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Driver's Ed Ch 5-7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| IPDE | Identify, predict, decide, execute |
| identify | important information in the ongoing driving scene |
| predict | when and where possible points of conflict will develop |
| decide | when, where, and how to communicate, adjust speed, and/or change position to avoid conflict |
| execute | perform the right actions to avoid conflict |
| driving distractions | lighting a cigarette, fastening seat belt, reaching to grab something, getting $ for tolls, watching children/pets in vehicle, reading, eating/drinking, adjusting mirror, cell phones, adjusting radio, applying makeup, shaving |
| signs of an aggressive driver | altering the speed, making improper lane changes, disregarding traffic signals, failing to yield, tailgating |
| aggressive driving can lead to.... | road rage |
| road rage | when motorists lose their tempers or become frustrated because of a traffic disturbance, more likely to cause a collision |
| highway hypnosis | trance-like state that motorists get when looking at an object for too long on the highway |
| how to avoid highway hypnosis | don't look at any 1 object for more than a few seconds |
| people at risk for drowsy driving | sleep deprived, driving long distances, driving at night, taking medicine, driving alone, driving on long rural roads, shift workers, truck drivers |
| accident prevention formula | be alert (IPDE), be prepared, and act in time |
| if you are in a collision... | stop the vehicle, remain calm, call for help, wait at the scene, report to the MVC within 10 days (without police report) |
| ways to communicate with other drivers | turn signals, hand signals, eye contact, horn, flipping headlights quickly |
| following distance | for every 10 mph you are traveling, leave 1 car length in between you and the other car; follow 3 seconds behind other cars |
| roads are the most slippery... | the first few minutes of rainfall |
| after driving through puddles... | pump your breaks and test them |
| when driving through puddles... | drive slowly and expect the car to pull to the side the puddle is on |
| hydroplaning | when your tires ride on a film of water can lose contact with the surface of the road |
| hydroplaning occurs at | 35 mph, can lose contact with the road at 55 mph |
| during a rainstorm drive... | on the highest point of the road (in the center) |
| necessary precautions during a snowstorm | remove all ice and snow from your car, use snow-studded tires, drive slowly with a lot of space in between cars |
| when snow studded tires are legal | November 15th - April 1st |
| when driving at night... | drive within the range of the vehicle behind you's headlights , be sure you can stop within the distance you can see ahead, allow more of a space cushion, use headlights |
| city driving | look at least 12 seconds ahead, drive slowly, be careful for pedestrians |
| fines are doubled in... | construction zones |
| what to do when your car hydroplanes | ease off the gas, avoid using steering wheel and breaks |
| when driving during a snowstorm... | don't pump breaks, remove foot from gas, slowly turn steering wheel |
| when there is a hood latch failure... | slow down, look out the side windows or underneath hood, pull to the side of the road, call for help |
| what to do when your car skids | take foot off of the gas, steer in the direction the back end is going, look in the direction you want to go, don't use breaks |
| things that cause skidding | sudden turns, sudden lane changes, hard braking, common on wet/icy roads |
| what to do when your car runs off of the pavement | stay on shoulder, gradually slow down, once vehicle returns to 25 mph merge back onto roadway, don't try to turn back onto road right away |
| what to do when there is a car fire | don't try to put it out, get out and away from the car, call for help |
| what to do when there is a break failure | pump breaks hard, use emergency/parking brake, turn on hazard lights, call for help |
| what to do when there is tire blowout | grip the steering wheel, gradually slow down, don't use brakes, take foot off of gas, call for help once vehicle has pulled into shoulder |
| what to do when your gas pedal sticks | keep eyes on the road, shift to neutral, steer vehicle to safe area of the roadway, turn engine off, call for help |
| what to do when your car gets stuck on railroad tracks | get out and away from railroad tracks, call for help, run away at a 35 degree angle if a train is approaching |
| things that are impaired when someone drives while under the influence | senses, judgement, reaction time, coordination, balance, vision |
| the only thing that can make someone sober | time (eating doesn't help) |
| BAC is determined by | quantity of alcohol consumed, body weight, how quickly drinks are consumed, food eaten |
| the best way to reduce the risk of a crash caused by drunk driving | not to drive at all |
| 21 years old and up | its illegal to have a BAC of .08% or higher |
| younger than 21 | its illegal to have a BAC of .01% or higher |
| when your BAC is .05% | the chances of causing an accident double |
| when your BAC is .10% | an accident is six times more likely to happen |
| when your BAC is .15% | an accident is 25 times more likely to happen |
| a 12 oz can of beer is equal to... | 1.5 oz of 86 proof liquor and 5 oz of wine |
| signs of drinking and driving | speeding, weaving, slow driving, jerking motions, quick stops |
| the good host law | stop serving alcohol before the party ends, if someone drinks too much don't let them drive |
| if a guest is involved in a drunk driving collision after the party... | the host can get sued |
| drugs that may affect basic driving skills | cold pills, tranquilizers, prescription medication, marijuana |
| if you are under 21 and caught buying/drinking alcohol and BAC is under .08% | lose license for 6 months |
| first offense with a BAC between .08% and .10% | 3-12 month license suspension |
| first offense with a BAC over .10% | 4-6 month license suspension |
| reasons for license loss | failure to appear in court to pay fines, failure to pay surcharges, driving while license is suspended, no insurance/registration, alcohol use, repeated traffic law violations |
| implied consent law | motorists have agreed to submit to a breath test given my law enforcement following an arrest for a drinking and driving offense |
| if you refuse a breath test... | $1,000 fine for 3 years = driving with a BAC of .10% |
| ignition interlock device | device attached to the steering wheel with a built in breathalyzer, the car will not start if the motorist's BAC exceeds .05% |
| driver improvement program | if you accumulate 12-14 points in 2 years you must complete this program; 3 points will be removed if completed; after you will be on probation for a year |
| defensive driving program | 2 points are deducted after completion |
| probationary driver program | if you have a permit or provisional license and are convicted for 2 or more moving violations/4 or more points in a period; 3 points will be deducted if successfully completed |
| if you receive 6 or more points in 3 years or less... | you will get an insurance surcharge of $150 for 6 points and $25 for any additional point |
| unlicensed driver | $100 surcharge |
| no liability insurance | $250 surcharge |
| license suspension | if you accumulate 12 points; if you are 13-21 and convicted of graffiti |
| 2 points are added | when you get a violation in a different state |
| 3 points are deducted | each year a motorist is violation free |
| moving violations (2 pts) | driving on private property and failing to yield to pedestrians |
| if you cause an accident while your license is suspended... | you will get a fine, continued suspension, jail time |
| driving with an open container (first offense) | $200 fine |
| restoring your license | $100 fine |
| habitual offender | a person with 3 license suspension for violations that happened within 3 years ---could lose their license for up to 3 years |
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