approximately which percent of crashes are caused by driver error?
90%
drivers should develop the habit of searching _______ seconds ahead along their intended path of travel for objects and conditions that could increase risk.
20 to 30 seconds
a teen driver’s chance of crashing is higher when driving:
between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver?
5 years
primary factors involved in teen crashes include:
- failing to yield the right of way
- driving too fast for road conditions
- being distracted
define “graduated driver licensing” (GDL) and explain each of the three stages of licensure.
it is a system designed to ease new drivers into safe driving by providing practice and skill development under low-risk conditions.
- learner’s permit: drive with supervised adult
- intermediate/provisional license: unsupervised but with restrictions
- full license: meets full requirements
list and explain the three characteristics of risk.
- possibility of collision/crash
- believing/feeling unconcerned of risks on the road
- reducing risk by taking the sequence of steps called “Perceive, Decide and Act”
explain how to perform a systematic visual search.
- searching 20-30 seconds ahead along your intended path of travel for objects and conditions that could increase risk
- being aware of available traction on the road surface
- identifying an alternate path of travel 12-15 seconds ahead so you can steer out of trouble if a threatening situation develops.
explain the benefits of conducting supervised driving sessions.
- learner’s permit holders must commonly remain free of moving violations and at-fault crashes for several months
- knowledge development time
- provides experience, skills and confidence on the road
- communication is achieved
- instructor/parent/guardian imposed correct behavior when driving
describe the PERCEIVE, DECIDE, ACT sequence and how it applies to reduced risk driving.
- predicting the actions of other road users that could affect your risk
- assessing the consequences of alternative responses
- determining the best course of action
what are the best courses of action to take to reduce risk?
- changing speed by decelerating, braking or accelerating
- adjusting position or direction by changing lanes or turning
- communicating with other road users
list the nine basic rules of the road listed in the DMV manual
- know all traffic signals, signs and markings
- be alert of what is happening around the vehicle
- do not exceed the speed limit
- do not drive fatigued
- do not tailgate other vehicles
- obey all laws and rules while driving in this state or any state/country
- do not drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- do not drive while distracted
- a police officer directing traffic overrules any traffic light or sign and must be obeyed
what two things have to be present for you to make a right turn on red?
- no sign prohibiting a right turn on red
- no pedestrians/walk sign
what are the sign shapes and their broad meaning?
- yellow circle: railroad crossing AHEAD
- orange diamond: construction
- crossbuck: AT railroad crossing
- red octagon: STOP
- yellow triangle pointing right: pennant (no passing); typically on the left side of the road
- white rectangle: regulatory (ex: speed limit)
- green rectangle: guidance (ex: bike route)
- brown trapezoid: tourist & rec.
- upside down red triangle: yield
- various shapes: route numbers (interstate, highways, etc.)
what are the sign colors and meanings?
- red: STOP or don’t do something
- green: direction or guidance
- blue: driver services
- yellow: general warning
- white: a law or rule
- orange: road repair work warning
- brown: tourist information
single, broken lines:
white: same direction
yellow: opposite direction
driver may pass over dotted line when safe
single solid white lines:
prohibited from changing lanes/cannot pass another vehicle
double white or yellow lines:
must not pass if drivers side line is solid
yellow edge marking:
left edges of one-way roads
white edge marking:
two way roads and right edges of one way roads
stop lines:
where to legally stop (before intersection or crosswalk)
when are drivers required to yield to pedestrians?
at marked crosswalks or intersections (aka stop lines)
if two cars come to a four-way stop at the same time, who must yield the right of way?
the car going straight
how far must you stop from a railroad crossing?
at least 15 feet but not more than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
