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Mallory Clarke chapter 1-6 Flashcards

1
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What should you do when parking a car uphill?

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The hand brake should be set and the vehicle’s wheels should be facing the curb

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What should you do when parking a car downhill?

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the hand brake should be set and the vehicle’s wheels should be facing away from the curb

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3
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What position should your hands be in while driving?

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Nine and three

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4
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What do you have to do to get a special learners permit?

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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.

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What are the 6 points Id verification that you have to have to get your license?

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At least one primary and secondary document. Proof of address, social security number, and 6 points of Id.

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6
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What type of driver’s license do you get if you are under 21?

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One that is vertical rather than horizontal

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How long is your license valid for?

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4 years

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What are the requirements to get the basic driver’s license?

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Must be at least 18 years old. Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving with probationary license restrictions, and must pay a fee?

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9
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What are some things to do before you even start the car?

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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.

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10
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What is the steering method you should use when making turns?

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Hand-over-hand steering

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11
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What are the three driving hand signals to use if your brake lights or turn signals aren’t working?

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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

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12
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What are the two turns that allow people to turn around?

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U-turn and k-turn. K-turn is for commercial and neighborhood areas.

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13
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What is a contributing factor of fatal and other collisions?

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exceeding the posted speed limit

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14
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What is the speed limit in school zones, business or residential districts.

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25 mph

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15
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What is the speed limit in suburban business and residential districts.

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35 mph

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16
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what is the speed limit on non-posted rural roadways

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50 mph

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17
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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
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slow down

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18
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what side of the road should you stay on

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the right

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19
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For passing how do you pass

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go to the left for passing

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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
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Always yield

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21
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what are the three types of intersections?

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Blind, controlled and uncontrolled

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22
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what is a controlled intersection

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A controlled intersection is regulated by traffic signals, signals in any direction or controlled by a police

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23
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what is an uncontrolled intersection

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An intersection is uncontrolled when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or reglitory device.

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24
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What do you do when at an uncontrolled intersection

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must reduce speed and be prepared to stop

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25
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what is a blind intersection

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A blind intersection can occur when a building, parked car, bushes ect. obstruct your line of sight

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26
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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

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when entering a highway

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27
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what should you do when there is a disabled vehicle

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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

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28
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how far must you stop for a railroad crossing?

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A motorist must stop 15 ft from a railroad crossing when there are flashing lights, ringing bells, or flag signals.

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29
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What to do if their is a school bus?

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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

30
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what should you do when their is an emergency vehicle

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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

31
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what is the standard accident prevention formula?

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be alert, be prepared, act in time

32
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what are five causes of distracted driving?

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passengers, electronic devices, radio, food/drinks, and smoking

33
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what are the consequences of driving tired?

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murder and causing a collision or accident

34
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what is Maggie’s law?

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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

35
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why should a motorist keep a safe following distances?

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in order to have time to react

36
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when sharing the road with large trucks or buses what should you do?

A

increase following distances

- to have a better reaction time

37
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what is a safe following distance?

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one car length of distance per 10mph

38
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when are roadways most slippery?

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with rain or ice/snow

39
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in a city how far ahead should you look?

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think 12 seconds ahead

driving 25mph you should see 1 block ahead

40
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what should a motorist consider when driving at night

A

speed, reaction distance, and braking distance

41
Q

when will a vehicle go in a skid

A

accelerate too quickly, turn too fast, brake improperly

42
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if the gas pedal is stuck what should you do before calling for help?

A

keep eyes on the road
shift to neutral
steer vehicle to safe area off roadway- turn engine off

43
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what is the potent ingredient/ drug in alcohol?

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ethanol

44
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what is the illegal BAC of someone 21 years or older to drive with

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.08 and higher

45
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what does alcohol affect

A

every organ especially the kidney

46
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what are the 4 factors that can influence a persons BAC

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quantity of alcohol consumed
a persons body weight
how quickly someone consumed the drinks
food consumed

47
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what three drinks have the same alcohol consumption with different percentages of alcohol= more concentration for less

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12 ounces of beer
5 ounces of wine
1 1/2 ounces of whiskey or liquor

48
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what are some signs of a motorist drinking and driving

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speeding
weaving in between lanes
driving slower than the speed limit
unsteady car movements
quick and sudden stops
49
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What is a DUI

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driving under the influence= drugs or alcohol

50
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What is a DWI

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driving while intoxicated= only alcohol

51
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over the counter drugs that are labeled with what should not be taken while driving?

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may cause dizziness or drowsiness

52
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aside from alcohol- marijuana is the drug most often found in collisions.
how can it affect drivers

A

inability to track objects and keep the car moving in their designated lane
inability to judge distances
lack of attention on the road

53
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how much more time do trucks need to stop in poor weather conditions?

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25% more

54
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what is a no zone ?

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it refers to blind spot where a driver cannot see other vehicles.

55
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what should you do when there are animals on the road?

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expect the unexpected and never swerve to avoid an animal if it will cause damage to other vehicles or people.

56
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what should motorist always be aware of?

A

people, animals, vehicles

57
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motorists should always yield to…….

A

pedestrians

58
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new jersey motorists buying a new or used car must… before they can drive the vehicle

A

title, register, and insure it

59
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if someone moves into this state how long do they have to title and register it

A

60 days

60
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besides brand new cars, all other cars must be registered …

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every year

61
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who should you report stolen license plates to

A

the police

62
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how long do you have to get new license plates at the MVC

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24 hours

63
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every vehicle must have what type of insurance

A

liability insurance

64
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all vehicles must get inspected….

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every two years

65
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when traffic lights are hung vertically what is the color order

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from the top red, yellow, then green, and any extra arrows

66
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horizontal traffic lights color order?

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from left to right red, yellow, green

67
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what are the three types of traffic signs?

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warning, guidance, and regulatory

68
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what are warning signs?

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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.

69
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what are guidance signs?

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they identify destinations and routes for motorists

have white letters or symbols on a blue background and provide information about motorist services.

70
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what are regulatory signs?

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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.

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