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What does HTS stand for, and what is it? CORRECT ANSWERS Highway Transportation System, which is a group of people that makes laws covering all roads.
List the five vehicle types on the Highway Transportation System: CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Bicycle.
2. Bus.
3. Car.
4. Motorcycle.
5. Truck (18-wheeler).
List the five control devices: (BIGGS) CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Brake pedal (emergency pedal).
2. Gas pedal.
3. Gear shift.
4. Ignition.
5. Steering wheel.
List the 12 safety devices: CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Air bag.
2. Bar cage.
3. Bumpers.
4. Defroster.
5. Door locks.
6. Frame of the car.
7. Head rest.
8. Mirrors.
9. Safety glass (front & back).
10. Seat belt.
11. Sun visor.
12. Windshield wipers. List the eleven communication devices: CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Blinkers (turn signals).
2. Brake lights.
3. Bright lights.
4. Fog lights.
5. Hand signals.
6. Hazard lights.
7. Headlights.
8. Horn.
9. Parking lights.
10. Reverse lights.
11. Taillights.
List the two hand positions: CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Nine-and-Three.
2. Ten-and-Two.
List the two ways a driver should turn the wheel: CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Hand-
over-Hand (smoother).
2. Push-Pull.
What is tracking? CORRECT ANSWERS Ability to stay in the middle of your lane.
What is an example of a good searching skill? CORRECT ANSWERS Check your
mirrors every five to ten seconds.
In good weather, what should your following distance be? CORRECT ANSWERS Two-second gap between each car.
In bad weather, what should your following distance be? CORRECT ANSWERS Four-second gap between each car.
What is *hydro*planing? CORRECT ANSWERS Sliding (not skidding) on the top
layer of water.