Ch.5-6 Defensive Driving And Drugs Flashcards
State the action prevention formula.
Be alert, be prepared, act on time
In city driving, how many seconds should you use as a guideline when following or looking ahead?
•3 second rule
-look at a stationary object in front of you and the car in front of you. When the car you at following passes the object, count to 3 and if your front bumber hasn’t passed the object there is a safe distance
Best way to take a curve?
Slow down before entering.
How does the speed in which your driving effect the distance you should follow the car In front of you?
Keep one car length for every 10mph of speed.
-10mph/1 car
-20mph/2 cars
-30mph/3 cars
Etc...How do the conditions effect following distance?
- Ideal-20mph-2car lengths
- Wet pavement\Gravel-double it
- Packed snow-triple it
- Ice-6x ideal distance
What is the stopping distance formula?
Stopping distance=perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance
When are road surfaces most slippery?
During first few minutes of rainfall.
What should you do if your vehicle goes into a skid?
Turn wheel in direction of skid, don’t brake, take foot off gas, then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
How much greater are your chances of accident with different levels of BAC?
- .05-2x greater
- .10-6x greater
- .15-25x greater
What is the Implied Consent Law?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop’s request.
When can you use studded snow tires?
Nov. 15- April 1
What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
slow down, let them pass
If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC, the penalties are:
$500 fine, 30-90 day license suspension, IDRC class, 15-30 day community service
You should dim your lights to low beams during
city driving, fog, when car is approaching you
To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses, you must know:
that they have a larger turning radius, have larger stopping distance, more blind spots
What are the penalties for altering a driver’s license?
$200-600 in fines, 6 months in jail
A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
1.5, 5, 12
In adverse weather conditions, how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
25%
Use high beam lights during:
open country driving
What four factors determine your BAC?
body weight, amount that you’ve had to drink, food you’ve eaten, time
How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
$100
What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
suspension of driving privileges, installation of interlock device.
NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
1 year
If someone gets drunk in your home, leaves, and gets into accident, you may become involved in
a lawsuit
When parking uphill, your wheels should be turned:
away from curb
When parking downhill, your wheel should be turned
toward curb
Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
liability
Under GDL law, a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
When must you have headlights on?
1/2 hour before sunset, 1/2 hour after sunrise
What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
slow down/take foot off gas/And keep the Wheel straight
What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
hold wheel tightly, decelerate (slow down), put blinkers on, pull over to side as fast as possible
