Standard 1 Flashcards
motor vehicle
has motor and can be driven on a road
What do you do if the light is yellow (this isn’t necessarily the first answer that comes to mind)
check to see if you have enough space in front of you to stop and if there are any cars behind you - use that to make an informed decision about whether to stop
What is the zero tolerance law?
if you’re under 21 it doesn’t matter if you blow under the legal limit - any alcohol is illegal.
T or F: If you refuse to take the sobriety test you will be allowed to leave
False. Straight to jail
T or F: If you’re 21 and blow a 0.08 then you will get a dui
true
What is dui?
Driving Under Influence
How often must one renew their license?
8 years
T or F: after the driver’s permit, one can get a license after 6 months (IF <18)
false - 9 months (I THINK)
T or F: A parent must give permission for you to get a license on your application (IF YOU’RE 18 or less)
True
How many hours of driving do you need to get your license?
45 total, 15 at night
T or F: you need a 100% on your sign test to pass and an 80% on the general knowledge test to get a permit
True
T or F: You need to be at least 16.25 years old for a license
true
What is GDL?
Graduated Driver’s licensing - gives you rights
What restrictions does a young driver have that an old driver doesn’t?
No more than 3 total in the car, curfew (no driving 12-4 am), not even a drop of alcohol
what does a green light mean?
go if the way is clear
can you make a right on red?
IF you stop first, no pedestrians, and no sign telling you not to, then yes
can you make a left on red?
Yes from a one way to another one way - otherwise no (also don’t if there is a sign saying not to)
What is a flashing red?
treat it like a stop sign
What is a flashing yellow?
Slow down and be careful - make sure way is clear (DRIVE SLOWLY)
What does flashing yellow arrow mean?
the cars on the other side have a green light. Yield to them and only go if the way is clear
In what scenario would you have buddies turning with you if there is a green arrow?
If it’s an intersection the other side goes as well. Don’t go to deep into the intersection or you will get run over.
What if the lights don’t work?
Follow the cop. If there is no cop, treat it like a 4 way stop.
Regulatory sign colors and examples (no need to get all to mark 5)
red, white, and black (eg speed limit, stop sign, right hand turn only, wrong way, do not enter) - combined is ok
warning sign colors
black and yellow (yellow with black marking)
