Chapter III Flashcards
How old does a child have to be to legally sit in the front seat of the car?
They must be over 8 years old
What % can seat belts help to save your life?
60 percent
Explain the NJ seat belt law for passengers over the age of 18? Under the age of 18?
If they are over 18 then they will receive the ticket and if they are under 18 then the person over 18 who is in the car will be the one to receive the ticket
List 3 ways that seat belts can protect you in an accident.
It can stop you from flying out your car
Helps your body slow down
Protects your spinal cord
How fast does an airbag deploy?
200mph
Why must motorists remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving it?
Because the snow will fall upon another car that passes them then that car will crash
Always put an ____infant__________________ in a rear facing infant child safety seat in the back of the car seat of a vehicle with air bags.
Yup
List 4 symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
Headache
Dizziness
Loss of consciousness
Chest pain
During normal driving, where should a motorist should grip the steering wheel?
9 and 3 o’clock position
Under normal conditions, how far does one travel before stopping at 60 mph?
180ft
In NJ, you can receive a fine for idling a vehicle unnecessarily for how long?
More than three minutes
Stopping distance depends on:
Motorist reaction time Weather and visibility conditions Vehicle weight Brake conditions Condition and types of tires Roadway conditions Speed
What is a blind spot?
areas or zones on the road that cannot be seen by a driver while looking at rear view or side mirrors
When parked uphill on a road with a curb, where should you turn your wheels?
Toward the curb
When parked downhill on a road with a curb, where should you turn your wheels?
away from the curb
