Drivers Ed DBA
For what are you responsible,as a driver? - answer-You are responsiible for your life,
your passengers life, and the other drivers life
Who is financially responsible for a driver under 18? - answer-A parent or a legal
guardian
Name three most common distractions for teens? - answer-Loud Music,phone,Loud
passengers
How can these distraction be limited or avoided? - answer-1.)Turn the music down
to little to no sound
2.)Avoid reaching for the phone
3.)Don't have that many passengers riding with
Module 2 - answer-Module 2
Name the two types of vision your eyes provide the three basic rules of good eye
habits - answer-Central vision and Peripheral vision
1.)Aim high
2.)Keep your eyes moving
3.)Get the big picture
Briefly describe color blindness and discuss how this condition affect drivers -
answer-Color blindness is the inability to see certain colors in the usual way.
This can affect how drivers see traffic lights, curbs and signs
What Is carbon monoxide and what are dangers associated with it? - answer-A
byproduct of combustion, when fuel isn't burning cleanly,
DANGERS INCLUDE:Lightheadedness,confusion,headaches,dizziness and even death
Why is attitude the most critical characteristic of a new driver? - answer-A bad
attitude can cause thw driver to become emotional and act on feelings and not
facts
Describe 3 characteristics of a good driver - answer-Optimistic,considerate of others
& emotionally stable
Describe 3 characteristics of at risk behaviors - answer-poor judgement,being
overconfident in their abilities, emotional outburst
Module 3 - answer-Module 3
How does gravity affect your car going uphill and downhill - answer-Driving downhill
gravity is pulling it down
Driving uphill gravity is slowing the car down
, Name two safety features in cars that are designed to overcome the force of inertia
when a car stops suddenly - answer-Seatbelt and headrest
Describe two conditions that can affect friction and traction.What happens to the
handling of a car when there is a loss of friction and traction - answer-Friction is
affected by the brakes, tires,the road surface and speed
Traction is affected by stopping distance, centrifugal force, and hydroplaning
Decreasing a car's traction decreases the amount of control you have over the
vehicle
Centripetal and centrifugal force:How do these forces affect a way a vehicle turn? -
answer-Centripetal force the direction of its velocity is changing.Center seeking
force. Necessary for an object to move with circular motion
Centrifugal force: the force that pulls out from the center on a body in circular
motion.Increases with acceleration
What two factors determine the force of impact?Name at least two features in cars
thay cushion the force of impact - answer-Speed and size of vehicle
Module 4 - answer-Module 4
What position do the red,yellow, and green lights occupy on traffic light - answer-
Red is top, yellow in the middle, and green at the bottom
Describe 3 ways traffic signs display information(color,shape,text)Give an example
of each - answer-A red sign always signifies stop/do not enter/or wrong way
Yellow:Yellow stands for caution. A yellow traffic sign serves as a general warning.
Green: Green means go! A green traffic sign signals that you can proceed, or
provides you with direction on where to proceed.
Black and White: Black and white traffic signs provide posted regulations (i.e.,
speed limits).
Orange: Orange signals construction time! If you see an orange traffic sign, you will
likely encounter construction or road maintenance ahead.
Brown: Brown traffic signs reference local recreation areas or scenic points of
interest.
Blue: Blue stands for guidance. Blue traffic signs often offer information to assist
motorists.
An octagon signals the need to stop.
An upside down triangle always means "yield."
A diamond always warns of possible hazards ahead.
Pennant-shaped traffic signs serve as advanced warning of no passing zones.
Round stands for railroad. When you see a round traffic sign, you will likely see a
railroad crossing.
A pentagon signals a school zone ahead or a school crossing zone.
Horizontal rectangles typically provide guidance to drivers.
Vertical rectangle usually serve as regulatory notices
Module 5 - answer-Module 5
For what are you responsible,as a driver? - answer-You are responsiible for your life,
your passengers life, and the other drivers life
Who is financially responsible for a driver under 18? - answer-A parent or a legal
guardian
Name three most common distractions for teens? - answer-Loud Music,phone,Loud
passengers
How can these distraction be limited or avoided? - answer-1.)Turn the music down
to little to no sound
2.)Avoid reaching for the phone
3.)Don't have that many passengers riding with
Module 2 - answer-Module 2
Name the two types of vision your eyes provide the three basic rules of good eye
habits - answer-Central vision and Peripheral vision
1.)Aim high
2.)Keep your eyes moving
3.)Get the big picture
Briefly describe color blindness and discuss how this condition affect drivers -
answer-Color blindness is the inability to see certain colors in the usual way.
This can affect how drivers see traffic lights, curbs and signs
What Is carbon monoxide and what are dangers associated with it? - answer-A
byproduct of combustion, when fuel isn't burning cleanly,
DANGERS INCLUDE:Lightheadedness,confusion,headaches,dizziness and even death
Why is attitude the most critical characteristic of a new driver? - answer-A bad
attitude can cause thw driver to become emotional and act on feelings and not
facts
Describe 3 characteristics of a good driver - answer-Optimistic,considerate of others
& emotionally stable
Describe 3 characteristics of at risk behaviors - answer-poor judgement,being
overconfident in their abilities, emotional outburst
Module 3 - answer-Module 3
How does gravity affect your car going uphill and downhill - answer-Driving downhill
gravity is pulling it down
Driving uphill gravity is slowing the car down
, Name two safety features in cars that are designed to overcome the force of inertia
when a car stops suddenly - answer-Seatbelt and headrest
Describe two conditions that can affect friction and traction.What happens to the
handling of a car when there is a loss of friction and traction - answer-Friction is
affected by the brakes, tires,the road surface and speed
Traction is affected by stopping distance, centrifugal force, and hydroplaning
Decreasing a car's traction decreases the amount of control you have over the
vehicle
Centripetal and centrifugal force:How do these forces affect a way a vehicle turn? -
answer-Centripetal force the direction of its velocity is changing.Center seeking
force. Necessary for an object to move with circular motion
Centrifugal force: the force that pulls out from the center on a body in circular
motion.Increases with acceleration
What two factors determine the force of impact?Name at least two features in cars
thay cushion the force of impact - answer-Speed and size of vehicle
Module 4 - answer-Module 4
What position do the red,yellow, and green lights occupy on traffic light - answer-
Red is top, yellow in the middle, and green at the bottom
Describe 3 ways traffic signs display information(color,shape,text)Give an example
of each - answer-A red sign always signifies stop/do not enter/or wrong way
Yellow:Yellow stands for caution. A yellow traffic sign serves as a general warning.
Green: Green means go! A green traffic sign signals that you can proceed, or
provides you with direction on where to proceed.
Black and White: Black and white traffic signs provide posted regulations (i.e.,
speed limits).
Orange: Orange signals construction time! If you see an orange traffic sign, you will
likely encounter construction or road maintenance ahead.
Brown: Brown traffic signs reference local recreation areas or scenic points of
interest.
Blue: Blue stands for guidance. Blue traffic signs often offer information to assist
motorists.
An octagon signals the need to stop.
An upside down triangle always means "yield."
A diamond always warns of possible hazards ahead.
Pennant-shaped traffic signs serve as advanced warning of no passing zones.
Round stands for railroad. When you see a round traffic sign, you will likely see a
railroad crossing.
A pentagon signals a school zone ahead or a school crossing zone.
Horizontal rectangles typically provide guidance to drivers.
Vertical rectangle usually serve as regulatory notices
Module 5 - answer-Module 5
