chapter 3 Flashcards
How fast does an airbag deploy?
At 200 mph
In NJ, you can receive a fine for idling a vehicle unnecessarily for how long?
More than 3 minutes
What is a blind spot?
Where ever the motorist cant see
Why must motorists remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving it?
So that there isn’t any snow or ice dislodging from the car while driving.
List 3 things the stopping distance depends on:
Vehicle weight
Condition of tires
Reaction time
List 4 symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
dizziness
nausea
confusion
Chest pain
What % can seat belts help to save your life?
60%
How old does a child have to be to legally sit in the front seat of the car?
13
Explain the NJ seat belt law for passengers over the age of 18? Under the age of 18?
Under 18: the driver is responsible to make sure every minor in th ca under 18 has a seatbelt on
Over 18: responsible for themselves and may be issued a summons if the car is stopped for another reason
List 3 ways that seat belts can protect you in an accident.
Keep you from being thrown, slows down your body, and keeps you from sliding
During normal driving, where should a motorist should grip the steering wheel?
9 and 3
Under normal conditions, how far does one travel before stopping at 60 mph?
343 ft
When parked uphill on a road with a curb, where should you turn your wheels?
Away from the curb
When parked downhill on a road with a curb, where should you turn your wheels?
towards the curb
where should you always put an infant? in the car and what way should they be facing?
in the backseat of the vehicle and shouold be rear-facing