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56 Cards in this Set
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accidental death
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5th leading cause of death in the US
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fatalities related to motor vehicles traffic are
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the number one cause of death for a person of 3-33
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in the driving environment
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potential for unintentional injury
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majority of drivers involved in collisions are people who have
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good driving records
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we depend on
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- learned information
- realistic perceptions - sound judgement |
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highway transportation center consist of
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- roadways
- vehicles - drivers |
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roadways
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- fuction/ surface
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vehicles
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types
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drivers
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conditions
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traffic-related crashes
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one of our largest societal problems
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Among those killed
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teenage drivers have the highest death rates per miles driven among all age groups, followed by elderly drivers and young adult males.
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These collisions cost the national economy over
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$230 billion as they relate to property damage, medical costs, insurance premiums, and lost time at work.
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each year
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each year approximately 3 million people are injured and around 40,000 people are killed in traffic collisions
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If the state court system identifies you as an unsafe driver
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the court has the right to take away your privilege to drive at any time.
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driving is a
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privilege
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If you are under 18,
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you must show proof of driver education, verification of attendance in or completion of school, proof of social security, and proof of identification (TRC 521.204, 521.222 and 545.424) to receive a permit.
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If you are under 18,
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you must hold an instruction permit or hardship license for a minimum of 6 months. Also, your instructor must be 21 years or older.
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6 points
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$100
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each additional
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$25
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dwi
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$1,000 annual surcharge
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Second DWI Conviction
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$1,500 annual surcharge
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Conviction with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.16 or greater
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$2,000 annual surcharge
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Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility
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$250 annual surcharge
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Driving While License Expired
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$250 annual surcharge
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Driving without a Valid License
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$100 annual surcharge
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Suspension
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he temporary removal of your driving privilege
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Revocation
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the removal of your privilege to drive
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Once your revocation period has ended,
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your driving privileges will remain revoked until an investigation is completed.
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The investigation is to
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determine that all withdrawal actions have ended, and that all statutory requirements are met.
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Your license may be suspended or revoked for a variety of reasons. Read below for a list of just a few of them:
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* Driving under the influence of alcohol or another substance
* Driving recklessly * Leaving the scene of a collision * Failing to satisfy a citation or appear in court * Refusing to take a chemical test * Displaying a canceled, altered, or fictitious license |
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Bodily injury/death of one person:
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$20,000
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Property damage
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$15,000
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Traffic laws
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are in place to regulate the flow of traffic. They are designed for your safety and the safety of others you are sharing the road with.
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Drivers under 25 years of age who represent
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15% of the driving population are involved in about 30% of all collisions.
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The majority of people killed or injured in crashes were
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drivers (64%) followed by passengers (28%) and motorcycle riders (3%).
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Persons 21 to 24 years old have
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the highest fatality rate. For all age groups, the fatality rate is higher for males.
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About 90% of the information required for safe driving
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relates to vision.
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Visual acuity refers to
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- the clarity or clearness of one's vision, a measure of how well a person sees.
- a measure of the ability to identify black symbols on a white background at a standardized distance as the size of the symbols is varied. |
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Good driver vision includes:
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# Contrast sensitivity
# Substantial visual field of view # Glare recover |
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Contrast sensitivity
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the capacity to sharply see the difference between two similarly colored objects.
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Glare recovery
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refers to the ability to see in the presence of oncoming headlights, at night, or in the presence of sun glare in daytime.
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f for any reason you are mentally incompetent, even as a temporary condition,
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it is illegal to drive.
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It is also illegal to drive
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if any medical limitations may interfere with your ability to drive safely - this is not limited to chronic illness.
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exas will not issue a license to
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individuals who have a physical or mental impairment which makes it unsafe for them to drive.
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Before driving,
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assume you will be in a crash.
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kinetic energy
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he extra energy it has gained as a result of its motion.
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kenetic energy
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The scientific definition is the amount of work that is needed to accelerate a body of a known weight from zero to a given speed.
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Perception distance
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This is the distance your vehicle travels from the time you visually see a hazard with your eyes to the time your brain registers it and triggers a response. The faster you travel, the less information you are able to see and process. Beware of highway hypnosis or daydreaming, as it can dramatically increase perception distance. This will be discussed in more detail later in the course. Other factors that can increase perception distance are fatigue, drowsiness and illness.
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Reaction distance
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his is the distance traveled from the time your brain issues an instruction to the time your body carries out the instruction. An example of this would be the amount of time it takes to lift your foot and press the brake pedal. Perception and reaction normally require .75 seconds to 1.5 seconds for the average driver.
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Braking distance
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This will vary depending on the speed at which you are traveling and the conditions of the roadway. The faster you are traveling, the longer it will take for your vehicle to stop. However, there are many factors that can increase perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance.
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Stopping distances involve three factors:
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1. Perception distance
2. Reaction distance 3. Braking distance |
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Speed influences crashes in four basic ways:
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1. It increases the distance a vehicle travels from when a driver detects an emergency until the driver reacts.
2. It increases the distance needed to stop a vehicle once an emergency is perceived. 3. Crash severity increases. 4. Higher crash speeds reduce the effect of vehicles' restraint systems and roadway safety features to protect occupants. |
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Maintaining a safe gap between vehicles reduces front and rear-end collision potential. Determine a safe speed to travel based on:
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* Traffic density and the rate of flow
* The design and condition of the roadway * How far ahead you can see |
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Managing speed is critical to maneuvering safely through a curve. Enter the curve slower than the posted speed if:
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* Road conditions are slippery or if surface traction is less than ideal.
* You are entering a blind curve that you cannot see around. * Your vehicle is tall and has substantial weight that is loaded high. |
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The following are steps for using the 3-Second Rule:
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1. Pick out a fixed checkpoint along the road ahead: a road sign, light post, or other fixed object.
2. As soon as the rear of the vehicle ahead of you passes the fixed checkpoint, start counting, "One one-thousand, two one-thousand, three one-thousand." 3. When the front of your car reaches the fixed checkpoint, stop counting. You are following too closely if you reach the fixed checkpoint before you finish counting three seconds. |
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* 1st DWI Offense (Class B misdemeanor) - Punishable as a fine up to $2,000, confinement in jail for up to 6 months, and suspension of driver license for up to a year. Possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage increases the minimum term of confinement by 3 days to 6 days for a 1st offense.
* 2nd DWI Offense (Class A misdemeanor) - Punishable by a fine up to $4,000, confinement in jail for up to 1 year, and suspension of driver license for up to 2 years. * 3rd (or subsequent) DWI Offense (Felony of the Third Degree) - Punishable by a fine up to $10,000, confinement in the penitentiary for up to 10 years, and suspension of driver license for up to 2 years. * DWI with Child Passenger Under 15 (State Jail Felony) - Punishable by a fine up to $10,000, confinement in jail for up to 2 years. * Intoxication Assault (Felony of the Third Degree) - Punishable by a fine up to $10,000, confinement in the penitentiary for up to 10 years, and suspension of driver license for up to 1 year |
