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51 Cards in this Set
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the driver is responsible for proper seat belt use by al occupants who are _______. |
under 18 and him/herself |
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why do we wear seat belts |
keep body from being thrown from car slow body down in collision keep passenger from sliding from seat during sudden stop |
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what are the requirements for a child restraint |
under 8 and less than 80 pounds |
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what is a child is exceeds one of the restraint requirements |
they must sit in the back seat with a seat belt |
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where should child seats be placed |
whenever possible in the backseat |
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what is the fine for improper use of child restraints |
$54 |
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what are the indicators of an air bag |
air bag SRS SIR |
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what should you do while driving in reverse |
turn your head and shoulders toward right
left hand 12 o'clock on steering wheel steering wheel same direction you want to go |
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what are blind spots |
areas surrounding the car that aren't i the mirrors |
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what are the steering wheel hand positions |
9 and 3 10 and 2 |
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right turn hand signal |
bent at elbow with hand facing upward |
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left turn signal |
straight out |
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slow down hand signal |
bent at elbow with hand facing down |
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what is the most common type of parking in the city |
parallel parking |
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parking on a street with a curb downhill |
turn wheels toward the curb |
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parking on a street with a curb uphill |
turn wheels away from curb |
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when parking on a street with no curbs |
always turn towards the edge of the road |
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if approaching a school bus with lights how far should you stop from it |
25 feet |
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when should you turn your headlights on |
whenever you use your wipers 1/2 before sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise when visibility is 500 feet or less |
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how far must you stop from a railroad crossing with lights flashing |
15 feet (at least) |
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what must you do when turning right |
stay close to right and near to turn or parked car |
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what must you do when turning left |
approach turn as closely to center as posible |
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when should you signal a turn |
100 feet |
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when can you make a right turn on red |
after a full stop or no no turn sign |
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how far should you park from a fire hydrant |
10feet |
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how far should you park from a crosswalk |
25 feet |
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how far should you park from a stop sign |
50 feet |
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how far should you park from the curb opposite a fire station |
75 feet |
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how far should you park in front of a fire station |
25 feet |
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when are high beams (bright beams) used |
country diving with no sight of traffic |
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when are low beams(dim beams) used |
city driving, in traffic, and when traveling behind another vehicle or when another is approaching |
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what happens to your car in a curve |
it continues on straight |
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if a bus stops in front of a school to pickup/drop off, what speed can you pass with |
10 mph |
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where must you drive on a multi-lane highway |
in the right lane except when passing or making a left turn |
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what is a controlled intersection |
traffic signals or signs in any direction |
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what to do at a controlled intersection |
must yield to motorist on right yield to motorist already stopped |
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what is an uncontrolled intersection |
when 2 or more roads join with no traffic signals or regulatory devices |
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rules of an uncontrolled intersection |
vehicle on left yield to vehicle on right |
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acceleration lane |
lane at highway entrance |
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deceleration lane |
lane at an exit |
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what to do when someone passes you |
slow down and make it easier for them to pass dont regain normal speed until well ahead of you |
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what is hydroplaning |
speed increases, tires start to rid on film of water |
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how to avoid hydroplaning |
don't drive on old or worn tires slow down in heavy rain or slush |
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what to use for following distance |
2 second rule or 3 second plus rule |
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what to do after driving through puddle |
test brakes by pumping |
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when can you use studded snow tires |
nov 15 - april 1 |
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what to do when driving in the city |
drive slower watch for pedestrians look 12 seconds ahead |
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what is a skid / causes one |
sudden turns lane changes hard braking |
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what to do in a skid |
if rear of car starts to slide, take foot off gas, turn wheel same direction rear is going |
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what to do in a tire blowout |
hold steering wheel firmly, and keep car going straight, slow down gradually, take foot off gas, but don't brake |
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what to do if looks like you going to get into a collision |
turn away from oncoming traffic, drive off road, choose to hit something that will give (bush, shrub) (not tree) |
