Driver's ED Flashcards

(102 cards)

1
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First-time applicants for a motorcycle endorsement must ________.

A

complete a motorcycle safety course

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Florida tracks traffic convictions by _____.

A

assigning point to yoru driving record for each moving violation

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3
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With your Learner’s License, you may only driver during daylight hours during the first _____ and until 10 p.m. thereafter.

A

3 months

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4
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______ provides bodily injury and property damage coverage for accidents that happen to others for which you are responsible.

A

Liability insurance

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5
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When you turn _____ old, restrictions are removed from your intermediate license and you will then have a full-privilege license.

A

18 years

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6
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Your drivers license will be suspended if you accumulate ______ on your driving record

A

12 points in 12 months
18 points in 18 months
24 points in 36 months

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7
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Which of the following is a 3-point violation?

A

Child restraint violation

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8
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When taking the dribing skills test to get your Intermediate License, you must ______ the vehicle you use for the test

A

have current registration and insurance on

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9
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In order to get your Intermediate License, your parent or guardian must certify that you have had at least _____ of behind the wheel driving experience.

A

50 hours

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10
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(T/F) Florida tracks traffic conviction by assigning a point value to each moving violation.

A

True

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11
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A motorcyclist is entitled to _____.

A

the full use of a traffic lane

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12
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In Florida, ______ use is only permitted to indicate that your vehicle is lawfully stopped or disabled upon the highway.

A

hazard light

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13
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(T/F) Regulatory signs communicate warnings.

A

False

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14
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Enter a curve slower than the posted speed if ______.

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you are entering a blind curver
road conditions are slippery
your vehicle has substantial weight loaded high

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15
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Wet roads result in ______.

A

poor traction

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16
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______ have signs, signals, and/or pavement markings to tell drivers what to do.

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Controlled intersections

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17
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When you are stopped for a school bus, you may proceed only after _______.

A

the bus driver turns off the red flashing lights

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18
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On dry pavement, with good visibility, allow at least a _____-second interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

A

3

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19
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A large white diamond painted on the road marks a ______.

A

carpool lane

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20
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(T/F) If there is only a stop sign posted at a railroad crossing, that means that the tracks is no longer in use.

A

False

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21
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The _____ rating for a tire is a measure of the tire’s ability to stop on a wet surface.

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traction

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22
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(T/F) If you notice clear fluid leaking form your vehicle, it is most likely motor oil.

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False

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23
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(T/F) Small, light vehicles generally provide less protection than larger, heavier ones.

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True

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24
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(T/F) Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for people ahes 3-33.

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True

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( T/F) Driving erracticly and darting or weaving through traffic decreases gas mileage.
True
26
If you drive through water, your brakes may become slippery and ineffective. To dry the brakes off, ______.
apply your brakes gently as you accelerate
27
Eight out of ten ______ are installed incorrectly.
child safety seats
28
If you see black fluid leaking from your vehicle, it is most likely _______.
motor oil
29
What is the first thing you should do if your accelerator malfunctions or "sticks"?
apply the brakes
30
Even if your vehicle has minimal damage from a collision, have the vehicle's safety features ______.
checked by a qualified technician
31
Multi-shot drinks like Lon Island Iced Tead ______.
may contain the same amount of alcohol as 5 to 7 standard drinks
32
In an adult male with good liver function, the liver can process approximately ________ of alcohol and hour.
one ounce
33
In Florida, you can receive a DUI for driving under the influence of:
medications prescribed by a doctor alcohol illegal drugs
34
(T/F) Regular marijuana use causes damage to the lungs.
True
35
(T/F) You can gte a DUI if you are found driving under the influence of certain drugs.
True
36
Alcohol is categorized as a _____.
depressant
37
B.A.C. stands for _______.
Blood Alcohol Concentration
38
Alcohol can cause the stomach to become inflamed, which can _______.
prevent food from being absorbed
39
_______ to find out if any of your medications could interfere with your ability to drive safely.
Talk to your healthcare provider
40
Alcohol and substance abuse can ______.
damage organs contribute to cancers weaken the immune system
41
There is no way to _____BAC.
disguise
42
If you are under 21 years old and are caught drinking alcohol, you can be fined up to ______ for a second or subsequent offense.
$1,000.00
43
If you are under 21 years old and are caught drinking alcohol, you may spend up to _____ in jail for the first offense.
60 days
44
When the effect of ____ wears off, which can happen very suddenly, users can become very tired, very quickly.
stimulants
45
Driving while impaired or with a blood alchohol content in excess of the legal limit is a _____ offense.
criminal
46
_____ drugs can affect a person's driving skill.
over-the-counter prescription illegal
47
Alcohol slows down your ______.
decision-making process reflexes reaction time
48
A third DUI conviction will result in mandatory ignition interlock installation for ____.
2 years
49
Why is it dangerours that alcohol impaired drivers tend to stare rather than scan?
They are less aware of other vehicles and developing traffic situations.
50
Many alcohol-related crashes occur at high speeds because drunk drivers _____.
have no sense of how fast they are going
51
Which of the following behaviors may indicate a drunk driver?
braking for no apparent reason
52
A ______ is a habit forming drug that may lead to the use of other addictive drugs.
gateway drug
53
On average in 2013, one American was injured every ____ minutes
2
54
If you suspect a driver is drunk, do not ___.
pass them
55
Symptoms of withdrawal may include _____.
Difficulty breathing
56
(T/F) If you suspect a driver is drunk, you should try to pass them.
False
57
(T/F) Including lost quality-of-life, the total cost of alcohol impaired crashes is more than $200 billion.
True
58
(T/F) Drunk dirvers usually stay in the center of their lane.
False
59
Addiction is called a ______ disease.
family
60
(T/F) Drunk driving has a potential impact on all other drivers on the road.
True
61
if you experience microsleep, _____.
stop to rest
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Staying focused, demonstrating courtesy, and not taking the actions of other drivers personally are all part of the technique called ____.
self-regulation
63
_____ driving means driving in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.
Aggresive
64
When stopping a peer from drinking and driving, you should not ______.
be confrontational
65
______ can be considered part of road rage behavior.
cutting off other drivers shining high-beam headlights honking unnecessarily
66
To prevent your emotions from dominating your judgement and actions, practice _____.
self-regulation
67
(T/F) People are less likely to offer you a drink if you already have a non-alcoholic beverage, or are busy playing a game.
True
68
Which of the following is not a safe way to avoid driving impaired?
Drinking coffee to sober up
69
(T/F) You can cure the effects of fatigue without sleeping.
False
70
(T/F) If you know you won't abuse drugs or alcohol, it is safe to try them one time.
False
71
_______ often runs in familiesq
Substance abuse
72
Never ___ in the vicinity of a fuel pump.
smoke
73
Static electricity can ______ during the process of refueling.
ignite highly combustible fuel vapors
74
Using fuel with an octane rated higher than your vehicle requires will ______.
not increase power or fuel economy
75
People who have developed a tolerance to alcohol or drugs may not recognize when they are ______.
impaired
76
______ can be used to supplement or provide extra emphasis on mechanical signals.
Hand signals
77
To yield the right-of-way means ______.
you give the privilege of the roadway to another road user
78
If a law enforcement officer suspects that you are under the influence of drugs, the officer can _______.
require that you take a blood or urine test
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_______ is critical to maneuvering safely through a curve.
Managing speed
80
You are obligated to ______ in order to keep your driving privilege.
follow licensing regulations and rules of the road
81
In Florida, you must signal at least ____ in advance of a lane change or turn.
100 feet
82
(T/F) Eating food while drinking speeds up alcohol absorption
False
83
(T/F) Addicts are reliable
False
84
______ results in impairment of judgement, reason, and psychomotor skills.
Intoxication
85
(T/F) When driving through curves that you cannot see around, use your horn to warn traffic ahead that you are about to enter the curve.
True
86
An ignition interlock is a ______ designed to prevent anyone under the influence from driving.
breathalyzer attached to the vehicle
87
______ are more likely to allow their emotions to take control and participate in road rage.
Aggresive drivers
88
What shape are yield signs?
inverted triangle
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Use your ______ to communicate to other drivers that you are in trouble or there is trouble ahead.
emergency hazard lights
90
Larger vehicles are ______ than smaller vehicles
less maneuverable
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(T/F) If you experience a fire when refueling, leave the nozzle in your vehicle and back away.
True
92
(T/F) By accepting your license, you have given your consent to take a chemical test if you are arrested for DUI.
True
93
If you are involved in a collision, the first step is to remain calm and _______.
turn on your hazard lights
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(T/F) If traffic ahead is moving slowly, you may use the center turn lane for passing.
False
95
______ fatigue is brought on by physical exhaustion.
Physical
96
Warning signs _______.
communicate hazards that lie ahead warn you of traffic conditions warn you of road conditions
97
If you see green fluid leaking from your vehicle, it is most likely _______.
coolant
98
Being tired affects your vision because
your eye muscles are tired it is harder for your eyes to focus your peripheral vision shrinks
99
(T/F) Prescription fraud is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
True
100
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are written in terms of ________ safety performance requirements for motor vehicles.
minimum
101
(T/F) Having a DUI conviction on your record won't affect your employment.
False
102
if you can do so safely, note the ______ of an erratic driver's vehicle so you can report the incident.
make and model license plate number location and direction