drivers ed chapter 3 Flashcards
how old does a child have to be to legally sit in the front seat of the car ?
13 years old
what % can seatbelts help to save your life ?
60 %
Explain the NJ seatbelt law for passengers over the age of 18 ? Under the age of 18
the passengers over 18 are responsible for themselves and any passenger under 18 the passengers over 18 is responsible for the passengers under 18 .
what are 3 ways seatbelts can protect you in an accident ?
- they keep passengers from being thrown
- they slow the body down with the vehicle
- they keep a passenger from sliding
how fast does a airbag deploy ?
200 mph
why must motorist remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving it ?
if snow or ice dislodges from a moving vehicle it could strike another vehicle or pedestrian
always put an infant in a ____ infant child safety seat in the _______ of a vehicle with air bags
rear , backseat
what are 4 symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning ?
- headache
- dizziness
- confusion
- chest pain
during normal driving, where should a motorist grip the steering wheel ?
9 & 3
under normal conditions, how far does one travel before stopping at 60 mph ?
120-150 feet
in NJ , you can receive a fine for idling a vehicle unnecessarily for how long ?
more then 3 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 that cannot be seen by the driver while looking at the rear view or side mirrors
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 ?
toward the curb
