Finley Gallagher Ch.1-3 Flashcards

1
Q

When parking downhill, turn wheel towards

A

The Curb

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2
Q

When parking uphill, turn wheel towards

A

Away from the curb

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3
Q

Hands should be at _ at the wheel

A

9 and 3

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4
Q

When parallel parked, your car should be at least _ inches from the curb

A

6 Inches

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5
Q

Drivers license requirements

A

6 points of verification, vision test, knowledge test, and interpreters

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6
Q

What condition should your car be in when going to the DMV

A

Should have: backup lights, brakes, brake lights, headlights, horn, steering, taillights, tires, turn signals, windshield, and snow and ice

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7
Q

If you are an early bird, what time can you not be driving?

A

11:01- 5:00 Am

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8
Q

Decals must be placed on-

A

Both license plates

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9
Q

What age do you have to be to get your special learners permit

A

16

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10
Q

What age do you have to be to get your basic drivers license

A

18

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11
Q

If you are under _, you must have a parent or guardians-

A

Consent

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12
Q

What is the passing grade for the written test?

A

80%

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13
Q

Permit holder and all passengers must wear-

A

Seat Belts

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14
Q

In a school zone, you must drive at what speed limit?

A

25 Mph

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15
Q

On a state highway you must drive at what speed limit?

A

55 Mph

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16
Q

On an interstate, you must drive at what speed limit?

A

65 Mph

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17
Q

In a suburban business area, you must drive at what speed limit?

A

35 Mph

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18
Q

On a non-posted rural roadway, you must drive at what speed limit?

A

50 Mph

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19
Q

You should never drive faster in…

A

weather, road, or other conditions

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20
Q

You can pass when-

A

the line is broken

21
Q

At a toll booth, be prepared to…

A

reduce speed

22
Q

When approaching a curve…

A

When approaching slow down

23
Q

You must stop at how many ft from a railroad crossing?

A

15 ft

24
Q

You cannot cross a railroad crossing until…

A

Gates have completely been raised and lights have stopped flashing

25
Q

When turning onto a new road, never…

A

Cut corners

26
Q

When leaving a highway,

A

never stop when exiting

27
Q

When entering a highway…

A

Do not stop in the acceleration lane

28
Q

When entering a blind intersection

A

Slow down and be prepared to come to a full stop

29
Q

What is the Standard accident prevention formula?

A

Be alert, be prepared, act in time

30
Q

What is aggressive driving?

A

Not following the rules of the road, breaking the rules, speeding

31
Q

How can road rage be prevented?

A

Count to ten, pull over until cooled down, never drive while angry or emotional

32
Q

Why is driving so dangerous?

A

It could kill you, or seriously injure you

33
Q

List 5 causes of distracted driving?

A

Texting, reading a book, drinking or eating, looking at a cute guy, adjusting a watch

34
Q

How can you avoid highway hypnosis

A

Don’t drive when tired or sleepy, turn on hazard lights

35
Q

Explain Maggie’s Law

A

June 2003, Made for when someone driving tired, can be charged with homicide

36
Q

Who is at the most risk for driving tired?

A

Us as teenagers or shift workers

37
Q

What is the best ay to communicate or “talk” to other drivers

A

Flash headlights, eye contact

38
Q

When are roadways the most slippery

A

After raining, film of rain, first few minutes of rain fall

39
Q

Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug in today’s society

A

True

40
Q

Is it illegal for a motorist over the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of .8 or higher?

A

Yes

41
Q

Some examples of how alcohol affects the body includes

A

Decreased ability to make good decisions, lower inhibitions, slower reaction time, slurred speech, unclear vision

42
Q

Any BAC over .01 is what

A

illegal

43
Q

Just one alcoholic drink can effect the way a person

A

Thinks or behaves

44
Q

4 Factors can influence a persons BAC

A

Quantity of alcohol consumed, a persons body weight, how quickly someone consumed the drinks, food consumed

45
Q

12 Ounces of beer equals

A

.60 ounces of alcohol

46
Q

5 Ounces of wine equals

A

.60 ounces of alcohol

47
Q

1 1/2 shots of whiskey equals

A

.60 ounces of alcohol

48
Q

Aside from alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions

A

Marijuana