fin Flashcards

(75 cards)

1
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begin moving a manual transmission vehicle on an uphill grade

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in first gear

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2
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a turnabout maneuver is risky because

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you cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic

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3
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the implied-consent law

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helps authorities control alcohol-related driving problems

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4
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adjust a safety belt so it

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fits snugly

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5
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assume that the common speed on the expressway is above the posted speed limit. you should

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drive at the posted speed

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6
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a good navigator

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plans ahead and gives directions well in advance

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7
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a delayed green light means

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one side of an intersection has a green light and the other side remains red

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8
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if you used 16 gallons of fuel to drive 400 miles, your mpg is

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25

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9
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what rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions

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4-second rule

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10
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interstate route signs

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vary according to the type of roadway, vary from state to state, and may be combined with information about a city’s streets(all of the above).

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11
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the legend on a map indicates

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the meaning of symbols and markings

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12
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yielding in traffic means

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allowing others to go before you

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13
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many states have the set level of intoxication at a BAC of

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0.08 percent

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14
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if your engine dies, causing a loss of power steering, what is the result?

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you need to exert more effort to steer

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15
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injuries and death from motorcycle collisions are primarily from

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the exposed position of the rider

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16
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the purpose of a rumble strip is to

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alert you through the noise your tires make when driving over them and to warn you that you are driving too close to the roadway edge(b and c above are correct).

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17
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which of the following driver reactions is NOT that of a defensive driver?

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pays little attention to other roadway users

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18
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the driving task is a primarily a

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thinking task

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19
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a minimum speed limit is

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intended to keep traffic from moving too slowly

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20
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a major disadvantage of buying a used vehicle from a private owner is that

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there will seldom be a warranty

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21
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as you apply the foot brake, the pedal goes to the floor. what should you do first?

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pump the brake pedal three or four times

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22
Q

when your headlights shine into fog

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light is reflected back by water particles

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23
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when you have a blowout, what should you do first?

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grip the steering wheel firmly.

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24
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before passing a vehicle in your lane

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be sure there is room for you to return to your lane after passing

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25
your vehicle's temperature light or gauge warns you that the
engine is producing more heat than the cooling system can handle
26
alcohol is a
drug
27
the jogger is safest when
using a sidewalk or jogging area
28
as bicyclist share the roadway with other roadway users, they also must share the
responsibility for avoiding conflicts
29
battery fluid is a
strong acid
30
when turning, your last check is
in the direction of your intended path of travel
31
a safe driver is responsible for
passengers, other roadway users, and self
32
the first precaution you should take with regard to driving after taking medicine is to
read the label on the medicine to see if the medicine has side effects that will affect your driving
33
a space cushion is
an open space all around a vehicle
34
depressants can make a person
depressed and sleepy
35
the process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called
an orderly visual search pattern
36
the catalytic converter
reduces pollution from the exhaust gas
37
yielding the right of way means
letting others go first
38
a driver that follows too closely is called a
tailgater
39
if the entrance ramp enters the expressway from the left, you should realize a greater potential for conflict because you will be entering
a higher speed traffic lane
40
rural roads are
constructed of different types of materials
41
as the driver of a vehicles, you should
never tailgate a cyclist before passing
42
an example of an active restraint is
a safety belt
43
if the brake-warning light comes on as you are driving you should
have the brake system inspected immediately and repaired as needed
44
a traffic signal that has been green for some time is a
stale green light
45
the brake system warning light tell you
the braking system is not working properly
46
when there is a speed limit sign on an exit ramp, you
should not exceed the posted speed
47
to conserve fuel and extend the life of your vehicle, you should
plan ahead and combine short trips into one slightly longer one
48
wearing a motorcycle helmet
reduces the risk of fatal head and neck injuries
49
carbon monoxide can enter from
an open window, your heater, or your air conditioner
50
a person with 20/40 visual acuity
must be twice as close to an object to see it as clearly as a person with 20/20 vision
51
when an emergency vehicle sounds its sirens or uses a flashing light, you
must yield the right of way
52
a driver who refuses to take an alcohol test might lose his or her license under which law
implied consent
53
what roadway markings are used to guide your driving path
reflectors
54
if a tire is under inflated, the only part that grips the road well is the
outside edges of the tire tread
55
the best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to
communicate by using your lights and/or horn
56
maintaining vehicle control at higher speeds is
more difficult than at lower speeds
57
when a strong emotion affects you, you chances of making a mistake
increase
58
if a collision is about to occur
keep control of your vehicle
59
the maximum number or miles you should plan to cover each day on a long trip is
400 miles
60
a 3-second following distance
is not the total stopping distance
61
in a vehicle with automatic transmission
always come to full stop before shifting to another gear
62
when joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be
greater than when turning right
63
if the used vehicle passes your tests, you should
have a mechanic make a final check
64
if leaving the car from the street side
walk around the rear of the car
65
a driver with recent traffic convictions pays more for insurance because
the driver tends to have more collisions
66
when your vehicle starts to skid sideways,
steer in the direction that your vehicle needs to go
67
what is following distance
the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
68
the hand signal to indicate slow or stop is
left arm and hand pointed downward
69
one of the major expenses of owning and operating a vehicle is
the purchase price
70
when leaving a parallel parking space you
must yield to all approaching traffic
71
hydroplaning occurs when your tires
lose contact with the road
72
how much space should be allotted to park your vehicle parallel to the curb
5-6 feet longer than your vehicle
73
child restraint seats must be used
in the back seat
74
traffic controls help you to travel safely by
providing advance information and warnings
75
a driver-education course
gives you a good start toward becoming a skillful driver