to surrender
what is the implied consent law
that if you are pulled over you have to take the tests
what is the legal BAC that = a DWI
.08
what is the average texans BAC
.16
what is the BAC for alcohol impairment
.01
what are the penalties for DWI
1=$2000
2=$4000
3=$10000
how long is license suspended for someone under 21 convicted of DWI
up to a year
what kind of drug is LSD
halucegan
what kind of drug is cocaine
stimulant
what are solvents examples
glue, nail polish, gas, spray paint
what is the synergistic effect
mixing of two drugs
what does a depressant drug o
slows central nervous system
what organ eliminates alcohol
liver
how do you become sober
through time
what is the chance of being in a crash with a drunk driver
30%
what is the most drunk drivers out
sunday from 2-5
what factors affect BAC
weight, strength of drink, size, time took to drink, food
what is the order of how alcohol affects your body
judgment, senses, motor skills
what does liability insurance cover
the car you hit if you are responsible
what does collision insurance cover
damages to your car
what does comprehensive insurance cover
damages to your car not in crash such as natural disaster
do parking tickets showup on driving record
no
