caroline mikovits 1-3 Flashcards
how many points of identification do you need when you go to the dmv
6 points
what way should your wheels face when parked uphill
wheels faced away from the curb
what way should your wheels face when parked downhill
wheels faced towards the curb
where do you grip the wheel as a driver
9 and 3
what should you do before starting a parked car
check your surroundings
what is the left lane for
passing people on the road
how far before your turn should you put your turn signal on
100 feet
how long do you have to have your permit for before you can get your license
6 months
whats the leading killer of children
traffic acidents
why should your hands be at 9 and 3 on the wheel when driving
to prevent injury if you get in a car crash
what is the speed limit in a residential/ school zone
25 mph
what is the speed limit for highways
65 mph
what does it mean when the lines are double solid
no passing allowed
what are the 3 kinds of intersections
controlled, uncontrolled and blind
who has the right of way a pedestrian or the car
pedestrian
what do you do when merging onto the highway
yield to the traffic coming on the left
what should you never do at a toll both
stop and back up
can you turn right on a red light
yes unless there are signs indicating otherwise
how far away from a railroad track should you stop
15 feet
when do you stop for school buses
when 2 lanes– stop 25 feet away
on a highway– go 10 mph
if the Bus is stopped directly in front of a school– you can go 10 mph
what should you do when approaching a ice cream truck
stop, then you can go 15 mph. pedestrians have the right of way if going to truck
when are you allowed to pass when driving
when the lines are dotted
when driving behind an emergency vehicle when its signaling, how far should you be
300 feet
can you be pulled over for going to slow?
yes
how much is the fine for littering
$1000
what is road rage
violent anger caused by stress and frustration when driving
what is the standard accident prevention formula
be alert be prepared act in time
what causes distracted driving
shaving eating sleep deprived reading applying makeup
how can you communicate with other drivers without talking
hand signals and eye contact
one car length of distance per _____ mph
10
3 sec rule?
once the person infront of your car’s bumper is lined up with something stationary they go then count 3 seconds then you should be line up with the stationary object then you can go
whats hydroplanning
when you go to fast and you ride on top of water if its raining instead of cutting through it and you lose control of the car
a vehical will skid if you…
accelerate to quick, turn to fast, and improperly break
on snow cover roads you should maintain a following distance of
6 seconds
at night stop within 75 ft at …
20 mph
nj traffic fines double in…
construction zones
when is the BAC illegal
0.08
what is BAC
blood alcohol concentration
BAC is determined by what 4 factors
quantity of alcohol consumed, body weight, how quick drinks were consumed and food eaten
what is the best way to reduce drinking and driving
dont drink
what is the risk of crashing at BAC of 0.05
the risk is doubled
what is the equivalence of the drinks
1.5 ouces of liquor, 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine
what may show that a morterist has been drinking
speeding, weaving, slow driving, quick stops, jerking motions
what is the campaign for designated drivers
Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers
what is alcohol
a drug that affects overall driving ability
what is the drug in alcohol
ethanol
