Zoe Gill Chapter 1-6 Flashcards
What hours are permit drivers restricted to drive between?
11:01 pm-5:00 am
When parking uphill, which way should the tires face?
The back tires should face towards the curb
When parking downhill, which way should the tires face?
The front tires should face towards the curb
(arm positioning) Stopping or slowing down=
downward and palm facing to the rear
(arm positioning) Right turn=
hand and arm upward
(arm positioning) Left turn=
hand and arm straight out
When reversing you must…
Physically turn around and look out the rear window
How many people is a permit driver allowed to drive? (with the exception of a dependent)
One
If someone 18 years and older is not wearing their seat belt while you are driving, will you receive a ticket or the adult not wearing their seat belt?
The adult not wearing their seat belt
When can a permit driver never be accompanied by an adult?
Never
What is the white line at an intersection for?
Must come to a complete stop within five feet
At traffic circles, you must:
yield if you are not in the circle
3 types of intersections:
controlled, uncontrolled, blind
Yielding=
slow down, stop
Dotted lines=
you may pass someone
White lines=
Traffic is going in same direction
How fast should you go on certain interstate highways?
65 mph
What side should you always stay on?
The right
What side should you always pass on?
The left
How fast should you go on a non posted rural road?
50 mph
How fast should you go in school zones, business or residential districts?
25 mph
At a yellow light you should:
Stop unless unsafe
What is the standard accident prevention formula?
Act in time, be alert, be prepared
List five causes of distracted driving?
Eating, putting on makeup, drinking, adjusting your mirrors
What is Maggie’s Law?
Driving while you are fatigued and have not slept
What are the consequences for driving while tired?
You could fall asleep or crash
What is the best way to communicate to others driving?
Hand singles if blinkers aren’t working, eye contact, flash light, or using your horn
A vehicle will go into a skid if…
Accelerating too fast, turning too fast, braking improperly
When can studded snow tires be used?
November 15th-April 1st
When are roadways the most slippery?
When it is raining, snowing, or icy
When can hydroplaning can occur?
If you ride upon a film of water, and rainy and icy roads
What can tailgating cause?
A rear end collision
One car length of distance per how many mph?
10 mps
When should you use bright beam or high beam lights?
In rural areas when there are no oncoming vehicles
What is the drug in alcohol?
Ethanol
What is alcohol?
A drug that affects overall driving ability
What is the campaign for designated drivers
Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers
What is the equivalence of alcoholic beverages?
1.5 ouces of liquor, 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine
What are signs a motorist has been drinking?
Speeding, weaving, slow driving, quick stops, jerking motions
What is a BAC determined by?
Quantity of alcohol consumed, body weight, how quick drinks were consumed and food eaten
When is the BAC illegal?
0.08% and higher
What is the risk of crashing at BAC of 0.05
the risk is doubled
What is the best way to reduce drinking and driving?
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE, or if you are 21 and older have a designated driver
What is BAC
Blood Alcohol Concentration
