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Fernanda Lazarte Ch. 1-9 Flashcards

1
Q

Signal for stopping/slowing down

A

Hand and arm downward, palm facing to the rear

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2
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Signal for turning right

A

Hand and arm upward

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3
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Signal for turning left

A

Hand and arm straight out

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4
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What kind of signal is the horn?

A

A warning signal

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5
Q

Most common type of parking in city streets

A

Parallel parking

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6
Q

Before you start driving you should check what?

A

That everyone is buckled up

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7
Q

Before getting into a vehicle, look ____ it and in ____ of it

A

Look behind it and in front of it

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8
Q

You are not allowed to drive at what hours?

A

11:01 AM-5:00 PM

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9
Q

What are child restraint systems (ex.: seatbelts and car seats) based on?

A

the child’s height and weight

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10
Q

How many months of supervised driving do you need to get a probationary license?

A

At least 6 months

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11
Q

How fast should you drive when in school zones or business/residential districts?

A

25 mph

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12
Q

How fast should you drive in suburban business and residential districts?

A

35 mph

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13
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Lane markings: when both center lines are solid

A

no passing allowed

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14
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Lane markings: when one center line is broken

A

passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line

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15
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Lane markings: when both center lines are broken

A

passing is allowed on both sides

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16
Q

Most passing should be on which side?

A

left side

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17
Q

Examples of when a motorist should not pass

A

at a street crossing or intersection or at a railroad crossing

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18
Q

Motorists should always keep to what side when driving except when passing?

A

right side

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19
Q

A motorist should always __ the speed limit by keeping up with the flow of traffic at any legal speed

A

obey

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20
Q

How fast should you drive when in non-posted rural roadways?

A

50 mph

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21
Q

How fast should you drive when in certain state highways and interstates?

A

55 mph

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22
Q

How fast should you drive when on certain interstate highways?

A

65 mph

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23
Q

You should never drive fast than what?

A

Weather, road or other conditions, regardless of the posted speed limit

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24
Q

You should not drive too __ or __?

A

slowly or over the speed limit

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25
Q

Passing on the right is only allowed when?

A

Only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction

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26
Q

What is BAC?

A

blood alcohol concentration

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27
Q

The best way to reduce the risk of a crash after drinking?

A

Do not drive

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28
Q

In NJ, it is illegal for a person under 18 years old to what?

A

Drive under influence of alcohol or drugs

29
Q

every drink contains how many ounces of alcohol?

A

1/2

30
Q

In NJ, refusal to take a breath test is equal to having

A

a BAC of .10% for a first offense

31
Q

drinking affects a motorist’s what?

A

Thinking and slows reaction time

32
Q

alcohol gives a motorist what

A

a false feeling that he/she can do anything

33
Q

speeding

A

an intoxicated driver thinks high speed driving is safe

34
Q

quick stops

A

an intoxicated driver may stay in the correct lane

35
Q

what is aggressive driving

A

when someone lets their emotions get in the way while driving

36
Q

what is road rage?

A

being angry at someone/thing specificaly

37
Q

why is distracted driving dangerous?

A

This can lead to car accidents, injury, and death

38
Q

List 5 causes of distracted driving?

A

1) cell phones
2) make up
3) eating
4) music is too loud
5) other people in the car

39
Q

Any health problem can affect what

A

an individual’s driving

40
Q

How can you avoid highway hypnosis?

A

Do not drive when tired

41
Q

What are the consequences of driving when tired?

A

Accidents and you can kill/hurt someone or yourself

42
Q

What is Maggie’s Law?

A

You cannot drive when knowing that you’re tired and lacking sleep

43
Q

Who is most at risk for driving tired?

A

People who work late shifts and people who are taking cough medicine

44
Q

One car length of distance per __ mph

A

10 mph

45
Q

When are roadways the most slippery?

A

The first few minutes of rainfall

46
Q

Besides alcohol, marijuana is the drug most often found in collisions. How can this affect motorists?

A

inability to track objects and keep the car moving in their designated lane
inability to judge distances
lack of attention on the road

47
Q

What is a DUI?

A

Driving under the influence = drugs or alcohol

48
Q

What is a DWI?

A

Driving while intoxicated = only alcohol

49
Q

Over the counter drugs that are labeled with — should not be taken while driving?

A

“May cause dizziness or drowsiness”

50
Q

What is the potent ingredient/ drug in alcohol?

A

Ethanol

51
Q

If the gas pedal is stuck what should you do before calling for help?

A

Keep eyes on the road
Shift to neutral
Steer vehicle to safe area off roadway- turn engine off

52
Q

When will a vehicle go in a skid?

A

When you accelerate too quickly, turn too fast, or brake improperly

53
Q

What does alcohol affect?

A

Every organ especially the kidney

54
Q

What is the illegal BAC of someone 21 years or older to drive with?

A

.08 and higher

55
Q

Motorists are prohibited from blocking what when stopped at a red light or stop sign?

A

the crosswalk

56
Q

In most cases who has the right a way at all intersections?

A

The pedestrians

57
Q

What is an unmarked intersection?

A

A crosswalk that is not painted (there’s a crosswalk at every intersection)

58
Q

During bad weather, a truck/bus can take as much as how much longer to stop?

A

25%

59
Q

What is a no-zone?

A

A blind spot

60
Q

Moped drivers may not exceed what mph?

A

25 mph

61
Q

What is the best defense to avoid animal-related collisions?

A

To watch for animals and be prepared for unexpected movement

62
Q

What do you do if your license plate is lost or was stolen?

A

report to police

63
Q

You must get your vehicle inspected every __ in NJ?

A

2 years

64
Q

Auto insurance mandatory in NJ?

A

liability

65
Q

When traffic signals are hung vertically, where is red?

A

Red is always on top

66
Q

What should you do if you come across an unlit signal?

A

stop and go only when safe

67
Q

What are the 3 types of signs?

A

warning, guidance, and regulatory

68
Q

What color are construction and maintenance working signs?

A

orange

69
Q

Yellow center lines do what?

A

Separate traffic flow going in opposing directions

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