Texas Driver Handbook 2017
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- Table 40: Steering Wheel Lock Parking Systems Type of Parking System Description
- - A - acceleration lane
- - B - backup lights
- - C - cancellation
- - D - deceleration lane
- - G - gap
Chapter 14: Additional Safety Tips Texas Driver Handbook Steering Lock Operation Vehicles have various systems used to remove the key from the ignition. Some ignitions automatically lock the steering wheel if the key is removed while moving. Here are some common steering wheel lock systems with a description on how to remove the key.
Transmission park system Shift the transmission into the park position. Turn the key to lock then remove the key. Two hand button system This system requires two hands. Depress the button below the steering column. Turn the key to lock then remove the key. Lever system Depress the lever located near the ignition. Turn the key to lock then remove the key. One hand button system Depress the button located near the ignition. Turn the key to lock then remove the key. Push in system Turn the key to off and push in. Turn the key to lock then remove the key. Turn and remove system Turn the key to lock then remove the key. Source: 1992 Automobile Safety Foundation 72
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms Texas Driver Handbook Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
1. designed to have when propelled not more than three wheels on the ground 2. equipped with a steering wheel 3. equipped with seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride the seat; and 4. manufactured and certified to comply with federal safety requirements for a motorcycle An autocycle can be operated under a Class C driver license - B - backup lights – white lights at the rear of the vehicle telling other drivers you are backing up basic speed law – you may not drive faster than is safe and prudent for existing conditions, regardless of posted speed limits bicycle – every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels either of which is more than 14 inches in diameter blind spot – an area rearview mirrors cannot show blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) – the amount of alcohol in the blood expressed as a percentage of ethyl alcohol related to the volume of fluids in the bloodstream blowout – the sudden loss of tire air pressure while driving bodily-injury insurance – covers the driver who is at fault against claims braking distance – the distance a vehicle travels from the time brakes are applied until it stops - C - cancellation – the withdrawal of a driver license or privilege until the driver is qualified or eligible carbon monoxide – colorless, odorless, tasteless gas contained in the exhaust fumes of gasoline engines center of gravity – point around which the vehicle’s weight is evenly distributed central vision – the field of vision around your focal vision in which you can see clearly while looking straight ahead that aids in determin- ing vehicle position to the road clutch pedal – the pedal in a manual transmission vehicle that enables a driver to shift gears collision – contact between two or more objects, as when two vehicles collide into each other collision insurance – provides insurance coverage to pay the costs of repair or replacement of your vehicle involved in a collision color-blindness – inability to distinguish colors commercial motor vehicle –a vehicle used to transport/deliver goods or passengers for compensation between points on a fixed scheduled route. The vehicle: 1. has a gross combination weight or gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds, including a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight or gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds; 2. has a gross vehicle weight or a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds; 3. is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver or 4. is transporting hazardous materials and is required to be placarded under 49 C.F.R. part 172, Subpart F.
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Appendix A: Glossary of Terms Texas Driver Handbook - D - deceleration lane – expressway lane used to slow your vehicle without blocking vehicles behind you defensive driving – protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations by using a space management system delayed green light – indicates one side of the intersection has a green light while the light for oncoming traffic remains red denial – the withholding of a driver license or privilege because the person is ineligible for a license. A driver license may be issued when eligibility requirements are met. depressant – a drug or alcohol that slows the response of the central nervous system depth perception – the ability to judge distance between yourself and other objects designated driver – the person who decides ahead of time not to drink alcoholic beverages and is appointed to drive others who do drink distractions – when a driver is delayed in the recognition of information needed to accomplish the driving task safely because some event, ac- tivity, object, or person within or outside the vehicle compelled or tended to induce the driver’s shifting attention away from the driving task drag race – the operation of: 1. Two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other; or 2. One or more vehicles over a common selected course, from the same place to the same place, for the purpose of comparing speeds or power of acceleration of the vehicle(s) in a specified distance of time driving under the influence (DUI) – a Class C misdemeanor for which a minor can be charged in Texas if driving with any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor’s system (An offense for which a driver can be charged in some states if the driver’s blood-alcohol con- centration is above 0.05.)
is above a certain level - E - entrance ramp – a ramp leading onto a highway exit ramp – a ramp leading off a highway - F - field of vision – all the area a person can see while looking straight ahead. field sobriety test – series of on-the-spot, road-side tests that help an officer detect impairment of a driver suspected of DUI or DWI. financial responsibility law – a law requiring you to prove you can pay for collision damages you cause that result in death, injury, or property damage flashing signal – traffic signal alerting drivers to dangerous conditions or tells them to stop focus vision (fovial) – the part of the vision field which allows the driver to read signs and make distinctions between vehicles and objects often measured as visual acuity following interval – the time recommended to follow another vehicle in the intended path of travel. Select an object near the road surface. When the vehicle ahead passes that object, start counting one thousand-one, one thousand-two, etc., until the front of your car reaches the same object. For speeds under 30 mph, the minimum time with good road conditions is 2 seconds. For speeds above 30 mph, maintain 4 seconds (more for adverse conditions) of following time. Developing a four-second following interval is the best practice for a beginning or less experienced driver
impact and stop, and is based on forces of inertia and momentum friction – the force creating heat which helps the tire maintain traction on the road, unless too much heat is generated which may cause traction loss due to melting of tire rubber on the road - G - gap – time or distance interval between vehicles on road glare recovery time – the time your eyes need to regain clear vision after being affected by bright lights glare resistance – the ability to continue seeing when looking at bright lights graduated driver license program – requires young drivers to progress through a series of licensing stages with various restrictions such as accompanying drivers, times permitted to drive, and allowable passengers guide sign – a sign providing directions, distances, services, points of interest, or other information 74
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