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Chapters 6-12 Flashcards

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1
Q

Energy of motion is______.

A

Kinetic energy

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2
Q

Gravity affects a car’s….(sab)

A
  1. speed
  2. acceleration
  3. braking
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3
Q

The center of gravity of a car depends on the ______ of the vehicle and the _______ of the road.

A

Height, angle

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4
Q
  1. A ______ center of gravity equals a lower level of stability
  2. A _______ center of gravity equals a higher level of stability.
A
  1. High

2. Low

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5
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What does T.S.D. Stand for?

A

Total stopping distance

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6
Q

What two words affect a car on a curve?

A

Centrifugal force

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7
Q

Kinetic energy affects what three things? (st-d-i)

A

Stopping time, distance, inertia

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8
Q

Kinetic energy is affected by what two things? (ws)

A

Weight, speed

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9
Q

Five things that affect braking distance: (s-vc-rs-da-hl)

A
  1. speed
  2. vehicle condition
  3. roadway surface
  4. driver ability
  5. Hills and loads
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10
Q

3 types of traction FROM YOUR TIRES needed to MOVE THE VEHICLE (rms)

A
  1. Rest
  2. Motion
  3. Straight line
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11
Q

3 types of traction: (abc)

A
  1. Acceleration
  2. Braking
  3. Cornering
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12
Q

2 types of intersections: (cu)

A
  1. Controlled

2. Uncontrolled

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13
Q

When you did not see the light turn green, this is called a _____ _____ _____.

A

Stale green light

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14
Q

Crossing an intersection takes __-__ seconds.

A

4-6 seconds

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15
Q

At all courthouse squares, traffic moves ________ ____________.

A

Counter clockwise

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16
Q

When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, which car has the right of way?

A

The one on the right

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17
Q

When you approach an intersection and you can no longer stop without entering the intersection, you have passed the _______ __ __ ______.

A

Point of no return

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18
Q

Five types of traffic lights(PATPR):

A 
P.rogressive
A.ctivated
T.imed
P.edestrian
R.ailroad
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19
Q

Two types of signal lights: (ta)

A

Timed

Activated

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20
Q

To have a motorcycle license you must be __ years old.

A

16

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21
Q

3 problems with motorcycles: (hsn)

A
  1. Hard to see
  2. Size
  3. No protection
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22
Q

4 differences between motorcycles and cars: (sabv)

A
  1. Size
  2. Acceleration
  3. Braking
  4. Visibility
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23
Q

When riding in groups you must ride _________ for safety.

A

Staggered

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24
Q

Do not follow a motorcycle _______.

A

Closely

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25
Q

A motorcyclist must ____ to make their turns.

A

Lean

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26
Q

Motorcyclist are entitled to the ______ lane!!

A

Entire

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27
Q

To have a moped you must be __ and wear a ______.

A

16, helmet

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28
Q

Motorcyclist win _% of the time against a car!!!

A

0%!!!!!!!

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29
Q

When passing a motorcycle you must stay at least ___ ____ to the left of them.

A

Two feet

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30
Q

Stopping distance for motorcycles is _______ than it is for cars.

A

Shorter

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31
Q

Trains ______ stop quickly

A

CANNOT

32
Q

Trains have the right of way ___% of the time, over ANYONE!!

A

100

33
Q

Gates do not prevent crashes, ______ do.

A

People

34
Q

Any person must stop within __ feet and no closer than __ feet of the crossing.

A

50, 15

35
Q

If your car stalls on the tracks…

A

Push your car off if no train is coming. If a train is approaching, run towards the train, away from the tracks.

36
Q

Use your mirrors to check _____ _____.

A

Blind spots

37
Q

The maximum speed limit for a yellow school bus is __ mph.

A

45

38
Q

The maximum speed limit for a white activity school bus is __ mph.

A

55

39
Q

For emergency vehicles you must move over to the _____, our of their way.

A

Right

40
Q

Behind an 18-wheeler you must use the ____ second following rule.

A

Four

41
Q

Five things to do before changing lanes: (asscm)

A
  1. Ask yourself, is it necessary?
  2. Select the best lane.
  3. Signal in advance of making your turn
  4. Check your mirrors for blind spots
  5. Maintain legal speed level
42
Q

If the line on the left of the drivers door is yellow, traffic is moving in the ________ direction.

A

Opposite

43
Q

When the line on the left of you is a dotted white line, traffic is moving in the ____ direction.

A

Same

44
Q

A solid white line on the edge of the road is called a _____ ____.

A

Guide line

45
Q

When you see a solid yellow line on your side of the center line __ ___ try to pass.

A

Do not

46
Q

Legally you ____ help someone pass

A

Must

47
Q

Always leave a ______ __ ______ around your vehicle.

A

Margin of safety

48
Q

Driving at night is ____ dangerous than driving during the day.

A

More

49
Q

Do not _________ your headlights, it will cause you to wreck.

A

Overdrive

50
Q

For driving at night you should: (mttmhod)

A
  1. Make sure your windows are clean
  2. Turn your headlights on from 1/2 after sunset to 1/2 before sunrise
  3. Turn on headlights in bad weather
  4. Make sure headlights are clean and working properly
  5. Have them checked from time to time
  6. Only use high beams when looking for deer
  7. Do not overdrive headlights
51
Q

Do not tailgate a tractor if…

A

You cannot see his eyes

52
Q

Follow the ____ ______ ____ behind tractor trailers

A

Four second rule

53
Q

Interstate numbers:

  1. Even numbers go ____ to ____
  2. Odd numbers go _____ to _____
A
  1. East to west

2. North to south

54
Q

Interstate entrances and exits are _____ ____ turns

A

Right hand turns

55
Q

Use the ramp and ____________ ____ to increase your speed to match that of other vehicles.

A

Acceleration lane

56
Q

What is the Good Samaritan law?

A

If you are one of the first people to arrive at a wreck, you are supposed to do whatever you can to help.

57
Q

Never change lanes at the ____ ______!

A

Last moment

58
Q

Start slowing only after entering ____________ lane.

A

Deceleration

59
Q

Stay in the right- hand lane unless…

A

Overtaking and passing

60
Q

What is the most frequent type of accident on interstate.

A

Rear-end collision

61
Q

What is a diamond interchange?

A

A freeway crosses a minor road.

62
Q

What is a cloverleaf interchange?

A

Two-level interchange where right hand turns are handled by loop roads

63
Q

I’m North Carolina you must use what two things when it rains? (wh)

A
  1. Windshield wipers

2. Headlights

64
Q

In fog you must drive with your headlights on ___ ____.

A

Low beam

65
Q

When is the most dangerous time to be in the road?

A

15 minutes after the start of rain

66
Q

Hydroplaning needs how much water to make you lose control of your car?

A

1/12 if an inch

67
Q

What is hydroplaning?

A

When tires lose contact with the road by rising above on water.

68
Q

Hydroplaning is caused by what 3 things? (sst)

A
  1. Standing water
  2. Speed
  3. Tire conditions
69
Q

Four ways to reduce hydroplaning: (ruru)

A
  1. Reduce speed
  2. Use properly inflated tires with good tread
  3. Remember the third speed law
  4. Use common sense
70
Q

Seven driving tips for driving in the snow: (akksbwc)

A
  1. Allow enough time to reach your destination
  2. Keep your gas tank full
  3. Keep windshield and windows clear
  4. Slow down
  5. Be more observant
  6. When stalled, stay with your vehicle
  7. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless and deadly
71
Q

Black ice appears as…

A

Wet roads

72
Q

Power skid:

A

Steer where you want to go.

Ease foot off the gas

73
Q

In potential collision situation you have little time to: (trkke)

A
  1. Think (SCAN)
  2. React (IDENTIFY)
  3. Know what to do (PREDICT)
  4. Know how to do it (DECIDE)
  5. Execute in time (EXECUTE)
74
Q

perception

A

time/distance spent noticing and starting to take action

75
Q

reaction

A

time to move your foot from gas to brake

76
Q

braking distance/time

A

time taken to stop after brakes are applied

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