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Leonardis Ch 1-5 Flashcards

1
Q

What happens to the wheels of your car when parking uphill? downhill?

A

uphill- away from curb

downhill- toward curb

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2
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What is the early bird driving track? (requirements and steps)

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early bird:

  • special learner permit
  • need to use 6-hr driving school
  • approved instructor must buy you a permit
  • practice with parent or guardian (allowed one extra passenger)
  • must practice at least 6 months
  • get a probationary license
  • pass MVC test
  • must be 17
  • practice unsupervised for one year
  • must be 18 years old
  • completed one year of unsupervised driving without restrictions
  • pay required fee
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3
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how many points of verification do you need at the DMV?

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6 points

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4
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what hours cant you be in the road if you have a permit or probationary license?

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11:01pm -5:00 am

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5
Q

what form of notification do you need to put on your front and back license plate if you are a new driver? where in the plate?

A

stickers - top left corner

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6
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what percent of people are saved in a car crash if they are wearing a seatbelt rather than not wearing one?

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60%

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7
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what positions are your hands in while driving?

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9 and 3

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8
Q

when you stick your hand and arm downward out the window with your palm facing the rear of your car, that means what?

A

you are stopping or slowing down

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9
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what is the difference between a 17 year old license an a 21 year old license?

A

18- vertical

21- horizontal

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10
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how long is a drivers license valid for?

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4 years

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11
Q

meaning of:
your side line is dashed?
other side line is solid?
both lines solid?

A
  • you can pass
  • they can pass, you cannot
  • no passing at all
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12
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where speeds:
25?
35?
50?
55?
65?
A

25-school zones, business or residential districts
35-suburban business or residential districts
50-non posted rural roadways
55-certain state highways and interstates
65-certain interstate highways

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13
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what side do you pass on?

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left

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14
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what are the 4 types of intersections?

A

controlled
uncontrolled
blind
traffic circle

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15
Q

on a highway, when do you accelerate and when do you decelerate?

A

accelerate- when yielding onto a highway and when passing

decelerate- when exiting or dealing with a curve in the road or if you see a disabled vehicle

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16
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how many feet before a turn should a person put their turn signal on?

A

100 ft before

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17
Q

when should you stop entirely?

A
  • intersection with a stop sign
  • intersection with a red solid or flashing light
  • intersection after a green unless you cannot do so safely
  • when there is traffic
  • when there is a yield sign and you cannot safely merge
  • when a school bus is picking up/dropping off kids
  • when exiting a private driveway or alley
  • opening bridge
  • blind pedestrian
  • pedestrian IN CROSSWALK
  • motorized wheelchairs
  • railroad crossings (15 feet away)
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18
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how far away should you stop fro a school bus on both sides of the road?

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25 ft radius from bus but if bus is dropping off right in front of the school the opposite side can keep going at no more than 10 mph

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19
Q

the move over law says what?

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the move over law requires all motorists to leave one lane in between the moving traffic and the stopped/disabled vehicle with an emergency vehicle attending to it.

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20
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is it true that you could be fined for going too slow in safe weather conditions?

A

yes

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21
Q

wwhat type of lights do you use to show vulnerability and caution?

A

hazards

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22
Q

how far should a motorist park from a stop sign?

A

50 ft

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23
Q

how far should a motorist park from a fire hydrant?

A

10 ft

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24
Q

is double parking legal, even in residential, unbusy streets?

A

no

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25
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what is the right side of the highway called?

A

shoulder

26
Q

what is the accident prevention formula?

A
  1. be alert
  2. be prepared
  3. act in time
27
Q

what is the difference between road rage and aggressive driving?

A

aggressive driving is feelings or frustrated emotions but road rage is the retaliation

28
Q

five causes of distracted driving

A
  1. shaving
  2. lighting a cigarette
  3. eating while driving
  4. applying makeup
  5. changing the radio/cd station
29
Q

how do you avoid highway hypnosis?

A

don’t stare at a stationary object on the side of the road for too long

30
Q

explain Maggie’s Law.

A

June 2003- law passed that you could be charged with murder if you hit someone while you are lacking sleep and knowingly get in a car to drive

31
Q

people most at risk for driving tired?

A
  1. shift workers
  2. truck drivers
  3. people on medication
  4. young people
  5. sleep deprived
32
Q

way to avoid accidents and tailgating?

A

one car length of distance per 10 mph

33
Q

what is the 3 second rule?

A

bumper of car in front of you passes stationary object and your bumper should pass that same object in 3 seconds

34
Q

when are roadways most slippery?

A

first few minutes of rainfall

35
Q

in a city, hoe far ahead should you look?

A

12 seconds

36
Q

when can studded tires be used?

A

November 15- April 1

37
Q

what is the legal drinking age? what is the maximum BAC you can legally consume before not being able 2to drive?

A

21 & 0.08

38
Q

what are 3 examples of how alcohol affects the body?

A
  1. decreased ability to make good decisions
  2. unclear vision
  3. slurred speech
39
Q

what are 4 factors that influence a person’s BAC?

A
  1. quantity of alcohol consumed
  2. body weight
  3. food consumed
  4. how quickly someone consumed the drinks
40
Q

5 signs that a driver has been drinking?

A
  1. speeding
  2. weaving in-between lanes
  3. driving slower than the posted speed limit
  4. unsteady car movement
  5. quick and sudden stops
41
Q

what is the name of the type of drug that could cause drowsiness or dizziness and should not be taken while driving?

A

OTC drugs

42
Q

what is the most common drug in drivers that causes a collision?

A

marijuana

43
Q

3 ways marijuana can affect a driver?

A
  1. inability to track objects and keep the car moving in their designated lane
  2. inability to judge distances
  3. lack of attention on the road
44
Q

is alcohol digested or absorbed? explain.

A

absorbed directly into a person’s bloodstream

45
Q

what does BAC mean?

A

blood alcohol concentration

46
Q

true or false?

the amount of alcohol in 12oz beer=5oz wine= 1.5oz hard liquor?

A

true

47
Q

what color are warning signs?

A

yellow

48
Q

what color are guidance signs?

A

orange

49
Q

sign:
- red
- 8 sides

A

stop sign

50
Q

vertically, what is the order of the traffic light?

A

red , yellow, green, arrow (if any)

51
Q

if you buy a new car, what do you have to do before driving?

A

title, register, insure?

52
Q

what type of insurance do every motorist need?

A

liabilty

53
Q

if you move into nj, how long do you have to register your car?

A

60 days

54
Q

after you register your car, how many days do you have to get it inspected?

A

14 days

55
Q

if your license plates get stolen, who do you tell?

A
  1. police

2. MVC

56
Q

False license plates may result in?

A

$500 fine, up to 60 days in prison or a 6 month license suspension

57
Q

in order for you to get your car inspected, what do you need?

A

valid registration, drivers license, insurance

58
Q

what color are nature signs?

A

brown

59
Q

what type of signs are diamond and yellow?

A

road signs

60
Q

when the traffic light is horizontal, what color light is on the left?

A

red

61
Q

what are the 3 types of traffic signs?

A

guidance, regulatory, warning

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