Lauren Snyder Chapters 1-3 Flashcards
How long are driver licenses valid for?
4 years
How old do you have to be to take the Early Bird Road?
16
How old do you have to be to take the Young Adult Road?
17
How old do you have to be to take the Adult Road?
21
When you have your permit, how old or how long does the passenger have to be or have their license?
At lease 21 years old and 3 consistent years of having their license
When you have your permit, can you start but not drive a vehicle without a licensed passenger?
No
What position do your hands have to be at while you drive (clock)
9 and 3
If your break lights are out, but you are using your hand signals, is it okay to continue driving?
No you will be fined
When you drive in reverse, do you have to turn around even if you have a camera?
Yes you have to turn around, the camera doesn’t give a full view
How far away should you be when you turn your blinker on?
At least 100 feet
How fast should you drive in a school zone?
25 mph
How fast should you drive in a suburban school zone?
35 mph
If there is no sign posted but you are on a rural road, how fast should you drive?
50 mph
Can you pass on the right side if there is no car coming and there I enough room on the shoulder of the road?
No, only if there is another lane there
Where should you pass?
On the left
Can you drive in the left lane if you are speeding?
No only to pass
If there is an emergency vehicle behind you, what do you do?
Pull over to the side and let them pass
What different kinds of intersections are there?
Controlled, Uncontrolled, Blind, and Traffic Circle
When getting on to a highway do you slow down and ease in or speed up to flow of traffic?
Speed up
When getting off the highway, do you stay the speed you are going or slow down?
Slow down to speed limit of exit lane
When you go through a construction area, what should you do?
Adjust speed and position to maintain space and put headlights on
Can you turn on red if there I no sign to say you can?
Yes, unless there is a sign that says no to you can
If you can make a right on red, do you still have to stop at the light- even if there are no cars coming?
Yes you have to stop, then you can turn right
How far away do you have to stop from a railroad crossing?
15 feet
How far away from a school bus should you stay?
25 feet
Why should you avoid aggressive driving?
Because it is dangerous and can cause collisions
what can you do to prevent road rage?
wait a couple minute to calm down before driving
how can you avoid “highway hypnosis”?
you can rest every two hours or switch with another driver
what is the safest following distance?
20 feet for every 10 mph
which lane in a three-way high way would be the driest during rainfall?
the center lane, because the water runs off it and onto the other two
what are three reasons your vehicle may skid?
accelerating too quickly, turning too fast, improperly braking
what do you have to turn on when you have your windshield wipers on?
the headlights
traffic fines double in which area?
construction zones
what should you do if your gas petal is stuck?
shift to neutral
if you can’t avoid a collision, what is the first thin you should crash into?
an object with give
what is the legal amount of alcohol someone over the age of 21 can drink before driving?
0.08
what is a designated driver?
someone who does not drink anything and drives people home safely
why is having a designated driver a good idea?
so you don’t drink and drive, you prevent collisions, death and harm to yourself and others
If you take a legal drug that has a side effect of drowsiness or dizziness, can you still drive?
No, you are not allowed to drive because that is dangerous
If you are hosting a party with alcohol, what should you also have?
non-alcoholic drinks and nutritious food
what can drinking and driving cause?
Speeding, Weaving, Slowing down, Jerking motions, Quick stops
how many ounces of liquor is in a 86 proof shot?
1.5oz
what is one 12oz beer equivalent too?
1.5oz of 86 proof liquor and 5oz of wine
how much greater is the risk of getting into a car crash at 0.05?
twice as likely
how much greater is the risk of getting into a car crash at 0.10?
6 times more likely
