Review Flashcards
If a vehicle had ABS what do you do to the pedal
Press down and NOT pump
What’s a recommended passing distance
2 ft to the left
When should you check your tires air pressure
When the tire is cool
How often should you check your mirrors
Every 10 secs
Should you use cruise control in the rain
No never
Do bikers and vehicles have to obey the same traffic laws
Yes
What makes a “bike” a motorcycle
Anything that can go over 30mph is considered a motorcycle, including mopeds and elective bikes
What is the DMV following rule, what time
2 sec following rule
Drivers less than 18 years old are not allowed to actively use electronic devices while driving T or F?
True
What’s a good way to remember the NC car seat rule?
8/80
8 years old and 8 lbs, exceed one you don’t need the car seat
What is the speed limit unless otherwise posted?
35 miles per hour
What is the area where a car can disappear from view of a tractor trailer?
No zone
What is the speed limit in rural area unless otherwise posted?
55 mph
When you take a breathalyzer test what do you need to score to have your license suspended from DMV for 30 days
0.8
How many points do you get for passing a stopped school bus?
5 points
What is the recommended distance to drive in one day, usually for road trips
300-400 miles
How often should you stop when road tripping or going on long drives?
Every 2 hours
How many points and in what timeframe must they be acquired to get your license suspended?
12 points in 3 years
Can someone without a valid ID sit in the drivers seat of a running vehicle?
No, it’s a requirement
How can you identify a blind person
A white cane with a red tip and/or a guide dog
What is the max speed a school bus can travel?
45 mph
How far should you stop from a railroad?
Within 50 ft no less 15 ft
What will a leak in the exhaust system let out?
Carbon monoxide
Which has from cars can kill you?
Carbon monoxide
How far ahead should you look when driving
10 ~15 SECS
When it is raining how much slower should you go?
5-10 mph slower than what is posted
When you run a stoplight it’s how many points!?
3
When you run a red light how many points do you acquires
3
How often do you check tire pressure?
Once a month
When the speed limit is 45 mph or more how far in advance should you signal?
200 ft in advance
When do you headlights sunrise to sunset?
When visibility is less than 400ft
When are you required my law to report a crash?
When results in injury and death are $1000 or more
What is the maximum fine for littering?
$1000
What does a red sign mean
Stop/yield/prohibited
What does a yellow sign mean
Warning
What does an orange sign mean
Construction
What is a black sign mean
Regulatory
What is a green sign mean
Guide,
What does a blue sign mean
Motor service (like rest stop or gas stop)
What does a brown sign mean?
Recreation
In what order will you check the lanes at a four way cross before preceding
Left, right, left, right
Who gets to go first at a 4 way stop
Whomever doesn’t have anyone to his right
Who has the right away at a roundabout
Cars that are IN THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE
Can you go up five or down five when it comes to the speed limit
No NC law has an absolute speed limit
T or F
When rounding a roundabout curve you should be able to gradually increase speed as you round the curve to increase the traction necessary for good control of your vehicle
True
What does a green light mean
Go
What was does a yellow light mean
Clear the intersection
What does a red light mean
Stop or turn on red unless said otherwise
What is your stopping distance
4 secs within another car
Where is a trucks blind spot
Right and behind
When you see headlights in a rear view mirror, then you can…
Pass and use your turning signal
Who has the right away
Pedestrians
When you park at an angle
When the cars steering wheel reaches the line before the stall you want to park in start turning
When you park before pulling in what should you do
Line your front bumper up with their back bump
Where are chances of collision greatest
At intersections
Don’t lane change in the middle of the
Intersection
What should you see when stopping behind a vehicle?
You should see the cars back tires- in front of you
What does a blinking yellow meet
Cautious green basically, “keep going but be careful of oncoming traffic”
Who can not make a right on red
Buses and gas trucks
What is a crossbuck
A large white X-shaped sign
What other song besides a crossbuck has an X shape
A railroad sign which is a yellow circle
What distance should you come to a complete stop at a railroad at night
Stop no less 15 and no more 50 if there are no flashing lights
Which way to roundabouts always go?
Counterclockwise
How slow should you slow the car when going into a roundabout?
Slow 15-20 mph
When does following distance increas
When weather gets bad
How do you manage a tailgater? 3 steps
Decrease speed
Move over
And/or signal early and stop slowly for turns
What do you really have to be careful for on rural roads?
Roadside hazards like roadkill and farm equipment
The sharper the arrow on the sign the …
Sharper the curve
What are two things you should definitely do on multi lane roads
Have a safe following distance and leave yourself an out
What is a median
Anything that separates traffic (like that grassy area)
What are SMVs
Slow moving vehicles
When do you dim your high beams
When approaching a vehicle
What is the Smith System 4 parts
- Sun high steering looking 15 sec ahead
- Get the big picture look at your situation
- Keep your eyes moving
- Leave yourself an out (look at the tires as you stop)
- Make sure they see you (blinkers and honk)
How much does seat belts reduce accident fatality
50%
What do you do if a car is one fire first
Get out of the car then turn engine off
What should you never do to a tailgater
Break check them
4 things for head on crash avoidance
- Immediately reduce speed
- Flash headlights, honk to get attention
- Steer away to the right usually
- Avoid swerving and over correcting
How can you test tires
The key or penny tests
The fatal 3
- Avoid distractions
- Speed
- Impaired driving
What is a drug
Any substance that when consumed or injected affects your ability to operate a vehicle safely
What’s a DWI and what’s a DUI
DWI is possible conviction because of obvious drug use
DUI is driving under the influence
What are steering wheel hand positions
10&2
9&3
8&4
