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1
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what should you see when passing an 18-wheeler?

A

the pavement in front of vehicle in rearview and outside mirrors

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2
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what is the biggest no-zone on a truck?

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the right blind spot

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3
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Three parts of the highway transportation system

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roadway users, roadways, vehicles

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4
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operating costs

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money for fuel, oil, tires, oil changes

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fixed costs

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car price, fees, insurance

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6
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how many zones in car

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6

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7
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nystagmus gaze

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wobbly/twitchy eyes of the impaired

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8
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at least how full should your fuel gauge be during cold weather?

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half full

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9
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what is neutral shift

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wheels roll w/o power

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10
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tachometer

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rpm

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11
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Antilock braking system

A

keeps wheels from locking if you brake forcefully

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12
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when steering, your target should be

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aligned with the center of the steering wheel

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13
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braking point

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where brakes begin to work and slow the vehicle

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14
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SMOG acronym

A

See -Mirrors -Over Shoulder- Go. For passing

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15
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IPDE

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identify predict decide execute

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16
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what defines an open zone?

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line of sight is free, can travel to zone

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17
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In what order should you search your ranges?

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target area (furthest), 12-15 second range, 4-6 second range (closest)

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18
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Field of vision

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what you see looking straight. 90 degrees to each side, 180 total.

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19
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Central vison

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the middle 10 degree part of your central vision. The clearest

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20
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peripheral vision

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field of vision - central vision

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21
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following distance

A

4 seconds (5 on highway)

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22
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space cushion

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area of space around a vehicle

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23
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convex mirrors in your outside mirrors

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get rid of your blindspots

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24
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hand upward

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right turn

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25
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hand straight out

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left turn

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26
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hand down

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slow/stop

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27
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when turning at intersections, accelerate

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halfway through the turn

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28
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lane position 1

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center of lane

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29
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lane position 2

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left side of lane

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30
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lane position 3

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right side of lane

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31
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when doing a turnabout, you should have a

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10 second visibility both sides

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32
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in angle parking, you should have a minimum of _____ from the parked cars

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6 feet

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33
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what % of crashes happen in intersections?

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50%

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34
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what is a safety stop

A

at intersection: front bumper even with curb line or cars parked on cross street

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35
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how long should you wait before continuing after a recently stopped car (intersection)

A

2 seconds

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36
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doghouse signal light

A

for high traffic. 5 lights: green and yellow left turn arrow

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37
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delayed green light

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one side has green light, the other has red. allows traffic to flow more smoothly, make a move before oncoming traffic gets a green

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38
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railroad sign distance from tracks

A

cities: 250 ft. rural: 750 ft.

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39
Q

how big should the tire footprint (amount of tire that touches ground when properly inflated) be?

A

about size of adult hand

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40
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the faster and heavier the car, the more

A

momentum

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41
Q

check tire pressure before driving when the weather is

A

cold

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42
Q

shock absorbers

A

stop tires from bouncing

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43
Q

when is there a perfect balance of weight distribution on a car?

A

when the car is immobile

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44
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center of gravity

A

center around which weight is evenly distributed

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45
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the closer the center of gravity of the car to the ground, the more

A

stable the car is

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46
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pitch

A

tilting motion front to back

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47
Q

when you accelerate, the weight goes on the

A

back tires

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48
Q

when you brake, the weight goes on the

A

front tires

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49
Q

yaw

A

rotation of car when traction lost

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50
Q

the higher the speed/momentum, the more ____________ is consumed

A

traction

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51
Q

crowned road

A

tall in the middle

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52
Q

banked road

A

tall on edges or one edge

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53
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total stopping distance

A

distance you travel from when you first perceive the hazard to until you reach a full stop

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54
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perception time

A

the time it takes you to identify, predict, and decide.

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55
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the average perception time for an alert driver is

A

3/4 of a second

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56
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reaction time

A

time it takes to apply brake

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57
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braking distance

A

distance traveled from brake applied to full stop reached. proportional to square of speed

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58
Q

an example active restraint device

A

seatbelt (you must engage)

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59
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an example passive restraint device

A

airbag (automatic)

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60
Q

when passing, rejoin your lane when you can see

A

one headlight of the car you passed in the rearview mirror

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61
Q

do not pass within ______ the top of a hill

A

700-1000ft

62
Q

do not pass within 100 ft of

A

intersection, railroad, two-way bridge, underpass, curves

63
Q

switchbacks

A

sharp turns on mountains

64
Q

pull-out lanes

A

mountain side roads for slower cars

65
Q

runaway vehicle ramps

A

for large vehicles with braking problems downhill

66
Q

How to pass a horse

A
  1. slow
  2. head check, signal, check mirrors
  3. make eye contact with the rider
67
Q

moped

A

two wheels. max speeds of 20-35 mph

68
Q

when passing a bike or other vehicle, leave at least

A

a 1/2 lane of space between you and them

69
Q

scooter

A

smaller than motorcycle, step through frame

70
Q

motorcycle

A

max speed 100 mph. less stable at low speeds, less maneuverable at high speeds

71
Q

how do motorcycles get traction in wet weather

A

riding in tire tracks of car in front of them

72
Q

front no zones on trucks can extend to

A

20+ ft

73
Q

trucks can see you best when you are

A

on their left side

74
Q

what is truck biggest no zone

A

right side no zone

75
Q

How do you know a truck driver can see you?

A

you can see yourself in their side mirror

76
Q

blinking yellow light at intersection

A

proceed with caution

77
Q

steady yellow light at intersection

A

stop if safe to do so

78
Q

To pass the vehicle ahead of you on a two-lane road, you move into the opposing lane. If you are convicted of ignoring oncoming vehicles in that lane, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

A

4

79
Q

If you are convicted of driving while in possession of a controlled drug, your license will be revoked for at least

A

60 days

80
Q

If you are convicted of allowing an underage or unlicensed person to operate a motor vehicle, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

A

2

81
Q

If you are convicted of driving while in possession of a controlled drug, your license will be revoked for up to

A

2 years

82
Q

If you are convicted of speeding at 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

A

4

83
Q

If you are convicted of speeding at 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit, four points will be added to your driving record. Also, a fine of as much as $_____ can be given when on ________

A

400, interstate 93 (70mph)

84
Q

you may not park within ___ feet of a crosswalk at an intersection

A

20

85
Q

you may not park within _____ feet of the nearest rail at a railroad crossing

A

50

86
Q

you may not park within within 30 feet of a

A

stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal.

87
Q

If you are convicted of driving without having first obtained a driver license, ____ point(s) will be added to your driving record.

A

1.

88
Q

If you are convicted of driving without having first obtained a driver license: it is a ________ and you can be fined a maximum of _____

A

class b misdemeanor, $1200

89
Q

If you refuse to submit to chemical testing, your driver license will be suspended for ________ if it’s your first such refusal.

A

180 days

90
Q

If a driver under 18 years of age accumulates six points within twelve months, his or her license will be suspended for up to

A

3 months

91
Q

Drivers Under the Age of 18 are Subject to these Suspensions:

12 Points in two calendar years = up to ____ suspension

A

6 months

92
Q

Drivers Under the Age of 18 are Subject to these Suspensions:

18 Points in three calendar years = up to ___suspension

A
93
Q

Drivers Under the Age of 21 are Subject to these Suspensions:

____ Points in one calendar year = up to 3 months suspension

A

9

94
Q

Drivers Under the Age of 21 are Subject to these Suspensions:

______ = up to 6 months suspension

A

15 points in two calendar years

95
Q

Driver under 21:
_____ Points in three calendar years = up to 1 year suspension

A

21

96
Q

Drivers older than 21:
___ points in one calendar year, ___ points in two, ___ in 3. (3 moth, 6 month, and 1 year suspension respectively).

A

12, 18, 24

97
Q

If a driver between 18 and 20 years of age accumulates ____ points within one year, his or her license will be suspended for up to three months.

A

9

98
Q

If you violate New Hampshire’s Open Container law for the second time, your driving privileges may be suspended for up to

A

1 year

99
Q

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least

A

1 vehicle length

100
Q

At 55 mph on a two-lane road, you will need _________ to safely pass the vehicle ahead of you.

A

1,600 feet

101
Q

complete pass in

A

10 seconds?

102
Q

When passing a truck, you should

A

not remain in blind spots longer than necessary

103
Q

If another driver is tailgating you, the best course of action is to

A

If you are being tailgated, try tapping your brakes to flash your brake lights. If the tailgater does not drop back, slow down and encourage the tailgater to pass

104
Q

While driving on the regular road, you should signal at least _____ feet before you turn.

A

100

105
Q

While driving on the highway, you should signal at least _____ feet before you turn.

A

500

106
Q

In New Hampshire, when meeting or following a vehicle at night, you must _________ at least 150 feet away.

A

dim your headlights

107
Q

Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?

A

single solid yellow lines

108
Q

If you are being passed by another vehicle, you should

A

stay in your lane do not increase your speed

109
Q

In New Hampshire, when are you allowed to make a left turn at a red light?

A

when a sign permits it

110
Q

Diagonal yellow stripes painted on some streets and highways indicate

A

a narrow road or an obstruction ahead.

111
Q

when parking downhill, turn your wheels to the

A

right (towards curb)

112
Q

Where there are three or more lanes going in the same direction, the _________ usually offer(s) the smoothest flow of traffic.

A

middle

113
Q

a “fines doubled” sign may be added in

A

work zones

114
Q

fringe vision

A

the peripheral closest to your central vision

115
Q

tunnel vision

A

field of view of 140 degrees or less

116
Q

how far should you park from fire hydrant

A

at least 15 ft

117
Q

if deemed a habitual offender, what could be the punishment?

A

1-4 year suspension

118
Q

your driver’s license expires on your birthday every

A

5 years (reminder emailed 2 month before)

119
Q

can renew license up to ___ in advance if you plan to be out of state

A

6

120
Q

“under 20” law suspensions: ____ days for first offense, ____ for second, ____ for third or subsequent.

A

20, 45 , 90

121
Q

____% of all crashes are caused by alcohol

A

40

122
Q

as low as ____% BAC can affect ability

A

.02%

123
Q

alcohol affects your ______ first

A

judgement and reasoning

124
Q

When there is a _______ at an intersection, you should come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceed when clear.

A

flashing red light

125
Q

a flashing red light means the same as a

A

stop sign

126
Q

The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:

A

an advance warning sign

127
Q

What should drivers do when they see this sign?: yellow, diamond “ONE LAND BRIDGE”

A

Make sure the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic before they cross.

128
Q

If your rear wheels skid…

A

Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. For example, if your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they’re sliding right, steer right.

129
Q

BAC is measured as

A

alcohol to blood ratio/percentage

130
Q

when parked facing downhill, your wheels should be turned facing

A

toward the curb

131
Q

Left turns on a red light are allowed:

A

from a one-way street into a one-way street.

132
Q

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:

A

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

133
Q

Vehicle’s energy of motion is proportional to the

A

square of its speed. If speed doubles, *4 as much energy. Triples; *9.

134
Q

first time DWI/DUI:: fined not less than ______, may face loss of driving privileges for ______. Will be required to ____

A

$500, 9 months to 2 yrs, attend impaired driver education program.

135
Q

what is MOST affected by alcohol

A

vision

136
Q

dram shop law

A

if you serve alcohol to person who causes damage; you guilty

137
Q

At what rate does alcohol keave body

A

1.5 per standard drink (0.02-0.03 BAC). 3/4 standard drink per hour

138
Q

Factors that affect BAC

A

amount consumed, period of time over which alc is consumed, body weight

139
Q

illegal per se laws

A

if you over 21 and BAC more or equal to 0.08% you are legally impaired

140
Q

what is the glare recovery time for an average person

A

5-10 seconds

141
Q

Odd numbered Route signs run

A

north-south

142
Q

Even numbered Route signs run

A

east-west

143
Q

how far should vehicles be for you to use highbeams

A

at least 0.5 mile ahead of you

144
Q

overdriving headlights

A

going too fast; stopping distance longer than distance illuminated

145
Q

round most slippery when it

A

just begins to rain

146
Q

hydroplaning can occur at

A

as low as 35 mph with 1.5 inch deep water

147
Q

loss of traction in front wheels.

A

Understeer situation. (suddenly not turning enough)

148
Q

loss of traction in rear wheels

A

oversteer situation. Back end fishtails

149
Q

dont set parking brake when weather is

A

cold

150
Q

velocitation

A

being accustomed to driving fast after being on highway for a while, so you end up speeding

151
Q

when choosing which tires to use, use the info

A

posted on the car handle

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