Mallory Clarke chapter 1-6 Flashcards
What should you do when parking a car uphill?
The hand brake should be set and the vehicle’s wheels should be facing the curb
What should you do when parking a car downhill?
the hand brake should be set and the vehicle’s wheels should be facing away from the curb
What position should your hands be in while driving?
Nine and three
What do you have to do to get a special learners permit?
You have to be at least 16 years old. You must have signed guardian or parent consent. Must be enrolled in a driving course with an approved instructor to buy the permit for you. Must past the MVC’s knowledge and vision tests and you must pay the required fee.
What are the 6 points Id verification that you have to have to get your license?
At least one primary and secondary document. Proof of address, social security number, and 6 points of Id.
What type of driver’s license do you get if you are under 21?
One that is vertical rather than horizontal
How long is your license valid for?
4 years
What are the requirements to get the basic driver’s license?
Must be at least 18 years old. Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving with probationary license restrictions, and must pay a fee?
What are some things to do before you even start the car?
Check all windows and make sure nothing is blocking your view. Adjust the seat and all mirrors. Buckle your seat belt. Lock the doors. Finally, before you start, you should check all of your surroundings so you are all clear to go.
What is the steering method you should use when making turns?
Hand-over-hand steering
What are the three driving hand signals to use if your brake lights or turn signals aren’t working?
To turn right- hand and arm upward
To turn left- hand and arm straight out
To stop- hand and arm downward, palm facing the rear
What are the two turns that allow people to turn around?
U-turn and k-turn. K-turn is for commercial and neighborhood areas.
What is a contributing factor of fatal and other collisions?
exceeding the posted speed limit
What is the speed limit in school zones, business or residential districts.
25 mph
What is the speed limit in suburban business and residential districts.
35 mph
what is the speed limit on non-posted rural roadways
50 mph
What should you always do in these situations:on narrow or winding roads at intersections at railroad crossings at sharp or blind turns when pedestrians are present On wet or slippery roads On hills
slow down
what side of the road should you stay on
the right
For passing how do you pass
go to the left for passing
What should you always do in these situations: EMERGENCY VEHICLES (W/ SIRENS AND LIGHTS) TRAINS BUSES POSTAL VEHICLES MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DEVICES VEHICLES ALREADY IN THE INTERCENTION
Always yield
what are the three types of intersections?
Blind, controlled and uncontrolled
what is a controlled intersection
A controlled intersection is regulated by traffic signals, signals in any direction or controlled by a police
what is an uncontrolled intersection
An intersection is uncontrolled when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or reglitory device.
What do you do when at an uncontrolled intersection
must reduce speed and be prepared to stop
what is a blind intersection
A blind intersection can occur when a building, parked car, bushes ect. obstruct your line of sight
when should you do this: Obey entrance ramp speed limits
speed up to the flow of traffic
do not stop in the acceleration lane
yield to traffic and enter the right lane when safe
when entering a highway
what should you do when there is a disabled vehicle
reduce speed and increase distance between you and the disabled vehicle. you may have to change lanes. Stay alert for pedestrians, trucks and police vehicles
how far must you stop for a railroad crossing?
A motorist must stop 15 ft from a railroad crossing when there are flashing lights, ringing bells, or flag signals.
What to do if their is a school bus?
A motorist must stop at least 25 ft away from a school bus with flashing lights when traveling on a two lane road or highway that is separated by
when traveling on a dual lane highway, a motorist on the other side of the median should slow to 10mph
if the school bus is directly in front of the school you can go but have to slow to 10 mph
what should you do when their is an emergency vehicle
go to the extreme right and if signaling pull over to a stop
you should keep at least 300 feet behind a signaling emergency vehicle
what is the standard accident prevention formula?
be alert, be prepared, act in time
what are five causes of distracted driving?
passengers, electronic devices, radio, food/drinks, and smoking
what are the consequences of driving tired?
murder and causing a collision or accident
what is Maggie’s law?
states that it is illegal to drive with a lack of sleep and if you kill someone when you have not had sleep for 24 hours is murder
why should a motorist keep a safe following distances?
in order to have time to react
when sharing the road with large trucks or buses what should you do?
increase following distances
- to have a better reaction time
what is a safe following distance?
one car length of distance per 10mph
when are roadways most slippery?
with rain or ice/snow
in a city how far ahead should you look?
think 12 seconds ahead
driving 25mph you should see 1 block ahead
what should a motorist consider when driving at night
speed, reaction distance, and braking distance
when will a vehicle go in a skid
accelerate too quickly, turn too fast, brake improperly
if the gas pedal is stuck what should you do before calling for help?
keep eyes on the road
shift to neutral
steer vehicle to safe area off roadway- turn engine off
what is the potent ingredient/ drug in alcohol?
ethanol
what is the illegal BAC of someone 21 years or older to drive with
.08 and higher
what does alcohol affect
every organ especially the kidney
what are the 4 factors that can influence a persons BAC
quantity of alcohol consumed
a persons body weight
how quickly someone consumed the drinks
food consumed
what three drinks have the same alcohol consumption with different percentages of alcohol= more concentration for less
12 ounces of beer
5 ounces of wine
1 1/2 ounces of whiskey or liquor
what are some signs of a motorist drinking and driving
speeding weaving in between lanes driving slower than the speed limit unsteady car movements quick and sudden stops
What is a DUI
driving under the influence= drugs or alcohol
What is a DWI
driving while intoxicated= only alcohol
over the counter drugs that are labeled with what should not be taken while driving?
may cause dizziness or drowsiness
aside from alcohol- marijuana is the drug most often found in collisions.
how can it affect drivers
inability to track objects and keep the car moving in their designated lane
inability to judge distances
lack of attention on the road
how much more time do trucks need to stop in poor weather conditions?
25% more
what is a no zone ?
it refers to blind spot where a driver cannot see other vehicles.
what should you do when there are animals on the road?
expect the unexpected and never swerve to avoid an animal if it will cause damage to other vehicles or people.
what should motorist always be aware of?
people, animals, vehicles
motorists should always yield to…….
pedestrians
new jersey motorists buying a new or used car must… before they can drive the vehicle
title, register, and insure it
if someone moves into this state how long do they have to title and register it
60 days
besides brand new cars, all other cars must be registered …
every year
who should you report stolen license plates to
the police
how long do you have to get new license plates at the MVC
24 hours
every vehicle must have what type of insurance
liability insurance
all vehicles must get inspected….
every two years
when traffic lights are hung vertically what is the color order
from the top red, yellow, then green, and any extra arrows
horizontal traffic lights color order?
from left to right red, yellow, green
what are the three types of traffic signs?
warning, guidance, and regulatory
what are warning signs?
they alert motorists of upcoming road conditions that they have to be aware and cautious for
The signs are yellow and diamond-shaped with a black symbol or word message.
what are guidance signs?
they identify destinations and routes for motorists
have white letters or symbols on a blue background and provide information about motorist services.
what are regulatory signs?
they regulate road activity, such as speed and special instructions such as stop and yield sign
rectangular, with the longer vertical dimension, and have black wording and borders on a white background.
