Emily Metzger Chapters 1-3

Question 1

K Turn

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What time should your hands be at on the wheel?

Answer 2

9 and 3

Question 3

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

Answer 3

The driver’s

Question 4

How many points of identification must a driver have?

Answer 4

6

Question 5

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

Answer 5

red

Question 6

What time restrictions do new drivers have?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Early Bird Road

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Vertical

Question 9

Can you drive a motorcycle with a basic drivers licence?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Road test and written test

Question 11

The speed limit in school zones is ___?

Answer 11

25 mph

Question 12

The speed limit in suburban business/residential is ___?

Answer 12

35 mph

Question 13

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

Answer 13

50 mph

Question 14

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

Answer 14

55 mph

Question 15

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

Answer 15

65 mph

Question 16

On which side should most passing occur?

Answer 16

The left side

Question 17

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

Answer 17

No passing

Question 18

What are the three types of intersections?

Answer 18

Controlled, uncontrolled, and blind

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

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

Answer 20

No

Question 21

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

Answer 21

The right lane

Question 22

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

Answer 22

At least 100 ft before

Question 23

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

Answer 23

No

Question 24

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

Answer 24

At least 15 ft away

Question 25

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

Answer 25

No, but school buses and some other vehicles must.

Question 26

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

Answer 26

At least 25 ft away

Question 27

How can you prevent a collision?

Answer 27

Be alert, be prepared, act in time.

Question 28

What are 5 causes of distracted driving?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

What is Maggie's Law?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

One car length per ___ mph

Answer 30

10

Question 31

What is the best way to communicate with other drivers?

Answer 31

Through eye contact.

Question 32

Tailgating can cause ____

Answer 32

Accidents

Question 33

When are the roads most slippery?

Answer 33

During the first few minutes of rain.

Question 34

In what situations can hydroplaning occur?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

A vehicle with go into a skid if...

Answer 35

1. Accelerate too quickly 2. Turn too fast 3. Break improperly

Question 36

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

Answer 36

75 ft at 20 mph

Question 37

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

Answer 37

0.08

Question 38

What 4 factors can increase a person's BAC?

Answer 38

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

Question 39

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

Answer 39

1.5 hours

Question 40

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

Answer 40

12 ounces

Question 41

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

Answer 41

2 times

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Directly into your bloodstream

Question 43

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

Answer 43

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.

Question 44

How many ounces of alcohol does the average drink contain?

Answer 44

0.60 ounces.

Question 45

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

Answer 45

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

Question 46

Can the affects of alcohol be predicted?

Answer 46

No