final review Flashcards
WHAT IS THE SPEED LIMIT IN A SCHOOL, BUSINESS, AND RESIDENTIAL ZONE?
25mph
WHAT ARE THE 2 BEST WAYS TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER DRIVERS?
horn and hand signals
WHEN ARE ROADS THE MOST SLIPPERY?
couple minutes after rain/snowfall
WHAT SHAPE & COLOR IS A STOP SIGN?
red octagon
WHAT SHAPE & COLOR IS A YIELD SIGN?
yellow triangle
WHAT SHAPE & COLOR IS A SCHOOL ZONE SIGN?
yellow pentagon
WHAT SHAPE & COLOR IS A NO PASSING ZONE SIGN?
yellow horizontal triangle
WHAT SHAPE & COLOR IS A RAILROAD SIGN?
yellow circle
WHAT DOES THE 3-SECOND-RULE REFER TO?
how far you should be from the car in front of you
WHAT DO YOU DO AT A FLASHING RED LIGHT?
stop, then proceed when safe
WHEN SHOULD YOU YIELD?
when entering a highway/road, a four way stop, or at an intersection
HOW DO YOU REGAIN CONTROL IN A SKID?
take your foot off the break and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go in
WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU HAVE A TIRE BLOWOUT?
don’t slam on the breaks, allow the vehicle to slow down gradually and steer straight ahead
WHEN SHOULD YOU SLOW DOWN IF YOU ARE GOING TO GO AROUND A CURVE (BEFORE, DURING, AFTER)?
before
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF A CAR IS ATTEMPTING TO PASS YOU ON A 2 LANE ROAD?
slow down and let them pass you
WHAT ARE THE HAND SIGNALS FOR A RIGHT TURN?
arm out the the left, bent at the elbow and hand facing sky
WHAT ARE THE HAND SIGNALS FOR A LEFT TURN?
arm out to the left
WHAT IS THE HAND SIGNAL TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN?
arm bent downward with palm facing behind you
WHAT DRIVING SKILLS ARE AFFECTED BY ALCOHOL?
bad coordination, slow reaction time and bad concentration.
WHAT IS THE PENALTY FOR 1ST OFFENSE DUI IF YOU ARE 21?
a fine or lisense suspension for up to 6 months
WHAT CAN SOBER A PERSON UP?
time
WHAT HAVE MOST DRUNK DRIVERS BEEN DRINKING?
beer
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE MUST YOU USE YOUR TURN SIGNAL?
100 feet in advance
WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF BEING IN A COLLISION IF YOUR BAC IS .05%?
2x more likely
WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF BEING IN A COLLISION IF YOUR BAC IS .10%?
6x more likely
WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF BEING IN A COLLISION IF YOUR BAC IS .15%?
25x more likely
HOW MUCH ALCOHOL MAKES UP FOR ONE DRINK?
depends on the alcoholic beverage