chapter 3 Flashcards
How old does a child have to be to legally sit in the front seat of the car?
over age of eight
What % can seat belts help to save your life?
45%
Explain the NJ seat belt law for passengers over the age of 18? Under the age of 18?
Under the age of 18 you must wear a seat belt and if they dont its the responsibility of the drivers to make sure they are
List 3 ways that seat belts can protect you in an accident.
It protects you head and spine
It spreads out the force of the collision
It protects you from flying out your seat
How fast does an airbag deploy?
200 mph
Why must motorists remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving it?
If not removed it can strike another vehicle or pedestrian causing a injury or worse
Always put an in a infant child safety seat in the backseat of a vehicle with air bags.
infant, rear, back
List 4 symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
Dizziness
Loss of concussions
Chest pain
Confusion
During normal driving, where should a motorist should grip the steering wheel?
They should grip the wheel on each side at the nine and three o’clock position keeping the thumbs along the face of the wheel
Under normal conditions, how far does one travel before stopping at 60 mph?
343 feet
In NJ, you can receive a fine for idling a vehicle unnecessarily for how long?
3 mins
Stopping distance depends on:
Motorist reaction time Weather and visibility conditions Vehicle weight Brake condition Condition and type of tires Roadway condition speed
What is a blind spot?
A blind spot is a part on the car that a driver cannot see while in control of the vehicle
When parked uphill on a road with a curb, where should you turn your wheels?
Our car wheels should be parked away from the curb
When parked downhill on a road with a curb, where should you turn your wheels?
Towards the curb
