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Drivers Training pt
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adhension | A special form of speed control that aids the driver in maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, often by automatically adjusting speed to maintain the desired headway. |
| 4 S's | Seeing, Signaling, Space, Speed |
| DWI | driving while intoxicated |
| road rage | occurs when a driver uses a vehicle or some other object to threaten or cause harm to another road user as a result of a traffic incident |
| aggressive driving | driving without regard for others safety |
| Right-Of-Way laws | laws that are designed to help drivers understand who should be granted the privilege of proceeding first when more than one vehicle approaches an intersection at about the same time |
| DUI | Driving under the influence of alcohol or any mind altering substance. |
| blood alcohol concentration | the amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage |
| roadway | the portion of a highway, other than the berm or shoulder, that is improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. If a highway includes at least two separate roadways, the term applies to each roadway separately |
| Antifreeze | A substance with a low freezing point, usually added to the liquid in a vehicle's radiator to prevent freezing. |
| Alcohol | An intoxicating, depressant drug that slows down the central nervous system and impairs driving ability. |
| hydroplanning | is caused by a buildup of water between the tires and road surface, results in loss of steering, results in loss of braking |
| Single broken yellow line | Stay to the right of the line. You may temporarily cross this line when you are passing a vehicle in front of you. |
| reversible lane | a lane in which traffic can travel in either direction, depending on conditions, often used during commuter hours |
| Dashed white marking | separate 2 lanes going in same direction. |
| A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line | You can't pass if you're driving next to the solid line |
| types of yellow markings | single, double, solid, or dashed (broken) |
| double yellow line | you may not cross |
| interstate spurs | Is a short route that connects w/ a primary route at only one end. - Feature 3 digit route numbers that begin w/ an odd number |
| interstate loops | Usually bypasses cities or congested ares + meets primary route at both ends. - Feature 3 digit route numbers that begin w/ an even number |
| velocitizing | When driving on freeways, the condition that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as |
| blind spots | The areas around a vehicle where other vehicles cannot be seen in the rear or side-view mirrors are known as |
| 3 sec rule | To maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you in ideal conditions, you must follow |
| deceleration lanes | are used by drivers to exit a freeway and to slow down while entering an exit ramp. |
| the three-second rule | is a way to measure the distance that you should use as a cushion when following another vehicle |
| speed limit signs | provide the maximum speed you can drive, under ideal conditions |
| central vision | 5 degree cone that makes up only 3% of a drivers total visual field. It provides detailed of objects and conditions and is the primary visual function employed in targeting |
| visual lead | The distance to look ahead |
| Peripheral vision | A conical in shape around the other vision field. It detects color and motion, providing you with information about moving or stationary objects that could be threats along the intended path of travel. |
| Fringe vision | Used to judge depth and position. It provides information about objects close to the travel path and lane position |
| ground viewing | making quick glances to the roadway in front of your vehicle |
| Trains | Drivers of passenger vehicles are at significant risk of serious injury and death when colliding with |
| Interchanges | An important difference between expressways and freeways is that expressways feature intersections, whereas freeways use: |
| Understeer | A(n) __ skid occurs when your front tires lose contact with the road surface |
| Accelerating | vehicles use the greatest amount of fuel when |
| highway hypnosis | becoming used to driving at a higher driving speed |
| cloverleaf | The interchange that allows two expressways to cross with minimal disruption is |
| diamond | Interchange used when a road that has little traffic crosses a busy expressway |
| expressways | Limited access roads with high speed, high volume circulation |
| Freeways | An efficient and rapid transport system for automobiles to circulate across urban to urban areas. |
| Merge Area | The area used to move onto the expressway and is usually marked with a broken white line |
| Acceleration Lane | lane that permits drivers entering an expressway to accelerate to the speed of expressway traffic |
| Entrance Ramp | Allows the driver to evaluate path of travel, control zones, and determine the best entry speed |
| Zipper Merge | Driving strategy requires you to stay in your current lane up to the last point of merging |
| crossroad | A four-way intersection is ahead. Be ready to yield the right-of-way. |
| weave lane | a single lane used to enter and exit a freeway |
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