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1.1 Flashcards

0
Q

How to back up?

A

Look over right shoulder. Check mirrors. Glance quickly to the side.

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How to change lane?

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Signal. Check mirror. Look over shoulder.

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2
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Before starting the vehicle.

A

Adjusts mirriors; Fasten seatbelt.

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3
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Parking uphill

A

Against the curb. Turn front wheels to the left so that the back of front right tire rests against the curb. Use emergency brake.

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4
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Parking downhill

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With the hill. Turn wheels to the right, front of tire against the curb

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5
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Uncontrolled intersection

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Where there are no traffic control devices at the intersection.

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6
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Blind intersection

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Where there is something blocking the drivers vision.

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7
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Speed limit of a residential zone. Business zone. School zone.

A

25mph

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8
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Speed limit of blind intersection.

A

15mph

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9
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Signal duration

A

Signal the last 100ft before turning.

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10
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A flashing yellow light means…

A

Slow down, be alert, and cautious. There may be a hazard to look out for.

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11
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A flashing red light means…

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Stop completely, wait for your turn to proceed safety.

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12
Q

What is the best way to get out of mud?

A

Apply power slowly

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13
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What is the energy of motion?

A

Kinetic

Quadruples when speed doubles
Disperses in form of energy and heat

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14
Q

The blood alcohol level point of intoxication…

A

0.08%

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15
Q

Tests used to measure alcohol level…

A

blood and urine test

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16
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A blood alcohol level of 0.08 means what % chance of getting into an accident?

A

25%

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17
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The signal indicator is located at – o’clock of the steering column.

A

9

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18
Q

A driver must use their headlights…

A

30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise

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19
Q

Have the brake system checked every…

A

3,000 miles

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20
Q

Shift to a lower gear when…

A

You are preparing to go through deep water

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21
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If you start to hydroplane…

A

Keep the wheel straight, slow down. If you must lightly pump the brakes.

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22
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T or F. When driving in snow or ice use headlights whether it’s day or night.

A

True. Use low beams to avoid being blinded.

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23
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Distance when driving on icy roads…

A

3 cars

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24
Q

Black ice?

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Ice that is left on roadways and is not subjected to light.

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25
Q

In case of a skid…

A

Don’t brake, shift neutral, and turn wheels in the direction that there going in.

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26
Q

Accelerator stuck?

A

Pull up on the accelerator with hand or foot, not taking eyes off road. Put in neutral, pull over.

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27
Q

When a blow out happens…

A

Maintain grip on steering wheel, steer away from the direction of blown tire.

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28
Q

A safe following distance.

A

3 second rule.

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29
Q

Signal intention to turn the last___ft before making a turn

A

100 ft

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30
Q

Highway hypnosis

A

When your defenses are down after driving long straight distances. Ie zombie

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31
Q

__% of backing up incidents involved a large sized vehicle

A

60

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32
Q

When driving 55 mph keep an area of__ car lengths between you and the car ahead.

A

5

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33
Q

Position of hands on a steering wheel.

A

Left hand at 9 o’clock

Right hand at 3 o’clock

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34
Q

Speedometer

A

Gauge that measures speed

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35
Q

Fuel Guage

A

Gauge that measures amount of fuel in a tank

At 1/4 drops very quickly, don’t get below this.

36
Q

Temperature Gauge

A

Measures degree of temperature of engine coolant. When at cold turning on the heater will produce cold air.mat hot car is overheating, pull over to not damage the engine.

37
Q

Oil Pressure Gauge, Warning Lamp

A

Measures oil pressure, psi, Light turns on when low, check oil frequently. Don’t run when there is no pressure.

38
Q

Voltmeter / Anmeter

A

Fully charged at 12.5 volts, when running up to 14.5 volts, check if under/ over charged

Should read zero on more positive side.

39
Q

Things to know about your vehicle.

A 
4 way flashers 
Heater/ Defroster
Windshield Wipers
Emergency and Parking Brakes
Headlights
Horn
Seat Adjustments
Turn Signal
40
Q

Before starting the vehicle.

A
  1. ) adjust mirrors

2. ) fasten safety belt

41
Q

Changing Lanes

A
  1. ) signal
  2. ) check mirrors
  3. ) look over shoulder
  4. ) change lanes
42
Q

Signal Indicator

A

For right push up

For left push down

43
Q

Hand Gestures

A

L shape - turn right
Arm Extended - turn left
Bend Arm Down - stop or slowing down

44
Q

Basic Speed Law

A

You must never drive faster than what is safe for the present weather and road condition regardless of what is posted.

45
Q

How often brakes checked?

A

Every 3,000 miles

46
Q

Parking Brake aka Emergency Brake can be used…

A

When parking and in the case of a total brake failure.

47
Q

Shifter has 6 positions…

A

(P) parked, the position a vehicle starts out in.
(R) allows the driver to move the vehicle backwards
(N) stops the gears from moving the vehicle forwards or backwards
(D) allows the driver to move the vehicle forward
(2) used when the driver feels the vehicle is losing to much power while ascending, or gaining to much power while descending.
(1)

48
Q

Broken yellow line

A

You may pass if it is on your side

49
Q

White curb

A

No stopping, quick loading or unloading of passenger vehicles, or mail

50
Q

Yellow curb

A

Loading zone, drivers may stop to load or unload passengers

51
Q

Red curb

A

No stopping, standing, or parking.

52
Q

Blue curb, Green curb

A

Parking for disabled

Parking with time limit

53
Q

Speed limit - school

A

25 mph

54
Q

Never park

A

15 ft within a fire hydrant
3 ft within disabled ramp
In an intersection, crosswalk
Obstructing view of drivers on road

55
Q

Speed limit - railroad tracks

A

15 mph within 100 ft of crossing where you cannot see tracks for 400 ft in both directions

56
Q

School bus lights are flashing

A

Stop even if on the other side of road, unless divided highway

57
Q 
Road signs - shapes
Octagon 
Triangle
Round
Vertical rectangle
Pentagon
Pennant
Diamond
Horizontal rectangle
A 
Octagon - Stop
Triangle - Yield
Round - Railroad Crossing
Vertical rectangle - Regulatory
Pentagon - School
Pennant - No passing
Diamond - Warning
Horizontal rectangle - Informational
58
Q

When traveling uphill/ downhill…

A

Shift to a lower gear to maintain control of the vehicle.

59
Q

Wheel direction when parking uphill/ downhill on a curb.

A

Downhill - front wheel towards the curb

Uphill - front wheel away from the curb, back wheel touching curb

60
Q

Signal last — ft…

A

100

61
Q

If in a skid…

A

Let go of the gas pedal and turn into the skid.

62
Q

Turning right on red…

A

In ca make a complete stop before limit line, unless otherwise posted.

63
Q

You may drive in bike lanes…

A

If it is clear and you are 200ft from an intersection

64
Q

Always make a u-turn…

A

In the farthest lane to the left

65
Q

Right turn…

A

Begin and end the turn in the lane nearest to the right hand curb.

66
Q

Left hand turn from a two way street…

A

Begin the turn in lane closest to middle of street complete in either lane

67
Q

Only drive for ___ ft in center turn lane

A

200

68
Q

High beams are used…

A

On dark roadways where visibility I’d limited

69
Q

Use low beams…

A

When driving through rain, fog, snow, and wherever drivers have a hard time seeing your vehicle.

70
Q

Check tire pressure…

Rotate tires every…

A

Monthly

3,000 - 5,000 miles

71
Q

Speed limit for business, residential, school districts…

A

25 mph

72
Q

Speed limit at blind intersections…

A

15 mph

73
Q

Speed limit on freeways…

A

Maximum 65 mph, unless op

74
Q

Under normal traffic/ normal circumstances to maintain a safe distance…

A

Use the 3 sec rule

75
Q

In a city look one block ahead or how many seconds ahead of you?

A

10-15 sec

76
Q

HOV is

A

The carpool lane. High occupancy vehicles

77
Q

How many ft do you need at highway speeds to pass safely?

A

1600 feet or 1/3 mile.

78
Q

You may pass where the line markings are…

A

Broken

79
Q

On a two lane highway pass to the left when…

A

The dividing line is broken on your side, you have visible clearance of 1600 ft, where road signs permit.

80
Q

Two points charged against you will appear on record for how many years?

A

10.

81
Q

Shift to a lower gear when…

A

You are preparing to go through deep water.

82
Q

What is hydroplaning?

A

When your front wheels leave the pavement and ride on a thin layer of water.

83
Q

What not to do when hydroplaning.

A

Do not apply your brakes

Do not turn the steering wheel

84
Q

What to do in a skid

A

Lift off accelerator
Do not brake
Turn in direction of rear wheels skid

85
Q

If stuck…

A

Shift to low gear
Back until wheels start to spin
Repeat

86
Q

Blowout?

A

Steer away from the tire that has blown out.

87
Q

Brake failure?

A

Downgrade

Use emergency brake

88
Q

To prevent overheating…

A

Turn off air conditioner.

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