Emma King Flashcards
How many years is a driver’s license valid for?
4 years
Where must the red decals be displayed?
The upper left corner of the front and rear license plates
How many points of verification do you need?
6 points
Who must accompany the permit holder and where must they sit?
a supervising driver who has had their license for at least 3 years must be sitting in the passenger seat
What three categories are needed for the 6 points of verification?
primary, secondary, proof of address
True/False: Poor driving is the only thing that can make you fail your driver’s test.
False
True/False: If you have a permit or probational license you are responsible for making sure all the passengers in the car are wearing seatbelts.
True
Airbags
standard equipment in almost all new vehicles, designed to supplement seatbelts in frontal crashes
Where do you put your hands on the steering wheel?
9 and 3
Driving signal for “stop”
left arm pointing down at a 90 degree angle, palm facing backward
Driving signal for “right”
left arm pointing up at a 90 degree angle
Driving signal for “left”
left arm pointing straight out at a 180 degree angle, palm facing forward
What is the speed limit in school zones, business or residential districts?
25 mph
What is the speed limit in suburban business and residential districts?
35 mph
What lane is used for passing?
left lane
When can you pass in a one lane road?
when the line is broken
When can you not pass?
when there is a double line
When can you not pass but should be aware of the other side passing?
when the line is solid but broken on the other side
What is a controlled intersection?
an intersection with regulation
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
an intersection with no regulation
What is a blind intersection?
an intersection where your view is obstructed
Who do you yield to in a traffic circle?
the people already in the circle
True/False: You should slow down to the flow of traffic when exiting a highway.
True
True/False: You should slow down to the speed of traffic when entering a highway.
False
How much is the fine for littering?
$1,000
Can you pass someone on the shoulder?
No
What does a yellow line separate?
opposite flows of traffic
What is the standard accident prevention formula?
be alert, be prepared, act in time
What is road rage?
losing temper, becoming frustrated, causing you to act angrily
How can road rage be prevented?
take time to cool off, calm down if your emotions might take control of your driving
What are 3 causes of distracted driving?
shaving, music, other passengers
How can you avoid highway hypnosis?
take time to rest, don’t look at one thing for more than a few seconds, share driving with another person
What is Maggie’s Law?
Maggie McDonell was killed by a tired driver, now illegal to stay up for 24+ hours and drive, if someone is killed it is murder
Who is most as risk for driving tired?
young people, truck drivers, night shift workers
One car length for every ______ mph
10
When are roads most slippery?
when it is raining/snowing
When driving at night be sure you can stop within ____ ft at ___ mph
88, 60
What does alcohol do to you?
impair reaction time, coordination, and balance
What does BAC stand for?
blood alcohol concentration (content)
What four factors determine BAC?
quantity of alcohol consumed, body weight, how quickly drinks were consumed, food eaten
What BAC is illegal to drive with for someone over 21?
0.08
What does DUI stand for?
driving under the influence
What does DWI stand for?
driving while intoxicated
What BAC is it illegal to drive with for someone under 21?
anything above zero
What is a designated driver responsible for?
safe transportation of friends or family members that have been drinking alcoholic beverages
After alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions?
marijuana
How does marijuana affect a motorist?
loss of tracking ability, distance judgement, vigilance, divided attention
How much longer would a truck or bus take to stop in bad weather?
25% longer
What is a no-zone?
blind spot for a truck
What speed can moped drivers not exceed?
25 mph
Should you swerve to avoid an animal?
No, you could hit something else in the process
What must someone do before driving a vehicle on public roads?
title, register, get inspected
If a motorist moves into the state, the law requires his/her vehicle to be titled and registered within what time?
60 days
How long does the INITIAL registration for a vehicle last?
4 years
How long does a typical registration last?
1 year
What is the fine for something blocking a license plate?
$100
Who do you report lost/stolen license plates to?
the local police
What is the fine for forged/counterfeit license plates?
$500
What is the order (top to bottom) of a vertically hung traffic light?
red, light, green
What are warning signs for?
road conditions that need caution and for specific hazards that may be encountered during certain road operations
What is the difference between a speed bump and hump?
a speed hump is a longer/flatter version of a speed bump which is more raised
What do guidance signs identify?
destinations and routes for motorists
