Maddy B Ch. 1-3 Flashcards
What are the time restrictions when you have your permit and/or probationary license?
Not allowed on the road from 11:01pm-5:00 am
Where must the red decals be displayed?
Upper left of license plate on front and back of car
How many hours are needed with a driving company?
6 hours
How long are driver’s licenses valid for?
4 years
What do you need in order to get your permit and license?
6 points of verification
How many people are you allowed to have in the car with your probationary license?
You, and one other person unless a parent is in the car
Who is responsible to make sure everyone under 18 has their seatbelt on?
The driver
Is it legal to drive with snow or ice on your car?
No
Where do you place your hands on the steering wheel?
9 and 3
What is the left lane technically for?
Passing, not speeding
The relationship between speed and stopping distance
as speed increases, so does the stopping distance
Do you need a blinker when changing lanes or doing a K turn?
Yes
Which way do you turn the wheel when parking uphill?
Away from the curb
Which way do you turn the wheel when parking downhill?
Towards the curb
25 mph when…
school zone, or a business or residential district
35 mph when…
suburban residential or business district
50 mph when…
non posted rural roadways
55 mph when…
certain state or interstate highways
65 mph when…
interstate highways
what do you do if the weather is bad when driving?
make sure to be cautious and slow down
what side do you pass a vehicle on?
left is for passing and right is for driving
can you pass on the shoulder of a road if someone is turning left?
No it is illegal
white line
traffic is going in the same direction
yellow line
opposite flow traffic
When can you legally pass someone?
when the lines are dotted
Yielding
slow down, stop, let other cars who have the right away go, and enter the road when safe
3 types of intersections
controlled, uncontrolled, blind
traffic circles
people in the circle have the right away, must yield to them
At intersections what is the white line for?
must come to a complete stop within 5 feet of it
Standard accident prevention formula
be alert, be prepared and act in time
how can road rage and aggressive driving be prevented?
by handling your emotions and taking times to cool off before driving
maggie’s law
it is illegal to drive with a lack of sleep; if you kill someone while impaired of of 24 hours of sleep it IS murder
who are common victims of highway hypnosis
shirt workers, truck drivers, etc.
When should a motorist increase following distance?
if they fail the 3 second rule or bad weather
a vehicle will skid if
- accelerate too quickly
- turn too fast
- brake improperly
in a city how far ahead should you look?
one block ahead and think 12 seconds ahead
one car length of distance per….
10 mph
purpose of ignition system
starts the car
what are the types of collisions
rear and side
Main ingredient in alcohol?
ethanol
Is there any part of your body not affected by alcohol?
No, it goes into your blood stream
What BAC is illegal for anyone under 21?
0.01
What BAC is illegal for a motorist over the age of 21?
0.08
5 ways you are affected
1) decision making
2) low inhibitions
3) slow reaction / coordination
4) slurred speech
5) unclear vision
4 factors of influence:
1) AMOUNT of alcohol
2) body WEIGHT
3) SPEED at which consumed
4) FOOD consumed
* male vs. female plays into the situation too
____ ounces of beer = _____ ounces of wine = _____ ounces of liqour
12 = 5 = 1.5
Signs of drinking and driving:
- speeding
- weaving in lanes
- slow driving
- jerking motions
- quick stops
Is it illegal to operate a vehicle under the influence of an illegal drug OR one known to cause drowsiness (OTC or prescription)?
YES *DWI & DUI exist
Most common drug related to collisions
Marijuana
How marijuana affects a driver
- inability to TRACK objects and keep the car MOVING
- inability to judge DISTANCES
- lack of ATTENTION on road`
unmarked crossways
pedestrians still have the right away
no zone
a blind spot where the motorist cannot see other vehicles
trucks need _______ more time to stop in bad road conditions
25%
how to avoid hitting animals/what to do
expect the unexpected; do NOT swerve to avoid them; sadly, hit them :(
mopeds can travel at ____ mph max
25 mph
3 documents needed before you can drive
title, registration, insurance
if you move into NJ how long do you have to get your car registered?
60 days
what to do if your license plates are stolen/lost
FIRST report to police; then have 24 hours to get new ones at DMV
how often do you have to get your car registered and inspected?
1 year for registration
2 years for inspection
how long do you have to get your car inspected if you just moved into NJ?
within 14 days after getting it registered
order of colors on traffic light hung vertically
red, yellow, green
8 sided red sign
stop sign
warning signs
warn of hazards/road conditions
- yellow diamonds with black writing
- school zone, sharp turn ahead, yield ahead, etc.
guidance signs
guide motorist to destination
- white & blue rectangular signs
- handicapped, rest stop, hospital, etc.)
regulatory signs
regulate traffic speed and movement
- white and black rectangular signs (speed limit, one way, no turn, etc.)
- important red ones: stop sign, yield, do not enter
