Study Guide Review ANSWER KEY

Two-handed control is the proper technique which must be used when taking the driverss
test.
Causing a crash is a reason to __fail_____ the drivers test.
_Police__ _officer__ always give you the right of way over traffic signs and signals.
If you fail the permit test, you must wait at least _1___ day to retake it.
A flashing ___Red_____ light means treat it like a stop sign.
A solid ___Red________ X above your lane means this lane is not for your use.
A flashing yellow X means your lane is for left turns only.
A flashing yellow __signal______ means proceed with caution.
___Green________ arrow traffic signals mean you have the right of way to proceed in
the direction of the arrow.
A non-working traffic signal must be treated as a four way _stop_____.
___Regulatory______ signs are white/black/red and state the law.
_Warning________ signs are black/yellow and warn you of danger.
Black/Orange signs are ___Construction_______ signs.
_____Guide_____signs give information.
Green guide signs give ____Directions___________.
Blue Guide signs tell about ___Services________.
Brown guide signs tell about ___Recreational______ areas.
Red tells about a strong prohibitive message.
Moving violations in an Orange are means the fine is ___Doubled_______.
Pennsylvania rout markers have a ____Keystone_______ shape.
___Interstate______ markers are red/blue

___Even_____ numbered interstate roads travel East/West, odd routes travel

North/South.
In 99.97% of car crashes, you would have been better of to have worn your ____Seat
Belt______
Children under __13____ years old are 25% more likely to be killed in a crash when
sitting in the front seat compared to the backseat.
Frontal collisions are about 85% of all crashes.
16-21 year old drivers have more single vehicle crashes than ___multiple______ car
crashes.
___Active_______ safety devices require occupant action to work.
____Passive______ safety devices work automatically.
The second collision is when the occupant strikes an object inside the vehicle.
Air bags are designed to prevent head and crushing __chest____ injuries, the injuries
which most often kill occupants in a crash.
A head restraint is designed to prevent neck injuries in a rear end collision.
You should adjust your seat so that your airbag would strike your chest from a distance of
no less than _10__in.
An air bag is a Supplemental Restraint System which designed to be used with the seat
belt system.
An adjustable steering wheel is an important option for a short driver.
__Alcohol_____is absorbed directly into the stomach wall lining into the bloodstream.
A drivers judgment is the first thing to be affected by alcohol consumption.
Alcohol is absorbed quickly and begins to affect the brain in about three minutes.
Alcohol is naturally eliminated from the body at the rate of ___1__ drink per hour for the
average size person.
Alcohol is a _drug____ that is a depressant.
Drinking coffee makes a drinker a Wide Awake drunk.

Drugs for which you do not need a prescription as well as illegal drugs can affect your
ability to drive.
The amount of alcohol you consume is the biggest factor to determine your _BAC_____.
12 oz. of beer, 5oz of wine and __1 1/2___ oz of hard liquor all contain about the same
amount of alcohol.
Chemical analysis of the blood is the most highly accurate measurement of BAC.
A 200 proof drink contains __100___% alcohol.
The average person will be stumbling drunk at .2%, pass out a .3%, go into a coma at .4%
and die at _.5___%.
The highway transportation system is a ___complex______ system
In a given time, the senses can send more information to the brain than it can process.
Perceptual abilities can be improved with __practice_______.
Most fatal car crashes happen within 30 miles of _home______.
Driver error is the leading cause of car crashes.
Alcohol is a factor in about 50% of all fatal car crashes.
A __blind____ spot is the area beside and behind your vehicle that your cannot see in
your mirrors.
The approved hand position on the steering wheel is 8 and 4 oclock.
When backing up, turn the wheel to the side that your want the vehicle to move.
_DUI_____ = Driving under the Influence
DWI = Driving while ____intoxicated_________
BAC= Blood alcohol _concentration___________
BAL = Blood alcohol __level__________
A _____triangle_______________ shape sign indicates a slow moving vehicle.
White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the ______same___________direction.

Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the ___opposite____________ direction.

____Broken___________ lines permit crossing if safe.
____Solid____________ lines prohibit crossing for continuous use.
What do double reflectors indicate? ___Break in the line_________________
When parallel parking, the tires must be no more than __12in______ from the curb.
When parking, you must __lock________ the ignition, ___remove____the keys and
__set______the parking brake.
When a driver emerges from a parking lot, alley or driveway in an urban district, they
must stop where? _____before entering the sidewalk________.
The general right of way rule is to yield to the vehicle on your ___right____________.
Drivers making a ____Left_________turn must yield the right of way to oncoming
vehicles.
The legal limit for DUI for drivers 21 or older is ___.08_________%.
The legal limit for DUI for drivers under 21 is ____.02________%.
____Implied Consent_________________ is the term for the law that if you refuse a
blood test when suspected of driving under the influence, you will suffer severe penalties.
A _____guilty____________verdict for DUI carries an automatic jail sentence.
When you receive _6___ or more points in PAs violation system you will have your
license suspended.
After a year of no violations , ___3___ points will be removed from your total points.
You are required to activate your turn signals at least ___100____ feet before the turn at
speeds under 35 MPH and at least _300______ feet at speeds over 35 MPH.
When are you required to deactivate your turn signal? __immediately after a turn___.
When must you stop for a train crossing? ______You must stop at a railroad crossing if
the lights are activated, if the gate is down, or moving, or if you can see or hear a
train within 1500 feet._______

How many years of experience must a motorcycle rider have to be able to ride without
wearing a helmet? ____2__________.
The basic fine for speeding is $_35___ plus $__2___ per every MPH that is 6 or more
over the limit.
You may not stop, stand or park a vehicle within __30____ feet of a stop sign, Within
__15____feet of a fire hydrant.
PA law requires you to report any crash that has _____bodily injuries____________,
________death or has damage to the vehicle ____or the vehicle requires
__towing______.
Which vehicle has to yield in a traffic circle intersection? ___Vehicles entering a traffic
circle_______.
Which vehicle must yield when a sideroad intersects a thru road? ___A vehicle entering
a roadway that ends must yield to vehicles on the thru roadway______.
You may not come within _10___ feet of a stopped school bus,
The exception for stopping for a school bus with lights flashing is __On a Divided_____
Highway_________.
The __White Cane Law__________________ law requires all vehicles to yield to blind
pedestrians.
The ___Safety______zone is the area around your vehicle that needs to be maintained at
all times to maintain safe travel.
What factors do you need to consider when determining safe following distance?
________Speed, Road conditions, amount of traffic and driving experience are
factors that you need to take into account when determining a safe following
distance.__.
_____Four______ seconds is the suggested minimum following distance for the new
driver.
___Twelve______ seconds is the suggested visual lead to be maintained at all times.
___Four________ seconds is the average stopping distance at any speed for passenger
vehicles.
The death rate at night compared to daytime is ___3______times greater in urban areas
and ____2 1/2_____ times greater in rural areas.

Average nighttime reaction is ___slower___________ compared to reaction in the

daylight.
Depth perception and judgement of __speed____________ are negatively affected at
night.
The main purpose of back up lights is ___communication_______________.
Back up lights are colored _white/clear____and go on ___when the car is shifted to
reverse.______________________________.
You should check your lights when? __Every time you use them to make sure they are
working properly.___________.
Most clues come from the sense of ___sight____________ when driving.
In the day you should drive with the day/night mirror in the ___day______ position and
at nighttime in the __day_______ position.
You may not use your high beams when within __500______ feet of oncoming traffic
and within _300________ feet of ongoing traffic.
The most common best adjustment when driving at nighttime compared to daytime is to
____Slow down_______________________.
What is meant by overdriving your headlights? When the drivers speed exceeds their
headlight range________.
___Car Crashes__________________ is the number one cause of death for 16-21 year
olds.
When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with lights
activated you should: __Slow down and change lanes if possible____.
When being passed by a vehicle you should ____Maintain______________ your speed.
You should always try to stay in the ___Right_______ lane of a multi-lane highway
unless passing or turning.
When passing a vehicle you should see the vehicles __Headlights/Bumper____before
returning to the right lane.
You are stopped, waiting in an intersection to complete a left turn. You should signal and
keep your wheels straight.

When driving in fog it is best to you your _low_ beams and __fog_ lights if possible.
When the brakes fail what 3 steps should you attempt.
1. ____Pump the breaks___
2. ___Shift to a lower gear___
3. ___Use the parking Break_____
The SIPDE process
Search the roadway and the off-road area 20-30 seconds ahead for information
that can help you plan a path of travel.
Identify objects or conditions within 12-15 seconds ahead that could interfere
with your planned path of travel.
Predict what actions or changes in conditions on or near the roadway could
increase the level of risk.
Decide what action or actions to take at least 4-5 seconds ahead to control or
reduce risk.
Execute your decision
Name the 3 items that need to be in your possession when driving
1. ___Registration_______
2. ___License___________
3. ___Proof of insurance__
Risk Definitions
Risk Reduction -applying methods to reduce risk while participating in the risk taking
event.
Risk Protection anticipating harm, one may provide protection to their body.
Risk Avoidance when the potential for personal risk to life and property is judged to be
excessive, an individual may choose to avoid the risk altogether.
Risk Prevention most driving situations pose a variety of dangers that can be corrected
before the driver even gets behind the wheel.
Ignition Switch Terminology
Lock ___ Normal parking position and prevents steering wheel from turning.
Off ____ The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel.
ACC___ This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when engine is
not running.
On_____ This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories.
Start ___ This position starts the engine. As soon as the engine has started, release the
key. It automatically returns to the ON position.

Label the following gauges and/or warning lights

_____Speedometer_________

_____Alternator ____________

_____High Beams Indicator__________

_____Oil Pressure Gauge Warning

Light___________

_____Temperature___________

_______Four Way Flashers/Hazard Lights_____

_______Odometer____________

_____Fuel Gauge____________