Therese Chapter 1-6 Flashcards
How many points of verification do you have to provide in order to apply for a license?
6 points
What are steps needed to get a GDL in the Early Bird Process?
Special learner permit–> 6 months of restricted driving–>probationary license–>one year unsupervised driving –> basic drivers license
What is the difference between a special learner’s permit and an examination permit?
Special learner’s: at least 16 years old
Examination: at least 17 years old
How many months do you have to perform supervised driving under the the Adult Road? Young Adult? Early Bird?
Adult- 3 months
Young Adult- 6 months
Early Bird- 6 months
Who is permitted to be in the car with you when driving with a special learner permit?
a driver at least 21 who has maintained a license for at least three years and one additional passenger
When you are driving with a permit of probationary license, what must you have on your license plates?
red decals
If you have snow and ice on the car, what should you do?
remove it before driving
What numbers on the “clock” should you put your hands on?
9 and 3
Should you slam on the brakes or apply pressure gently to stop a car?
apply pressure gently
When driving in reverse, how should your body position be?
The motorist right arm should be placed over the back of the front passenger seat; the left hand should be placed at the top of the steering wheel;the motorist should turn right until they can see clearly through the back window
When turning what should you do first?
Signal first, then move into the next lane
What are the steps taken to complete a K-Turn?
Signals left and when it is safe to do so move forward while turning the wheel left. Then the motorist should signal right, shift into reverse and slowly back up while turning the wheel right. Lastly the motorist should signal left, shift the car into drive and steer the vehicle into the new direction they want to go.
How should you park in an angles parking space?
Turn your wheel sharply into the space, then straighten your wheels.
What are the steps taken into performing parallel parking?
Pull alongside the vehicle in front. *Line up your rear bumper to the vehicle in front.Turn your body to face the rear of the vehicle and turn the wheel all the way to the right. Once the front of your vehicle has cleared the rear bumper of the car in front, check the angle. Make sure the back right tire doesn’t hit the curb and slowly turn the wheel all the way to the left while backing up. Make sure your front bumper can clear the car in front you.After safely entering the parking spot, straighten your wheel, drive to the center of the parking space
Which way should your tires face when parking downhill? Uphill?
When parking downhill turn your wheel toward the curb.When parking uphill turn your wheel away from the curb.
When and who do you have to wear a seat belt?
always and everyone (adults are responsible for this by themselves)
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
25 mph in school zones, business or residential districts.
What is the speed limit in suburban business and residential districts?
35 mph in suburban business and residential districts.
What should you slow down?
on narrow or winding roads, at intersections, at railroad crossings, at sharp or blind turns,when pedestrians are present, On wet or slippery roads, and On hills
When road conditions are normal what should the speed of the driver be?
a motorist should keep up with the flow of traffic, while still obeying the posted speed limit.
When should you never pass someone?
RIGHT SHOULDER OF A ROAD, ON A HILL OR CURVE IF THE MOTORIST CANNOT SEE FAR ENOUGH AHEAD, AT A STREET CROSSING OR INTERSECTION, AT A RAILROAD CROSSING,ON A NARROW BRIDGE, UNDERPASS OR TUNNEL, WHEN SIGNS OR ROAD MARKINGS PROHIBIT PASSING, AND WHEN A VEHICLE IN FRONT HAS STOPPED FOR A PEDESTRIAN
Who should you always yield to?
EMERGENCY VEHICLES (W/ SIRENS AND LIGHTS), TRAINS, BUSES, POSTAL VEHICLES, MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DEVICES, AND VEHICLES ALREADY IN THE INTERSECTION
