NC DMV. Chapter 4 Flashcards
What kind of limitations should you know before driving?
Physical and mental
What comes to attention to the DMV before obtaining a drivers license?
Long term health problems
According to who makes sure your number one responsibility to get you and others to your destination?
National Sleep Foundation (NSF)
At 55 mph how much time gets to your travel?
3.7 seconds
What kind of driving is seriously under-reported to the NSF?
drowsy driving
Where does drowsy driving happen most often?
High-speed rural highways when the driver is alone.
What are the four types of warning types of drowsy driving?
You can’t remember the last few miles driven, you hit a rumble strip or drift from lane, yawn repeatedly, and you have difficulty focusing or keeping eyes on road
What are five ways to prevent drowsy driving?
Full nights rest and stop when tired, stop regularly when driving long distances, try to set a limit of 300-400 miles of driving a day, avoid taking sleeping meds, and if you are in danger of falling asleep make sure you get enough sleep
What is distracted driving?
Any activity that could divert a persons attention from driving
Types of distracted driving may include:
Texting, cell phones, eating/drinking, talking to passengers, grooming, reading, use of navigation system, watch videos, adjusting listening devices
What kind of driving often cause you to ignore to avoid a crash?
Inattentive drivers
What object is unlawful to use on the road?
Cell phones
What is accepted on using a cell phones on the road?
calling 911 for emergencies, contacting parent, or legal guardian or spouse
What shall a person not operate while using a cell phone or any other technology?
School buses
What can a passenger do in calling situations?
Place call or speak in your place
What can you do when a cell phone rings?
let someone leave a message and return call when you are stopped at a safe location
What should you do if you are on medications?
Find out how it affects you, do as little driving as possible, and be especially careful
What percentage of all fatalities include drunk driving?
38%
What is the only thing that sobers up a driver?
Time between drinking
What can be an alternative if you drink?
Arrange alternate transport, share taxi with friends, public transportation, stay overnight at friends place, arrange someone to give you a ride
What is the chance of being seriously injured or killed in a crash?
one in three
What must be used, if possible, while driving?
Seat belts
What are the exceptions of the seat belt law?
Driver or occupant with medical or physical condition that prevents restraint, motor vehicle operated by rural letter carrier while performing duties depending on route, driver or passenger constantly stops and don’t exceed 20mph, vehicle registered and licensed for agriculture and interstate commerce, vehicle not required to wear seat belt by law, occupant provided motor home, situations where all seat positions equipped with child restraint seat belts or occupied
What must be used to prevent child accident tragedies?
Crash-tested child safety seats