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Student Study Guide

Session #1

Read chapters 1 and 2 and do chapter tests.

How many categories of traffic signs and their purpose can you list?
(For example, what category does each of the signs below belong to and what is that categories purpose?

Traffic signs that regulate traffic flow are what colors?

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What are the 3 requirements for a right turn on red?

Read “Instructions for  First License Applicants“ beginning on page 4 of the

Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws

How many requirements and/or restrictions placed on a beginning driver can you list?
(For example, how long do you have to have your permit?)

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Session #2

Read chapters 3 and 4 and do the chapter tests.

What is the most important part of you vehicle's lubrication system?

What do the letters IPDE stand for?

What 2 things do you need to be able to predict as a driver?

Do you know the speed limits for the following zones:

School zone?
Business district?
Residential area?
State highway (in town)?
Country road (not posted)?

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Session #3

Read chapters 5 and 6 and do the chapter tests.

In what direction do you turn the steering wheel when backing?

Can you list the five parts of total stopping distance?

When does total stopping distance begin?

What do we call the distance a car travels once the brakes are applied?

Can you list the five steps in a correct lane change?

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Session #4

Read chapters 7 and 8 and do the chapter tests.

What is the correct search pattern at an intersection?

Which direction do you check last?

What is an unprotected left turn?

What is a protected left turn?

Where do you stop at an intersection with a stop sign and a sidewalk but no stop bar or crosswalk?

Where do you stop at an intersection with a stop sign but no sidewalk, stop bar or cross walk?

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Session #5

Read chapters 9 and 10 and do the chapter tests.

What two questions should you ask yourself before you pass another vehicle?

How many places can you list where it is illegal and/or unsafe to pass another vehicle?

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Session #6

Read chapters 11 and 12 and do the chapter tests.

In a braking skid, quickly release the brakes and steer in what direction?

True or false: if your car has ABS and you need to brake hard, do not let up on the pedal even if it vibrates.

Can you explain what “overdriving your headlights” means?

True or false: the roadway is the most slippery after it has been raining for a while.

How do you regain control after a power skid?

What do we call it when your wheels ride on a film of water?

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Session #7

Read chapters 13 and 14 and do the chapter tests.

What is the first thing you want to do if your brakes fail?

Do you know what to do and what not to do if you have a tire blow out?

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Session #8

Read chapter 15 and do the chapter test.

True or false: alcohol is digested slowly.

Do you know what part of the brain alcohol affects first?

Do you know what part of the brain alcohol affects second?

Which drink has the most alcohol? 12 ounce can of beer or a 1½ ounce glass of 80 proof whisky?

How does the body eliminate most of the alcohol consumed?

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