Abby Gagliano ch. 1-3 Flashcards

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1
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in what position should your hands be on the steering wheel

A

9 o’clock and 3 o’clock

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what 2 types of tests do you have to take in order to get your licence

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a vision test and a knowledge test

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no driving between ?? - and ?? while you have your learners permit

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11:01 pm- 5:00 am

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how many additional passengers are you aloud to have, while you have your learners permit (not including your parent/ guardian?

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1 additional passenger

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5
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are you aloud to smile on your drivers license picture?

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NO

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name 2 different types of turns

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K turn and U turn

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what do you do if your turn signals aren’t working?

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use hand signals instead

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should i 1) always 2)never 3) sometimes wear a seatbelt

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1) ALWAYS wear a seatbelt !!!

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who needs to put the GDL decal on their license plates?

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drivers under 21

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10
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How old do I have to be to get my permit?

A

16

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do motorcycles have turn signals?

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yes they do! (thanks ms. Davis!!!)

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12
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what color is the gdl decal ?

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red

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If you’re driving on the opposite side of the median, and a school bus stops, what do you have reduce your speed to?

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10 mph

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If you’re driving on the same side of the median on a highway, and a school bus stops, what do you do?

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you stop at least 25 feet away from the school bus

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A motorist should stop at least ____ feet away from a railroad crossing.

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15

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When driving on a curve, what will you car do?

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continue to go straight, so you have to maneuver it yourself

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What is another word for a cloverleaf turn?

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a jughandle

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When entering a highway, you must____, and when exiting a highway you must____.

A

Speed up; slow down

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what 3 types of intersections are there?

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controlled,uncontrolled, and blind

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20
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what do yellow lines do?

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separate the opposite flows of traffic

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what do white lines do?

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show the same direction,flow of traffic

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what do dashed yellow lines allow you to do

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pass on that side

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speed limit: school zones, business or residential districts

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25 mph

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speed limit: suburban business and residential districts

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35 mph

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what is the move over law?
it requires all motorist approaching an emergency service vehicle, displaying a flashing light, to change lanes and 'move over', not adjacent to the vehicle
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cars must stop how far away from a school bus when it is stopped?
25 feet
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can you get a ticket for driving too slow?
yes
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chapter 5- What is the standard accident prevention formula?
Be alert, be prepared, act in time
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list 5 causes of distracted driving
1. shaving 2. phones/ electronics 3. eating 4. passengers 5. smoking
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how can you avoid highway hypnosis?
look at different objects of interest, mot for too long, change shifts for driving (with another person), and get sleep
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Who is most at risk for driving tired?
motorists/ other drivers
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What is Maggie's law?
It's a law that says its illegal to drive with a lack of sleep and if you kill someone while impaired of 24 hours of sleep, it is murder
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tailgating can cause...
Rear- end crashes
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What is the best way to communicate with other drivers?
- use hand signals and turn signals - lightly honk horn - headlights to notify other motorists - catch motorists attention - eye contact
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When are the roadways most slippery?
wet roads
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a vehicle will skid if it...
1. accelerates too quickly 2. turns too fast 3. brakes too suddenly
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a motorist should consider these factors when driving at night
- speed - reaction distance - breaking distance
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in a city, how far ahead should you look?
when driving 25 mph, you should look a block ahead
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to avoid a collision, you should...
stop quickly, turn quickly, speed up
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chapter 6- the only thing that can make a person sober is...
time
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for individuals over the age of 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of...
.08 or higher
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1 drink equals
1.5 ounces of hard liquor, one 12 ounce can/bottle of beer, or a 5 ounce glass of wine
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signs that a motorist may be drinking:
- speeding - weaving - slow driving - jerking motion - quick stops
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what campaign encourages all state residents to participate in designated driver programs?
the hero campaign for designated drivers
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after alcohol, _____ is the drug often found with drivers involved in collisions.
marijuana
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marijuana may affect a motorist in these ways:
- loss of tracking ability - distance judgement - vigilance - divided attention
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_____ is important to safe driving
vision
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a motorist should have his/her eyes checked....
every year or two.
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bad _____ judgement often causes accidents.
distance
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driving is a ________, not a _____
privileged, right
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7,8,9: motorists who refuse to take a breath test, are subject to a violation surcharge of ______?
$1000 per year for 3 years
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a motorist begins a ____ probationary period after receiving a special learner permit or examination permit.
2 year
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The MVC keeps track of a motorists record through what?
a point system
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what is the point value for tailgating?
5 points
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a motorist that is convicted of a DUI first offense must install an_______ in any motor vehicle they own.
ignition interlock system
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There is what at every intersection?
a crosswalk
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a motorist must share the road with....
people, animals, and other vehicles
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what are no-zones?
blind spots on a truck
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in bad weather conditions a truck or bus can take how much longer to stop?
25% longer
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moped drivers may not exceed _____ mph
25 mph
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if a motorist moves into NJ, how many days do they have to register their car?
60 days
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report stolen or lost license plates to who?
the police
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to be eligible for inspection, all NJ motorists must bring what 3 things?
a valid NJ drivers license, registration, and insurance
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what insurance is necessary in NJ ?
liability insurance
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an initial registration is valid for how many years?
4