Drivers Ed: Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 (special questions)

List the 15 causes of inattentive driving:

Lighting a cigarette, Trying to fasten a safety belt while driving, Reaching across the seat to close a door or look in the glove compartment, Reaching for coins in pockets while driving up to a toll booth, Trying to wind or adjust a wristwatch, Watching children or pets in the vehicle, Trying to remove a coat, Reading maps and newspapers, Eating while driving, Adjusting a mirror while driving, Using a cellular phone, Adjusting the radio or CD player, Shaving, Using a laptop computer or fax machine, Applying makeup

Most collisions are caused by

Motorist Error

In New Jersey, motorists may use studded snow tires between

November 15 and April 1

BAC is determined by four factors:

Quantity of alcohol consumed, Body weight,How quickly drinks were consumed (time), Food eaten

If a vehicle runs off the pavement

Slow down, regain control, turn slowly onto the road.

Sun glare:

Sun visors should always be adjusted to shield a motorist's eyes without cutting off his/her view of the road. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slow down. Watch for lane markings.

Explain what causes hydroplaning and what is it

Wet road surfaces can cause tires to hydroplane, or ride up on a film of water, starting at about 35 mph, which could cause a motorist to lose control of his/her vehicle- Chances of hydroplaning increase as speeds increase. After 55 mph, tires may totally leave the road surface.If tires totally leave the road surface, braking is virtually impossible, and turning is not possible. A gust of wind, a change in road level or a slight turn can create a skid if a vehicle is hydroplaning.

Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunken driving had been drinking:___

beer

Road surfaces are the most slippery

during the first few moments of rainfall

Tailgating refers to...

following too closely behind a vehicle directly in front

The designated driver is responsible for the safe transportation of _______ or __________ who have been drinking alcoholic beverages.

friends, family members

If a collision is impossible to avoid, the motorist should choose to hit something that will:

give way (such as brush or shrubs) rather than something hard.

Failure to pay this surcharge will result in an:

indefinite suspension of driving privileges until the fee is paid.

Hosts may become involved in a:

lawsuit if a guest is involved in a drinking and driving collision after leaving the party.

After alcohol, _____ is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions.

marijuana

Although food does slow the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, eating will not:

prevent a high BAC when steadily drinking large amounts

When a motorist is passed by another vehicle, he/she must be careful. Stay in the...

proper lane and slow down to make the pass easier for the other motorist

All snow and ice must be

removed from the entire vehicle

Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means that a driver's _______ and _____ are impaired by alcohol

senses, judgment

Law enforcement is trained to notice certain signs that a motorist has been drinking

speeding, weaving, slow driving. jerking motions, quick stops

If a motorist sees that his/her vehicle may hit something, one of three things can be done: _____ , _____ or ______.

stop, turn quickly, speed up

To avoid a spin (skid),

the motorist should turn in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding, without over steering

The only thing that can make a person sober is...

time

A ____________ is a dangerous driver

tired driver

Every "drink" contains about ____ ounce of alcohol.

½

Motorist who refuse to take a breath test in New Jersey are also subject to an MVC insurance surcharge of ______ per year for _______ years.

$1,000, three

For individuals younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of ___% or higher.

.01

If a motorist has reached a BAC for the following after drinking, the risk of causing a motor vehicle...

.05% after drinking, the risk for causing a motor vehicle accident DOUBLES, The risk is SIX TIMES as great when driving with a BAC of .10%, The risk is 25 TIMES as great when driving with a BAC of .15%

In NJ, it is illegal for an individual who is 21 years old or older to drive with a BAC of ______% or higher.

.08

UNDER STATE LAW, REFUSAL TO TAKE A BREATH TEST IS EQUAL TO DRIVING WITH A BAC OF _______ FOR A FIRST OFFENSE

.10%

When driving in the city a motorist should look at least

12 seconds ahead

There is as much alcohol in the average beer as there is in the average drink of whisky or wine. One drinks equals:

1½ oz - 80 proof Liquor 12 oz - bottle or can of beer 5 oz - glass of wine

Explain the One Car Length Method

Always keep one car length back (20 feet) for each ten miles per hour of speed.

What is the Standard Collision-Prevention Formula?

Be Alert: Never think the other driver will not make a driving error. Be Prepared: Learn what to do in any case when you have to act fast. Act In Time: Try not to panic. Know what to do if something happens suddenly.

The only scientific way to check is through:

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).

Explain the Three-Seconds-Plus Rule.

Choose some fixed object ahead of the car in front of you. As the car passes it begin counting for three seconds (one-one thousand, two-one thousand, three-one thousand)