Ferguson, Deck on chapter 3 Flashcards
How old does a child need to be to legally sit in the front seat
13 or older
What percent of seat belts help save your life
60%
Explain the NJ seat belt law for passengers over the age of 18? Under the age of 18?
If you are over 18 you are responsible for yourself if your under 18 the driver is responsible for you.
List 3 ways that seat belts can protect you in an accident.
Hitting the windshield keeping you in place and making sure you don’t hit other passengers
How fast do airbags deploy
Up to 200 mph
Why must motorists remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving it?
If the snow falls of it would be a hazard
true or false
Always put an infant in a rear-facing infant child safety seat in the back seat seat of a vehicle with air bags.
List 4 symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Chest pain
During normal driving, where should a motorist should grip the steering wheel?
9 and 3
Under normal conditions, how far does one travel before stopping at 60 mph?
277ft
In NJ, you can receive a fine for idling a vehicle unnecessarily for how long? 4 or more minutes
4 or more minutes
Stopping distance depends on:
Motorist reaction time Weather and visibility conditions Vehicle weight Brake conditions Condition and type of tires Roadway conditions speed
What is a blind spot?
A spot where a driver cannot see other vehicles on the road that they and their mirrors cannot see.
When parked uphill on a road with a curb, where should you turn your wheels?
Away from the curb
When parked downhill on a road with a curb, where should you turn your wheels?
Towards the curb