Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual Notes Flashcards

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual Notes Flashcards Fatal single-vehicle rollovers reduced by____. 77-80% How far away should you stay behind a vehicle? Two seconds (four seconds minimum at night) ESC reduces the likelihood of all fatal crashes by___.43% What do you not do if there's a fire in the car? Raise the hood of your car Liability insurance-Provides coverage for damages you caused other person.What do you do when entering a main road from a driveway, alley, parking lot or roadside?you must yield to vehicles already on the main road How much distance to be left between a vehicle and a bicycle?Less than 3 feet Name the 4 causes of Hydroplaning1) Low Tire Pressure2) High Tire Pressure3) Worn Tires4) Driving in water that is too deep A BLUE background color of a sign is used as: -a background color for information science related to motorist services and the Emergency Route Marker What do you not do in a tire blowout?Press the brake pedal Sports utility vehicles with stability control are involved in___fewer accidents then SUVs without the system.67% What do you do in case of a Brake Fade? Gear the car down Steer to an open area What do you do if you have wet breaks?Place your left foot lightly on the break, then accelerate the car.What is diminished during stressful situations? Eyesight An ORANGE background color of a sign is used as: -construction and maintenance signs A GREEN background color of a sign is used as: -a background color for guide signs, milepost and as a legend color for parking regulations.A BLACK AND WHITE sign is used for:-regulatory signs (used to inform road users of select traffic laws or regulations) Traction Control-Acceleration without spinning wheels;from being overpowered for spinning during acceleration What do you do if you are Hydroplaning?1) Do not push on the brake pedal2) Do not turn the steering wheel3) Ease off the gas4) Wait for the speed to go down and for the tire to touch the pavement5) Steer back onto the road, if necessary Federal law requires that all automobiles have a________.Secondary safety latch Collision insurance-Provides coverage for damages sustained by your vehicle.What is the new color for school zones?Fluorescent yellow-green When approaching a railroad track and a train is coming, how far away should you be from the train tracks?15-50 feet ESC reduces crashes by____.35% What are the five causes of Brake Fade? Frequent brakingSteep downgrades in mountains Left foot braking High speeds Pursuits What do you do if you loss control of your car? Pump the brake pedal Gear the car down Steer the car to an open area

What do you do if the school is flashing red lights?Motor should stop their cars and wait until the red flashing lights are turned off, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins to move before they start driving again.When ever a driver license is suspended or revoked, it must be returned to the Department of Safety within___of the suspension or revocation.20 days

• It is unlawful for any person to drive vehicle less then 55

mph in the left lane of any interstate highway.*The minimum speed limit in the right lane is 45 mph on any interstate highway.How do you correct an Understeer/Push Front Wheel Skid?1) ease off the throttle2) brake lightly3) straighten the wheel a little4) control the car5) repeat if necessary6) look where you need to go Name the 4 ways to correct an Oversteer/Rear-Wheel Skid:1) Turn in the direction of the skid.2) If the car skids right turn right.3) If the car skids left turn left.4) Straighten the wheel ABS-Anti-lock Braking System; allows the car to safely break and steer What is the formula to find feet per second? SPEED x 1.5= Feet per second A WHITE background color of a sign is used as: -route to markers, guide signs, the Fallout Shelter Directional sign and the regulatory signs What are HOV lane's and what are they used for? HOV lanes-high occupancy vehicle; are reserved for buses, then pools, motorcycles, carpals and other high occupancy vehicles The_______must be straight in order to achieve platform stability during an exit of a corner.Steering Wheel If you have not corrected the oversteer by___the car will continue to spin.20 degrees Late Entry Apex=The best driving line in a corner, an increased line of sight, and the widest most consistent path Early Entry Apex=Reduced Sight Line (not a good line to use) Under federal law, all tires are worn at what inch of tire tread depth?2/32" At what rate of speed are you deemed a slow moving vehicle?10 mph or more below the lawful maximum speed Uninsured motorist insurance-Provides coverage for the damages on insured person's cause.What does one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line mean?-that you may pass on the broken line aor "passing zone", but may not pass on the side of the solid yellow line - opposing traffic What is the name of the broad X-shaped sign? A crossbuck sign What is the no-zone?The area approximately up to 20 feet directly in front of a large vehicle.Electronic stability control --an assist in management in response to the group challenges and/or mistakes made by the driver.Name the 3 types of Oversteer:1) Mild Oversteer2) Pronounced Oversteer3) Extreme Oversteer

What do you do at a flashing red light?Make a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.What is the move over law?-Requires that motorist stay closest to any emergency, maintenance or recovery vehicle that is stopped on the shoulder of the road way.Front Wheel Skid/Understeer-When the vehicle doesn't steer as sharp as you would like; loss of front wheel grip.Name 3 ways one could Oversteer/Rear-Wheel Skid: 1) Braking hard in a corner2) Accelerating hard in a corner3) Turning hard in a corner What do you broken yellow lines mean?-that you may cross the line to pass if there is no oncoming traffic.A YELLOW background color of a sign is used as: -the color for warning signs and school signs A BROWN background color of a sign is used as: -guide information signs related to points of recreational cultural interests What is the first trait that decreases with the use of alcohol?Judgment A RED background color of a sign is used as: -stop signs, do-not-enter messages,wrong way signs

Where the tire meets the road is called the: "Contact Patch"

The only information you can trust comes from the three

most important senses of driving:

Sight, Touch, Sound What do you do if you have brake failure? Shift the car into a lower gear Pull on the handbrake What is the ultimate penalty of an expired license?There are no grace periods Drunk Driving Children Protection Act-Minimum jail sentence of 30 days; and a mandatory minimum $1000.Since 2007 less than____of driver training instructors we had interviewed about ESC could into what it is, how it works, or best way to drive with it.1% What do two yellow solid lines mean?-that you may not cross the lines from either direction even if no on coming traffic is in view.What is the penalty for a second conviction of a DUI?45 days- 11 months, 29 days in jail; a minimum fee of $600-$3500; license revocation period of two years; seizure of vehicle What do you do at a flashing yellow light? Slow down and proceed with caution at the intersection.What do you do if a school bus is flashing yellow lights?Motors should slow down and prepared to stop there vehicles.*On July 1, 2009 instant messaging and talking on the phone was prohibited for teenage drivers as well as adult drivers.*Includes hand held telephones or hand held personal digital assistant to transmit or read a written message one of the drivers motor vehicle is in motion.What do you do at an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic light?Treated like a four-way stop What is one thing you do in a tire blowout? Put flares or reflectors out.If your license has expired more than 30 calendar days:-a $5 late fee, after six months the fee is $10, after 5 years there is a $10 fee and a state mandated vision screening, knowledge, and skills test.