Vocabulary/ Acronym Meanings
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
What color are brake lights?
Red
True or False: Farm machinery are allowed on the road
True
True or False: If you miss your exit, you take the next one
true
What is the BAC limit?
.08
HTS stands for?
Highway Transportation System
What are DRL's?
Daytime Running Lights
How many feet should you stop before a railroad?
15 feet
Getting on, driving on, and getting off
What are the three categories of drugs?
Prescriptions, over the counter, illegal
______ is when your tires lose contact with the road's surface and you lose control of steering due to a wet surface
Hydroplaning
If your brakes have failed, what should you do?
Pump the Break
True of False: Cars have the right of way over pedestrians.
False
Roundabouts are controlled by.....
yield signs
After hands-free usage, mental distractions continue for how much longer?
When two or more drugs are taken and used together which enhances the effect, this is called....
Synergism
Where do rear facing car seats go?
In the back, preferably in the middle
How many feet should you leave between you and a bicyclist?
3-5 feet
Which lights can be helpful to have on at night if there are no cars directly in front of you?
Highbeams
What are the two ranges of day where the body begins to tire?
12am-6am
2pm-4pm
Turning the wheel while the car is off or you are parked is called......
Dry Steering
What should be done to test the amount of traction on a roadway?
Slow your vehicle to 15-20 MPH and quickly press on the brake pedal. This will show if your tires begin to skid.
When a vehicle and a motorcyclist are in an collision, who is usually at fault?
The Vehicle
Name 4 crash factors
(Answers May Vary)
Wet roads, low tire pressure, merging, potholes, loss of brakes, sharp curves, snow covered roads, impaired driving
What is the elimination rate for alcohol in the body?
.015% per hour