Driver ed unit 6

Your car usually delivers 22 mpg in highway driving. With 12 gallons in your tank, you will travel ___ miles.

264

Tires need more air

In cold weather

The Mandatory Insurance law requires the Illinois motorist to have the following minimum financial coverage

$25,000 for death or injury to one person, $50,000 for death or injury to 2 or more persons and $20,000 for property damage

Alcohol can effect driving at a BAC as low as ___.

0.02%

If your tires do not have tread-wear indicators, you should replace them when the tread is worn to no less than ___.

1/8 inch (3 mm)

As a general rule, a car's oil needs to be changed every

3,000-5,000

A completely unprotected car can be stolen in less than

30 seconds

Depreciation is

A decrease in value of a car

A roadside test a police officer gives if a driver is suspected of DUI is called ___.

A field-sobriety test

If you were a disabled driver and wanted to obtain a refund for a spinner knob you wanted to place into a new car you just purchased, where would you seek the refund?

A motor-vehicle manufacturer

Costs of a DUI can include ___. a. fines, license suspension, possible jail time, attorney fees, court costs, & license reinstatement fees b. expensive, high-risk ("SR-22") auto insurance c. alcohol/drug counseling, rehabilitation programs, attending victim impact panels d. all of the above

All of the above

In Illinois, drivers between the ages of 16 and 20 will be charged with driving under the influence if their BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) is ___. a. .01 to .04% b. .05 to .09% c. .01 to .08% d. all of the above

All of the above

Preventive maintenance on a vehicle would include ___. a. changing the oil b. putting air in the tires c. checking levels of key fluids d. all of the above

All of the above

Signs of drivers who may be under the influence include ___. a. weaving back and forth across the roadway b. responding slowly to traffic signals c. driving at night without headlights d. all of the above

All of the above

Using marijuana is dangerous before driving because such drugs ___. a. cause drowsiness b. cause fragmented thought patterns c. make it difficult to evaluate spatial relationships d. all of the above

All of the above

BAC is determined by

Amount of alcohol consumed, body weight, how quickly drinks were consumed, food eaten

What factors would cause your premium to be higher?

Being single driver lives in a large city driver is a male driver is under 25 years old

Alcohols greatest effect is on the

Brain

A person who refuses to take a BAC test

Can be charged with driving under the influence

__________ are antitheft devices that emit a sound, signal, or visual cue.

Car alarms

What routine maintenance should be performed on your vehicle every month?

Check the power steering fluid

What class license are you applying for?

Class D

A designated driver should be the person that consumed the least amount of alcohol.

False

Getting an itemized estimate of repair costs before having any work done on your car is unnecessary.

False

If you cause a crash, your bodily injury liability insurance will cover your medical costs.

False

The most targeted vehicles among car thieves are fancy luxury cars or sports cars, so if you drive an ordinary family car that is a few years old you should not have to worry about someone stealing it.

False

The oil level should be checked when the engine is warm and running.

False

When you lease a car, it does not matter how many miles you put on the car.

False

The ___ law is a state law that requires you to prove that you can pay for damages you cause with a vehicle.

Financial responsibility

The actual yearly cost of operating a car depends the most on the number of

Miles driven and fuel-mileage rate

The main advantage of leasing over buying a car is that

Monthly payments are usually lower

What is the typical type of motor vehicle stolen by car thieves?

Ordinary family car

If you buy an automobile from someone other than an authorized dealer, the person responsible for obtaining the application forms for license plates is the

Present owner

A title is a document that shows

Proof of ownership

The paint on the ____ of your car will oxidize less rapidly than the other parts.

Sides

A synergistic effect may be triggered by alcohol if you

Take drugs

All motor vehicles must be registered every year with the DMV.

True

Always turn your engine off before refueling.

True

BAC levels above 0.30% can cause a driver to pass out and even go into a coma or die

True

Driving on underinflated tires can reduce tread life by as much as 50%.

True

Driving under the influence means driving while impaired by ANY substance that affects your ability to drive safely, whether that substance is alcohol, an over-the-counter medication, a prescription drug, or an illegal drug.

True

Everyone at a place or event where alcohol is consumed is obligated to take an active role in keeping drinkers from driving

True

Factors used to determine the cost of insurance can include driving record, age, miles driven, gender, marital status, residence, and type of vehicle.

True

If you have been drinking heavily late at night, the next day you may still have a dangerously high BAC that is in excess of the legal limits for driving.

True

If you have purchased comprehensive insurance and your windshield is broken by a hail ball during a hail storm, your insurance company will pay to have your windshield replaced.

True

If you lose control of your vehicle and you run over a traffic sign or traffic light, your property damage liability insurance will pay to repair or replace the sign or light.

True

Maintenance is the key to keeping your vehicle running smoothly and reliably.

True

Most new cars come with a standard warranty on major parts that lasts from three years or 36,000 miles to five years or 60,000 miles.

True

Police can and do arrest people who they believe are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs before they start their cars, while they are sitting still in a parked or wrecked vehicle with the motor off, and even when they have pulled off the road to "sleep it off."

True

The total cost of a car loan depends on the interest rate, the total amount of money borrowed, and the length of time required for repayment.

True

To help save money on gasoline, you should avoid unnecessary lane changes, drive the posted speed limit, avoid unnecessary braking and accelerating, avoid "racing the engine, and perform routine maintenance as recommended in your vehicle's owner's manual.

True

When alcohol is consumed the effects of certain drugs can be multiplied

True

When washing your car, avoid using household liquid soaps and laundry detergents, which can damage the luster and finish of the vehicle by stripping the protective wax coat.

True

You can be charged and convicted of DUI even if your BAC is well under the legal limit if the quantity of alcohol in your body has impaired your driving

True

If your exhaust changes to a blue or smoky white color, you should

Turn off the engine immediately

You should check tire pressure

When they tires are cold

Bodily-injury liability insurance covers medical costs of others if

You're at fault

Your blood alcohol concentration increases when

Your alcohol intake is higher than the rate of your body's ability to oxidize the alcohol

Costs of a DUI can include ___.

a. fines, license suspension, possible jail time, attorney fees, court costs, & license reinstatement fees b. expensive, high-risk ("SR-22") auto insurance c. alcohol/drug counseling, rehabilitation programs, attending victim impact panels Selected: d. all of the above

Stimulants adversely affect a person's ability to drive by making him or her ___.

aggressive and overconfident

The most widely abused drug and the one most often linked to motor-vehicle collisions is ___.

alcohol

To deter thieves, always _________ when parking. a. turn your wheels toward the curb b. choose a well-lit area c. set the emergency brake d. all of the above

all of the above

About 40% of cars that are stolen have ___.

at least one unlocked door

To protect your vehicle's finish, you should wax it ___.

at least six times a year

BAC is a percentage measurement of the level of alcohol in your

blood

If you know you will be drinking, the best safeguard is to ___.

bring a friend along to serve as a designated driver

If you have been drinking and cannot get someone to drive you home, you should ___.

call a taxi, local "safe ride" program, or use public transportation

An insurance policy is the

contract between a car owner and an insurance company

Property-damage liability insurance covers

damage to another car/property in a collision when you are at fault

In some people alcohol can cause an uncontrollable rapid vibration of the eye known as ___.

double vision

Which of the following factors would cause your premium to be lower?

driver has had no tickets

A person drinking alcohol will often get a sense of well-being, sometimes described as ___.

euphoria

An_____ in a vehicle insurance policy describes the conditions under which certain types of injury or damage are not covered.

exclusion

According to the implied consent law, any peace officer can request a chemical test of your BAC if he or she ___.

has reasonable suspicion that you are driving under the influence

The law that requires a driver to automatically give consent to be tested for BAC if arrested on suspicion of DUI is ___.

implied-consent law

The body rids itself of alcohol through a process called ___.

oxidation

The greatest number of alcohol related collisions result from ___.

poor judgment

Which of the following is not a valid use of your driver's license? a. proof of your age b. proof of your residency c. proof of your ability to operate a motor vehicle d. proof that you have liability insurance

proof that you have liability insurance

Which of the following will not save you money on gasoline? a. racing the engine b. driving on the freeway instead of surface roads c. driving at the speed limit d. avoid unnecessary braking and accelerating

racing the engine

The financial penalty received for a speeding violation varies with

the amount of speed you are traveling above the posted limit

BAC is NOT determined by

the type of alcohol you drink

What helps you sober up

time

If you see bright, cherry red spots under your vehicle's engine, it may be leaking ___.

transmission fluid

The risk of colliding with a drunk driver is higher on

weekends & national holidays

Coolant / antifreeze should be added ___.

when the engine is running

What is used by automobile insurance companies to determine rates?

your driving record. your age. your marital status.

Loaning your driver's license to another person may result in

your license being suspended or revoked