Sydney Cooney Chapters 1-3 Flashcards
What do you need in order to get your license?
You need 6 points of verification
How many additional passengers can you have in the car while you have your permit?
You are allowed one passanger.
What are you required to have on your car until you are over 18?
You must have the red decal on the top left of your license plate.
Where should you place your hands while driving?
Your hands should be placed at 9 and 3.
What do you use to signal to other drivers when you are turning or stopping while your lights are not working?
You use hand signals if you brake lights and turning signals are not working. If other drivers are not looking, use your horn to get their attention.
What hand signal shows that you are stopping?
Hand facing down shows other drivers that you are stopping.
Where should your hand be placed when in reverse?
While in reverse, your hand should be placed at 12.
While your car is in reverse and you turn your wheel to the right, which way will your car go?
If you are turning your wheel to the right while in reverse, your back tires will go to the right.
If you miss a turn, what should you never do?
You should never go in reverse back to the turn.
When parking in an angles spot, what is the most important thing to be aware of?
You should be aware of traffic going both ways.
If you are parallel parked facing uphill, which way do you turn your wheel after parked and why?
You turn your wheel to the left so that if a car hits you from the front, you roll onto the curb instead of downhill into another car or incoming traffic.
What is the speed limit in school zones, business or residential districts?
25 MPH
What is the speed limit in suburban or business districts?
35 MPH
An accident can occur when a motorist is driving too fast but also when a motorist is driving too…
slow
When is passing safe?
When there is no oncoming traffic.
What are the three types of intersections?
controlled, uncontrolled, blind
What lane specifically helps a motorist enter the highway safely?
acceleration lane
What lane specifically helps motorists exit the highway?
deceleration lane
What should you do when there is a disabled vehicle?
You should reduce your speed and leave at least 1 lane between your car and the disabled one.
Unless posted otherwise, which way can you turn on red?
right
Why should you never try and beat a traffic light?
It could cause a collision in the intersection
What should you do when a school bus is picking up or dropping off children?
Stop
What vehicles always stop before train tracks?
School buses or other vehicles carrying hazardous materials
What should you do if a school bus stops to drop off/pick up kids at school?
You can pass, but at a slower speed. Always be alert
What should you do when an icecream truck stops and flashes its red light?
You should yield to all pedestrians and continue at a slow speed.
What should you do if an emergency vehicle is flashing its lights and needs to pass?
You should move over as far to the right as possible or pull over.
What is the standard accident prevention formula?
be alert, be prepared, act in time
How can you avoid highway hypnosis?
avoid looking at the same object, switch drivers every 2 hours
What is the 3 second rule?
leave three seconds of space between you and the driver in front of you
A vehicle will skid if…
speeding, turning improperly, improper breaking
In a city, how far ahead should you look?
a block
What is the main purpose of an ignition system?
you cannot take the key out when driving
what should a motorist do during emergency stops?
signal, turn to shoulder, warning lights, flares or signals
if an accident is unavoidable, what should a motorist do?
not panic, steer way from traffic, glance blow, steer away, less impact
one car length of distance per ____ mph
10
what are two times it is safe to pass?
without speeding, signs and pavement allow it
what should a motorist consider at night?
speed, reaction time, breaking distance
when do NJ traffic fines double?
in a construction zone
what is aggresive driving?
unexpected speed change, unsafe driving, unlawful driving actions
What is Maggies law?
driving without sleep, considered murder
when are roadways most slippery?
snow and ice
when sharing the road with large trucks or buses you should?
leave more space, increase distance
what is equal to 1.5 ounces?
12 oz beer
who is involved int eh lawsuit?
persons whos house
