Bridget Keele Chapter 1-6 Flashcards

(60 cards)

1
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How many hours must you complete before getting a valid driver’s permit?

A

6 hours

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No driving between what times?

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11:01 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

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Which ways should your wheels be turned when facing uphill ?

A

toward the road

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4
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Which ways should your wheels be turned when facing downhill ?

A

toward the curb

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5
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How many points must you have for a New Jersey driver license?

A

6 points

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6
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How many red GDL tags must you have?

A

2

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7
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Do pets need seatbelts?

A

yes

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8
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How many hands do you drive with?

A

2

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9
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What does your hand mean when it is facing down toward the driver behind you?

A

You’re stopping

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10
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What are child systems now based on ?

A

Weight

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11
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speed limit in school zones, business or residential districts

A

25 mph

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12
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speed limit in suburban business and residential districts

A

35 mph

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13
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speed limit on non-posted rural roadways

A

50 mph

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14
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speed limit in certain state highways and interstates as posted

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55 mph

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15
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speed limit on certain interstate highways as posted.

A

65 mph

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16
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when is passing safe?

A

when there is no oncoming traffic

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17
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what direction should most passing occur?

A

on the left

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18
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what should a motorist always be prepared to do, regardless of laws determining the right of way ?

A

yield

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19
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what are the three types of intersections ?

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controlled, uncontrolled, blind

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this intersection is regulated by traffic signals, signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer

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controlled

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this intersection consists of two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device

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uncontrolled

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this intersection exists when a building, parked car, bushes, etc. obstructs a motorist’s line of sight

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blind

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23
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when at an uncontrolled intersection, who must you yield to ?

A

the car to the right of you

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24
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what must you have for navigating a traffic circle?

A

common sense and caution

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what must you do when exiting a highway?
make sure you are in the farthest right lane, slow to speed limit of exit lane
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standard collision-prevention formula
1. be alert 2. be prepared 3. act in time
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progression of unlawful driving actions including, but not limited to, unexpectedly altering the speed of a vehicle, making improper or erratic traffic lane changes, disregarding traffic control devices, failing to yield the right of way and following another vehicle too closely
aggressive driving
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occurs when motorists lose their tempers of become frustrated because of a traffic distrubance
road rage
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this law, enacted in June 2003, makes it illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep
Maggie's law
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when a motorist has been behind the wheel for a long time, he/she may experience ?
highway hypnosis
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following too closely behind a vehicle directly in front
tailgaiting
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when are road surfaces most slippery?
during the first few minutes of rainfall
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what can create a vehicle to hydroplan
1. gust of wind 2. change in road level 3. slight turn
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a motorist will skid if
1. accelerate too quickly 2. turn too fast 3. brakes improperly
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motorists may used studded snow tires
between November 15 and April 1
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this is a drug that affects overall driving ability
alcohol
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this may make a motorist overconfident and unable to think clearly
alcohol
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what is the only thing that can make a driver sober
time
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(true or false) sober-up-quick methods work
false
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BAC
blood alcohol concentration
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BAC is determine by 4 factors, name them
1. quantity of alcohol consumer 2. body weight 3. how quickly drinks were consumed 4. food eaten
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for individuals younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of ?
.01 % or higher
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illegal of an individual who is 21 years of age or older to drive while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drugs, or with a BAC of ?
.08 % or higher
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3 best ways to avoid drinking and driving is to arrange for
1. designated motorist 2. public transportation 3. call a cab
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5 telltale signs a motorist has been drinking
1. speeding 2. weaving 3. slow driving 4. jerking motion 5. quick stops
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crosswalk that is not painted
unmarked crosswalk
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during bad weather, a truck or bus can take as much as ______ longer to stop
25%
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what is a no-zone
blind spots for large trucks/buses
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passing trucks make _____ turns
wide
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moped may not exceed
25 mph
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using license plate covers or holders that obscure or conceal any lettering on the license plate is a violation, with a fine up of to ____
$100
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where should you report lost/stolen license plates
police
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how much time do you have to replace lost/damaged plates
24 hours
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you must pass state emission tests every
2 years
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what kind of insurance is mandatory
liability
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(traffic light) a motorist must stop before the intersection or crosswalk and remain stopped until the light changes to green
red light
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(traffic light) slow down and proceed with care
flashing yellow light
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3 categories of signs
1. warning 2. guidance 3. regulatory
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signs are yellow and diamond-shaped with a black symbol or word message
yellow
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yellow center lines
separate traffic flow going in opposite directions