Drivers Ed – Chapter 5 pt2 – Flashcards
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place to go in case of possible conflict
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escape path
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process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence
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orderly visual search pattern
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six areas of spaces around the vehicle
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zones
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the space your vehicle will occupy
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path of travel
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a space where you can drive free of restrictions to your line of sight or path of travel
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open zone
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area of space around the vehicle that is free of restriction, hazards, and conflicts when you use it
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space cushion
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all of the area that is visible to the driver when looking straight ahead
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field of vision
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a space not open because of restrictions in your line of sight or path of travel
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closed zone
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give as much space as possible to the greater hazard
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compromise space
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reducing risk by putting more distance between yourself and the hazard
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minimize a hazard
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the gripping power between the tire and the road surface
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traction
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selecting and identifying only those clues or restrictions, hazards, or conflicts that are important to your driving task
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selective seeing
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area far ahead in your path of travel and the area to the left and right
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target area
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the recommended searching area for identifying changes in your line of sight and path of travel
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12-15 second range
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the part of a field of vision surrounding the central vision
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peripheral vision
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the searching range where you need to get the final update of how you are controlling your intended path of travel
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4-6 second range
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when the driver follows the process of an orderly visual search pattern
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scanning
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adjusting your speed in order to handle one hazard at a time
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separate hazards
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that part of a field of vision where you can see clearly and sharply
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central vision
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the distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking
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line of sight
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a vehicle may come over the crest of the hill into your lane (I, P, D, or E)
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There is a stop sign ahead (I, P, D, or E)
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There is a restriction to your line of sight and path of travel (I, P, D, or E)
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You apply the foot break, slow, and move to the lane position 3 (I, P, D, or E)
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A vehicle crosses the center line and closes you left-front zone as it crests the hill, so you will slow and move to the right to avoid a collision (I, P, D, or E)
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A vehicle is approaching from the entrance lane (I, P, D, or E)
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A vehicle may merge into your path of travel (I, P, D, or E)
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There is no vehicle behind another vehicle on the road (I, P, D, or E)
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A vehicle is maintaining speed, while the vehicle behind is accelerating (I, P, D, or E)
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You are too close to another vehicle (I, P, D, or E)
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You will slow and change lanes so another vehicle can merge (I, P, D, or E)
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D
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You check the mirrors and lane (I, P, D, or E)
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E
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You will need to signal before changing lanes (I, P, D, or E)
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D
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you signal, check traffic, and move into the center lane (I, P, D, or E)
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E
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You cancel your signal (I, P, D, or E)
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E
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Move to the right
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lane position 3
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Bicyclist ahead on right
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horn
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Car with high-beam headlights on is approaching
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high-and-low beam headlights
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Plan to turn left at next corner
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turn signal lights
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Watch other drivers at 4-way stop
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eye contact or body movement
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Want to be seen from the rear at night
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taillights
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Parked at curb at night
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parking light
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Car breakdown in a traffic lane
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hazard flasher light
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Backing out of a parking space
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back-up-lights
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Preparing to stop at an intersection
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brake lights
