Emily Metzger Chapters 1-3 Flashcards
K Turn
A 3 point turn where you turn sideways, move backwards, than turn forwards. This is used instead of a U-turn.
What time should your hands be at on the wheel?
9 and 3
Who’s responsibility is it to make sure all passengers have their seat belts properly on?
The driver’s
How many points of identification must a driver have?
6
what color decal do new drivers have to have on their licence?
red
What time restrictions do new drivers have?
No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am
What is the program called when you begin driving at age 16?
Early Bird Road
Which way is a learners permit facing? (Vertical or horizontal)?
Vertical
Can you drive a motorcycle with a basic drivers licence?
No
What two tests do you have to take to get a learners permit?
Road test and written test
The speed limit in school zones is ___?
25 mph
The speed limit in suburban business/residential is ___?
35 mph
The speed limit on non-posted rural roadways is ___?
50 mph
The speed limit on certain highways and interstates as posted is ___?
55 mph
The speed limit on certain interstate highways as posted is ___?
65 mph
On which side should most passing occur?
The left side
What do two solid lines in the middle of the road mean?
No passing
What are the three types of intersections?
Controlled, uncontrolled, and blind
Are there traffic lights or stop signs at a controlled intersection?
Yes
Are there traffic lights or stop signs at an uncontrolled intersection?
No
Which lane do you use to enter and exit the highway?
The right lane
How far from a turn should you turn your turn signal on?
At least 100 ft before
Should you speed up and try to get through an intersection when there is a red light?
No
How far away from a railroad must you stop when there are flashing lights, ringing bells, or flag signals?
At least 15 ft away
Do you have to stop before crossing an empty railroad track?
No, but school buses and some other vehicles must.
How far away from a school bus must you stop when it is stopped and has illuminated its stop sign/
At least 25 ft away
How can you prevent a collision?
Be alert, be prepared, act in time.
What are 5 causes of distracted driving?
- Lighting cigarettes
- Using a cellphone
- Shaving
- Putting on makeup
- Reading a newspaper
What is Maggie’s Law?
You cannot drive knowing that you are overly tired or lacking sleep.
One car length per ___ mph
10
What is the best way to communicate with other drivers?
Through eye contact.
Tailgating can cause ____
Accidents
When are the roads most slippery?
During the first few minutes of rain.
In what situations can hydroplaning occur?
Going 35+ mph, gusts of winds, change in road level.
A vehicle with go into a skid if…
- Accelerate too quickly
- Turn too fast
- Break improperly
When driving at night, make sure you can stop within ___ft at ___mph
75 ft at 20 mph
It is illegal for a motorist 21 years or older to drive with a BAC of ____ or over
0.08
What 4 factors can increase a person’s BAC?
- Quantity of alcohol consumed
- A person’s body weight
- How quickly the drinks were consumed
- What food was consumed
How long does it take for the amount of alcohol in one drink to leave your bloodstream?
1.5 hours
How many ounces of beer is equivalent to 1.5 ounces of hard liquor?
12 ounces
How many times more likely to crash are you with a BAC of 0.05?
2 times
Where does alcohol go in your body when you drink it?
Directly into your bloodstream
What are some signs that a driver may be influenced by alcohol?
Speeding, weaving in between lanes, driver slower than the posted speed limit, driving faster than the posted speed limit, unsteady car movements, quick and sudden stops.
How many ounces of alcohol does the average drink contain?
0.60 ounces.
What happens to your body when you have a BAC of 0.02?
You feel relaxed, ability to locate moving lights, react to stimuli, and judge distance is slightly impaired.
Can the affects of alcohol be predicted?
No
