Finley Gallagher Ch.1-3 Flashcards
When parking downhill, turn wheel towards
The Curb
When parking uphill, turn wheel towards
Away from the curb
Hands should be at _ at the wheel
9 and 3
When parallel parked, your car should be at least _ inches from the curb
6 Inches
Drivers license requirements
6 points of verification, vision test, knowledge test, and interpreters
What condition should your car be in when going to the DMV
Should have: backup lights, brakes, brake lights, headlights, horn, steering, taillights, tires, turn signals, windshield, and snow and ice
If you are an early bird, what time can you not be driving?
11:01- 5:00 Am
Decals must be placed on-
Both license plates
What age do you have to be to get your special learners permit
16
What age do you have to be to get your basic drivers license
18
If you are under _, you must have a parent or guardians-
Consent
What is the passing grade for the written test?
80%
Permit holder and all passengers must wear-
Seat Belts
In a school zone, you must drive at what speed limit?
25 Mph
On a state highway you must drive at what speed limit?
55 Mph
On an interstate, you must drive at what speed limit?
65 Mph
In a suburban business area, you must drive at what speed limit?
35 Mph
On a non-posted rural roadway, you must drive at what speed limit?
50 Mph
You should never drive faster in…
weather, road, or other conditions
You can pass when-
the line is broken
At a toll booth, be prepared to…
reduce speed
When approaching a curve…
When approaching slow down
You must stop at how many ft from a railroad crossing?
15 ft
You cannot cross a railroad crossing until…
Gates have completely been raised and lights have stopped flashing
When turning onto a new road, never…
Cut corners
When leaving a highway,
never stop when exiting
When entering a highway…
Do not stop in the acceleration lane
When entering a blind intersection
Slow down and be prepared to come to a full stop
What is the Standard accident prevention formula?
Be alert, be prepared, act in time
What is aggressive driving?
Not following the rules of the road, breaking the rules, speeding
How can road rage be prevented?
Count to ten, pull over until cooled down, never drive while angry or emotional
Why is driving so dangerous?
It could kill you, or seriously injure you
List 5 causes of distracted driving?
Texting, reading a book, drinking or eating, looking at a cute guy, adjusting a watch
How can you avoid highway hypnosis
Don’t drive when tired or sleepy, turn on hazard lights
Explain Maggie’s Law
June 2003, Made for when someone driving tired, can be charged with homicide
Who is at the most risk for driving tired?
Us as teenagers or shift workers
What is the best ay to communicate or “talk” to other drivers
Flash headlights, eye contact
When are roadways the most slippery
After raining, film of rain, first few minutes of rain fall
Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug in today’s society
True
Is it illegal for a motorist over the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of .8 or higher?
Yes
Some examples of how alcohol affects the body includes
Decreased ability to make good decisions, lower inhibitions, slower reaction time, slurred speech, unclear vision
Any BAC over .01 is what
illegal
Just one alcoholic drink can effect the way a person
Thinks or behaves
4 Factors can influence a persons BAC
Quantity of alcohol consumed, a persons body weight, how quickly someone consumed the drinks, food consumed
12 Ounces of beer equals
.60 ounces of alcohol
5 Ounces of wine equals
.60 ounces of alcohol
1 1/2 shots of whiskey equals
.60 ounces of alcohol
Aside from alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions
Marijuana
