Nichole Alfonso Ch.1-6 Flashcards
6 Point ID Verification
- At least one primary document (passport)
- At least one secondary document (school ID)
- At least six points of ID
- Proof of address
- Social security number
Types of Licenses
- Basic Automobile license (18; permit-16)
- Probationary Automobile license (17)
- Commercial Driver license (18/21)
- Motorcycle license (17)
- Probationary Motorcycle license (17)
- Moped license (15)
- Agricultural license (16)
- Boat license (16)
Hours of Driving for people with Permit, and Probationary License
11:01pm-5:00am
How many decals should you have on your car?
1 on your front and back license plate
Before taking your driver’s test what are the requirements?
- 6 Point ID Verification
- Vision test
- knowledge test
- interpreters
What is the most popular form of parking?
Parallel parking
Where should you look when backing up?
Through your rear window
Where should your hands be when driving?
On 9 and 3
What are the driving signals?
- left arm extended out= left turn
- arm in a 90 degree angle with palm facing the car behind you=stopping
- arm in a 90 degree angle with palm facing the car in front of you= right turn
Which way should your wheels face uphill and downhill?
uphill=wheels toward the street
downhill=wheels toward curb
What is the speed limit when driving through a school zone, business or residential district?
25mph
What is the speed limit when driving through suburban business and residential districts?
35mph
What are the lane markings?
Both center lines are solid: no passing
One center line is broken: passing is allowed ONLY on the side with the broken line
Both center lines are broken: passing is allowed on both sides
Who do you yield the right of way too?
emergency vehicles trains buses postal vehicles motorized or mobility-assistance devices other vehicles already in the intersection
What are the four types of intersections?
Controlled
Uncontrolled
Blind
Traffic circle
When is it ok to make a right turn on red when there’s no sign?
When the driver completely stops and checks for traffic
When should a motorist stop driving?
when there’s a stop sign, yield sign, when a school bus is picking or dropping off kids, etc.
How far should you be stopped behind a school bus?
25ft
How do you enter a highway?
You enter through the acceleration lane where you yield to oncoming traffic and speed up to match the speed of the traffic already traveling.
How do you exit a highway?
You exit through a deceleration lane which is an extra lane on the highway where you slow down to go through the exit.
What is the speed limit on non-posted rural roadways?
50mph
What is the speed limit on certain state highways, and interstates?
55mph
What is the speed limit on certain interstate highways?
65mph
When should you slow down?
on narrow/winding streets, intersections or railroad crossings, on hills, etc.
Where should a driver not pass if not safe?
on a hill or curve where the driver can’t see far ahead, at a street crossing or intersection, railroad crossings, etc.
How to prevent a collision?
- Be alert
- Be prepared
- Act in time
What is the Maggie’s Law?
makes it illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep.
What are the three best ways to communicate with other drivers?
-honking your horn
- making eye contact
flashing your headlights
What is the 3 second rule?
- pick an object
- when the car in front of you passes it then you start counting
- if it takes you 3 seconds to get there then you have a good following distance
What should you do if your angry or excited?
take some time to cool off before driving
What are some distractions drivers tend to do?
- trying to fasten a seatbelt while driving
- trying to remove a coat
- eating while driving
- applying makeup
How do you prevent hydroplaning?
decrease your speed limit to anywhere under 35mph
What reduces your visibility?
- frost or ice
- fog
- sun glare
What do you do when your in a skid?
Take your foot off the gas and turn your wheel in the direction the rear of the car is skidding.
What are the 4 different type of collisions?
- rear collision
- side collision
- head-on collision
- parked vehicle collision
What is the only thing that can make someone sober?
time
What are the four factors that determine your BAC?
- quantity of alcohol consumed
- body weight
- how quickly drinks were consumed
- food eaten
What are the BAC’s for driver’s over and under 21?
over 21: 0.08%
under 21: 0.01%
What is the risk when someone’s driving with a BAC of 0.10 and 0.15?
- 10%= 6x
0. 15%= 25x
How many ounces of alcohol does every drink have?
about 1/2 ounces
What are some signs police notice concerning drinking and driving?
- speeding
- weaving
- slow driving
- jerking motion
- quick stops
What is considered a good host?
- always providing alcohol-free drinks and serve nutritious foods or snacks
- if someone is drunk make sure they don’t drive home
- invite them to stay over or call the police
What is a designated driver?
-someone who is responsible for the safe transportation of friends or family members who have been drinking alcohol beverages
What type of drugs cause drowsiness or dizziness?
-OTC drugs
What are the effects of Marijuana?
- loss of tracking ability
- distance judgment
- vigilance
- divided attention
