Driver's ED Flashcards

1
Q

First-time applicants for a motorcycle endorsement must ________.

A

complete a motorcycle safety course

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2
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Florida tracks traffic convictions by _____.

A

assigning point to yoru driving record for each moving violation

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3
Q

With your Learner’s License, you may only driver during daylight hours during the first _____ and until 10 p.m. thereafter.

A

3 months

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4
Q

______ provides bodily injury and property damage coverage for accidents that happen to others for which you are responsible.

A

Liability insurance

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5
Q

When you turn _____ old, restrictions are removed from your intermediate license and you will then have a full-privilege license.

A

18 years

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6
Q

Your drivers license will be suspended if you accumulate ______ on your driving record

A

12 points in 12 months
18 points in 18 months
24 points in 36 months

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7
Q

Which of the following is a 3-point violation?

A

Child restraint violation

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8
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When taking the dribing skills test to get your Intermediate License, you must ______ the vehicle you use for the test

A

have current registration and insurance on

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9
Q

In order to get your Intermediate License, your parent or guardian must certify that you have had at least _____ of behind the wheel driving experience.

A

50 hours

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10
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(T/F) Florida tracks traffic conviction by assigning a point value to each moving violation.

A

True

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11
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A motorcyclist is entitled to _____.

A

the full use of a traffic lane

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12
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In Florida, ______ use is only permitted to indicate that your vehicle is lawfully stopped or disabled upon the highway.

A

hazard light

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13
Q

(T/F) Regulatory signs communicate warnings.

A

False

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14
Q

Enter a curve slower than the posted speed if ______.

A

you are entering a blind curver
road conditions are slippery
your vehicle has substantial weight loaded high

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15
Q

Wet roads result in ______.

A

poor traction

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16
Q

______ have signs, signals, and/or pavement markings to tell drivers what to do.

A

Controlled intersections

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17
Q

When you are stopped for a school bus, you may proceed only after _______.

A

the bus driver turns off the red flashing lights

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18
Q

On dry pavement, with good visibility, allow at least a _____-second interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

A

3

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19
Q

A large white diamond painted on the road marks a ______.

A

carpool lane

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20
Q

(T/F) If there is only a stop sign posted at a railroad crossing, that means that the tracks is no longer in use.

A

False

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21
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The _____ rating for a tire is a measure of the tire’s ability to stop on a wet surface.

A

traction

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22
Q

(T/F) If you notice clear fluid leaking form your vehicle, it is most likely motor oil.

A

False

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23
Q

(T/F) Small, light vehicles generally provide less protection than larger, heavier ones.

A

True

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24
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(T/F) Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for people ahes 3-33.

A

True

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25
Q

( T/F) Driving erracticly and darting or weaving through traffic decreases gas mileage.

A

True

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26
Q

If you drive through water, your brakes may become slippery and ineffective. To dry the brakes off, ______.

A

apply your brakes gently as you accelerate

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27
Q

Eight out of ten ______ are installed incorrectly.

A

child safety seats

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28
Q

If you see black fluid leaking from your vehicle, it is most likely _______.

A

motor oil

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29
Q

What is the first thing you should do if your accelerator malfunctions or “sticks”?

A

apply the brakes

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30
Q

Even if your vehicle has minimal damage from a collision, have the vehicle’s safety features ______.

A

checked by a qualified technician

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31
Q

Multi-shot drinks like Lon Island Iced Tead ______.

A

may contain the same amount of alcohol as 5 to 7 standard drinks

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32
Q

In an adult male with good liver function, the liver can process approximately ________ of alcohol and hour.

A

one ounce

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33
Q

In Florida, you can receive a DUI for driving under the influence of:

A

medications prescribed by a doctor
alcohol
illegal drugs

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34
Q

(T/F) Regular marijuana use causes damage to the lungs.

A

True

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35
Q

(T/F) You can gte a DUI if you are found driving under the influence of certain drugs.

A

True

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36
Q

Alcohol is categorized as a _____.

A

depressant

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37
Q

B.A.C. stands for _______.

A

Blood Alcohol Concentration

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38
Q

Alcohol can cause the stomach to become inflamed, which can _______.

A

prevent food from being absorbed

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39
Q

_______ to find out if any of your medications could interfere with your ability to drive safely.

A

Talk to your healthcare provider

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40
Q

Alcohol and substance abuse can ______.

A

damage organs
contribute to cancers
weaken the immune system

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41
Q

There is no way to _____BAC.

A

disguise

42
Q

If you are under 21 years old and are caught drinking alcohol, you can be fined up to ______ for a second or subsequent offense.

A

$1,000.00

43
Q

If you are under 21 years old and are caught drinking alcohol, you may spend up to _____ in jail for the first offense.

A

60 days

44
Q

When the effect of ____ wears off, which can happen very suddenly, users can become very tired, very quickly.

A

stimulants

45
Q

Driving while impaired or with a blood alchohol content in excess of the legal limit is a _____ offense.

A

criminal

46
Q

_____ drugs can affect a person’s driving skill.

A

over-the-counter
prescription
illegal

47
Q

Alcohol slows down your ______.

A

decision-making process
reflexes
reaction time

48
Q

A third DUI conviction will result in mandatory ignition interlock installation for ____.

A

2 years

49
Q

Why is it dangerours that alcohol impaired drivers tend to stare rather than scan?

A

They are less aware of other vehicles and developing traffic situations.

50
Q

Many alcohol-related crashes occur at high speeds because drunk drivers _____.

A

have no sense of how fast they are going

51
Q

Which of the following behaviors may indicate a drunk driver?

A

braking for no apparent reason

52
Q

A ______ is a habit forming drug that may lead to the use of other addictive drugs.

A

gateway drug

53
Q

On average in 2013, one American was injured every ____ minutes

A

2

54
Q

If you suspect a driver is drunk, do not ___.

A

pass them

55
Q

Symptoms of withdrawal may include _____.

A

Difficulty breathing

56
Q

(T/F) If you suspect a driver is drunk, you should try to pass them.

A

False

57
Q

(T/F) Including lost quality-of-life, the total cost of alcohol impaired crashes is more than $200 billion.

A

True

58
Q

(T/F) Drunk dirvers usually stay in the center of their lane.

A

False

59
Q

Addiction is called a ______ disease.

A

family

60
Q

(T/F) Drunk driving has a potential impact on all other drivers on the road.

A

True

61
Q

if you experience microsleep, _____.

A

stop to rest

62
Q

Staying focused, demonstrating courtesy, and not taking the actions of other drivers personally are all part of the technique called ____.

A

self-regulation

63
Q

_____ driving means driving in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.

A

Aggresive

64
Q

When stopping a peer from drinking and driving, you should not ______.

A

be confrontational

65
Q

______ can be considered part of road rage behavior.

A

cutting off other drivers
shining high-beam headlights
honking unnecessarily

66
Q

To prevent your emotions from dominating your judgement and actions, practice _____.

A

self-regulation

67
Q

(T/F) People are less likely to offer you a drink if you already have a non-alcoholic beverage, or are busy playing a game.

A

True

68
Q

Which of the following is not a safe way to avoid driving impaired?

A

Drinking coffee to sober up

69
Q

(T/F) You can cure the effects of fatigue without sleeping.

A

False

70
Q

(T/F) If you know you won’t abuse drugs or alcohol, it is safe to try them one time.

A

False

71
Q

_______ often runs in familiesq

A

Substance abuse

72
Q

Never ___ in the vicinity of a fuel pump.

A

smoke

73
Q

Static electricity can ______ during the process of refueling.

A

ignite highly combustible fuel vapors

74
Q

Using fuel with an octane rated higher than your vehicle requires will ______.

A

not increase power or fuel economy

75
Q

People who have developed a tolerance to alcohol or drugs may not recognize when they are ______.

A

impaired

76
Q

______ can be used to supplement or provide extra emphasis on mechanical signals.

A

Hand signals

77
Q

To yield the right-of-way means ______.

A

you give the privilege of the roadway to another road user

78
Q

If a law enforcement officer suspects that you are under the influence of drugs, the officer can _______.

A

require that you take a blood or urine test

79
Q

_______ is critical to maneuvering safely through a curve.

A

Managing speed

80
Q

You are obligated to ______ in order to keep your driving privilege.

A

follow licensing regulations and rules of the road

81
Q

In Florida, you must signal at least ____ in advance of a lane change or turn.

A

100 feet

82
Q

(T/F) Eating food while drinking speeds up alcohol absorption

A

False

83
Q

(T/F) Addicts are reliable

A

False

84
Q

______ results in impairment of judgement, reason, and psychomotor skills.

A

Intoxication

85
Q

(T/F) When driving through curves that you cannot see around, use your horn to warn traffic ahead that you are about to enter the curve.

A

True

86
Q

An ignition interlock is a ______ designed to prevent anyone under the influence from driving.

A

breathalyzer attached to the vehicle

87
Q

______ are more likely to allow their emotions to take control and participate in road rage.

A

Aggresive drivers

88
Q

What shape are yield signs?

A

inverted triangle

89
Q

Use your ______ to communicate to other drivers that you are in trouble or there is trouble ahead.

A

emergency hazard lights

90
Q

Larger vehicles are ______ than smaller vehicles

A

less maneuverable

91
Q

(T/F) If you experience a fire when refueling, leave the nozzle in your vehicle and back away.

A

True

92
Q

(T/F) By accepting your license, you have given your consent to take a chemical test if you are arrested for DUI.

A

True

93
Q

If you are involved in a collision, the first step is to remain calm and _______.

A

turn on your hazard lights

94
Q

(T/F) If traffic ahead is moving slowly, you may use the center turn lane for passing.

A

False

95
Q

______ fatigue is brought on by physical exhaustion.

A

Physical

96
Q

Warning signs _______.

A

communicate hazards that lie ahead
warn you of traffic conditions
warn you of road conditions

97
Q

If you see green fluid leaking from your vehicle, it is most likely _______.

A

coolant

98
Q

Being tired affects your vision because

A

your eye muscles are tired
it is harder for your eyes to focus
your peripheral vision shrinks

99
Q

(T/F) Prescription fraud is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.

A

True

100
Q

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are written in terms of ________ safety performance requirements for motor vehicles.

A

minimum

101
Q

(T/F) Having a DUI conviction on your record won’t affect your employment.

A

False

102
Q

if you can do so safely, note the ______ of an erratic driver’s vehicle so you can report the incident.

A

make and model
license plate number
location and direction