katie sartor 1-3 Flashcards
how many points of verification do you need for NJ driver’s license?
6 points
what type of accidents are the leading killer of children?
traffic accidents
before starting a vehicle what must you do?
check the surroundings of the vehicle
where do you grip the wheel as a driver?
9 and 3
how far should you use your turning signals before turning?
100 feet
when parking downhill which way do you turn your wheel?
toward the curb
what is the right lane for?
merging
what does GDL stand for?
graduated drivers license
how old do you have to be to get your permit?
16
how long do you have to have your permit before getting your license?
6 months
what is the speed limit in a school zone?
25 mph
when the line is broken you can?
pass
do not pass when?
the line is solid
what are the three types of intersections?
uncontrolled, controlled, blind
how many feet away do you have to stop before a railroad?
15 feet
what does the driver do when there is an emergency vehicle?
steer right on the road, stop, and let them pass
what is a weave lane?
both an entrance and an exit lane for a highway, driver entering yields for exiting drivers
how can you tell there is a controlled intersection?
regulated by traffic signals or by a police officer
passing is only safe when?
there is no oncoming traffic
what is the speed limit on non posted rural roadways?
50 mph
what is the speed limit on interstate highways?
65 mph
in an uncontrolled intersection, always yield the vehicle to the?
right
what is a blind intersection?
a building, tree, other vehicle, etc. is obstructing the drivers view
what is an intersection?
where two or more roads cross/merge at angles
at a crosswalk who was the right of way?
pedestrians
what is aggressive driving?
the behavior of an individual who commits a combination of moving traffic offenses
what is road rage?
violent anger caused by frustration in driving a motor vehicle?
Tailgating can cause…
collisions
when should a motorist increase following distance?
in poor weather conditions, traffic, large vehicles are around, and visibility
when are roadways most slippery?
in the rain, start of the rain is the most slippery
in a city how far ahead should you look?
12 seconds
how should you react if a vehicle’s wheels drift into the shoulder of the road?
stay in the shoulder and drift back safely
if the gas pedal is stuck, before calling for help you should?
shift to neutral, steer to somewhere safe turn car off
to avoid a collision, you should
stop quickly, turn quickly, speed up
why is distracted so dangerous?
you can get other people in an accident
how old do you have to be to consume alcohol?
21
what is the legal limit of alcohol consumption?
0.08 percent
what drug is in alcohol?
ethanol
what can happen if you drive drunk?
you can kill someone or yourself
can you go to jail because of drunk driving?
yes
if you are going to a party plan to have a what?
designated driver
alcohol is a drug that
affects overall drinking ability
you should never
drink and drive
at a party you should
stop serving alcohol before it ends
how can you detect a drunk driver?
speeding, weaving, slow driving, jerking motion, and quick stops
what should you do if someone is drunk and wants to drive?
take their keys
