Erin Brennan ch 1-4 Flashcards

(41 cards)

1
Q

What is needed for the 6 points of verification?

A

primary source, secondary source, address, social security number

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2
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which way do your wheels face when parking uphill? Downhill?

A

uphill- away from curb

downhill- towards curb

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3
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Hand positions

A

9 and 3

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4
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how long do you have your basic license

A

4 years

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5
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Restricted drivers cant drive at what time

A

11:01- 5:00

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6
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on what license plate do you need the GDL decal

A

both

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7
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who has to wear a seatbelt

A

everyone

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8
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difference between 17 yr-old license and 21 yr-old

A

17- vertical

21- horizontal

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9
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how long is a drivers license valid for

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4 years

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10
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how many hours of lessons do you need before driving with supervisor over 21

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6 hours

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11
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what are the 3 types of intersections?

A

controlled, uncontrolled, and blind

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12
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double sided solid lines…

A

no passing

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13
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when line is solid…

A

do not pass

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14
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when line is broken

A

pass

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15
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when should passing on the right only occur?

A

when there is more than one lane going in the same direction

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16
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what is the speed limit for business or residential districts?

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25 mph

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17
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when the speed limit is 50 mph

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suburban business and residential district

18
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always slow down when…

A
on narrow or winding roads 
at intersections 
at railroad crossings 
at sharp or blind turns
when pedestrians are present 
on wet or slippery roads 
on hills
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where should passing not occur?

20
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when is passing only safe?

A

when there is no oncoming traffic

21
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never pass on…

A

right shoulder of a road
on a hill or curve if the motorist cannot see far enough ahead
at a street crossing or intersection
at a railroad crossing
on a narrow bridge, underpass, or tunnel
when signs or road markings prohibit passing
when a vehicle in front has stopped for a pedestrian

22
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always yield to…

A
emergency vehicles with sirens and lights 
trains 
busses 
postal vehicles 
mobility assistance devices 
vehicles already in the intercention
23
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when exiting a highway…

A

slow to the speed of the exit ramp

24
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when entering a highway…

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accelerate to the speed of traffic flow

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when should you put on your turn signal?
100ft before the turn
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what is the standard accident prevention formula?
be alert, be prepared, act in time
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what is aggressive driving?
impulsive and impatient driving actions
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what are 5 causes of distracted driving?
``` impatient passengers phone music shaving back-seat drivers ```
29
Maggie's Law
illegal to drive with a lack of sleep | if you kill someone while impaired you will be charged with murder
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how can you avoid highway hypnosis?
look at different objects of interest | take shifts with another person
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what is the best way to communicate or "talk" with other drivers?
turn signal/hand signal eye contact use horn at night use headlights
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one car length distance per ? mph
10
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why should a motorist keep a safe following distance?
prevent rear-end crashes | stop and complete passes safely
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3 second rule
pick a fixed object when vehicle in front passes it count 3 seconds determine space between
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what are two times when it is safe and legal to pass another car?
when it can be done without speeding and when the signs on the pavement allow it
36
studded tires can be used between...
Nov. 15 - Apr. 1
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what should be turned on during rain, snow, or ice storms?
headlights and defrosters
38
in a city how far ahead should you look?
a block ahead
39
what should you do if your car begins to skid?
turn in direction the rear of the car is skidding | take foot off gas
40
if the gas pedal is stuck, before calling for help you should?
shift to neutral keep eyes on road turn engine off
41
if a collision is unavoidable, you should...
try to hit something with give or going in the same direction