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Driver Ed Glossary of Commonly Used Terms

Absolute speed limit — The maximum or minimum posted speed at which one may drive under normal conditions.

Acceleration — An increase in vehicle speed.

Acceleration lane — A lane used by drivers entering an expressway to pick up speed so they can merge with expressway traffic.

Accelerator — The foot control that regulates the amount of fuel going to the engine. A pedal that controls the flow of fuel to the engine to regulate speed.

Accessory position — A position on the ignition switch that can be used to run the electrical system without starting the engine.

10 Fuel Saving Tips

Suicide Gas Pumper fuel saving tips Whether you drive a gas hog or an economy vehicle consider trying these gas-money savers. Also, find the lowest gas prices in you area.

  • 1. If you think you'll be idling for more than 30 seconds, shut off the engine. Obviously you're getting zero miles per gallon while the vehicle sits. It takes less gas to re-start than it does to idle.
  • 2. Drive gently. Accelerate smoothly and brake gradually. Keep your speed steady and don't tailgate.
  • 3. Drive the speed limit. This one can save you money in traffic fines and/or collisions as well! Vehicles can get as much as 21% better mileage at 55 mph than at 70 mph. At $50. per fill up this translates into $10.00!
  • 4. Reduce the air drag by keeping windows up. Use aerodynamic luggage carriers like a Thule. Remove the roofs racks if possible.
  • 5. Where ever possible, use alternate means of travel: bike, walk, car pool, mass transit. This also saves money in parking fees.
  • 6. Remove extra weight from the vehicle. 100 extra pounds can cost up to 1/2 mile per gallon: 19 1/2 mpg instead of 20 mpg.
  • 7. Keep tires inflated at the correct pressure. Look at the sidewall on the tire to know what it takes. Also consider buying tires with lower rolling resistance and radials. Driving on the right tires can save you more than $100. per year.
  • 8. Change your oil regularly according to the owner's manual.
  • 9. If your car can run on regular fuel (check owner's manual) you can save 20 cents more per gallon. Don't make the mistake of believing your engine must perform better on premium grade.
  • 10. Get organized! Try to shop where all your purchases can be made at the same area. Minimize special trips to out of the way spots that won't handle most of your needs. Shop and decide by using the telephone, internet, newspaper ads or catalogs instead of cruising from store to store.

Mom, Dad, What Can You Do to Help Your Teenager Driver Safer?

  • Show your teenager that you care. . . Enjoy this rite of passage. 
  • Schedule lots and lots of hours of home practice driving. 
  • Check your state’s Home Practice requirements!
  • Some states require 50-60 hours of home practice.
  • Your son or daughter's life is worth more than this time!

PARENTS, Take the Drive, to Keep Your Teenager Alive!

Did You Know That Traffic Crashes Are the Leading Cause of Death for Teenagers?

WHY? New Drivers Lack Road Experience...

  • Driving is the single most dangerous activity we do every single day.
  • Every time a teenager gets behind-the-wheel there is potential for them to be killed or seriously injured.
  • The first 1,000 hours for the teen driver are the most dangerous!

Consider These Teen Crash Facts:

Nobody's Perfect

 

We need to de-bunk the personal myth that we are faultless drivers. Most people think they are excellent drivers and believe they are blameless when there is an "incident" while driving.

 

 

 

Dealing With Aggressive Drivers

There is no single season when aggressive drivers are out in force. They are on the roads throughout the year, regardless of the weather, the day of the week or the holiday. Also, there is no single reason why they behave poorly. Aggressive driving isn't only about road rage. It's also about endangering other road-users by ignoring laws, taking risks and intimidation.

Rubber Off The Road

tires off road video rubber traction tire safetyQuestion: What connects you and your vehicle to the ground?

Answer: Tires

Observation: When the connection is gone, you and your vehicle are air born, which means you have no control unless you have a propeller and rudder. This makes tire maintenance absolutely necessary in order to drive a vehicle on the road.

Operation Lifesafer

According to the Colorado Operation Lifesafer, there are 233,000 miles of railroad tracks in the United States. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, in just 15 states, there were 248 highway-rail grade crossing fatalities in 2009. Clearly there was a need for greater awareness around railroads. In 1972, Idaho state leaders and the Union Pacific Railroad responded to the fast-growing numbers of deaths and injuries surround railroad crossings and tracks. Operation Lifesafer , a public education program, was born.

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