Taylor Scarpati Chapter 1-6 Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
Q

What is the hand signal to show you are stopping?

A

Put your arm down out the window, palm towards the car behind you

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2
Q

Which way should your wheel turn when parking uphill?

A

Away from the curb

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3
Q

At what point can you use two feet to use the pedals?

A

Never

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4
Q

What numbers should your hands be on, on the wheel?

A

9 and 3

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5
Q

How many points of ID verification do you need to get your license?

A

6

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6
Q

What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical drivers license?

A

You receive a vertical license until you turn 21. Then you get a horizontal one.

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7
Q

How do you know a driver is under 21?

A

There will be red reflective decals on their license plate.

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8
Q

Between what hours are you allowed to drive with a permit?

A

11:01pm-5:00am

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9
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What does it mean when a driver puts his hand straight out the window?

A

He is turning left.

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10
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Do you need to be accompanied by an adult when you have a permit? How old must they be?

A

Yes. 21

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11
Q

Can you get a ticket for driving too slow?

A

yes.

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12
Q

What is the speed limit in school zones, business or residential district?

A

25 mph

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13
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What is the speed limit in a suburban business and residential districts?

A

35 mph

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14
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What is the speed limit in a non-posted rural roadway?

A

50 mph

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15
Q

What is the speed limit in a certain state highway (as posted) and interstates?

A

55 mph

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16
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What is the speed limit in a certain interstate highway (as posted)

A

65 mph

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17
Q

When can you pass other cars?

A

when the line is broken

18
Q

Which side of a car should you be passing on?

19
Q

When is an intersection uncontrolled?

A

when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device

20
Q

How do you prevent a collision?

A

be alert, be prepared, act in time

21
Q

what is aggressive driving

A

speeding, tail gaiting, weaving in and out of traffic

22
Q

how can road rage be prevented

A

by staying calm

23
Q

what is road rage?

A

loss of temper/frustration

24
Q

why is distracted driving so dangerous?

A

you can easily drift out of your lane

25
if you are planning to go to a party what should u have?
designated driver
26
what is maggies law
driving fatigued
27
what are the consequences for driving while tired?
homicide or murder
28
who is as risk if you drive tried?
you and the drivers on the road
29
5 causes of distracted driving?
shaving, putting on makeup, taking coat off, adjusting radio, lighting a cigarette
30
how to avoid highway hypnosis?
stay focused and keep eyes moving
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best way to talk to other drivers?
motion
32
one car length per how many mph
10
33
tailgating can cause...
a series of rear end collisions
34
when sharing the road with other drivers...
keep a safe distance
35
when should you increase your following distance?
during bad weather
36
when is it legal to pass?
lines are dotted, if road conditions allow it
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when are roads the most slippery?
when it starts raining
38
when can hydroplaning occur?
when it is raining/snowing, or if you have worn tires
39
studded snow tires can be used between
November 15 and april 1
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to avoid a collision
stop, turn, or speed up