Fernanda Lazarte Ch. 1-9 Flashcards
Signal for stopping/slowing down
Hand and arm downward, palm facing to the rear
Signal for turning right
Hand and arm upward
Signal for turning left
Hand and arm straight out
What kind of signal is the horn?
A warning signal
Most common type of parking in city streets
Parallel parking
Before you start driving you should check what?
That everyone is buckled up
Before getting into a vehicle, look ____ it and in ____ of it
Look behind it and in front of it
You are not allowed to drive at what hours?
11:01 AM-5:00 PM
What are child restraint systems (ex.: seatbelts and car seats) based on?
the child’s height and weight
How many months of supervised driving do you need to get a probationary license?
At least 6 months
How fast should you drive when in school zones or business/residential districts?
25 mph
How fast should you drive in suburban business and residential districts?
35 mph
Lane markings: when both center lines are solid
no passing allowed
Lane markings: when one center line is broken
passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line
Lane markings: when both center lines are broken
passing is allowed on both sides
Most passing should be on which side?
left side
Examples of when a motorist should not pass
at a street crossing or intersection or at a railroad crossing
Motorists should always keep to what side when driving except when passing?
right side
A motorist should always __ the speed limit by keeping up with the flow of traffic at any legal speed
obey
How fast should you drive when in non-posted rural roadways?
50 mph
How fast should you drive when in certain state highways and interstates?
55 mph
How fast should you drive when on certain interstate highways?
65 mph
You should never drive fast than what?
Weather, road or other conditions, regardless of the posted speed limit
You should not drive too __ or __?
slowly or over the speed limit
Passing on the right is only allowed when?
Only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction
What is BAC?
blood alcohol concentration
The best way to reduce the risk of a crash after drinking?
Do not drive
In NJ, it is illegal for a person under 18 years old to what?
Drive under influence of alcohol or drugs
every drink contains how many ounces of alcohol?
1/2
In NJ, refusal to take a breath test is equal to having
a BAC of .10% for a first offense
drinking affects a motorist’s what?
Thinking and slows reaction time
alcohol gives a motorist what
a false feeling that he/she can do anything
speeding
an intoxicated driver thinks high speed driving is safe
quick stops
an intoxicated driver may stay in the correct lane
what is aggressive driving
when someone lets their emotions get in the way while driving
what is road rage?
being angry at someone/thing specificaly
why is distracted driving dangerous?
This can lead to car accidents, injury, and death
List 5 causes of distracted driving?
1) cell phones
2) make up
3) eating
4) music is too loud
5) other people in the car
Any health problem can affect what
an individual’s driving
How can you avoid highway hypnosis?
Do not drive when tired
What are the consequences of driving when tired?
Accidents and you can kill/hurt someone or yourself
What is Maggie’s Law?
You cannot drive when knowing that you’re tired and lacking sleep
Who is most at risk for driving tired?
People who work late shifts and people who are taking cough medicine
One car length of distance per __ mph
10 mph
When are roadways the most slippery?
The first few minutes of rainfall
Besides alcohol, marijuana is the drug most often found in collisions. How can this affect motorists?
inability to track objects and keep the car moving in their designated lane
inability to judge distances
lack of attention on the road
What is a DUI?
Driving under the influence = drugs or alcohol
What is a DWI?
Driving while intoxicated = only alcohol
Over the counter drugs that are labeled with — should not be taken while driving?
“May cause dizziness or drowsiness”
What is the potent ingredient/ drug in alcohol?
Ethanol
If the gas pedal is stuck what should you do before calling for help?
Keep eyes on the road
Shift to neutral
Steer vehicle to safe area off roadway- turn engine off
When will a vehicle go in a skid?
When you accelerate too quickly, turn too fast, or brake improperly
What does alcohol affect?
Every organ especially the kidney
What is the illegal BAC of someone 21 years or older to drive with?
.08 and higher
Motorists are prohibited from blocking what when stopped at a red light or stop sign?
the crosswalk
In most cases who has the right a way at all intersections?
The pedestrians
What is an unmarked intersection?
A crosswalk that is not painted (there’s a crosswalk at every intersection)
During bad weather, a truck/bus can take as much as how much longer to stop?
25%
What is a no-zone?
A blind spot
Moped drivers may not exceed what mph?
25 mph
What is the best defense to avoid animal-related collisions?
To watch for animals and be prepared for unexpected movement
What do you do if your license plate is lost or was stolen?
report to police
You must get your vehicle inspected every __ in NJ?
2 years
Auto insurance mandatory in NJ?
liability
When traffic signals are hung vertically, where is red?
Red is always on top
What should you do if you come across an unlit signal?
stop and go only when safe
What are the 3 types of signs?
warning, guidance, and regulatory
What color are construction and maintenance working signs?
orange
Yellow center lines do what?
Separate traffic flow going in opposing directions
