Ch. 1-6 Nellie Flashcards
Where should your hands be positioned on the wheel?
9 and 3
What should you always wear when driving a motor vehicle?
a seatbelt
What is the 6 Points of Verification?
all NJ driver license applicants must provide 6 forms of ID that will prove their age, identity and residence.
What times are you not allowed to drive while having a learners permit?
11:01pm and 5:00am
Who is responsible for all passengers under 18?
the driver
What foot do you use for the break and gas pedal?
your right foot
When should you signal a turn?
100ft before making the turn
True or False: If you miss a turn it is okay to turn around or back up.
FALSE: if you miss a turn you should never back up.
When parking down hill where should you turn your wheel?
Toward the curb.
When parking uphill where should you turn your wheel?
Away from the curb.
What is a contributing factor to collisions?
exceeding the speed limit that is posted
When should you slow down?
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
Although many collisions are caused when a motorist exceeds the speed limit, danger can also occur when a motorist is ______ too _____ and causes traffic.
driving too slow
When is passing safe?
When there is no oncoming traffic
Most passing should occur on the _____.
left
NJ law requires all motorists to keep right, except…
when passing
Always yield to…
emergency vehicles trains buses postal vehicles mobility assistance devices vehicles already in the intersection
What is an intersection?
where two or more roads cross/merge at angles
A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means…
the motorist must stop behind the line for a traffic signal/sign
3 types of intersections
controlled
uncontrolled
blind
A controlled intersection is…
regulated by traffic signals
signs in any direction
police officer
An uncontrolled intersection…
is where two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal
A blind intersection…
is when an object obstruct a motorist’s line of sight
What are highways?
High speed divided roads typically with multiple lanes
What are weave lanes?
both an entrance and an exit for a highway
all motorists entering and leaving a weave lane must yield to the exiting motorist
When making a left turn…
Yield to oncoming traffic
True or False:
When turning at an intersection you should remember to turn wide.
FALSE
don’t turn wide
_________ is the most commonly used and abused drug in todays society.
alcohol
what is BAC?
blood alcohol content
any BAC over ________ is illegal.
0.1
it is illegal for a motorist over the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of?
0.08 or higher
alcohol affects every organ in the body and is a ______ __________ ________ depressant.
central nervous system
what are some examples of how alcohol affects the body?
decreased ability to make good decisions lower inhibitions slower reaction time slurred speech unclear vision
drinking can cause ________ and _______ affects on users
physical and mental
drinking while driving can result in __________.
deadly outcomes
what are some signs of a motorist driving while impaired?
speeding weaving between lanes driving slower or faster than the posted speed limit unsteady car movement quick and sudden stops
if you drink alcohol on an empty stomach, when can it start affecting your brain?
in one minute
how much alcohol goes into your blood stream after a drink?
20%
it is illegal to operate a vehicle under the influence of _______________.
any illegal drug
what OTC drugs should not be taken while driving?
any that may cause drowsiness or dizziness
