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Study for Driving from the Ch.1 Test A sheet

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A safe driver is responsible for   passengers, other roadway users, and self.  
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The primary purpose of the highway transportation system (HTS) is to   move people and cargo safely and efficiently  
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The most important element in the regulation of the highway transportation system (HTS) is the   driver who obeys traffic laws  
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The federal government has established safety guidelines with the   National Highway Safety Act  
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All the skilled actions a driver must take to drive a vehicle safely are called   the driving task  
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Who decides whether drivers charged with violating traffic laws are guilty or innocent?   courts  
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When a driver foresees where points of conflict can develop in a driving situation, which step of the IPDE Process is used?   predict  
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Which capability is most important to safe driving? a. operating the vehicle's controls b. good hearing c. decision-making d. sense of feel   c. decision-making  
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Which IPDE step do you use when you look ahead and locate a hazard?   identify  
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The four steps in the IPDE Process are   identify, predict, decide, execute  
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When you judge where a possible conflict might occur, what IPDE step are you using?   predict  
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When you accelerate to avoid a collision, which step in the IPDE Process are you using?   execute  
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Which of the following driver reactions is NOT that of a defensive driver? a. adjusts to changing weather and roadway conditions b. anticipates actions of other roadway users c. pays little attention to other roadway users d. tries to avoid conflict   c. pay little attention to other roadway users  
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Protecting yourself and others while driving means you are practicing   defensive driving  
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Driving in a low-risk way will help you to   gain others' respect  
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Developing good attitudes toward driving leads to becoming   a safe driver  
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Traffic tie-ups and collisions are examples of   breakdowns in the highway transportation system (HTS)  
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The leading cause of death among young people is   motor vehicle collisions  
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What is the most common cause of most collisions?   driver error  
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Which transportation method involves the most deaths? a. cars and other motor vehicles b. boats c. airplanes d. trains   a. cars and other motor vehicles  
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What is true of most collisions? a. they just happen b. they are caused by bad luck c. they usually result from several causes d. they usually have one major cause   c. they usually result from several causes  
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Most states have laws requiring drivers to be financially responsible so drivers can pay for   property damage and injuries they cause to other people  
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Conserving fuel is important because burning fuel   affects the environment  
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A driver who refuses to take an alcohol test might lose his or her license under which program?   implied consent  
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You can get a good start toward becoming a skillful driver by   taking a driver-education course  
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Speedometer   Tells you how fast the car is going  
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Odometer   Tells you how many miles the car has traveled  
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Temperature Light/Gauge   Identifies when the coolant becomes too hot  
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Oil Pressure Gauge   Identifies when the oil is not circulating correctly, but does not tell the oil level.  
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Alternator   Part of the electrical systen that is run by a belt. It keeps the battery charged.  
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Brake Warning   Identifies a problem with the braking system.  
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HTS (Highway Transportation System)   The three parts to this system are people, vehicles, and roadways  
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Horn   Never use this in anger  
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Seat Belts   This is an active restraint  
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Air Bags   This is a passive restraint  
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Fuel Gauge   Identifies the amount of fuel remaining.  
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Bicyclists   Should always stay on the right side of the road with traffic  
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Pedestrians   Should always stay on the left side of the road against traffic  
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Headlights   Should always be turned on when it is raining  
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Blue light on dash   Usually identifies when high beam lights are on.  
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