Chaps 5/6 Flashcards
What is the Standard Collision Prevention Formula?
be alert, be prepared, act in time
When must you increase following distance?
Bad weather, road conditions, and traffic
__________refers to following too closely behind a vehicle directly in front.
Tailgating
___________ is a progression of unlawful driving actions such as speeding.
Aggressive driving
List the 2 types of following distance:
Second-plus rule and 1 car length
________is trance-like state may be avoided by not looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.
Highway hypnosis
Who is at risk when driving drowsy?
Construction workers, commercial truck drivers, sleep deprived, driving alone, and driving on long rural roadways.
What are some important points to keep in mind when changing lanes or passing?
Use turn signal, use your mirrors, check blind spots, check traffic, and pay attention to signs and lane markings.
What do you do if vehicle runs of Pavement
Slow down, regain control, and turn slowly onto the road
What happens to the fine or penalty in a construction zone?
Doubles
How far in advance should you be looking ahead in city driving?
at least 12 seconds
What is a good rule of thumb with following distance on snow covered roads?
following distance of 6 seconds or more
When are the roads the most slippery during rain?
First few minutes of rainfall
_______makes it illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep
Maggie’s Law
_________choose a fixed object ahead of vehicle in front of you and count
3 second plus rule
How should you handle a skid?
turn in the direction the rear of vehicle is skidding, without over steering.
_________occurs when motorists lose their tempers or becomes frustrated because of a traffic disturbance
Road rage
_________keeps one car length (about 20 ft) for each 10 mph
One car length method
When can snow tires be used in NJ?
Nov. 15th- April 1st
What are 3 factors that you should consider when driving at night?
Speed, reaction distance, braking distance, and visibility
What must you do if you need to make an emergency stop?
Signal and turn onto the shoulder slowly
What should you do when you are being passed?
Stay in proper lane and slow down or maintain speed to make pass easier
__________Wet road surfaces cause tires to hydroplane, or ride up on a film of water, starting at about 35 mph, which could cause a driver to lose control of his/her vehicle
hydroplaning
When will a vehicle skid?
Accelerates too quickly, turns too fast, and brakes improperly
How should you handle a tire blowout?
Hold steering wheel firmly and keep vehicle straight while gradually slowing down
What should a motorist do if his/her vehicle is unable to avoid a collision and may hit something?
Stop quickly, turn quickly, or speed up
_______Space around the vehicle that allows a motorist time to react in an emergency situation.
space cushion
What percent of driving decisions are based upon what a motorist sees while driving?
90%
A motorist should always be sure the vehicle can stop
within the distance you can see ahead
A BAC slightly above .05% , the risk of causing an accident ________
doubles
A BAC of .10%, the risk of causing an accident ______
6x
A BAC of .15%, the risk of causing an accident ______
25x
Studies show motorists arrested for drinking and driving had been consuming ________
beer
What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
time
After 2, 3, or 4 drinks, alcohol begins to impair, what three areas?
reaction time, coordination, and balance.
Two areas that are affected and make it more difficult to react and drive safely are __________ and __________
vision and ability to judge distance.
It is illegal for an individual, who is 21 years of age or older, to drive with a BAC of ______ higher
.08%
What are the 5 telltale drinking and driving signs
speeding, weaving, quick stops, slow driving, and jerking motion
What are the 4 ways Marijuana use may affect a motorist?
Loss of tracking ability, distance judgment, vigilance, and divided attention
What are the four factors that determine the BAC?
Quantity of alcohol consumed, body weight, how quickly drinks were consumed, and food eaten
For individuals younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a ____ BAC of or higher
.01
1.5 ounces of 86 proof liquor = 12 ounce can bottle of beer = __________
5 ounce glass of wine
What can slow the absorption of alcohol into your bloodstream?
food
If you have a party at your house, a person gets drunk, leaves and has an accident, what can happen
You could be involved in a lawsuit
The role of a _____________________ is to ensure the safe transportation of friends and family and other motorists.
designated driver
Name 3 drugs that may affect a person’s basic driving skills
Cold pills, tranquilizers, and prescription medications
Refusal of the breath test is equal to a BAC of _____ , first offense
10%
How is alcohol removed from the body?
The majority (90%) of the alcohol that is detoxified is oxidized (burned up) by the liver. The other (10%) is eliminated in breath, urine, and sweat.
