Taylor Scarpati Chapter 1-6 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the hand signal to show you are stopping?

A

Put your arm down out the window, palm towards the car behind you

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2
Q

Which way should your wheel turn when parking uphill?

A

Away from the curb

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3
Q

At what point can you use two feet to use the pedals?

A

Never

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4
Q

What numbers should your hands be on, on the wheel?

A

9 and 3

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5
Q

How many points of ID verification do you need to get your license?

A

6

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6
Q

What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical drivers license?

A

You receive a vertical license until you turn 21. Then you get a horizontal one.

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7
Q

How do you know a driver is under 21?

A

There will be red reflective decals on their license plate.

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8
Q

Between what hours are you allowed to drive with a permit?

A

11:01pm-5:00am

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9
Q

What does it mean when a driver puts his hand straight out the window?

A

He is turning left.

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10
Q

Do you need to be accompanied by an adult when you have a permit? How old must they be?

A

Yes. 21

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11
Q

Can you get a ticket for driving too slow?

A

yes.

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12
Q

What is the speed limit in school zones, business or residential district?

A

25 mph

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13
Q

What is the speed limit in a suburban business and residential districts?

A

35 mph

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14
Q

What is the speed limit in a non-posted rural roadway?

A

50 mph

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15
Q

What is the speed limit in a certain state highway (as posted) and interstates?

A

55 mph

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16
Q

What is the speed limit in a certain interstate highway (as posted)

A

65 mph

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17
Q

When can you pass other cars?

A

when the line is broken

18
Q

Which side of a car should you be passing on?

A

left

19
Q

When is an intersection uncontrolled?

A

when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device

20
Q

How do you prevent a collision?

A

be alert, be prepared, act in time

21
Q

what is aggressive driving

A

speeding, tail gaiting, weaving in and out of traffic

22
Q

how can road rage be prevented

A

by staying calm

23
Q

what is road rage?

A

loss of temper/frustration

24
Q

why is distracted driving so dangerous?

A

you can easily drift out of your lane

25
Q

if you are planning to go to a party what should u have?

A

designated driver

26
Q

what is maggies law

A

driving fatigued

27
Q

what are the consequences for driving while tired?

A

homicide or murder

28
Q

who is as risk if you drive tried?

A

you and the drivers on the road

29
Q

5 causes of distracted driving?

A

shaving, putting on makeup, taking coat off, adjusting radio, lighting a cigarette

30
Q

how to avoid highway hypnosis?

A

stay focused and keep eyes moving

31
Q

best way to talk to other drivers?

A

motion

32
Q

one car length per how many mph

A

10

33
Q

tailgating can cause…

A

a series of rear end collisions

34
Q

when sharing the road with other drivers…

A

keep a safe distance

35
Q

when should you increase your following distance?

A

during bad weather

36
Q

when is it legal to pass?

A

lines are dotted, if road conditions allow it

37
Q

when are roads the most slippery?

A

when it starts raining

38
Q

when can hydroplaning occur?

A

when it is raining/snowing, or if you have worn tires

39
Q

studded snow tires can be used between

A

November 15 and april 1

40
Q

to avoid a collision

A

stop, turn, or speed up