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Emily Metzger Chapters 1-3 Flashcards

1
Q

K Turn

A

A 3 point turn where you turn sideways, move backwards, than turn forwards. This is used instead of a U-turn.

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2
Q

What time should your hands be at on the wheel?

A

9 and 3

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3
Q

Who’s responsibility is it to make sure all passengers have their seat belts properly on?

A

The driver’s

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4
Q

How many points of identification must a driver have?

A

6

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5
Q

what color decal do new drivers have to have on their licence?

A

red

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6
Q

What time restrictions do new drivers have?

A

No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am

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7
Q

What is the program called when you begin driving at age 16?

A

Early Bird Road

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8
Q

Which way is a learners permit facing? (Vertical or horizontal)?

A

Vertical

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9
Q

Can you drive a motorcycle with a basic drivers licence?

A

No

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10
Q

What two tests do you have to take to get a learners permit?

A

Road test and written test

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11
Q

The speed limit in school zones is ___?

A

25 mph

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12
Q

The speed limit in suburban business/residential is ___?

A

35 mph

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13
Q

The speed limit on non-posted rural roadways is ___?

A

50 mph

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14
Q

The speed limit on certain highways and interstates as posted is ___?

A

55 mph

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15
Q

The speed limit on certain interstate highways as posted is ___?

A

65 mph

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16
Q

On which side should most passing occur?

A

The left side

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17
Q

What do two solid lines in the middle of the road mean?

A

No passing

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18
Q

What are the three types of intersections?

A

Controlled, uncontrolled, and blind

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19
Q

Are there traffic lights or stop signs at a controlled intersection?

A

Yes

20
Q

Are there traffic lights or stop signs at an uncontrolled intersection?

A

No

21
Q

Which lane do you use to enter and exit the highway?

A

The right lane

22
Q

How far from a turn should you turn your turn signal on?

A

At least 100 ft before

23
Q

Should you speed up and try to get through an intersection when there is a red light?

A

No

24
Q

How far away from a railroad must you stop when there are flashing lights, ringing bells, or flag signals?

A

At least 15 ft away

25
Q

Do you have to stop before crossing an empty railroad track?

A

No, but school buses and some other vehicles must.

26
Q

How far away from a school bus must you stop when it is stopped and has illuminated its stop sign/

A

At least 25 ft away

27
Q

How can you prevent a collision?

A

Be alert, be prepared, act in time.

28
Q

What are 5 causes of distracted driving?

A
  1. Lighting cigarettes
  2. Using a cellphone
  3. Shaving
  4. Putting on makeup
  5. Reading a newspaper
29
Q

What is Maggie’s Law?

A

You cannot drive knowing that you are overly tired or lacking sleep.

30
Q

One car length per ___ mph

A

10

31
Q

What is the best way to communicate with other drivers?

A

Through eye contact.

32
Q

Tailgating can cause ____

A

Accidents

33
Q

When are the roads most slippery?

A

During the first few minutes of rain.

34
Q

In what situations can hydroplaning occur?

A

Going 35+ mph, gusts of winds, change in road level.

35
Q

A vehicle with go into a skid if…

A
  1. Accelerate too quickly
  2. Turn too fast
  3. Break improperly
36
Q

When driving at night, make sure you can stop within ___ft at ___mph

A

75 ft at 20 mph

37
Q

It is illegal for a motorist 21 years or older to drive with a BAC of ____ or over

A

0.08

38
Q

What 4 factors can increase a person’s BAC?

A
  1. Quantity of alcohol consumed
  2. A person’s body weight
  3. How quickly the drinks were consumed
  4. What food was consumed
39
Q

How long does it take for the amount of alcohol in one drink to leave your bloodstream?

A

1.5 hours

40
Q

How many ounces of beer is equivalent to 1.5 ounces of hard liquor?

A

12 ounces

41
Q

How many times more likely to crash are you with a BAC of 0.05?

A

2 times

42
Q

Where does alcohol go in your body when you drink it?

A

Directly into your bloodstream

43
Q

What are some signs that a driver may be influenced by alcohol?

A

Speeding, weaving in between lanes, driver slower than the posted speed limit, driving faster than the posted speed limit, unsteady car movements, quick and sudden stops.

44
Q

How many ounces of alcohol does the average drink contain?

A

0.60 ounces.

45
Q

What happens to your body when you have a BAC of 0.02?

A

You feel relaxed, ability to locate moving lights, react to stimuli, and judge distance is slightly impaired.

46
Q

Can the affects of alcohol be predicted?

A

No

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