Driver's ED Flashcards
First-time applicants for a motorcycle endorsement must ________.
complete a motorcycle safety course
Florida tracks traffic convictions by _____.
assigning point to yoru driving record for each moving violation
With your Learner’s License, you may only driver during daylight hours during the first _____ and until 10 p.m. thereafter.
3 months
______ provides bodily injury and property damage coverage for accidents that happen to others for which you are responsible.
Liability insurance
When you turn _____ old, restrictions are removed from your intermediate license and you will then have a full-privilege license.
18 years
Your drivers license will be suspended if you accumulate ______ on your driving record
12 points in 12 months
18 points in 18 months
24 points in 36 months
Which of the following is a 3-point violation?
Child restraint violation
When taking the dribing skills test to get your Intermediate License, you must ______ the vehicle you use for the test
have current registration and insurance on
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.
50 hours
(T/F) Florida tracks traffic conviction by assigning a point value to each moving violation.
True
A motorcyclist is entitled to _____.
the full use of a traffic lane
In Florida, ______ use is only permitted to indicate that your vehicle is lawfully stopped or disabled upon the highway.
hazard light
(T/F) Regulatory signs communicate warnings.
False
Enter a curve slower than the posted speed if ______.
you are entering a blind curver
road conditions are slippery
your vehicle has substantial weight loaded high
Wet roads result in ______.
poor traction
______ have signs, signals, and/or pavement markings to tell drivers what to do.
Controlled intersections
When you are stopped for a school bus, you may proceed only after _______.
the bus driver turns off the red flashing lights
On dry pavement, with good visibility, allow at least a _____-second interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
3
A large white diamond painted on the road marks a ______.
carpool lane
(T/F) If there is only a stop sign posted at a railroad crossing, that means that the tracks is no longer in use.
False
The _____ rating for a tire is a measure of the tire’s ability to stop on a wet surface.
traction
(T/F) If you notice clear fluid leaking form your vehicle, it is most likely motor oil.
False
(T/F) Small, light vehicles generally provide less protection than larger, heavier ones.
True
(T/F) Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for people ahes 3-33.
True
( T/F) Driving erracticly and darting or weaving through traffic decreases gas mileage.
True
If you drive through water, your brakes may become slippery and ineffective. To dry the brakes off, ______.
apply your brakes gently as you accelerate
Eight out of ten ______ are installed incorrectly.
child safety seats
If you see black fluid leaking from your vehicle, it is most likely _______.
motor oil
What is the first thing you should do if your accelerator malfunctions or “sticks”?
apply the brakes
Even if your vehicle has minimal damage from a collision, have the vehicle’s safety features ______.
checked by a qualified technician
Multi-shot drinks like Lon Island Iced Tead ______.
may contain the same amount of alcohol as 5 to 7 standard drinks
In an adult male with good liver function, the liver can process approximately ________ of alcohol and hour.
one ounce
In Florida, you can receive a DUI for driving under the influence of:
medications prescribed by a doctor
alcohol
illegal drugs
(T/F) Regular marijuana use causes damage to the lungs.
True
(T/F) You can gte a DUI if you are found driving under the influence of certain drugs.
True
Alcohol is categorized as a _____.
depressant
B.A.C. stands for _______.
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Alcohol can cause the stomach to become inflamed, which can _______.
prevent food from being absorbed
_______ to find out if any of your medications could interfere with your ability to drive safely.
Talk to your healthcare provider
Alcohol and substance abuse can ______.
damage organs
contribute to cancers
weaken the immune system
There is no way to _____BAC.
disguise
If you are under 21 years old and are caught drinking alcohol, you can be fined up to ______ for a second or subsequent offense.
$1,000.00
If you are under 21 years old and are caught drinking alcohol, you may spend up to _____ in jail for the first offense.
60 days
When the effect of ____ wears off, which can happen very suddenly, users can become very tired, very quickly.
stimulants
Driving while impaired or with a blood alchohol content in excess of the legal limit is a _____ offense.
criminal
_____ drugs can affect a person’s driving skill.
over-the-counter
prescription
illegal
Alcohol slows down your ______.
decision-making process
reflexes
reaction time
A third DUI conviction will result in mandatory ignition interlock installation for ____.
2 years
Why is it dangerours that alcohol impaired drivers tend to stare rather than scan?
They are less aware of other vehicles and developing traffic situations.
Many alcohol-related crashes occur at high speeds because drunk drivers _____.
have no sense of how fast they are going
Which of the following behaviors may indicate a drunk driver?
braking for no apparent reason
A ______ is a habit forming drug that may lead to the use of other addictive drugs.
gateway drug
On average in 2013, one American was injured every ____ minutes
2
If you suspect a driver is drunk, do not ___.
pass them
Symptoms of withdrawal may include _____.
Difficulty breathing
(T/F) If you suspect a driver is drunk, you should try to pass them.
False
(T/F) Including lost quality-of-life, the total cost of alcohol impaired crashes is more than $200 billion.
True
(T/F) Drunk dirvers usually stay in the center of their lane.
False
Addiction is called a ______ disease.
family
(T/F) Drunk driving has a potential impact on all other drivers on the road.
True
if you experience microsleep, _____.
stop to rest
Staying focused, demonstrating courtesy, and not taking the actions of other drivers personally are all part of the technique called ____.
self-regulation
_____ driving means driving in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.
Aggresive
When stopping a peer from drinking and driving, you should not ______.
be confrontational
______ can be considered part of road rage behavior.
cutting off other drivers
shining high-beam headlights
honking unnecessarily
To prevent your emotions from dominating your judgement and actions, practice _____.
self-regulation
(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.
True
Which of the following is not a safe way to avoid driving impaired?
Drinking coffee to sober up
(T/F) You can cure the effects of fatigue without sleeping.
False
(T/F) If you know you won’t abuse drugs or alcohol, it is safe to try them one time.
False
_______ often runs in familiesq
Substance abuse
Never ___ in the vicinity of a fuel pump.
smoke
Static electricity can ______ during the process of refueling.
ignite highly combustible fuel vapors
Using fuel with an octane rated higher than your vehicle requires will ______.
not increase power or fuel economy
People who have developed a tolerance to alcohol or drugs may not recognize when they are ______.
impaired
______ can be used to supplement or provide extra emphasis on mechanical signals.
Hand signals
To yield the right-of-way means ______.
you give the privilege of the roadway to another road user
If a law enforcement officer suspects that you are under the influence of drugs, the officer can _______.
require that you take a blood or urine test
_______ is critical to maneuvering safely through a curve.
Managing speed
You are obligated to ______ in order to keep your driving privilege.
follow licensing regulations and rules of the road
In Florida, you must signal at least ____ in advance of a lane change or turn.
100 feet
(T/F) Eating food while drinking speeds up alcohol absorption
False
(T/F) Addicts are reliable
False
______ results in impairment of judgement, reason, and psychomotor skills.
Intoxication
(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.
True
An ignition interlock is a ______ designed to prevent anyone under the influence from driving.
breathalyzer attached to the vehicle
______ are more likely to allow their emotions to take control and participate in road rage.
Aggresive drivers
What shape are yield signs?
inverted triangle
Use your ______ to communicate to other drivers that you are in trouble or there is trouble ahead.
emergency hazard lights
Larger vehicles are ______ than smaller vehicles
less maneuverable
(T/F) If you experience a fire when refueling, leave the nozzle in your vehicle and back away.
True
(T/F) By accepting your license, you have given your consent to take a chemical test if you are arrested for DUI.
True
If you are involved in a collision, the first step is to remain calm and _______.
turn on your hazard lights
(T/F) If traffic ahead is moving slowly, you may use the center turn lane for passing.
False
______ fatigue is brought on by physical exhaustion.
Physical
Warning signs _______.
communicate hazards that lie ahead
warn you of traffic conditions
warn you of road conditions
If you see green fluid leaking from your vehicle, it is most likely _______.
coolant
Being tired affects your vision because
your eye muscles are tired
it is harder for your eyes to focus
your peripheral vision shrinks
(T/F) Prescription fraud is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
True
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are written in terms of ________ safety performance requirements for motor vehicles.
minimum
(T/F) Having a DUI conviction on your record won’t affect your employment.
False
if you can do so safely, note the ______ of an erratic driver’s vehicle so you can report the incident.
make and model
license plate number
location and direction
