Chapter 3 Flashcards
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide
Headache
Loss of consciousness
Chest pain
Dizziness
During normal driving where should a motorist grip the steering wheel
By the outside rim at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions
Under the normal conditions, how far does one travel before stopping at 60 mph
88 feet
In NJ you can receive a fine for idling a vehicle unnecessarily for how long
3 minutes
Stopping Distance depends on
Motorist reaction time Weather and visibility conditions Vehicle weight Brake conditions Condition and type of tires Roadway conditions Speed
What is a blind spot
The rear view mirror where it’s hard to see
When parked uphill on a road with a curb where should you turn your wheels
Away from curb
When parked downhill on a road with a curb where should you turn your wheels
Toward the curb
How old does a child have to be to legally sit in the front seat of the car
13 years old
What % can seat belts help to save your life
60 percent
Explain the NJ seat belt law for passengers over the age 18, under the age 18
Passengers under 18 is primary offense, passengers over 18 are responsible
List three ways seat belts can protect you in an accident
- they keep motorists and passengers from being thrown from the vehicle in a crash
- They slow a body down with the vehicle
- they keep a motorist/passenger from sliding on the seat during sudden stops or turns.
How fast does an airbag deploy
It deploys at speeds up to 200 mph
Why must motorists remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving
If the snow falls from another vehicle it could hit another vehicle
Always put an__________in a__________infant child safety seat in the _____________seat of a vehicle with airbags
Infant, rear facing, back
