Chapter 11 Common speed speed used by most drivers who drive on an expressway Velocitation condition in which a driver unconsciously

usly driven too fast after leaving an expressway Acceleration lane allows the driver to search for a gap while picking up speed to match traffic flow Controlled-access highwaytype of expressway where vehicles can enter or leave only at an interchange Deceleration lane an added lane in which to slow your vehicle without slowing vehicles to the rear on the expressway Highway hypnosis condition in which a driver is lulled into a inattentive, drowsy state Exit ramp leads off the expressway and allows the driver to look for a speed change and slow the vehicle Entrance ramp allows the driver to evaluate path of speed, control zones, and determine the best entry flow Merging area allows he driver to evaluate time and space prior to moving into traffic flow Wolf packs groups of vehicles bunched together on an expressway Chapter 12 Hydroplaning a tire rises up on tip of water and no longer has contact with the road Rocking a vehicle driving forward a little and then back a little to move your vehicle out of snow, mud, or sand Skid when tires lose all or part of their grip on the roadway while braking, accelerating, or steering Fishtailing the rear of the vehicle swerving back and forth Controlled braking a technique of applying your brakes to slow or stop quickly without locking your vehicle Overdriving driving at a speed that make your stopping distance longer than the distance lighted by your headlights Chapter 13 Jack a device used to lift and hold a vehicle to change a tire Blowout a sudden loss of air pressure in a tire Brake fade loss of brake effectiveness due to overheating Countersteering steering sharply in the opposite direction Lug wench a device to remove the lug nuts Lug nuts devices used to hold the wheel to the vehicle Chapter 14 Night blindness not being able to see well at night

Color blindness not being able to tell one color from another Tunnel vision narrow field of side vision ( a total of 140 degrees or less) Depth perception ability to judge the distance between yourself an other objects Glare recovery time time you eyes need to regain clear vision after being affected by bright lights Visual acuity ability to see things clearly near and far away Emotions strong feelings such as anger,fear, or joy that influence the way that you think and act Carbon monoxide colorless and odorless gad that is part of a vehicles exhaust fumes Glare resistance the ability to continue seeing when looking at bright lights Speed smear the blur of objects off to your sides as your speed increases

Chapter 15 Inhibitions inner forces of personality that hold back ones impulsive behavior BAC percentage of alcohol in a persons bloodstream determined by chemical tests DUI a driver with a BAC of 0.10 can be charged with _____ Depressant a drug that slows down the central nervous system Field sobriety test on-the-spot roadside tests that help a police officer detect driver impairment from alcohol Over-the-counter medicine drugs that can be obtained legally without a doctors order Peer education where young people help other young people make responsible decisions Hallucinogen a mind-altering drug that changes a personality and distorts vision and perception DWI a driver with a BAC between 0.05 and 0.09 might be charged with __. Stimulant a drug that speeds up a persons central nervous system Intoxilyzer machine that determines BAC by measuring a persons breath Prescription medicine drugs that can only be purschased under a doctors order Euphoria a persons alcohol-induced false feeling of well-being Zero tolerance law a law that makes it illegal for persons under 21 to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in the blood Peer pressure the influence that others of similar age and/or interests have on another person Implied consent law by accepting a drivers license, a person agrees to be tested for BAC if stopped for suspicion of alcohol or drug use while driving Nystagmus the involuntary jerking of the eyes as a person gazes to the side Designated driver decides ahead of time to abstain from drinking at social situations Chapter 16 Depreciation decrease of vehicle value due to its age

Warranty written guarantee that the seller will repairs for a time period Blue book lists the average price paid to dealers for various used vehicles Financial responsibility requires you to prove that you can pay for damages you may cause with your vehicle Premium specified amount you pay to an insurance company for insurance Deduction set amount of money you personally pay for damages that is not paid by your insurance company Policy written agreement between you and your insurance company No fault insurance policy type of insurance that is not concerned with who is to blame Assigned-risk insurance provides minimum coverage for high-risk drivers Mass transportation several methods of moving large numbers of passengers Carpooling several people commuting to work or school in one vehicle Leasing an alternate method of obtaining a vehicle other than by purchase Solar-powered a vehicle that captures sunlight and transforms it into electrical power Bodily-injury insurance protects you against claims for another persons injuries or property damages when you are at fault Collision insurance a type of liability insurance that covers drivers who are at fault for injuries to other people up to specified limits Property damage insurance a type of liability insurance that covers drivers who at fault for damages to another persons property up to specified limits Liability insurance insurance that covers damage to your vehicle from noncollision events

Chapter 17 Oil pump forces engine oil through the oil filter Transmission delivers engine power to the drive wheels Drive shaft carries power from the transmission to the differential in rear-wheel drive vehicles Differential allows one rear wheel to turn faster than the other Alternator -- generates electric current that recharges the battery Radiator holds and cools engine coolant Carburetor mixes air with fuel and sends it to the engine Master cylinder contains brake fluid that is forced to the wheel cylinder to slow or stop the wheel Thermostat regulates the temperature of the engine coolant Fuel-injection system replaces the carburetor in most new cars Powerplant a vehicles engine or motor that transmits power to a drive system Transaxle serves in place of a transmission and differential in front-wheel vehicles Water pump draws coolant from the radiatior and forces it through the engines cooling passages

Catalytic convertor converts harmful gases into less harmful gases and water Muffler reduces the noise from combustion sounds in the engine Power steering a system that uses a hydraulic pump and fluid to make steering easier Preventive maintenance a practice of maintaining the routine care and attention to a vehicle Engine management system a computer system that monitors the fuel, ignition, and emissions and automatically makes adjustments to the vehicles systems when added