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Fernanda Lazarte Ch. 1-9 Flashcards

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1
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Signal for stopping/slowing down

A

Hand and arm downward, palm facing to the rear

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Signal for turning right

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Hand and arm upward

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Signal for turning left

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Hand and arm straight out

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What kind of signal is the horn?

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A warning signal

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Most common type of parking in city streets

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Parallel parking

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Before you start driving you should check what?

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That everyone is buckled up

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Before getting into a vehicle, look ____ it and in ____ of it

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Look behind it and in front of it

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You are not allowed to drive at what hours?

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11:01 AM-5:00 PM

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What are child restraint systems (ex.: seatbelts and car seats) based on?

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the child’s height and weight

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How many months of supervised driving do you need to get a probationary license?

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At least 6 months

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How fast should you drive when in school zones or business/residential districts?

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25 mph

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How fast should you drive in suburban business and residential districts?

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35 mph

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Lane markings: when both center lines are solid

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no passing allowed

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Lane markings: when one center line is broken

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passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line

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Lane markings: when both center lines are broken

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passing is allowed on both sides

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Most passing should be on which side?

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left side

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Examples of when a motorist should not pass

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at a street crossing or intersection or at a railroad crossing

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Motorists should always keep to what side when driving except when passing?

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right side

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A motorist should always __ the speed limit by keeping up with the flow of traffic at any legal speed

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obey

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How fast should you drive when in non-posted rural roadways?

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50 mph

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How fast should you drive when in certain state highways and interstates?

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55 mph

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How fast should you drive when on certain interstate highways?

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65 mph

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You should never drive fast than what?

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Weather, road or other conditions, regardless of the posted speed limit

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You should not drive too __ or __?

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slowly or over the speed limit

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Passing on the right is only allowed when?
Only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction
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What is BAC?
blood alcohol concentration
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The best way to reduce the risk of a crash after drinking?
Do not drive
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In NJ, it is illegal for a person under 18 years old to what?
Drive under influence of alcohol or drugs
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every drink contains how many ounces of alcohol?
1/2
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In NJ, refusal to take a breath test is equal to having
a BAC of .10% for a first offense
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drinking affects a motorist's what?
Thinking and slows reaction time
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alcohol gives a motorist what
a false feeling that he/she can do anything
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speeding
an intoxicated driver thinks high speed driving is safe
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quick stops
an intoxicated driver may stay in the correct lane
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what is aggressive driving
when someone lets their emotions get in the way while driving
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what is road rage?
being angry at someone/thing specificaly
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why is distracted driving dangerous?
This can lead to car accidents, injury, and death
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List 5 causes of distracted driving?
1) cell phones 2) make up 3) eating 4) music is too loud 5) other people in the car
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Any health problem can affect what
an individual's driving
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How can you avoid highway hypnosis?
Do not drive when tired
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What are the consequences of driving when tired?
Accidents and you can kill/hurt someone or yourself
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What is Maggie's Law?
You cannot drive when knowing that you're tired and lacking sleep
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Who is most at risk for driving tired?
People who work late shifts and people who are taking cough medicine
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One car length of distance per __ mph
10 mph
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When are roadways the most slippery?
The first few minutes of rainfall
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Besides alcohol, marijuana is the drug most often found in collisions. How can this affect motorists?
inability to track objects and keep the car moving in their designated lane inability to judge distances lack of attention on the road
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What is a DUI?
Driving under the influence = drugs or alcohol
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What is a DWI?
Driving while intoxicated = only alcohol
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Over the counter drugs that are labeled with --- should not be taken while driving?
"May cause dizziness or drowsiness"
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What is the potent ingredient/ drug in alcohol?
Ethanol
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If the gas pedal is stuck what should you do before calling for help?
Keep eyes on the road Shift to neutral Steer vehicle to safe area off roadway- turn engine off
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When will a vehicle go in a skid?
When you accelerate too quickly, turn too fast, or brake improperly
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What does alcohol affect?
Every organ especially the kidney
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What is the illegal BAC of someone 21 years or older to drive with?
.08 and higher
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Motorists are prohibited from blocking what when stopped at a red light or stop sign?
the crosswalk
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In most cases who has the right a way at all intersections?
The pedestrians
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What is an unmarked intersection?
A crosswalk that is not painted (there's a crosswalk at every intersection)
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During bad weather, a truck/bus can take as much as how much longer to stop?
25%
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What is a no-zone?
A blind spot
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Moped drivers may not exceed what mph?
25 mph
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What is the best defense to avoid animal-related collisions?
To watch for animals and be prepared for unexpected movement
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What do you do if your license plate is lost or was stolen?
report to police
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You must get your vehicle inspected every __ in NJ?
2 years
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Auto insurance mandatory in NJ?
liability
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When traffic signals are hung vertically, where is red?
Red is always on top
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What should you do if you come across an unlit signal?
stop and go only when safe
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What are the 3 types of signs?
warning, guidance, and regulatory
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What color are construction and maintenance working signs?
orange
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Yellow center lines do what?
Separate traffic flow going in opposing directions

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