Caroline Hendrix ch 1-4 Flashcards
Where do you turn your wheel when parking downhill?
You turn your wheel towards the curb.
Where do you turn your wheel when parking uphill?
You turn your wheel away from the curb
What do all NJ drivers license applicants have to provide?
A 6 point ID verification that prove their age, identity, and legal residence.
What does a Graduated Drivers License do?
It gradually introduces driving privileges to new drivers.
If a passenger under the age of 18 is not wearing a seat belt, who is responsible?
The driver is responsible.
If a passenger over the age of 18 is not wearing a seat belt, who is responsible?
That passenger is responsible for themselves.
How should a motorist grip the steering wheel?
They should have their hands at 9 and 3.
How should a driver break properly?
They should gently apply pressure to the break with their right foot to achieve a controlled stop.
When should you turn on your turn signal?
At least 100 feet before turning.
When driving in reverse, what will happen if you turn the wheel to the right.
The car will be directed to the right (The back end will turn go to the right)
What should you do on a curve?
You should adjust the steering to the curve or else you will continue going straight.
Is right turn on red legal?
It is in New Jersey and other certain states.
what does the green light mean on a stop light
it means go when safe
What are the 3 types of intersections?
controlled,, uncontrolled, and blind
What do you do at a blind intersection
inch forward slightly and go when safe
what do you do when you are behind a bus at a school
Stop at least 25 feet behind it
what is an uncontrolled intersetion
It is when there are no sign, stop lights, or signal to guide you
What is a controlled intersection
When there are signs or a crossing guard to help you
When should you signal a turn
At least 100 feet away
What is the standard accident prevention formula?
Be alert, act in time, be prepared
What is road rage?
people who make illegal turns, don’t pay attention, angry, use hand signals that are cruel
Five causes of Distracted Driving
putting on a seatbelt, reaching for coins, calling someone, adjusting side mirror, changing radio
Maggie’s Law
illegal to know you haven’t slept in 24 hours and you still
what is the best way to talk to other drivers?
Hand signals, tap the horn, also headlights
what is the danger or tailgating?
accidents and collisions
what is the 3 second rule?
pick a fix object in front of you, when the vehicle beings to pass the object count the seconds it takes. If it takes 3 or more seconds you have a safe stopping distance
when should a motorist increase following distance?
When the road conditions are bad ice rain and snow
when u can you safely pass
when roads are clear and there are dotted lines
when can hydroplaning occur?
on a wet icy road, when the rain mixes with oil on the road
when will a vehicle skid?
when the road is icy
turn quickly
tires don’t have traction
studded snow tires can be used between
Nov 15- April 1
when should u use bright beam or high beam lights?
when visibility is less than 500 ft
In NJ traffic fines double when a violation occurs….
in a construction zone
What type of drug is alcohol?
a depressant
What is the most commonly used and abused drug in today’s society?
Alcohol
what is the illegal BAC to drive with?
0.8 or higher
what are come of the effects of alcohol?
decreased ability to make decision lower inhibitions slower reaction times and coordination slurred speech unclear vision
What is the BAC
blood alcohol concentration
what are the four factors that can influence a persons BAC?
quantity of alcohol consumed
a persons body weight
how quickly someone consumed the drinks
food consumed
how many hours does it talk to eliminate 0.2-0.3 or alcohol?
1 1/2 hours
how many more times are you likely to crash with 0.8 BAC?
5x
Drunk drivers may:
speed weave between lanes driving slower or faster unsteady car movement quick and sudden stops
how much alcohol is in 12 ounces of beer?
0.6 ounces
what are the personality traits of a person with BAC of 0.15?
huge mood swings, and unable to communicate properly
What is the most common kind of alcohol people are pulled over and intoxicated with?
Beer
