drivers ed. chapters 1-6

List 3 rules about speed.

Never drive faster than the posted speed limit or at a speed that is unreasonable; allow a safe distance between you and the car in front of you; the faster you are moving, the farther ahead you must be able able to see to allow enough distance for stopping

List 4 things that you can be fined or ticketed for, but not received points on your license.

Overwidth, illegal parking, improper muffler, and overlength.

Name eight moving violations.

Passing a stopped school bus, reckless driving, hit and run, following too closely, driving on the wrong side of the road, illegal passing, running a stop signor red light,failure to yield right of way, failure to stop for an emergency siren, speeding

_____ cars, ambulances, _____ ______, and ______ vehicles are always entitled to the right of way.

Police, Fire engines, rescue

List five procedures you should follow if your are pulled over by a law enforcement officer.

Remain setaed with the vehicle off; If at night, activate your interior lights; on a standard dual- lane highway ALWAYS pull to the right and off the travel portion of the highway; turn off car radio; activate the vehicles hazard lights or emergency flashers.

How do you appeal this process?

Speak within 30 days to the superior court of the county where you live

What does a driver education certificate tell the DMV?

That you have passed the training

who is responsible for making sure every passenger under the age of 16 is properly secured?

The driver

At an intersection withouth lights or signs, who has the right of way? When two cars reach the intersection as described above at the same time, which one has the right of way?

The vehicle that got to the intersection first; the car on the right

List three reasons mature or older drivers sometimes become less safe on the road.

They tend to lose the ability to react quickly, vision may become worse, more likely to develop medical problems

List four things that you can do to prevent cell phones from becoming deadly.

Use it if it is an absolute emergency, ask the passenger if they can place the call for you, dont feel like you must answer it... let them leave a message, if you must use your phone.. do so at a safe time.

What are the four steps to reinstate your drving privilages?

Visit any driver license office, Pay a resortaion and / or service fee, reapply for a driver license, take required tests, if any.

List 4 group who are prone to drowsy driving and explain why each is at risk.

Young people- they feel that they can push themselves harder, adults with young children, they dont get much sleep, shift workers, and people with sleep disorders.

List three rules that apply to the driver under 18 concerning the suspension of the driver's license.

Your license may be suspended for- 30 days, upon conviction of the 2nd moving violation within a 12 month period. 90 days, upon conviction of the 3rd moving violation within a 12 month period. 6 months, upon conviction of the 4th moving violation within a 12 moonth period.

What two types of tests could you be asked to perform if an officer charges you with a DWI?

a Chemical test (blood or breath)

What is an ignition interlock device?

a device that you have to blow in to start you car

What is prearranged racing?

a race between 2 or more people that is planned out.

When a school bus stops on a highway of four lanes without a median separation, ___ traffic in ____ directions must _____.

all, both, stop

How long will it take enven in ideal conditions to stop if you are traveling at a speed of 55 mph?

approximately 211 ft

But remember, it will only keep you ____ but not always ____.

awake; alert

Why can someone not be completely protected from being in a crash?

because you cannot predict what other drivers will do.

When a school bus stops on a four lane road without a median separation traffic in ____ directions must stop.

both

When a school bus stops on a two lane road traffic in ____ directions must stop.

both

List four things that can help older drivers.

drive fimiliar roads, drive short distances, change driving habits to fit your capabilities, avoid heavy and fast moving traffic

It is against the law to drive a motor vehicle without a valid_____

drivers license

According to to the handbook, what is a silent killer?

driving while drowsy

It is illegal to sit in the drivers seat of a motor vehicle while the _____ is running, or to ____ a motor vehicle while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle if you dont have a _____valid driver license

engine; steer; valid

True or False, DWI laws allow people to drink beer, not other alcoholic beverages while driving a vehicle?

false

True or false, DWI laws do not allow officers to set up checks points to check for impairment?

false

True or false, if it did not happen in NC, you do not have to worry about consequences?

false

What advice would you giive someone who is going to take medicine before driving?

find out how it will affect you. be especially careful

What is the leading cause of crashes?

following too closely

When a school bus stops on a higway of four lanes or more with a center turning lane, only the traffic ____ the bus must ____.

following, stop

what time are headlights required by law to be turned on ?

from dust to dawn

Who can be a supervising driver?

grandparent, gardian with license, or a person approved by the parent

Where should pets be if in a car?

in a carrier

Where should children under five and less than 40 pounds be secured if at all possible?

in the rear seat

An _______ is any pplace where two or more roads meet or cross each other.

intersection

Crashes occur frequently at _______

intersections

What is the first thing affected by alcohol?

judgement

Stopping distance are ______ at higher speeds because a vehicle travels ______ during the driver's reaction time and takes more _____ distance to come to a complete stop.

longer, farther, braking

What should you do if you are being passed and the person blows the horn?

move to the right edge of the road

can a person under the legal drinking age even legally possess alcoholic beverages?

no

Name two places where passing is always unsafe and usually illegal.

on a hill or curve where the driver cannot see atleast 500ft ahead, where there is a solid yellow line in the driver's lane.

What day does your license expire?

on your birthday

What are two exceptions or places where passing on the right is allowed?

one- way streets where all lanes of traffic move in the same direction, and passing a vehicle that is in the left turning lane

which offences carries the most points for a normal driver?

passing a stopped school bus

List and explain three categories of distractions

physical- cause the driver to take their hands off the wheel ex. tuning a radio, dialing a cellphone; mental- take the driver mind off the road ex. having a covo.; combination-take hands eyes and mind off the road ex. reading a map.

Your ability to drive is affected by your_____ and _____ health.

physical; mental

What are place against your license if you are conviced of a certain motor vehicles?

points on your driving record

Driving while distractedcan lead to ____ choices which when driving lead to _____ consequences

poor; serious

List four ways to minimize in vehicle distractions.

preprogram your fav. radio station, put pets in a carrier, due personal grooming at home, keep stereo at a low volume

Driving is legal _____ and a ______

privilage; responsibilty

the law requires a one year revocation of an under age driver in four instances list them.

purchasing an alcoholic beverage, helping someone purchase an alcholic beverage, trying to buy an alcoholic beverage with a fake ID, if someone lets you barrow their licencse to purchase an alcoholic beverage

What is the mandatory penalty DWI second conviction?

revocation of your license for 4 years

What is the mandatory penalty for a DWI first conviction?

revocation of your license for a year

Properly used _____ seats could save ____ out of ten children who are killed while unrestrained.

saftey; 7

The ____ at which you drive determines the _____ required to stop your vehicle

speed; distance

What does an eligibility certificate tell the DMV?

that your eligible to get your license and you have passed 3 out of 4 classes

who has to wear a seatbelt if the vehicle is in forward motion on the street or highways?

the driver and all the passengers in a motor vehicle

What must also be worn if the car is equipped with automatic shoulder harness and the person is riding in the front seat?

the lap belt

Who can sit in the front seat with a student operating a vehicle under the graduate learner permit?

the supervising driver

why do young drivers have high crash rates?

they are inexperienced

what is the only thing that will sober you up?

time

True or false, DWI laws allow the court to Seize and sell your car if you are convicted of a DWI while your license is revoked for an earlier DWI?

true

True or false, DWI laws require a person convicted of a DWI to attend alcohol saftey schools and obtain a substance abuse assessment prior to the reinstatement of driving privilages?

true

True or false, DWI laws require a person convicted of a second offense to serve jail time?

true

True or false, insurance companiees use a different set of points?

true

List 6 skills observed during the "on the road driving test"

turning, use of lanes, quick a safe stops, backing, driving posture, turn signals and use of horn, stopping, starting, and parking

A child ____ age 8 and weighing ____ than 80 pounds must be secured in a weight appropriate child passenger restraint system.

under, less

How long will your license be revoked if you fail to appear in court or pay a fine in NC or another state?

until you show up or pay the fine

How fast does the airbag come out of the dash?

up to 200 mph

List four tests to pass for an original license

vision,knowledge of motor vehicle laws, traffic signs, and driving skills

The penalty for driving without corrective lenses is the same as driving _____ a license

without

Can emotions affect your driving?

yes

Can prescription or over the counter medicine affect your driving?

yes

Can you appeal this suspension?

yes

Does the DMV require proof of your full name and age?

yes

What happens when the school tells the DMV you are not making progress towards graduation?

you dont get your license

what can you do if you accumulate seven points against your license?

you may be assighned to a driver improvement clinic

what happens if you accumulate twelve points within three years?

your license may be suspended

what is the penalty for speeding in a work zone?

$250

How much is the revocation fee for a license in NC?

$50

how much does this cost?

$50

Name four distractions listed in the book

-eating, drinking, reading, and writing

what is the BAC for an under age driver? what is the penalty if any amounts of alcohol or drugs are found in their system?

.00, revoction of license for a year

An alcohol concentration restriction will be required when a license is restored upon the first restoration the BAC is ____ and on a second or subsequent restoration the BAC drops to____.

.04 ; .00

A conviction of a DWI with a BAC of ____ or ____, or anol require another conviction within the past ____ years, will require an ignition interlock device to be installed on the vehicle

.15; more; 3

Research shows that the risk of being involved in a crash increases when the blood alcohol reaches as little as ____%

0.05

Everyone's driving is impaired at a blood alcohol concentration of _____%

0.08

During an average lifetime of driving, we face about a _____ chance of being seriously injured of killed in a motor vehicle crash.

1 in 3

What is the penalty for littering?

1 pt. on license

Hydroplaning c an occur in water as low as ____

1/8 in.

Good drivers look ahead on the road by how much?

10 to 15 seconds

Break lights must be visible how far away?

100 ft

You must signal your intent to turn how many feet before making the turn if traveling < 45 mph?

100 ft

If you are atleast ___ years of age and have completed an approved ____ that meets NC requirements and can present a _____ issued by the public school system a high school___ or its equivalent, you may apply for level ____ learner permit

15, driver ed. course, driving eligibility certificate, diploma, one

How old doe a child have to be to ride in the back of a pick up truck?

16 or older

Vehicles have had to have break lights since what year?

1955

if your license is suspended what are the amounts for the first, second and third offenses?

1st- 60 days, 2nd- 6 months, and 3rd 1 year

Name 3 reasons besides the point system that could cause your license to be suspended.

2 convictions of speeding, conviction of speeding over 75 mph, and a conviction of willful racing with another motor vehicle

You must signal your intent to turn how many feet before making the turn if traveling > 45 mph?

200 ft

Your horn must be heard from how far away?

200 ft

High beam headlights should be able to be seen from how far away?

200 ft.

What is the legal age to purchase alcohol in NC?

21

if you are successful how much points would remain on your license?

3 pts.

Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as _____ mph

30

Wait at least ____ minutes for a caffeinated beverage to enter your bloodstream.

30

What offense can result in revocation of driving privileges for 30 days? 60 days?

30 days- driving more than 15 mph over speed limit; if you are driving over 55 mph... 60 days- 2nd charge of speeding over 55mph more than 15 mph over the speed limit and reckless driving

about ____ % of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol

38

what percent of all traffic deaths are caused by alcohol?

38 %

headlights must be on if visibility is less then how many feet?

400 ft

When can a student drive during the first 6 months of the level one permit? What about the 2nd six months

5 am- 9pm ; anytime with a supervisor

Your vehicle's license plate light must be visible how far away?

50 ft

Tail lights must be visible from how far away?

500 ft

When can a student drive under a level 2 limited provisional license without a supervisor?

5am-9pm

Low beam headlights should be able to be seen from how far away?

75 ft.

You should check your mirrors how often?

8 to 10 seconds

inland flooding is responsible for ____% of deaths in North Carolina since 1970.

85

According to the text, what is "safe haven" and what factors or procedures should you use while trying to get there?

A well lit area as determined by the law enforcement officer (ex. a parking lot), When proceeding to the first "safe haven" or well-lit area, the vehicle's hazard lights or emergency flashers should be activated.;; If you get pull over turn your flashers or hazard lights on to let the police know that your pulling up to the next "safe haven".

The amount of _____ in a one ounce shot of _____, 5 ounce glass of ______, and a 12 ounce bottle of ______ are about the same

Alcohol, whiskey, wine, beer

Explain the 2 second rule.

Allow two seconds between the time the vehicle ahead of you passes at a given point and the time your vehicle reaches that point

At intersections without traffic signals, when does the pedestrian have the right of way?

Always

On a standard dual- lane highway you should _____ pull to the _______ ande off the travel portion of the highway.

Always, right

What could happen to the vehicle?

An officer could sieze the vehicle and if convicted, could sell the vehicle at a public auction.

What type of insurance proves that your financially responsible?

Auto mobile liability

what are the two ways that a DWI can be proven?

By proving that the driver is phisically or mentally impaired by alcohol or drugs, and proving that the drivers BAC is 0.08 or more.

______ ______ can be a lifesaver in an emergency; however they can also be ________.

Cellular telephones; distracting

List the correct steps to changing lanes.

Check the side and rearview mirrors, check over your shoulder to be certain your blind spot is clear,signal you intended movement in advance, proceed with changing lanes

What are the five maximum speed limits listed on page 50?

Cities and towns-35 mph; for school buses-45 mph; school activity buses- 55mph; outside cities and towns-55mph; interstates-70mph

Studies show that the vehicle moving at a speed ______ ______the posted limit is much more likely to ______ or be involved in a ____ than the vehicle moving at a normal speed

Considerably below, cause, crash

what are the two big "don'ts" when being pulled over by a law enforcement officer?

Don't move around in the vehicle, reach under the seats or enter the glove box box or center console while the officer is approaching the vehicle; Don't exit the vehicle or have other parties exit the vehicle unless instructed by an officer

You need 2 documents to prove who you are and how old your are. list 3 accepted forms of I.D.

Drivers license, social security card, and birth certificate

What does DWI stand for?

Driving while impaired

What offense carries a penalty of 90 day and $500?

Failure to yield, turning at a stop or yield sign, entering a roadway upon the approach of an emergency vehicle or a highway construction area when the offense results in a serious injury

List 3 tips to prevent drowsy driving.

Get atleast 6 hours of good sleep before a trip, drink a caffeinated beverage, Travel with an awake passenger to keep the conversation going, take a break every 2 hours and take a short walk

List two exception to this law.

If the vehicle is in a parade, If an adult is with a child in the bed of the truck, If an emergency situation exists.