Teen Drivers
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
20 MPH
How long should you let your car idle when starting?
10-to-15-seconds
Describe the 'No Right Turn' sign.
It's a white square sign with a black arrow pointing right with a red circle and slash over it.
How far should you sit from the steering wheel?
10 inches
What percentage of crashes are caused by driver error?
90%
What are the restrictions the first year you have your license? The second year?
Only 1 non-family member, no driving between 12 AM to 6 AM, then it changes to 1 AM to 5 AM.
Demonstrate pre-driving checks. What do monthly pre-checks include?
Walk around the vehicle, check the tires, look for leaks, clean glass, adjust your seat, mirrors, head restraint, fasten seatbelts, check instrument panel, adjust accessories.
Name four different warning signs.
Right curve, left curve, reverse turn, slippery when wet, deer crossing, winding curve, intersections, merge, divided highway
What are two types of steering errors?
Understeer, Oversteer, Steer too quickly or steer to slowly
What are the two correct hand positions on the steering wheel?
9 and 3
8 and 4
Name three primary factors involved in teen crashes. Approximately what percentage of crashes are caused by driver error?
Speeding, Driving Distracted, and Driving Impaired
Name six different warning lights/gauges on the instrument panel.
Check engine, battery, oil pressure, tire pressure, brake light, battery, ABS, low fuel, seatbelt, airbag, temperature, traction control
Traffic control devices communicate, meaning using?
Color, shape, and words or symbols
Name three factors that affect traction.
Tire tread, tire pressure, condition of the tires, road conditions and speed
What is gravity?
What is inertia?
Gravity (force that pulls objects down). Inertia (an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted on)
Name four actions to reduce risk.
Change speed, direction communicate, and avoid distractions.
What are four vehicle communication systems?
Horn, turn signals, hazard lights and brake lights (headlights and hand signals).
On your board, draw the divided highway begins sign.
Yellow diamond shaped sign with 2 black vertical arrows and a solid black shape at top middle
Name three types of acceleration.
Idle, Progressive, and Thrust
How many seconds ahead should you be looking?
What should your following distance be?
20-to-30-seconds
3-to-4-seconds
Name four characteristics of risk.
Risk is always present, Perceived risk may differ from actual risk, every road user affects the level of risk and risk can be managed.
Name six things you should check monthly.
Oil, windshield fluid, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, belts, tire tread and pressure, and wipers
What do the colors of the signs tell you?
Red, White/black, Yellow, Green, Blue, Brown, Fluorescent Yellow/Green/Pink.
Red (Stop, prohibited), Black/White (Regulatory), Yellow (Warning), Green (Distance, Direction, Destination), Blue (Motorist services), Brown (Parks, camping, recreational and historical), Yellow/Green (School/pedestrian crossing), Pink (Incident mgmt.)
Name three types of deceleration.
Release, Controlled (squeeze), and Thrust
What is the penalty if you receive a ticket while you have your permit?
What is risk?
Waiting 90 days longer to get your license.
Risk is the chance of injury, damage or loss