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More than ______ people die each day around the world as a result of traffic accidents.
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3,000 |
Page 7 of New Drivers Handbook Accident Section |
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In Chile, traffic accidents represent one of the main causes of death, especially among people between ages ______ and ______, for whom they represent the ______ cause of death of death after suicide.
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15 and 29 second |
Page 7 of New Drivers Handbook Accident Section |
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In Chile, the cost of traffic accidents represents ______ % of GPD, according to data from the WHO.
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2 % |
Page 7 of New Drivers Handbook Accident Section |
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Annually, in Chile, more than ______ accidents are recorded, and approximately ______ people die. In other words, each DAY ____to ____people die on the road, and on average, ______ of these deaths involve pedestrians. Annually, an average of ______ people are seriously inured in Chile.
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55,000 1,600 4 to 5 600 7,000 |
Page 9 of New Drivers Handbook Accident Section |
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The probability that a pedestrian dies as a result of being hit by a car increases ___ _____ when the speed of a vehicle increases from 30-50 km/h
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30 to 50 |
Page 9 of New Drivers Handbook Accident Section |
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Pedestrians have a ______ % chance of surviving an impact at 30 km/h or slower, but less than 50% chance of survival for a crash at ______ km/h or more. This means that at a speed of ______ km/h, the most probable outcome of an accident involving a pedestrian is loss of the pedestrian’s life.
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90 % 45 km/h 65 km/h |
Page 9 of New Drivers Handbook Accident Section |
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The majority of deaths caused by traffic accidents occur on ______ roadways, not urban roadways.
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Interurban |
Page 9 of New Drivers Handbook Accident Section |
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Regarding traffic DEATHS in accidents: ______ % of traffic related deaths occur in rural areas and _______% of traffic deaths occur in urban areas.
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60% 40% |
Page 9 (pie chart) of New Drivers Handbook Accident Section |
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Regarding traffic ACCIDENTS: ______ % occur in urban areas, while only ______ % occur in rural areas. Note the opposite/differences—a larger percentage of deaths occur in ______ areas, but are larger percentage of accidents occur in ______ areas. Thus, the majority of accidents—around ______ % occur on roadways in urban areas, and of these, most occur in ______.
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85% 15% rural urban 85% intersections |
Page 9 of New Drivers Handbook Accident Section |
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The most dangerous days on the road are ______ (long or normal), and the most dangerous time of the day is ______ and ______, which are actually the times of the ______ traffic flow.
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weekends nighttime early morning hours lower |
Page 9 of New Drivers Handbook Accident Section |
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The age group with the highest accident rate is between ages ______ and ______ years of age, which represents ______ % of all driver deaths in traffic accidents in the last few years.
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18 29 25% |
Page 10 of New Drivers Handbook Accident Section |
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Close to ______ % of driver deaths due to traffic accidents are males, and human error is present in over ______ % of traffic accidents. Consuming alcohol and ______ are two of the most dangerous factors.
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95% 90% speeding |
Page 10 of New Drivers Handbook Accident Section |
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The purpose of ______ in a car is to diminish friction and corrosion in a car’s moving parts.
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oil |
Page 12 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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The electricity that a vehicle needs is produced by the ______ and stored in the ______.
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alternator battery |
Page 12 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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The engine’s energy is transmitted to the traction wheels through the ______, which is found between the ______ and the ___ ___.
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clutch engine gear box |
Page 14 + 15 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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If you are driving while pressing the clutch pedal for long periods of time, your ______ of the vehicle is reduced.
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control |
Page 15 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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The _______and _______systems are responsible for constantly maintaining contact between the tires and the road. |
shock suspension |
Page 16 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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Shocks that are in bad condition can have dangerous consequences, such as:The vehicle can lose stability, especially in ______, with ______ ______ or when driving on a ______ surface. ______ /______ distance is increased. If the vehicle has ABS (anti-lock brake system), it loses effectiveness. Driving comfort is diminished, which causes a more rapid onset of driver ______.
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curves lateral winds wet fatigue |
Page 16 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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The parking brake (emergency brake) usually acts on the _______ wheels. Many cars have a _______brake, which increases the _______of a brake, but only works when the engine is _______.
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rear servo strength running |
Page 17 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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You should be able to press the brake pedal only until about ______ the distance between the pedal and the floor. |
half |
Page 17 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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If a vehicle has ABS (anti-lock braking system), the braking distance for an emergency stop is ______ compared to cars without ABS. (p. 18)
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longer |
Page 17 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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Of all the elements of a vehicle, the __________ require the most inspection by the driver.
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tires |
Page 18 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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In order for tires to correctly perform braking, steering and traction, the treads should have a minimum depth of _____mm. When the depth is very low, friction is decreased on____ ____, and a wedge of water forms in front of the tires. To avoid this, be sure treads do not indicate a depth inferior to ______ mm.
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3 wet pavement 1.6 |
Page 18 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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Low air pressure in the ______ tires can significantly increase the tendency to drift, while with low air pressure in the ______ tires, steering and control become difficult. Too much air pressure causes the tires to lose ______.
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back front traction |
Page 19 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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Tires should be changed at least every ___ ______ even if they have little use or good tread because the material ages.
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5 years |
Page 20 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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If a rear tire ruptures or breaks while you are driving, turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the ____ ____. If a front tire ruptures or breaks while driving, ______ ______ and hold the ______ ______.
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tail swerving brake slowly steeringwheel firmly |
Page 20 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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How to check your lights don’t blind others / function correctly: Park vehicle on a flat surface about ______ meters and, with lights on, verify that the height of the beams on the wall is ______ than that height of the headlamp, with respect to the floor.
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10 lower |
Page 21 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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When increasing speed upon turning, the energy of movement increases __ ____ (amount—how many times?).
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4 fold |
Page 23 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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Stopping distance consists of 2 parts: ______ distance and ______ distance.
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reaction (r) braking (d) |
Page 23 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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Reaction distance depends up on the reaction time of the driver and the ______ of the vehicle. A normal reaction time is __ _____. A vehicle traveling at ______ km/h covers 10 meters in one second, thus a vehicle traveling at 72 km/h covers ______ meters in 2 seconds.
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speed one second 36 40 |
Page of 23 New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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You can estimate your approximate reaction distance by multiplying the first digit of your speed by ______ . Thus, if you are driving 40 km/h, your reaction distance is ______ meters. Remember, this is only part of your STOPPING distance—you still have braking distance after you react.
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three 12 |
Page 23 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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The braking distance increases by the ______ of the increase in speed. That is, if you double your speed, the braking distance increases ______ times. If you triple your speed, the braking distance increases by ______ times. If you quadruple your speed, your braking distance increases by ______ times.
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square four nine |
Page 24 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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See chart p. 24 for reaction, braking distance on wet/dry pavement.
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See chart p. 24 |
Page of 24 New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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A crash of 50 km/h without a seatbelt is like jumping off the ______ floor of a building…A speed of 70km/h is like jumping off the ______ floor.
Fill in the chart below: (p. 26) 90 km/h = ______ floor 70 km/h = ______ floor 50 km/h = ______ floor 30 km/h = ______ floor |
fourth seventh 11 7 4 2 |
Page 26 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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The ______ effect occurs when the driver, during the accident, slides underneath the lap band; therefore, do not drive with the seat reclined too far, or with pillows or towels, or with lose clothing around or under the driver.
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Submarine |
Page 28 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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If you are ejected from the vehicle due to not wearing a seatbelt in an accident, the probability of a spinal injury increases ______ %, while the probability of dying increases ______ %.
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1300 % 300 % |
Page 28 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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Studies and statistics show that in only ______ in a million accidents, wearing a seatbelt can be negative. |
one |
Page 29 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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In a head-on collision, the probability that an occupant in the back seat fatally wounds a passenger in the front seats can be ______ times higher.
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8 |
Page 30 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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The airbag inflates at a speed of up to ______ km/h; therefore, using ONLY an airbag and not a seatbelt causes the driver to hit the airbag before it ______ ______.
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300 |
Page 30 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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The use of a seatbelt AND an airbag together reduces the probability of fatal injuries by ______ %.
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20 |
Page 30 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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Headrests: The top of the headrest should be between the top of the ______ and the ______ ______. The distance between the head and the headrest should be as short as possible, and never more than ______ cm.
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head eye line 4 |
Page 32 of New Drivers Handbook Principals of Driving Section |
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International statistics show that novice drivers are involved in minor accidents (in which NO OTHER CARS ARE INVOLVED) ______ times more than experienced drivers.
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10 |
Page 34 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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The fastest age group for reaction times occurs with the age group of ______ to ______. As age increases, reaction time decreases. Younger drivers who have less experience do not react as fast.
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35 50 |
Page 37 of New Drivers Handbook 15Individuals in Traffic Section |
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Visibility distance (with oncoming traffic) at a vehicle crossing where vehicles are using low beams does not usually exceed ______ to ______ meters; when there is NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, visibility increases to up to ______ meters. After a blinding effect occurs (when reentering light from dark, or from extreme light in the eyes), the visibility is ______ meters.
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15 20 70 0 |
Page 38 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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Reflection from clothing: Dark clothing reflects only ______ % of light; white clothing reflects ______ % and reflective material between ______ % and ______ % of light.
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5 80 90 and 98 |
Page 38 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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______ ______ refers to “what we are not expecting to see, we will not notice or will take longer to detect.” |
Selective Perception |
Page 39 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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The average person’s peripheral vision should cover approximately ______ degrees.
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180 |
Page 41 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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With tunnel vision, in which the visual field ______ as speed increases, the higher the speed, the ______ ______ your gaze is fixed, leading to a ______ field of vision (the sides of the road are not as visible).
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shrinks further away decreased |
Page 42 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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As you ______ your speed, your visual field is ______.
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increase decreased |
Page 104 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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Driving Under the Influence is defined as blood alcohol content of ______ to ______ under the “Zero Tolerance Law.” Driving While Intoxicated is defined as ______ or higher.
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.31 .79 .8 |
Page 50, Table of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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Test yourself on the penalties:
0.31-0.79 (DUI)—no injury or accident—1st time = ___ 0.31-0.79 (DUI)—accident/injury or death—1st time = ___ 0.8+ (DWI)—no injury or accident—1st time = ___ 0.8+ (DWI)—no injury or accident –2nd time = ___ 0.8+ (DWI)—no injury or accident –3rd time = ____ 0.8+ (DWI)—accident/injury or death—1st time = ___ and ___ |
3 months loss of license 3-5 years loss of license 2 years loss of license 5 years loss of license cancel license cancel license life, incarceration |
Page 50, Table of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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Alcohol decreases in the blood stream by a rate of ______ to ______ grams of alcohol per liter of blood per hour (in an “average person weighing 70 kilos).
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.10 .15 |
Page 53 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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Blood alcohol level between 0.3 and 0.5 increase the risk of being in an accident by ______:blood alcohol level between 0.5 and 0.8 increases the risk by ______ ______.
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double five times |
Page 153 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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On a highway trip, driving at 90 km/h, during a sneeze that lasts one second, the vehicle moves ______ meters without the driver being aware of the conditions of the road. |
25 |
Page 59 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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Antihistamines—it has been shown that the risk of driving under the influence of some antihistamines is equal to driving with a blood level of ______ to ______ which is considered within the category of “driving under the influence.” |
.5 .8 |
Page 62 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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International statistics show that between ______% and ______ % of all traffic accidents are caused either directly or indirectly by drowsiness. |
15 % 30 % |
Page 64 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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Many accidents are caused by “_________” which occur when a driver falls asleep for a few seconds, and the driver may not notice, even after waking, that he or she has been asleep. |
microsleeps |
Page 65 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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The times of day most conducive to drowsiness are ____ am to ____ am and from ____ pm to ____ pm. |
3 am 5 am 2 pm 4 pm |
Page 66 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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Recommended rests on long trips are ______ to ______ min every ______ hours or ______ km, maximum. |
20 30 2 200 |
Page 69 of New Drivers Handbook Individuals in Traffic Section |
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Pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers of two-wheeled motorized vehicles (along with their passengers) account for almost ______ of traffic related ______ around the world. |
half fatalities |
Page 72 of New Drivers Handbook Vulnerable Users Section |
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In Chile, crashes involving pedestrians account for ______ % of all accidents, and approximately ______% of all traffic related deaths. |
15 % 40 % |
Page 72 of New Drivers Handbook Vulnerable Users Section |
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An elderly person may need ______ seconds more than a young person to cross a street 16 meters wide. |
4 |
Page 74 of New Drivers Handbook Vulnerable Users Section |
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Another reason to be aware of children in the road is because children do not have completely developed vision until they are ______ years old—their visual field is limited and they only see one thing at a time. |
15 |
Page 75 of New Drivers Handbook Vulnerable Users Section |
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As a driver, you are responsible for avoiding accidents with children; a ______ can NOT be the cause of an accident. |
child |
Page 75 of New Drivers Handbook Vulnerable Users Section |
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Children under ______ should ride in safety seats (by law). |
4 |
Page 77 of New Drivers Handbook Vulnerable Users Section |
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When passing a cyclist on the road leave a lateral space of at least ______ meters. |
1.5 |
Page 77 of New Drivers Handbook Vulnerable Users Section |
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A carabinero (police officer) in each of these positions means:
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See Graphic Page 80 |
Page 80 Graphic of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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A flashing ______ light at a stoplight means yield…flashing yellow means ______.
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red danger |
Page 81 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Light signals at railroad crossings are WHITE and RED. The red light can be two alternating flashing red lights and means a train is approaching. The white light indicates that ____ ______ ____ ______ (p. 82) |
no trains are close |
Page 82 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Public transit lights for bus lanes: These lights are not different from those of a traditional traffic light, except that green can be replaced by ______ (p. 83) |
white |
Page 83 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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______ Signs are used to indicate to drivers and pedestrians the correct and safe way to use the roads.
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Traffic |
Page 83 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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______/______ Signs are yellow with black symbols.
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Warning Danger |
Page 84 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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______ Signs respond to the presence of temporary risks or hazards due to road work/construction and are usually ______ in color. |
Transitory |
Page 84 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Crosswalk Markings—In “zebra crossings” (striped crosswalks) and unmarked crosswalks at controlled intersections, there is always a stop line (for where cars must stop before the crosswalk)…although it may not always be painted, it is imaginarily located NO LESS THAN __ _____ before the crossing area. |
one meter |
Page 86 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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A “yield” sign is called a “________ __ ______” in Spanish; a “stop” sign is called “______”. |
ceda el paso pare |
Page 88 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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When you are changing lanes, do not start to signal until you are sure you will be able to safely complete the maneuver…Remember this sequence: ______, ______, ______. |
mirror signal maneuver |
Page 90 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Distance for following cars: Maintain a distance of meters equal to the speed in km/h…Ex: if you are driving 80 km/h, maintain ______ meters of distance between the car in front of you. Or use the ______ -______ rule to maintain adequate distance on between you and a car in front of you on the freeway. |
80 three second |
Page 93 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Signal an intention to turn at least ______ meters before you turn. |
30 |
Page 98 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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If you must stop as you are turning (to wait for oncoming traffic), do it a few meters before the intersection with you front wheels facing ______. This way, your car is not positioned at an angle which is better in case you are crashed into (where your car would go straight, instead of in the other lane of oncoming traffic). |
forward |
Page 99 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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U-turns can be made on a two-way street where there is no ______ center line, as well as on avenues with central medians as long as it is not expressly forbidden. |
solid |
Page 101 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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You should not make a U-turn at least ______meters from a curve, hill/grade, rail crossing, bridge, tunnel or viaduct. |
200 |
Page 101 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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At 50 km/h, you will need about ______ meters to stop (with dry pavement in good conditions). At 100 km/h, you will need about ______ meters to stop. |
25 80 |
Page 104 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Speed limit variations—in urban areas, the speed limit is ______ km/h for light vehicles (cars/motorcycles). Heavy vehicles such as trucks, buses and school transport have a speed limit of ______ km/h. |
60 50 |
Page 104 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Speed limit variations—in rural areas, and when the road is only one lane per direction, the speed limit for light vehicles is ______ km/h. When there are 2 or more lanes in the same direction, the speed limit is raised to ______ km/h.
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100 120 |
Page 105 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Speed limit variations—in all cases, heavy vehicles such as buses, trucks, and school transport vehicles cannot travel at more than ______ km/h, except interurban buses, which have a limit of ______ km/h. All can be lessened by speed limit signs.
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90 100 |
Page 105 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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If an oncoming vehicle is driving in your lane, you should ______ quickly, and make signals with your ______ and ______.
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brake lights horn |
Page 109 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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At average highway speeds (90 km/h), overtaking (or “passing a vehicle”) takes approximately ______ seconds.
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8 |
Page 112 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Do not attempt to overtake/pass a vehicle within ______ meters of a railway crossing, viaduct or bridge.
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200 |
Page 114 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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You can pass on the right only when you are in city streets with ______ or more lanes, or when the vehicle ahead is turning ______.
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three left |
Page 115 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Parallel parking requires you to park parallel to the curb, no more than ______ cm away from it. You must leave a distance of ______ cm between your vehicle and other parked vehicles.
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30 60 |
Page 115 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Stopping at lights: when you stop at a stoplight, a good estimate of “safe distance” from the car in front of you is if you can see the ______ ______ of the vehicle ahead of you.
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back tires |
Page 116 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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You should NOT park:
Doors to churches, educational establishments, hotels, performance halls, during public activity <___ meters from Fire hydrant <___ meters from Stop or Yield Sign; hazard signs <___ meters from Fire station, urgent care, hospitals <___ meters from A corner <___ meters from Military entrance, police, other law enforcement <___ meters from Railway crossing <___ meters from |
3 5 10 10 10 15 20 |
Page 117 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Parking directions for tires: on inclined roads, leave tires so the car would ______ ______ /______ the curb if it started to roll. |
roll toward hit |
Page 117 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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At rail crossings: if the radio is on, ______ ___ ______. The train always has the right of way and cannot stop easily. (A train traveling at 100 km/h, will need ______ to ______ meters to stop). |
turn it off 800 1000 |
Page 119 of New Drivers Handbook Traffic Regulations Section |
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Using headlights: dusk (____ min after sunset) to dawn (____min before sunrise), and at any time when visibility conditions require.
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thirty thirty |
Page 122
of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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Note visibility differences of pedestrians in types of clothing with low beams/high beams. |
See Table and Graphic |
Page 122
of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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Motorcyclists should always drive with their ______ on. |
lights |
Page 123
of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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On ______ roads and ______, even when it is not dark, vehicles should ALWAYS drive with their lights on. |
interurban highways |
Page 123 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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The deceleration lane on the freeway is distinguishable by a ______ line that is ______ than normal. |
broken wider |
Page 132 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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Driving in tunnels: close your ______ and turn on AC or fan. (noise); if there is a traffic jam, turn on ______ lights |
windows hazard |
Page 133 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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The most important effects of rain are that it ______ ___ ______ of the tires, and ______ is reduced |
reduces the traction visibility |
Page 134 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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You can dry your brakes in floods or rain storms by ______ ______. |
slowly braking |
Page 135 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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As a general rule in SNOW, act is if in “______ ______” without moving the steering wheel or changing gears suddenly. |
slow motion |
Page 136 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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Ice can increase braking distance by up to ______ times. |
10 |
Page 139 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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Driving in high winds: the stronger the wind, the lower the ______ you should use. Hold the steering wheel firmly and turn/pressure it _______ the wind to control deviations against trajectory. |
gear against |
Page 140 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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Be sure to call the phone number ______ (police/carabineros) ASAP if there is an accident. |
133 |
Page 150 of New Drivers Handbook Important Information Section |
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If in an accident with a vehicle carrying hazardous material, stay ____-wind. |
up |
Page 152 of New Drivers Handbook Important Information Section |
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Mandatory Vehicle Insurance is the basic requirement for insurance. In Chile, it is called “SOAP” which stands for ______ ______ __ ______ ______ and only covers death and bodily injuries suffered by driver, passengers or 3rd party |
Seguro Obligatorio de Accidentes Personales |
Page 153 of New Drivers Handbook Important Information Section |
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Permission de Circulacion (“permission to drive around”) is an annual requirement. Each ______ (not driver) has its own “Permiso” and must be carried in the vehicle. |
car |
Page 153 of New Drivers Handbook Important Information Section |
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Driving while using a cellular device is considered a “serious violation” which can result in a ______ to ______ day license suspension), unless it is in “hands free” mode. |
5 45 |
Page 155 of New Drivers Handbook Important Information Section |
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Where should you take special care and caution around motorcycles? ____________ |
Intersections |
Page 78 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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Shadows on the road made by _____ can hide icy parts of the road. ___ can also conceal frozen areas; their surfaces tend to freeze far___ the rest of the road. |
trees Bridges before |
Page 138 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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Driving with a trailer: If the trailer starts to zigzag, what should you do? |
Let up on the accelerator slowly until you recover stability. |
Page 128 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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When driving in snow or ice, follow ___ left by other vehicles. |
tracks |
Page 137 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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When driving in snow or ice, use the _________ gear you can reasonably manage, as this way you will achieve the minimum increase in speed of the drive wheels and the risk of sliding will be reduced. Avoid changing ___ |
highest gears |
Page 137 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |
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When driving in snow or ice, go down hills slowly, at a moderated speed and in a ______ gear. Slow using gears, and only use breaks ______ ______ _____ and softly and early to avoid skidding. |
low when absolutely necessary |
Page 137 of New Drivers Handbook Driving Special Circumstances Section |