Grace Gordon ch. 1-4 Flashcards
You are not allowed to drive at what hours?
11:01pm-5:00am
What signal do you make if you are about to make a left turn but your blinkers are not working?
You point in the left direction with your left arm outside of the window
What is the difference between your license when your 17 than when you 21
When your 17 your license is vertical and when 21 your license is horizontal
How many points of verification do you need to have at the DMV
6 points
What is considered a primary document
birth certificate or passport
When you drive with a learners permit what time do you have to be home and what time can you leave in the morning
11: 01 pm
5: 00
How old must your supervisor driver be
older than 21
do you have to put the new driver decal on your front and back license plate
yes
which was do your turn your wheels when parking down hill
turn them toward curb
When parallel parking, should you only look out of your rear mirrors
no you should look through your rear window and turn around and look out the back window
Do you only have to wear your seatbelt when you are in the drivers seat
no everyone in the car should wear a seatbelt
a seat belt can save you from surviving a crash by __%?
60
Your hands should be on what position when driving?
9 and 3
If the vehicle is going fast, will it be harder or easier to stop?
harder
Hard and arm downward, palm facing rear means…
stop or slowing down
hand and arm upward means….
right turn
hand and arm straight out means….
left turn
When parking a vehicle facing downward…..
The hand brake should be set and the vehicle’s wheels should be turned
in what areas should we drive at 25 MPH
school zones, business or residential districts
how fast should we drive in suburban business and residential districts
35 MPH
in what areas should we drive 50 MPH
non-posted rural roadways
what areas do we usually drive at 55 MPH
certain state highways and interstates
how fast do you drive on certain interstate highways
65 MPH
can you get arrested for driving too slow
yes
can you pass when there is a solid line on the road
no
can you pass when there is a dotted line on your side of the road
yes
on the highway, when you use the right lane
when your are getting off an exit and leaving the highway
when should you slow down
on narrow or winding roads, on hills, at intersection or railroad crossing, at sharp or blinding curves, where there are pedestrians or driving hazards, when the road is wet or slippery
how far away should you stop from a railroad crossing
15 feet
regulations when passing or stopping near a bus
when behind you are behind the bus you have to stop 25 feet away from it. if it is a two lane street and you are facing the bus you have to stop 25 feet away from it.
when there is a raised median and a school bus is stopping what should you do
you should stay 25 feet away if you are behind them. if you are on the other side and facing the bus you should slow down to 10 MPH
if the bus is dropping the kids off in front of the school what should you do
you should slow down to 10MPH and keep you eyes open
what are the two types of beams in front of the car
high beams and low beams
To prevent road rage the motorist should
if they are annoying when getting ready to drive or all ready on the road they should take a minute to compose themselves and asses their situation, if they are unfit to drive they should recognize that
3 things to do to prevent a collision
stop quickly, turn quickly, speed up
what does the ignition system do
turns the car on
what is the standard accidental prevention formula
be alert, be prepared, act in time
5 causes of distracted driving
putting on makeup, using a cell phone, listening to loud music, shaving, fastening a seat belt (do it before you start driving)
consequences of driving while tired
drifting off the road which leads to accident, also accidents in general because your reaction time is slower
should you tailgate
NO
when are roads most slippery
the first few minutes of rainfall
what should you do when driving in cold weather
start your engine before hand to let it warm up, drive with precautions, and do not go to fast
on snow covered roads you should keep a following distance of…
6 seconds
when driving in a city, how far should you look ahead
12 seconds
what are the 4 factors of determining BAC
body weight, quantity of alcohol consumed, food consumed, how quickly drinks were consumed
if you are 21 or older you are allowed to drive (in new jersey) with a BAC of…
0.08
what are tell tail signs that a motorist has been drinking
quick stops, speeding, weaving, slow driving, jerking motion
What is a DUI
a DUI is when someone is pulled over and they have either been drinking or have some sort of drug in them that is altering their driving and causing to drive erratically. Driving. Under. the. Influence
you and your friends do decide to go out and drink and party, what should you have to make sure you get home ok
a designated driver which is someone who does not drink a lot (legal amount) and is able to drive everyone home
what is equivalent in alcohol content to a 12oz. beer
5oz. glass of wine and 1.5oz. shot glass of hard liquor
can you refuse to take the breath test and not get in trouble if your drinking while drunk
no, if you refuse to take the test you are charged with the same charges you would get if you did take it and it turned out positive
does eating make a motorist sober and ready to drive
no, by eating it does not speed up the process of the alcohol leaving your system
what are the effects of weed on motorists
lose of tracking ability, vigilance, distance judgment, divided attention
after having 1 one beer how long until the alcohol has left your system
about an hour and a half
Driving in NJ is considered a ___ not a ____
a privilege not a right
what is the implied consent law
if you are driving and pulled over for thought of drunk driving you give consent to take a breathilyzer test
what does the MVC keep track of…
your driving record
what color is a warning sign
yellow with black writing
what is a guidance sign
it directs you about landmarks and directions
when can you earn points when driving
if you commit a moving violation
what Is the no zone
the blind spots for cars
what should you do when sharing the road with large trucks or busses
know their limits and drive defensively, and stay out of their no zone
before driving, you must have three things
insurance, a title, and registration
what kind of insurance must you have on your car
liability
how often must you car be inspected
every 2 years
what is an 8 sided red sign
a stop sign
what are three kinds of warning signs
yield, school zone, and crossing
trucks need __ amount more time to stop in rainy or bad weather
25%
when there is an animal on the road, you must…
remain calm, do not swerve unless it is safe for everyone, expect the unexpected, reduce speed if possible if you must hit the animal
what color are regulatory signs
black with white writing
