Maddy Duffy 1-3 Flashcards
What are 2 types of turns?
K turn and U turn
How many points of ID do you need?
6
Do you always have to wear your seat belt in the car?
yes
How many additional passengers besides supervisor can you have?
1
Where are your hands placed on the wheel?
9 and 3
Is a school ID mandatory as a form of ID?
No
How old are you when you can take the GDL decals off your license plate?
21
What time are you allowed to be driving?
5 am to 11:01 pm
At what age do you get your drivers license horizontally?
21
How often do you get your drivers license updated?
Every 4 years
What is the speed limit in a suburban zone?
35 mph
What is the speed limit in a business district?
25 mph
When both lines are solid is passing allowed?
No
What are the three types of intersections?
Uncontrolled
Controlled
Blind
What do you do when you hear an emergency vehicle?
Yield, be prepared to stop, and make as much room as possible
True or false:
A police officer cab give you a ticket for going 3 mph over the speed limit?
True
When can a blind intersection occur?
When something obstructs a motorist’s line of sight
True or false:
You use your turn signal when you are exiting the highway?
True
When turning on red, what must a motorist always do?
Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
When driving behind a school bus, about how far behind should you be?
25 feet
When the lines on the road are double solid, what can you not do?
Turn
How do motorists enter highways, parkways, and turnpikes?
Acceleration line
True or false:
In a traffic circle, you have the right-of-way.
True
What is the right shoulder for on the road?
Emergency vehicles
If a school bus stops to pick up children, what is the fasted a motorist can pass them?
10 mph
How do you prevent a collision?
Be alert
Be prepared
Act in time
If a motorist is angry, what can they do before they drive?
Take time to cool off
What is the difference between road rage and aggressive driving?
Road rage occurs when motorists lose their temper or become frustrated because of a traffic disturbance. Aggressive driving is when drivers fail to consider how their actions behind the wheel may affect other motorists.
What are 5 possible causes of distracted driving?
- Shaving
- Makeup
- Playing with the radio
- Cell phones
- Pets/children
Why is distracted driving so dangerous?
Can result in accidents and others being harmed
How can you avoid highway hypnosis?
Stay alert, look at different objects of interest, and take shifts with someone every 2 hours
Explain Maggie’s law
It is illegal to drive with a lack of sleep, if you kill someone while impaired of 24 hours of sleep it is considered murder
When are roadways the most slippery?
Wet roads
When can studded snow tires be used?
November 15-April 1
What should you do to avoid a collision?
Stop quickly, turn quickly, and speed up
What is the main purpose of an ignition system?
Start the car
What can alcohol do to a motorist?
Affect overall driving ability and make a motorist overconfident and unable to think clearly
What does a DUI mean?
Driving under the influence
A driver’s senses and judgement are impaired by alcohol
Where is the majority of alcohol detoxified?
The liver
How much alcohol can be in your BAC when you are over 21?
.08%
What is the BAC determined by?
Quantity of alcohol consumed
Body weight
How quickly drinks were consumed
Food eaten
How does alcohol leave your system?
Time
What does BAC stand for?
Blood alcohol content/concentration
What drink have most people been arrested for being drunk driving for?
Beer
What are some signs a motorist has been drinking?
Speeding Weaving Slow driving Jerking motion Quick stops
What is the duty of a designated driver?
Safe transportation of friends or family members who have been drinking
Driving is a privilege not a…
Right
What is the legal BAC limit for anyone over the age of 21?
.08%
What does IDRC stand for?
Intoxicated driver resource center
What does the ignition interlock device prevent?
A vehicle from starting if the motorist’s BAC exceeds .05%
What does MVC stand for?
Motor vehicle commision
How many points does racing on the highway give you?
5
What group of people usually have the right of way?
Pedestrians
While driving around motorcycles make sure to stay…
Cautious and alert
What is a no-zone?
A blind spot on a truck
How old must you be to ride a motorized scooter?
Over 12
If you see an animal in the middle of the road, what must you do?
Slow down and proceed with caution
How long is car registration valid for?
4 years
If you lose your license, what is the first thing you should do?
Call the local DMV
What color are warning signs?
Yellow
What is an example of a guidance sign?
Hospital
What color are roadwork signs?
Orange
