Lauren Snyder Chapters 1-3 Flashcards

1
Q

How long are driver licenses valid for?

A

4 years

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2
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How old do you have to be to take the Early Bird Road?

A

16

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3
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How old do you have to be to take the Young Adult Road?

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17

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4
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How old do you have to be to take the Adult Road?

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21

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5
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When you have your permit, how old or how long does the passenger have to be or have their license?

A

At lease 21 years old and 3 consistent years of having their license

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6
Q

When you have your permit, can you start but not drive a vehicle without a licensed passenger?

A

No

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7
Q

What position do your hands have to be at while you drive (clock)

A

9 and 3

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8
Q

If your break lights are out, but you are using your hand signals, is it okay to continue driving?

A

No you will be fined

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9
Q

When you drive in reverse, do you have to turn around even if you have a camera?

A

Yes you have to turn around, the camera doesn’t give a full view

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10
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How far away should you be when you turn your blinker on?

A

At least 100 feet

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11
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How fast should you drive in a school zone?

A

25 mph

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12
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How fast should you drive in a suburban school zone?

A

35 mph

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13
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If there is no sign posted but you are on a rural road, how fast should you drive?

A

50 mph

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14
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Can you pass on the right side if there is no car coming and there I enough room on the shoulder of the road?

A

No, only if there is another lane there

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15
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Where should you pass?

A

On the left

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16
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Can you drive in the left lane if you are speeding?

A

No only to pass

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17
Q

If there is an emergency vehicle behind you, what do you do?

A

Pull over to the side and let them pass

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18
Q

What different kinds of intersections are there?

A

Controlled, Uncontrolled, Blind, and Traffic Circle

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19
Q

When getting on to a highway do you slow down and ease in or speed up to flow of traffic?

A

Speed up

20
Q

When getting off the highway, do you stay the speed you are going or slow down?

A

Slow down to speed limit of exit lane

21
Q

When you go through a construction area, what should you do?

A

Adjust speed and position to maintain space and put headlights on

22
Q

Can you turn on red if there I no sign to say you can?

A

Yes, unless there is a sign that says no to you can

23
Q

If you can make a right on red, do you still have to stop at the light- even if there are no cars coming?

A

Yes you have to stop, then you can turn right

24
Q

How far away do you have to stop from a railroad crossing?

A

15 feet

25
Q

How far away from a school bus should you stay?

A

25 feet

26
Q

Why should you avoid aggressive driving?

A

Because it is dangerous and can cause collisions

27
Q

what can you do to prevent road rage?

A

wait a couple minute to calm down before driving

28
Q

how can you avoid “highway hypnosis”?

A

you can rest every two hours or switch with another driver

29
Q

what is the safest following distance?

A

20 feet for every 10 mph

30
Q

which lane in a three-way high way would be the driest during rainfall?

A

the center lane, because the water runs off it and onto the other two

31
Q

what are three reasons your vehicle may skid?

A

accelerating too quickly, turning too fast, improperly braking

32
Q

what do you have to turn on when you have your windshield wipers on?

A

the headlights

33
Q

traffic fines double in which area?

A

construction zones

34
Q

what should you do if your gas petal is stuck?

A

shift to neutral

35
Q

if you can’t avoid a collision, what is the first thin you should crash into?

A

an object with give

36
Q

what is the legal amount of alcohol someone over the age of 21 can drink before driving?

A

0.08

37
Q

what is a designated driver?

A

someone who does not drink anything and drives people home safely

38
Q

why is having a designated driver a good idea?

A

so you don’t drink and drive, you prevent collisions, death and harm to yourself and others

39
Q

If you take a legal drug that has a side effect of drowsiness or dizziness, can you still drive?

A

No, you are not allowed to drive because that is dangerous

40
Q

If you are hosting a party with alcohol, what should you also have?

A

non-alcoholic drinks and nutritious food

41
Q

what can drinking and driving cause?

A

Speeding, Weaving, Slowing down, Jerking motions, Quick stops

42
Q

how many ounces of liquor is in a 86 proof shot?

A

1.5oz

43
Q

what is one 12oz beer equivalent too?

A

1.5oz of 86 proof liquor and 5oz of wine

44
Q

how much greater is the risk of getting into a car crash at 0.05?

A

twice as likely

45
Q

how much greater is the risk of getting into a car crash at 0.10?

A

6 times more likely