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Ch. 1-6 Nellie Flashcards

1
Q

Where should your hands be positioned on the wheel?

A

9 and 3

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2
Q

What should you always wear when driving a motor vehicle?

A

a seatbelt

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3
Q

What is the 6 Points of Verification?

A

all NJ driver license applicants must provide 6 forms of ID that will prove their age, identity and residence.

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4
Q

What times are you not allowed to drive while having a learners permit?

A

11:01pm and 5:00am

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5
Q

Who is responsible for all passengers under 18?

A

the driver

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6
Q

What foot do you use for the break and gas pedal?

A

your right foot

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7
Q

When should you signal a turn?

A

100ft before making the turn

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8
Q

True or False: If you miss a turn it is okay to turn around or back up.

A

FALSE: if you miss a turn you should never back up.

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9
Q

When parking down hill where should you turn your wheel?

A

Toward the curb.

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10
Q

When parking uphill where should you turn your wheel?

A

Away from the curb.

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11
Q

What is a contributing factor to collisions?

A

exceeding the speed limit that is posted

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12
Q

When should you slow down?

A 
on narrow or winding roads
at intersections 
at railroad crossings
at sharp or blind turns
when pedestrians are present 
on wet/slippery roads
on hills
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13
Q

Although many collisions are caused when a motorist exceeds the speed limit, danger can also occur when a motorist is ______ too _____ and causes traffic.

A

driving too slow

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14
Q

When is passing safe?

A

When there is no oncoming traffic

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15
Q

Most passing should occur on the _____.

A

left

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16
Q

NJ law requires all motorists to keep right, except…

A

when passing

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17
Q

Always yield to…

A 
emergency vehicles
trains
buses
postal vehicles
mobility assistance devices 
vehicles already in the intersection
18
Q

What is an intersection?

A

where two or more roads cross/merge at angles

19
Q

A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means…

A

the motorist must stop behind the line for a traffic signal/sign

20
Q

3 types of intersections

A

controlled
uncontrolled
blind

21
Q

A controlled intersection is…

A

regulated by traffic signals
signs in any direction
police officer

22
Q

An uncontrolled intersection…

A

is where two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal

23
Q

A blind intersection…

A

is when an object obstruct a motorist’s line of sight

24
Q

What are highways?

A

High speed divided roads typically with multiple lanes

25
Q

What are weave lanes?

A

both an entrance and an exit for a highway

all motorists entering and leaving a weave lane must yield to the exiting motorist

26
Q

When making a left turn…

A

Yield to oncoming traffic

27
Q

True or False:

When turning at an intersection you should remember to turn wide.

A

FALSE

don’t turn wide

28
Q

_________ is the most commonly used and abused drug in todays society.

A

alcohol

29
Q

what is BAC?

A

blood alcohol content

30
Q

any BAC over ________ is illegal.

A

0.1

31
Q

it is illegal for a motorist over the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of?

A

0.08 or higher

32
Q

alcohol affects every organ in the body and is a ______ __________ ________ depressant.

A

central nervous system

33
Q

what are some examples of how alcohol affects the body?

A 
decreased ability to make good decisions
lower inhibitions 
slower reaction time
slurred speech
unclear vision
34
Q

drinking can cause ________ and _______ affects on users

A

physical and mental

35
Q

drinking while driving can result in __________.

A

deadly outcomes

36
Q

what are some signs of a motorist driving while impaired?

A 
speeding
weaving between lanes
driving slower or faster than the posted speed limit 
unsteady car movement 
quick and sudden stops
37
Q

if you drink alcohol on an empty stomach, when can it start affecting your brain?

A

in one minute

38
Q

how much alcohol goes into your blood stream after a drink?

A

20%

39
Q

it is illegal to operate a vehicle under the influence of _______________.

A

any illegal drug

40
Q

what OTC drugs should not be taken while driving?

A

any that may cause drowsiness or dizziness

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