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Catherine Jennings Chapters 1-4 Flashcards

1
Q

What license are drivers under 21 issued?

A

the vertical form license

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2
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Where do you put your hands on the wheel when driving?

A

nine and three

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3
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How do you do hand over hand steering?

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Release one hand and bring the other hand on the wheel over to where your hand was by turning the wheel. Then the hand that you took off the wheel put it back on, on the side where the hand that stayed on the wheel was and repeat until you finish making the turn.

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4
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In an emergency to signal that you are slowing down or stopping what do you do?

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Put your arm down with the palm of your hand facing back towards the car behind you.

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5
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In an emergency to signal that you are turning right what do you do?

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Raise your arm in an upright right angle.

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6
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In an emergency to signal the car behind you that you are turning left, what do you do?

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Put your arm straight out of the window to signal a left turn.

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7
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When your blinker starts to get faster what does it mean?

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That your blinker light is close to going out.

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8
Q

What are the basic requirements for a driver’s license?

A
  • six points of ID verification
  • vision test
  • knowledge test
  • interpreter (if needed)
  • road test
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9
Q

If you have a special learner permit when can you not drive?

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Between 11:01pm and 5:00am.

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10
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If your car does not pass the inspection then do you still pass if you passed everything else?

A

No, if your car fails you fail.

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11
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What cars can you not use in your driver’s test?

A

A rental car.

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12
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The road test includes…

A
  • driving in reverse
  • following other vehicles
  • nearing corners and intersections
  • parking and parallel parking
  • sitting properly and seatbelt use
  • starting a vehicle
  • steering properly
  • stopping at signs
  • stopping smoothly
  • turning
  • turning around
  • using the horn
  • yielding right-of-way
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13
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How do you properly brake?

A

Don’t slam down on the brake, gently add pressure to slow to a stop.

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14
Q

When parking on a hill which way will your wheels be facing if you are parking downhill?

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Your wheels should be facing towards the curb.

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15
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When parking uphill which way should your wheels be facing?

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They should be facing away from the curb.

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16
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What do you do when parallel parking?

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First: drive past the spot and signal the people behind you that you are going to park
Second: begin to back into the spot and when you clear the car in front of you start turning to avoid the curb
Third: Turn forward into the spot to level out
Forth: Move forward slightly so that you are in the middle of the two cars in front and behind you.

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17
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For your six points of ID verification you need…

A
  • at least one primary document
  • at least one secondary document
  • at least six points of ID
  • proof of address
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18
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What is the rule for electronics when it comes to the special learner permit?

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No hand-held, hands-free, or electronics of any kind while driving.

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19
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Do you need an adult with a drivers license, (for at least 3 years), to accompany you when you are driving with a special learner permit?

A

yes

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20
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When a school bus stops to drop off or pick up children you must…

A

stop 25ft away on both sides of the road, unless bus is directly in front of a school then the car in the opposite lane may proceed at 10mph.

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21
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If an emergency vehicle is sounding its sirens and blue and or red lights then you must…

A

pull over to the extreme right and come to a complete stop.

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22
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Can you follow an emergency vehicle?

A

No. You must wait until they are 300ft away before you can continue driving.

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23
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For passing:

if both center lines are solid…

A

no passing allowed

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24
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For passing:

if one center line is broken…

A

passing is allowed on the side of the broken line

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25
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For passing:

if both lines are broken…

A

passing is allowed on both sides

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26
Q

For school zones, business, or residential districts the speed limit is…

A

25mph

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27
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Speed limit for suburban business and residential districts

A

35mph

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28
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Speed limit for non-posted rural roadways

A

50mph

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29
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Speed limit for certain state highways (as posted) and interstates

A

55mph

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30
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Speed limit for certain interstate highways (as posted)

31
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Always slow down…

A 
...on narrow/winding roads
...at intersections
...at railroad crossings
...on hills
...at sharp or blind curves
...where there are pedestrians
...where there are driving hazards
...when roads are wet or slippery
32
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In a controlled intersection there will be…

A

traffic signals/signs or it will be controlled by a police officer

33
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In an uncontrolled intersection there will be…

34
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In a blind intersection there will be…

A

something such as a building or parked vehicle obstructing the driver’s view. The motorist should always slow down or come to a complete stop before proceeding to make sure that there is no cross traffic

35
Q

For traffic circles there are…

A

no set rules for driving, but be aware of traffic control signs and right-of-way

36
Q

When merging onto a parkway, turnpike, or highway, always…

A

speed up to the flow of traffic

37
Q

When leaving highways, turnpikes, or parkways, always…

A

watch for signs that direct to where the exit is

slow down

38
Q

If you miss your exit what should you do?

A

go to the next one

39
Q

A vehicle will skid if…

A

…it accelerates too quickly
…turns too fast
…breaks improperly

40
Q

Studded snow tires can be used between…

A

November 15-April 1 during ice and snow

41
Q

You need to turn what on during rain, snow, or ice storms?

A

windshield wipers and head lights (or occasionally high beams)

42
Q

In NJ, traffic fines double when a violation occurs…

A

in construction zones

43
Q

When driving on a highway, you should…

A

always be alert

44
Q

On snow covered roads you should maintain a following distance of…

A

6 car lengths

45
Q

What is the main purpose of the ignition system?

A

It locks the steering wheel when the car is off

46
Q

What should you do if a vehicle’s wheels drift into the shoulder of the road?

A

ease on the gas and reset the wheel, then you can return to the lane

47
Q

What do you do if the break pedal gets stuck? (before calling for help)

A
  • pump the breaks

- shift to a lower gear and pull over

48
Q

What is the accident prevention formula?

A

1) Be Alert
2) Be Prepared
3) Act in Time

49
Q

What is Maggie’s law?

A
  • makes it illegal to drive while impaired

- if you do you can be charged with homicide

50
Q

Who is at the most risk of driving while impaired?

A
  • teenagers
  • shift workers
  • workers at mechanical factories
51
Q

What can cause distracted driving?

52
Q

What is aggressive driving?

A
  • driving recklessly

- not necessarily angry

53
Q

What is road rage?

A

involves

  • thoughts of violence towards other drivers
  • verbally yelling at other drivers
  • not following the laws because you don’t like them
  • short temper
54
Q

How do you talk to other drivers?

A
  • flash headlights

- make eye contact

55
Q

Why is it important to maintain a safe following distance?

A

So that you and others have plenty of time to react in case of emergencies

56
Q

When are roads the most slippery?

A

During the first few minutes of rain

57
Q

What amount of alcohol can affect a motorist’s ability to operate a vehicle?

58
Q

What is the main chemical substance found in drinking alcohol?

59
Q

What is the most commonly used and abused drug in today’s society?

60
Q

If you are under 21 what level of alcohol can you have in your system?

A

None and whether you are driving or not it is illegal

61
Q

A motorist that is 21 or older cannot have a BAC of…

A

…0.08 or more

62
Q

Alcohol can affect your body by…

A 
...decreasing your ability to make good decisions
...lower inhibitions
...slower reaction time and coordination
...slurred speech
...unclear vision
63
Q

If you are 21 or older, as long as you are not over a BAC of 0.08 you won’t be pulled over on a DWI as long as you are also not…

A

…driving recklessly

64
Q

Is alcohol digested or absorbed into the bloodstream?

A

Absorbed into the bloodstream

65
Q

BAC means…

A

Blood Alcohol Concentration

66
Q

5 Factors that can influence a person’s BAC

A

1) Quantity of alcohol consumed
2) Person’s body weight
3) How quickly they consumed the drinks
4) Food consumed
5) Gender

67
Q

How much alcohol is in a given beverage?

A

0.6 ounces

68
Q

Does everyone have the same reaction to alcohol?

69
Q

Signs of an impaired motorist include…

A 
...speeding
...weaving in between lanes
...driving slower than the posted speed limit or exceeding it
...unsteady car movement
...quick sudden stops
70
Q

It is (legal/illegal) to operate a vehicle under the influence of any illegal drug

71
Q

If an OTC drug says what, it should not be taken while driving?

A

may cause dizziness or drowsiness

72
Q

You should know what about prescription medications before driving a vehicle?

A

how they effect you

73
Q

What is the second most common drug involved in collisions?

74
Q

Marijuana can affect a motorist through…

A

…inability to track objects and keep car moving in their designated lane
…inability to judge distances
…lack of attention on the road

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