Erin Brennan ch 1-4 Flashcards
What is needed for the 6 points of verification?
primary source, secondary source, address, social security number
which way do your wheels face when parking uphill? Downhill?
uphill- away from curb
downhill- towards curb
Hand positions
9 and 3
how long do you have your basic license
4 years
Restricted drivers cant drive at what time
11:01- 5:00
on what license plate do you need the GDL decal
both
who has to wear a seatbelt
everyone
difference between 17 yr-old license and 21 yr-old
17- vertical
21- horizontal
how long is a drivers license valid for
4 years
how many hours of lessons do you need before driving with supervisor over 21
6 hours
what are the 3 types of intersections?
controlled, uncontrolled, and blind
double sided solid lines…
no passing
when line is solid…
do not pass
when line is broken
pass
when should passing on the right only occur?
when there is more than one lane going in the same direction
what is the speed limit for business or residential districts?
25 mph
when the speed limit is 50 mph
suburban business and residential district
always slow down when…
on narrow or winding roads at intersections at railroad crossings at sharp or blind turns when pedestrians are present on wet or slippery roads on hills
where should passing not occur?
on the left
when is passing only safe?
when there is no oncoming traffic
never pass on…
right shoulder of a road
on a hill or curve if the motorist cannot see far enough ahead
at a street crossing or intersection
at a railroad crossing
on a narrow bridge, underpass, or tunnel
when signs or road markings prohibit passing
when a vehicle in front has stopped for a pedestrian
always yield to…
emergency vehicles with sirens and lights trains busses postal vehicles mobility assistance devices vehicles already in the intercention
when exiting a highway…
slow to the speed of the exit ramp
when entering a highway…
accelerate to the speed of traffic flow
when should you put on your turn signal?
100ft before the turn
what is the standard accident prevention formula?
be alert, be prepared, act in time
what is aggressive driving?
impulsive and impatient driving actions
what are 5 causes of distracted driving?
impatient passengers phone music shaving back-seat drivers
Maggie’s Law
illegal to drive with a lack of sleep
if you kill someone while impaired you will be charged with murder
how can you avoid highway hypnosis?
look at different objects of interest
take shifts with another person
what is the best way to communicate or “talk” with other drivers?
turn signal/hand signal
eye contact
use horn
at night use headlights
one car length distance per ? mph
10
why should a motorist keep a safe following distance?
prevent rear-end crashes
stop and complete passes safely
3 second rule
pick a fixed object
when vehicle in front passes it count 3 seconds
determine space between
what are two times when it is safe and legal to pass another car?
when it can be done without speeding and when the signs on the pavement allow it
studded tires can be used between…
Nov. 15 - Apr. 1
what should be turned on during rain, snow, or ice storms?
headlights and defrosters
in a city how far ahead should you look?
a block ahead
what should you do if your car begins to skid?
turn in direction the rear of the car is skidding
take foot off gas
if the gas pedal is stuck, before calling for help you should?
shift to neutral
keep eyes on road
turn engine off
if a collision is unavoidable, you should…
try to hit something with give or going in the same direction
