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Ohio AAA Drivers Ed Final Study Guide
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64
Driving Skills
12th Grade
07/20/2011

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Term

9 o clock/ 3 o clock

or

7 o clock/ 5 o clock

Definition

What is the correct hand position on the steering wheel?

Term
Power steering
Definition
If the engine fails what will be affected?
Term
wet brakes
Definition
What doesnt work as well as dry brakes
Term

Lack of driving expirience

peer pressure

exposure to alcohol and drugs

increased risk taking

lack of night driving exposure

Definition
What are some reasons young drivers are involved in more collisions then older drivers are:
Term
a smoother stop.
Definition
Releasing some break pressure 1-2 seconds before the car stops will allow what?
Term
the emergancy brake
Definition
What will help to avoid rolling backwards on an uphill grade?
Term
Right & left
Definition
What type of turns are sometimes permited on red lights in ohio. Ex.) one way to one way
Term
2 red brake lights seen from 500 feet and a white license plate light.
Definition
Every vehicle must have how many and what type of lights that can be seen from what distance from the rear of the car when the brakes are applied? 
Term
Speed
Definition
What does the speedometer measure?
Term
The number of miles driven since manufactured
Definition
What does the odometer measure?
Term
RPM's
Definition
What does the tachometer measure?
Term
oil pressure
Definition
What does the oil gauge measure?
Term
water pressure
Definition
What does the water gauge measure?
Term
planned search pattern
Definition
What helps drivers reduce perception distance?
Term
At least 1 1/2 car lengths
Definition
How much space do you need to parallel park?
Term
Drivers not seeing the motorcycles
Definition
What is the cause of most collisions b/t automobiles and motorcyles?
Term
work zone/construction zone
Definition
Where are fines doubled?
Term
Responsibilty, very unpredictable
Definition
Bicyclists have the same _____ as drivers but their behavior is _______ ________
Term
The internal organs hitting their own body structure
Definition
How do injuries in high speed crashes occur?
Term
2/32 inch
Definition
What is the minimum required tire tread depth in Ohio?
Term
use a penny
Definition
What is one way to check tread depth is to _____ ____ ______
Term
Ease up speed, steer, & brake gradually
Definition
To handle a tire blowout you should what?
Term
right, right of way, uncontrolled intersection
Definition
The driver at the ______ has the _____ ____ ____ in an ________ _________
Term
protect the scene.
Definition
What is one of the important things to do after a crash?
Term
six point
Definition
Hit and run is a major ____ _____ violation in Ohio
Term
S.E.E (Search, evalute, execute)
Definition
What is the strategy for defensive driving?
Term
fixed object, counting seconds
Definition
You can check your distance by using a _____ ______ and ______ _______
Term
pedistrians, motorcyclists, other drivers
Definition
It is important to establish eye contact with _______ ________ & ______ ________
Term
he cant see you
Definition
If you cant see a semi drivers face in the mirrors then?
Term
Inside your car
Definition
If power lines fall on your car then the safest place is?
Term
visual target
Definition
To recover from a skid it is important to keep a ______ ______ of where you want to go.
Term
drink alcohol to stay warm.
Definition
If you get trapped in a blizzard you should never ______________________
Term
right edge of the roadway for a guide.
Definition
If oncoming traffic has high beam headlights on look to the the  ____________________________
Term
get plenty of rest. theres no subsitute for sleep
Definition
To help prevent fatigue on a long trip you need to do what before you start the trip?
Term
gas and battery, great fuel economy
Definition
A hybird is what type of vehicle and its gets what?
Term
1/2 to 1/4 second
Definition
Once a hazard is spotted, the drivers initial reaction time to the hazard is generally what?
Term
Vision. 90-95%
Definition
What is the percentage of _____ that most of our driving clues come from?
Term
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Definition
B.A.C stands for what?
Term
0.08% adults under 21 .02%
Definition
What is the legal amount for B.A.C
Term
0.08%
Definition
A person can be arrested for operating a vehicle impaired even if his B.A.C is under ____
Term
50% alcohol, 45%, 40%
Definition
100 proof liquor is ____ ____ by volume, while 90 proof is ____, and 80 proof is ____.
Term
Death
Definition
If a large amount of alcohol is consumed over a short period of time what can result in this?
Term
visibilty, fatigue, & alcohol
Definition
Your reaction time can be reduced by _____ ______ & ______
Term
Caffeine
Definition
_______ is a drug that can cause irritability.
Term
Sober up
Definition
There are NO ways to _____ ____
Term
Drink alcoholic beverages and drive
Definition
The only way to prevent impaired performance is to not what?
Term
Carbon Monoxide
Definition
Staying in a parked running vehicle for a prolonged time can expose you to what deadly gas?
Term

-stop

-slow down and proceed with caution

Definition

What do the following lights mean:

Red flashing

yellow flashing

Term
4, weighs less than 40 pounds
Definition
A child must be seated in a child safety seat if he/she is under the age of ____ and _____ _____ ______ ______ _______
Term
Wear safety belts....airbags dont exempt anyone
Definition
While you are driving all passengers must what?
Term
Distance a vehicle travels until it stops, once the brakes are applied
Definition
What is braking distance?
Term
65
Definition
What is maximum speed limit on a interstate in Ohio?
Term
odd numbered run north to south. even run east/west
Definition
What are the differences between odd numbered interstates and even numbered?
Term
20 MPH
Definition
In Ohio what is the max speed limit in a school zone during restricted hours?
Term
A road that you have to pay to drive on. No ohio has no toll roads
Definition
What is a toll road? Does Ohio have any?
Term
Insurance, comprehensive is not the legal name for full coverage.
Definition
What is is required in Ohio? & what is not the legal name for full coverage?
Term
1.5 million accidents.
Definition
Driving too fast is a factor in a how many accidents per year?
Term
Anti-Lock Braking System
Definition
What does ABS stand for?
Term
Some sort of hazard is just out of sight
Definition
You should approach a hill or curve with the assumption that what?
Term
obstructing traffic
Definition
If you are stuck in an intersection and the light changes you could be sighted for what?
Term
reaching the beginning of a no passing zone
Definition
The law requires you complete a pass before what?
Term
emergancy vehicles at all times
Definition
You must yeild to what?
Term
hot, wet surfaces, rained
Definition
On ____ days, ____ _____ are most slippery right after it has ______.
Term
it is when the tires loose grip with the road by riding on top of the water on the road. Speed causes the chances of it to increase.
Definition
What is hydroplanning and what causes the chances of it to increase?
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