Driver’s Training Study Cards - Michigan

Drivers Training Question True or False? Parents should work as a team with a driving instructor to provide practice for the new driver What are the Three Guidelines to Driving? What are the 4 characteristics of risk If a driver under 21 years of age is convicted of transporting opened or unopened containers of alcohol is a motor vehicle, their driving privileges will be suspended for up to ___ days for a first offense If you are convicted of refusing a chemical test, you will have to pay an assessment of ____ to support the state's chemical testing programs in addition to other penalties If you are convicted of carrying a passenger at least 18 years of age who is not wearing a seatbelt, you will be fined If an adult driver is convicted of DUI for the third time in 5 years, they will be fined up to ____ if their BAC was at least 0.15% at the time of the offense If an adult driver is convicted of DUI with BAC less than 0.10% their license will be suspended for up to ____ for a first offense If an adult driver is convicted of DUI with BAC less than 0.10%, they may be sentenced to up to ____ in prison for a first offense If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at high speed, you should If an adult driver is convicted of DUI for the second time in 5 years, he or she will be sentenced to jail for at least ____ if their BAC was less than 0.15% at the time of the offense If a driver under 21 years of age is convicted of possesing alcoholic beverages, his or her license will be suspended for at least _____ days for a first offense If a driver under 18 years of age is convicted DWI for the first time, their license will be suspended up to If an adult driver is convicted of DUI for the second time in 5 years, they will be sentenced to jail for at least ____ if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was at least 0.15% at the time of the offense You are driving on a roadway with atleast two lanes in your direction. You see an emergency vehicle stopped ahead with its flashing lights on. What should you do? What needs to be provided before getting a license Answer True 1.Consider the chance or possibility of a dangerous situation developing. 2.Identify possible alternative actions and consider the consequences of each. 3. Prepare to change speed or change direction to manage or control the situation. Risk is always present Risk is affected by all road users Perceived risk differs from actual risk Risk can be managed 30 $200 $40 $5,000 180 days 1 year pull your vehicle forward 10 days 60 12 months 6 months move into a non-adjacent lane, if possible otherwise slow down Pay a nonrefundable application fee Pass a vision test Have your picture taken. Give a fingerprint scan Sign your name. Completed and signed Driver License or Identification Card Application (DL 44) form Graduated Driver License Programs generally involve _____ stages. 3 Benefits of GDL Novice drivers gain the skills, experience, and judgment abilities needed to become safer drivers Promotes the development of basic knowledge and skills To allow enough distance to stop when responding to hazardous objects or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel ____ seconds ahead What provides less traction than when driving on concrete If a vehicle's speed doubles the distance needed to stop the vehicle increases by When breaking, the weight of the vehicle noticebly shifts When turning or curving to the right, the contact patches of the ____ increase in size How can drivers prevent hydroplanning from happening? What are factors that affect traction between a vehicles tires and road surface? How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle and checking the outside of the vehicle be preformed? When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, what should you do? Name a hand position that allows the best control when turning the steering wheel In vehicles equipped with a driver's side airbag, sitting closer than ___ inches from the steering wheel increases the risk or arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to what point? Name 5 predriving checks involved in approaching your vehicle How can a seatbelt help in a car accident? How can a head restraint help in a car accident? How can an airbag help in a car accident? Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error? Drivers should develop the habit of searching ___ seconds ahead along their intended path of travel or objects and conditions that could increase risk A teen driver's chance of crashing is higher when driving Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver? List 3 primary factors involves in teen crashes 12-15 Gravel, Asphalt, Brick 4 times to the front of the vehicle left side tires being alert while on the road during/after rain and watching their speed while driving in those conditions Substances on the road, surface materials, surface conditions, and road design Every time you drive approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic 9'oclock and 3'oclock 10 a point slightly above your ears 1. have your keys in your hands 2. look for signs of movement around your vehicle 3. if parked at a curb, face traffic as you approach the drivers door 4. make sure other drivers can see you 5. stay alert to other pedestrians and drivers help slow the rate of declereation of occupants during a frontal crash. Also it helps keep vehicle occupants in place It reduces risk of neck injury caused by whiplash from the impact of a rear-end crash It helps absorb crash forces and minimizes impact of the body 90% 20 to 30 between 9pm and 6am 5 years 1. Failing to yield the right of way 2. Driving too fast for road conditions 3. Being distracted An odd numbered Interstate using single or runs north and south double digit number indicates a route that A solid yellow line on your side of the road means You may not Pass Marking the edge of highways and marking between lanes to What are white solid lines used for? indicate areas where lane changes are discouraged or unlawful due to increased danger associated with such movements What are 4 key steps in safely using shared left turn lanes? What is a solid white marking? What uses do white lines have? What are yellow markings used for? 3 conditions that must be shown to exist to uphold a charge of reckless driving What does a Driver's license do? What demonstrates proof of ownership? What are 3 examples of reckless driving behavior? 1. Use only to turn to left 2. Don't get in a lane too soon 3. Watch for vehicles pulling out of driveways and cross streets 4. Yield right of way to any vehicle that is signaling to enter OR that's already entered the lane Used to mark right edge of HWY; between lanes to indicate areas where lane changes discouraged/ unlawful -Solid white lines running perpendicular across traffic. lanes identify stopping points and pedestrian crosswalk Guide traffic around obstructions Mark curbs Control parking spaces Used to separate traffic in opposite directions and to indicate the left edge of multi-lane, divided hwys. driver consciously and intentionally drives in a dangerous manner driver knows, or should know, that the behavior places other persons at increased risk. conditions make the increase in risk obvious and serious Gives an individual permission to operate a motor vehicle on public highways Serves to verify each driver's knowledge of the laws that govern the use of motor vehicles on public roadways Can be taken away by the state A certificate of motor vehicle title A driver intentionally drives recklessly A driver knows his or her actions will create a significant risk Conditions make the risk obvious and serious Most states have blood-alcohol concentration limits of _______ percent for drivers under age 21. 0.00 to 0.02 1) Possess automobile liability-insurance coverage 2) Deposit List 3 ways drivers and vehicle owners can money in the amount required by the state 3) Deposit bonds or demonstrate proof of financial responsibility other securities (title to property, stock certificate) sufficient to meet the state's requirements - The purpose is to prevent conflicts resulting from one driver 5 principles of right-of-way (2/5 pt1) failing to yield to another - The right-of-way is always given; it's not something a highway user should take for granted -a driver cannot take the right-of-way by breaking another law -a driver has not yielded the right-of-way if they force other 5 principles of right-of-way (3/5 pt2) hwy users to slow or wait. - Whoever has last chance to avoid collision, has obligation to do so When authorized emerg. vehicle approaches (using lights and Procedure for responding to an approaching sirens), all other drivers should drive to a position parallel to, emergency vehicle and close as poss. to, right-hand edge of the road clear of an intersection and should stop. gen. defined as behaviors indicative of an aggressive mind set; not necessarily directed to another driver. (Includes speeding, What is Aggressive Driving? running red lights, changing lanes suddenly(or without What is Road Rage? Conditions under which a driver can be charged w/ driving under the influence of alcohol/other drugs On multiple lane highways, you must use _________ to pass other vehicles. This flashing red signal is treated as The legal limit of blood alcohol content (BAC) for drivers above 21 years of age is Unless a law prohibits parking, a vehicle parked on a two-lane road must have the right wheels _________from the curb. signaling), and following too closely) More often defined as behaviors directed at specific vehicles or occupants with malicious intent. (Could include ramming, sideswiping, throwing objects, verbal attacks, battery, rude/ obscene gestures, discharging firearms, etc.) -When driver BAC tests show BAC is at/above .08 % , they can be charged w/ DWI/DUI -Courts accept tests on blood, breath, or urine to determine BAC - charged at ANY BAC level if they're found to exhibit loss of normal use of mental/ physical faculties left lane stop less .08 within 12 in According to Rhode Island's law, the maximum permitted speed on most highways, unless otherwise posted, is A driver making a turn must indicate his/her intention by signaling at least _________ before making the turn. Which of the following statements regarding roadway markings is NOT true? If a driver behind you is following too closely, you must When you park your vehicle on a downhill slope where there is no curb, you must If you miss your exit ramp while traveling on a highway, you must The total stopping distance in ideal conditions is determined by if you approach an intersection with a steady yellow light, you must Under Rhode Island law which occupants of a vehicle must wear seatbelts or suitable child restraints On a multilane roadway you must use ___ to pass other vehicles You are driving on a roadway with at least two lanes in your direction. You see an emergency vehicle stopped ahead with its flashing lights on. What should you do? Characteristics of Risk What is the hand signal to indicate a left turn? What should you do if you are being tailgated? If an emergency vehicle is approaching you with a siren and flashing lights on, what must you do? For drivers who are at least 21 years of age, the legal limit for BAC is A steady yellow traffic light at intersection indicates that you must IIf other vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as you do, you must yeild the right-of-way to the vehicle When parking on a two-way road, you must park your vehicle within ____ of the curb or right side of the road If you miss your exit on a highway, what should you do? what are the 3 turnabout techiques? In RI, whenever you wish to turn, you must start to signal the turn at least ____ in advance If your brakes fail while you are driving you should NOT If your brakes fail while you are driving you SHOULD In RI. you must treat an uncontrolled intersection as In RI, you must NOT park or stop your vehicle In a roundabout, traffic circulates In RI, most highways have speed limits of 50-60 100ft yellow lines sep. traffic in same direction move to right n reduce ur speed turn wheels to right drive to next precip+rec.+brakin distance slow with caution All Occupants the left lane move into a non-adjacent lane if possible; otherwise slow down 1. You are at risk every minute you are on the road 2. New drivers tend to underestimate the risks involved in driving 3. There are always actions you can take to reduce your risk left hand and arm straight out, keeping hand and arm still move into the right lane and reduce your speed pull over to the right and stop less than 0.08% stop if you can do so safely on your right 12 inches go onto the next exit 1. a U turn 2. Pulling into a driveway on the left side 3. backing into a driveway on the right side 100ft stop by colliding head-on with a solid object 1. pump the break pedal 2. downshift into a lower gear 3. rub the wheels against a curb if there was a yield sign present 1.within 50ft of the nearest rail of a railroad 2. within 8ft of a fire hydrant 3. within 20 ft of a crosswalk at an intersection in a counterclockwise direction 50-65mph To recover from a skid, what should you do? Speed limits are set to reflect ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction in which you want your vehicle to go 1. traffic density 2. road conditons 3. sight distance 4. visual field 5. type of vehicles A drivers should search the highway _____ seconds 20-30 ahead A driver should maintain a visual - control zone of 12-15 at least ____ seconds ahead To effectively search the total traffic scene, drivers should monitor the area _____ of the To the rear, to the sides, and to the front. vehicle. Search the visual scene near the ground to help you detect How to preform ground viewing important information to support your safe driving. You will be alert to other roadway users, pedestrians, roadway How ground viewing can help reduce risk markings or signs and road conditions. 1. do not prepare for stops or turns far enough in advance 2. Do not notice traffic tie-ups in advance 3. Become trapped behind Five common errors of driving with poor visual large trucks, slow-moving or double-parked vehicles 4. habits. unaware of vehicles about to pass 5. unaware of their own speed Most states' laws require a driver to signal at least ____ feet ahead before turning in an urban area. When preparing to turn, you should Your ___ can be used to help you know how far forward to pull into a parking space. When parking uphill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels By design, intersections are risky because Intersection types include: Three main parts of freeways driving are The first ability to be impaired by alcohol or other drugs is It takes the body, on average, approximately ______ to eliminate the alcohol contained in one drink. People who are driving while affected by marijuana will: Combining one or more drugs can cause a syngeristic effect on your body, meaning: Who is ultimately responsible for preventing you from driving after consuming drugs that can affect your driving abilities? What are the three categories of distractions? After using voice commands to make a call, send a text, or change the music, mental distractions can last up to____ seconds The most effective way to prevent becoming distracted by a cell phone while driving is If you encounter a suspected distracted driver, your first step should be to According to research, approximately how many drivers who crashed after falling asleep did not detect any sign of drowsiness before crashing? Most people experience energy dips between approximately midnight and 6 am, and again from approximately ___, during which they are more likely to fall asleep while driving. People ages 12 and 18 need between __ of sleep each day 500 Complete your braking before turning the steering wheel side mirrors Away from the curb Vehicles cross one another's paths of travel at various angles controlled and uncontrolled Getting on, driving on, getting off judgement and decision making 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours Tend to concentrate on one thing at a time while driving The combined effect is greater than the sum of the two effects separately You, the driver visual, manual, and mental 27 Turn on your phones Do Not Disturb mode Put more space between you and that driver One-half 2 pm to 4pm 9 and 9.5 hours It's raining hard, and your vision is so limited that you cannot see the edges of the roadway. There is no rest stop or parking lot in sight. What is your best course of action? Grime can reduce headlight effectiveness by as much as __ percent As few as __ inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle if you begin to skid, the best response is to____ if you believe that your brakes are failed, your first action should be to_____ to be safe to use, your vehicles tires should have a minimum tread depth of ____ Engine oil should be changed ____ Lane departure warning systems are designed to___ The potential benefits of self driving vehicles include pull over to the side of the road 90% 6 continue to look and steer where you want your vehicle to go pump the brake pedal 4/32 of an inch according to the maintenance schedule in your owners manual What are the driver when the vehicle drifts into the next lane lane improved traffic flow check your mirrors, make sure you have space to the front/ back/ sides, then proceed to change lanes. list 3 common errors made by new drivers when - no blinker - no change in speed - getting too close to the car in changing lanes the lane outline the procedure for making a two-point check traffic, tap the break, make sure there are no turn when backing into a driveway obstructions in the way monitor vehicles to make sure no ones backing out of the outline the procedure for entering a space, use break lights and turn signals, position 8-9 feet from perpendicular parking space the rear of the vehicle that is parked, steer wheel rapidly to enter space, re-enter vehicle move forward slowly outline the procedure for leaving a perpendicular check for obstructions signal reverse while looking back slowly parking space back straight out slowly turn toward path of travel explain how to use reference point to help you can know where the front of your vehicle is by projecting a determine how far to pull forward when entering you sight line just under the driver or passenger side view. a perpendicular parking space outline general procedures for changing lanes Advantages of a Roundabout Where is the safest lane to be in? If you are already on the freeway Relationship of BAC & Driving Ability 3 ways alcohol is eliminated in the body -traffic -waiting times -safer crashes -electricity environmental impact The Center Lane -help entering drivers by doing a "courtesy lane change" -or, adjust your speed to give more room 1. weight 2. tolerance 3. bloodstream 4. digestive system 1. breath 2. sweat 3. oxidation