driving theory Flashcards
(151 cards)
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what should you see when passing an 18-wheeler?
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the pavement in front of vehicle in rearview and outside mirrors
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what is the biggest no-zone on a truck?
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the right blind spot
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Three parts of the highway transportation system
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roadway users, roadways, vehicles
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operating costs
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money for fuel, oil, tires, oil changes
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fixed costs
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car price, fees, insurance
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how many zones in car
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6
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nystagmus gaze
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wobbly/twitchy eyes of the impaired
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at least how full should your fuel gauge be during cold weather?
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half full
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what is neutral shift
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wheels roll w/o power
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tachometer
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rpm
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Antilock braking system
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keeps wheels from locking if you brake forcefully
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when steering, your target should be
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aligned with the center of the steering wheel
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braking point
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where brakes begin to work and slow the vehicle
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SMOG acronym
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See -Mirrors -Over Shoulder- Go. For passing
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IPDE
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identify predict decide execute
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what defines an open zone?
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line of sight is free, can travel to zone
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In what order should you search your ranges?
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target area (furthest), 12-15 second range, 4-6 second range (closest)
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Field of vision
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what you see looking straight. 90 degrees to each side, 180 total.
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Central vison
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the middle 10 degree part of your central vision. The clearest
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peripheral vision
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field of vision - central vision
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following distance
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4 seconds (5 on highway)
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space cushion
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area of space around a vehicle
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convex mirrors in your outside mirrors
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get rid of your blindspots
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hand upward
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right turn
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hand straight out
left turn
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hand down
slow/stop
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when turning at intersections, accelerate
halfway through the turn
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lane position 1
center of lane
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lane position 2
left side of lane
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lane position 3
right side of lane
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when doing a turnabout, you should have a
10 second visibility both sides
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in angle parking, you should have a minimum of _____ from the parked cars
6 feet
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what % of crashes happen in intersections?
50%
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what is a safety stop
at intersection: front bumper even with curb line or cars parked on cross street
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how long should you wait before continuing after a recently stopped car (intersection)
2 seconds
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doghouse signal light
for high traffic. 5 lights: green and yellow left turn arrow
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delayed green light
one side has green light, the other has red. allows traffic to flow more smoothly, make a move before oncoming traffic gets a green
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railroad sign distance from tracks
cities: 250 ft. rural: 750 ft.
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how big should the tire footprint (amount of tire that touches ground when properly inflated) be?
about size of adult hand
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the faster and heavier the car, the more
momentum
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check tire pressure before driving when the weather is
cold
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shock absorbers
stop tires from bouncing
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when is there a perfect balance of weight distribution on a car?
when the car is immobile
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center of gravity
center around which weight is evenly distributed
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the closer the center of gravity of the car to the ground, the more
stable the car is
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pitch
tilting motion front to back
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when you accelerate, the weight goes on the
back tires
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when you brake, the weight goes on the
front tires
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yaw
rotation of car when traction lost
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the higher the speed/momentum, the more ____________ is consumed
traction
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crowned road
tall in the middle
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banked road
tall on edges or one edge
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total stopping distance
distance you travel from when you first perceive the hazard to until you reach a full stop
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perception time
the time it takes you to identify, predict, and decide.
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the average perception time for an alert driver is
3/4 of a second
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reaction time
time it takes to apply brake
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braking distance
distance traveled from brake applied to full stop reached. proportional to square of speed
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an example active restraint device
seatbelt (you must engage)
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an example passive restraint device
airbag (automatic)
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when passing, rejoin your lane when you can see
one headlight of the car you passed in the rearview mirror
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do not pass within ______ the top of a hill
700-1000ft
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do not pass within 100 ft of
intersection, railroad, two-way bridge, underpass, curves
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switchbacks
sharp turns on mountains
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pull-out lanes
mountain side roads for slower cars
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runaway vehicle ramps
for large vehicles with braking problems downhill
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How to pass a horse
1. slow
2. head check, signal, check mirrors
3. make eye contact with the rider
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moped
two wheels. max speeds of 20-35 mph
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when passing a bike or other vehicle, leave at least
a 1/2 lane of space between you and them
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scooter
smaller than motorcycle, step through frame
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motorcycle
max speed 100 mph. less stable at low speeds, less maneuverable at high speeds
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how do motorcycles get traction in wet weather
riding in tire tracks of car in front of them
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front no zones on trucks can extend to
20+ ft
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trucks can see you best when you are
on their left side
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what is truck biggest no zone
right side no zone
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How do you know a truck driver can see you?
you can see yourself in their side mirror
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blinking yellow light at intersection
proceed with caution
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steady yellow light at intersection
stop if safe to do so
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To pass the vehicle ahead of you on a two-lane road, you move into the opposing lane. If you are convicted of ignoring oncoming vehicles in that lane, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
4
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If you are convicted of driving while in possession of a controlled drug, your license will be revoked for at least
60 days
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If you are convicted of allowing an underage or unlicensed person to operate a motor vehicle, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
2
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If you are convicted of driving while in possession of a controlled drug, your license will be revoked for up to
2 years
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If you are convicted of speeding at 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
4
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If you are convicted of speeding at 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit, four points will be added to your driving record. Also, a fine of as much as $_____ can be given when on ________
400, interstate 93 (70mph)
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you may not park within ___ feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
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you may not park within _____ feet of the nearest rail at a railroad crossing
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you may not park within within 30 feet of a
stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal.
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If you are convicted of driving without having first obtained a driver license, ____ point(s) will be added to your driving record.
1.
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If you are convicted of driving without having first obtained a driver license: it is a ________ and you can be fined a maximum of _____
class b misdemeanor, $1200
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If you refuse to submit to chemical testing, your driver license will be suspended for ________ if it's your first such refusal.
180 days
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If a driver under 18 years of age accumulates six points within twelve months, his or her license will be suspended for up to
3 months
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Drivers Under the Age of 18 are Subject to these Suspensions:
12 Points in two calendar years = up to ____ suspension
6 months
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Drivers Under the Age of 18 are Subject to these Suspensions:
18 Points in three calendar years = up to ___suspension
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Drivers Under the Age of 21 are Subject to these Suspensions:
____ Points in one calendar year = up to 3 months suspension
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Drivers Under the Age of 21 are Subject to these Suspensions:
______ = up to 6 months suspension
15 points in two calendar years
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Driver under 21:
_____ Points in three calendar years = up to 1 year suspension
21
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Drivers older than 21:
___ points in one calendar year, ___ points in two, ___ in 3. (3 moth, 6 month, and 1 year suspension respectively).
12, 18, 24
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If a driver between 18 and 20 years of age accumulates ____ points within one year, his or her license will be suspended for up to three months.
9
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If you violate New Hampshire's Open Container law for the second time, your driving privileges may be suspended for up to
1 year
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When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least
1 vehicle length
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At 55 mph on a two-lane road, you will need _________ to safely pass the vehicle ahead of you.
1,600 feet
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complete pass in
10 seconds?
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When passing a truck, you should
not remain in blind spots longer than necessary
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If another driver is tailgating you, the best course of action is to
If you are being tailgated, try tapping your brakes to flash your brake lights. If the tailgater does not drop back, slow down and encourage the tailgater to pass
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While driving on the regular road, you should signal at least _____ feet before you turn.
100
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While driving on the highway, you should signal at least _____ feet before you turn.
500
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In New Hampshire, when meeting or following a vehicle at night, you must _________ at least 150 feet away.
dim your headlights
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Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?
single solid yellow lines
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If you are being passed by another vehicle, you should
stay in your lane do not increase your speed
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In New Hampshire, when are you allowed to make a left turn at a red light?
when a sign permits it
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Diagonal yellow stripes painted on some streets and highways indicate
a narrow road or an obstruction ahead.
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when parking downhill, turn your wheels to the
right (towards curb)
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Where there are three or more lanes going in the same direction, the _________ usually offer(s) the smoothest flow of traffic.
middle
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a "fines doubled" sign may be added in
work zones
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fringe vision
the peripheral closest to your central vision
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tunnel vision
field of view of 140 degrees or less
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how far should you park from fire hydrant
at least 15 ft
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if deemed a habitual offender, what could be the punishment?
1-4 year suspension
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your driver's license expires on your birthday every
5 years (reminder emailed 2 month before)
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can renew license up to ___ in advance if you plan to be out of state
6
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"under 20" law suspensions: ____ days for first offense, ____ for second, ____ for third or subsequent.
20, 45 , 90
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____% of all crashes are caused by alcohol
40
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as low as ____% BAC can affect ability
.02%
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alcohol affects your ______ first
judgement and reasoning
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When there is a _______ at an intersection, you should come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceed when clear.
flashing red light
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a flashing red light means the same as a
stop sign
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The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:
an advance warning sign
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What should drivers do when they see this sign?: yellow, diamond "ONE LAND BRIDGE"
Make sure the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic before they cross.
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If your rear wheels skid...
Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. For example, if your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.
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BAC is measured as
alcohol to blood ratio/percentage
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when parked facing downhill, your wheels should be turned facing
toward the curb
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Left turns on a red light are allowed:
from a one-way street into a one-way street.
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If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:
stop and wait for a large space in traffic.
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Vehicle's energy of motion is proportional to the
square of its speed. If speed doubles, *4 as much energy. Triples; *9.
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first time DWI/DUI:: fined not less than ______, may face loss of driving privileges for ______. Will be required to ____
$500, 9 months to 2 yrs, attend impaired driver education program.
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what is MOST affected by alcohol
vision
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dram shop law
if you serve alcohol to person who causes damage; you guilty
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At what rate does alcohol keave body
1.5 per standard drink (0.02-0.03 BAC). 3/4 standard drink per hour
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Factors that affect BAC
amount consumed, period of time over which alc is consumed, body weight
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illegal per se laws
if you over 21 and BAC more or equal to 0.08% you are legally impaired
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what is the glare recovery time for an average person
5-10 seconds
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Odd numbered Route signs run
north-south
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Even numbered Route signs run
east-west
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how far should vehicles be for you to use highbeams
at least 0.5 mile ahead of you
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overdriving headlights
going too fast; stopping distance longer than distance illuminated
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round most slippery when it
just begins to rain
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hydroplaning can occur at
as low as 35 mph with 1.5 inch deep water
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loss of traction in front wheels.
Understeer situation. (suddenly not turning enough)
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loss of traction in rear wheels
oversteer situation. Back end fishtails
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dont set parking brake when weather is
cold
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velocitation
being accustomed to driving fast after being on highway for a while, so you end up speeding
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when choosing which tires to use, use the info
posted on the car handle
