Erin Brennan ch 1-4 Flashcards

1
Q

What is needed for the 6 points of verification?

A

primary source, secondary source, address, social security number

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2
Q

which way do your wheels face when parking uphill? Downhill?

A

uphill- away from curb

downhill- towards curb

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3
Q

Hand positions

A

9 and 3

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4
Q

how long do you have your basic license

A

4 years

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5
Q

Restricted drivers cant drive at what time

A

11:01- 5:00

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6
Q

on what license plate do you need the GDL decal

A

both

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7
Q

who has to wear a seatbelt

A

everyone

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8
Q

difference between 17 yr-old license and 21 yr-old

A

17- vertical

21- horizontal

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9
Q

how long is a drivers license valid for

A

4 years

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10
Q

how many hours of lessons do you need before driving with supervisor over 21

A

6 hours

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11
Q

what are the 3 types of intersections?

A

controlled, uncontrolled, and blind

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12
Q

double sided solid lines…

A

no passing

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13
Q

when line is solid…

A

do not pass

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14
Q

when line is broken

A

pass

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15
Q

when should passing on the right only occur?

A

when there is more than one lane going in the same direction

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16
Q

what is the speed limit for business or residential districts?

A

25 mph

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17
Q

when the speed limit is 50 mph

A

suburban business and residential district

18
Q

always slow down when…

A
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
19
Q

where should passing not occur?

A

on the left

20
Q

when is passing only safe?

A

when there is no oncoming traffic

21
Q

never pass on…

A

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

22
Q

always yield to…

A
emergency vehicles with sirens and lights 
trains 
busses 
postal vehicles 
mobility assistance devices 
vehicles already in the intercention
23
Q

when exiting a highway…

A

slow to the speed of the exit ramp

24
Q

when entering a highway…

A

accelerate to the speed of traffic flow

25
Q

when should you put on your turn signal?

A

100ft before the turn

26
Q

what is the standard accident prevention formula?

A

be alert, be prepared, act in time

27
Q

what is aggressive driving?

A

impulsive and impatient driving actions

28
Q

what are 5 causes of distracted driving?

A
impatient passengers 
phone 
music 
shaving 
back-seat drivers
29
Q

Maggie’s Law

A

illegal to drive with a lack of sleep

if you kill someone while impaired you will be charged with murder

30
Q

how can you avoid highway hypnosis?

A

look at different objects of interest

take shifts with another person

31
Q

what is the best way to communicate or “talk” with other drivers?

A

turn signal/hand signal
eye contact
use horn
at night use headlights

32
Q

one car length distance per ? mph

A

10

33
Q

why should a motorist keep a safe following distance?

A

prevent rear-end crashes

stop and complete passes safely

34
Q

3 second rule

A

pick a fixed object
when vehicle in front passes it count 3 seconds
determine space between

35
Q

what are two times when it is safe and legal to pass another car?

A

when it can be done without speeding and when the signs on the pavement allow it

36
Q

studded tires can be used between…

A

Nov. 15 - Apr. 1

37
Q

what should be turned on during rain, snow, or ice storms?

A

headlights and defrosters

38
Q

in a city how far ahead should you look?

A

a block ahead

39
Q

what should you do if your car begins to skid?

A

turn in direction the rear of the car is skidding

take foot off gas

40
Q

if the gas pedal is stuck, before calling for help you should?

A

shift to neutral
keep eyes on road
turn engine off

41
Q

if a collision is unavoidable, you should…

A

try to hit something with give or going in the same direction