Basic Knowledge
Define Hydroplaning.
Skidding on a wet surface.
Who is required to wear a safety belt?
Everyone
What is a speedometer?
An indicator on the dashboard that shows the car's speed.
What are three safety features in the car?
Seat Belt, Head Rest, Air Bag, Locks
How many feet should you activate your signal, before you make a turn?
100 feet
Until what age should a child be in an approved safety seat?
8
What type of insurance is required for Texas drivers?
Liability
What is an odometer?
An indicator to show how many miles the car has driven in total.
What is a driver's field of vision?
The area that can be seen, without moving your head.
Which lane is reserved for the faster moving traffic?
Which lane is reserved for the slower moving traffic?
Left Lane for Faster Traffic (Passing Lane)
Right Lane for Slower Traffic (Merging Lane)
What are the eight sign colors?
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Brown, White, Black
What does a green arrow, at a red traffic light, indicate?
If you are in a lane with a green arrow, you may drive in the direction of the arrow without stopping.
Why are antilock brakes important?
They prevent your brakes from locking up.
What is the first thing you should do in the event your car starts to skid, to stay safe?
take your foot off the pedal.
What is depth perception?
The ability to be able to judge distance
What are the three types of aggressive drivers?
Quiet, Verbal, Epic
What is the definition of a DWI?
Driving While Intoxicated means... that a person was driving while having a BAC of 0.08%.
How long do you have to complete your 7 driving lessons with Island Driving School?
From the day you started class, you have 6 months to complete your driving lessons
A person who is always searching for danger on the road is a....
A. Defensive Driver
B. Nervous Driver
C. Expert Driver
What is highway hypnosis?
Sleepy or drowsy feeling from driving for an extended amount of time.
List in the correct order, the steps of a lane change.
1. Check Mirror.
2. Turn on Signal.
3. Check Blind Spots.
4. Glide into Lane.
5. Turn of Signal.
What is the definition of a DUI?
Driving Under the Influence means, driving while having any amount of drugs OR alcohol in your system.
Total Stopping Distance include these three things...
perception time, Reaction Time, braking capability
List all three types of evasive maneuvers.
Lateral Evasive Maneuver
Accelerated Evasive Maneuver
Braking Evasive Maneuver
What does SIPDE stand for?
Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute