Caroline Hendrix ch 1-4 Flashcards

(45 cards)

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Where do you turn your wheel when parking downhill?

A

You turn your wheel towards the curb.

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Where do you turn your wheel when parking uphill?

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You turn your wheel away from the curb

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What do all NJ drivers license applicants have to provide?

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A 6 point ID verification that prove their age, identity, and legal residence.

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What does a Graduated Drivers License do?

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It gradually introduces driving privileges to new drivers.

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5
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If a passenger under the age of 18 is not wearing a seat belt, who is responsible?

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The driver is responsible.

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If a passenger over the age of 18 is not wearing a seat belt, who is responsible?

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That passenger is responsible for themselves.

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How should a motorist grip the steering wheel?

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They should have their hands at 9 and 3.

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How should a driver break properly?

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They should gently apply pressure to the break with their right foot to achieve a controlled stop.

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9
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When should you turn on your turn signal?

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At least 100 feet before turning.

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10
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When driving in reverse, what will happen if you turn the wheel to the right.

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The car will be directed to the right (The back end will turn go to the right)

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What should you do on a curve?

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You should adjust the steering to the curve or else you will continue going straight.

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12
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Is right turn on red legal?

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It is in New Jersey and other certain states.

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13
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what does the green light mean on a stop light

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it means go when safe

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14
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What are the 3 types of intersections?

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controlled,, uncontrolled, and blind

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15
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What do you do at a blind intersection

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inch forward slightly and go when safe

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16
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what do you do when you are behind a bus at a school

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Stop at least 25 feet behind it

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what is an uncontrolled intersetion

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It is when there are no sign, stop lights, or signal to guide you

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18
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What is a controlled intersection

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When there are signs or a crossing guard to help you

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19
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When should you signal a turn

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At least 100 feet away

20
Q

What is the standard accident prevention formula?

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Be alert, act in time, be prepared

21
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What is road rage?

A

people who make illegal turns, don’t pay attention, angry, use hand signals that are cruel

22
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Five causes of Distracted Driving

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putting on a seatbelt, reaching for coins, calling someone, adjusting side mirror, changing radio

23
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Maggie’s Law

A

illegal to know you haven’t slept in 24 hours and you still

24
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what is the best way to talk to other drivers?

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Hand signals, tap the horn, also headlights

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what is the danger or tailgating?
accidents and collisions
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what is the 3 second rule?
pick a fix object in front of you, when the vehicle beings to pass the object count the seconds it takes. If it takes 3 or more seconds you have a safe stopping distance
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when should a motorist increase following distance?
When the road conditions are bad ice rain and snow
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when u can you safely pass
when roads are clear and there are dotted lines
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when can hydroplaning occur?
on a wet icy road, when the rain mixes with oil on the road
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when will a vehicle skid?
when the road is icy turn quickly tires don't have traction
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studded snow tires can be used between
Nov 15- April 1
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when should u use bright beam or high beam lights?
when visibility is less than 500 ft
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In NJ traffic fines double when a violation occurs....
in a construction zone
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What type of drug is alcohol?
a depressant
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What is the most commonly used and abused drug in today's society?
Alcohol
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what is the illegal BAC to drive with?
0.8 or higher
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what are come of the effects of alcohol?
``` decreased ability to make decision lower inhibitions slower reaction times and coordination slurred speech unclear vision ```
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What is the BAC
blood alcohol concentration
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what are the four factors that can influence a persons BAC?
quantity of alcohol consumed a persons body weight how quickly someone consumed the drinks food consumed
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how many hours does it talk to eliminate 0.2-0.3 or alcohol?
1 1/2 hours
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how many more times are you likely to crash with 0.8 BAC?
5x
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Drunk drivers may:
``` speed weave between lanes driving slower or faster unsteady car movement quick and sudden stops ```
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how much alcohol is in 12 ounces of beer?
0.6 ounces
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what are the personality traits of a person with BAC of 0.15?
huge mood swings, and unable to communicate properly
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What is the most common kind of alcohol people are pulled over and intoxicated with?
Beer