Idaho Drivers Ed Vocabulary 100% Correct

Idaho Drivers Ed Vocabulary 100% Correct Anti-Lock Braking Computer controlled braking system that keeps the wheels from locking, even when a driver brakes hard. Active Restraint A restraint device that must be engaged by a person. (y belt) Advisory Speed Limit A sign that suggests a speed to use for a sharp curve. Blood Alcohol Concentration The amount of alcohol in the blood expressed as a percentage. Car Pool Lane 2 or more individuals must travel in a car to use this lane. Collision Contact between 2 or more objects as they collide together. Commentary Driving System of thinking out loud as you drive. Controlled Intersection An intersection where a traffic signal or sign determines who has the right of way. Covering the Brake Take your foot off the accelerator, and hold it over the brake pedal to be ready to brake quickly. Crossbuck A sign placed at an uncontrolled railroad crossing. Defensive Driving Protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations. Downshifting Shifting from a higher gear to a lower gear. Fresh Green Light A light that has just turned green. Graduated Licensing Program Take drivers education, drive for 6 months w/ an adult 21 years or older w/ a valid license. Then take the knowledge test and skills test. Hand over Hand Steering One hand crosses over the other as you are turning. Highway Hypnosis Being lolled into an inattentive drowsy state. Hydroplaning Tires lose road contact by rising up on top of the water on the road. Idaho "Basic Rule of Speed" Law Law stating that you may not drive faster than is safe and prudent for existing conditions regardless of the posted speed limit. Implied Consent Program Agree to take a field sobriety test if asked to do so by an officer. Line of Sight Distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking. Open Zone Area on the road where you can drive w/ out restrictions. Orderly Visual Search Pattern Searching critical areas in a regular sequence. Over-driving Headlights Driving a speed that makes your stopping distance longer than the distance lighted. 350 feet for high beams. 100 feet for low beams. Overinflated Tire Only the center of the tire grips the road causing the middle of the tire to wear more quickly than the sides. Over-steering turning the steering wheel too much. Parallel Parking Parking your vehicle parallel to the curb. Passive Restraint A restraint device that works automatically (ex. air bag) Perpendicular Parking Parking your car at a right angle to the curb. Point of No Return Point beyond which a driver can no longer stop safely w/ out entering the intersection. Path of Travel Space your vehicle will occupy. Protected Left Turn Signal Left turn made on a green arrow while incoming traffic is stopped. Regulatory Sign Signs that are the law. Riding the Brake Resting your foot on the brake. Shared Left Turn Lane A Lane on a busy street that helps a driver make a safer mid-block left turn from the center lane. Space Cushion Area around your vehicle. Stale Green Light A light that has been green for a long time. Tailgating Following a car to closely. Uncontrolled Intersection Intersection where there are no signs or signals. Under-steering Not turning the steering wheel enough. Yield Right of Way Person on the left allows the person on the right to go first.