driving stuff
On an annual basis, animal-vehicle collisions cause about ____ worth of damage.
1 billion
Position the seat so that your chest is __ to __ inches from the hub of the steering wheel.
10, 12
how long for third suspension?
12 months
one drink equals
12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or one shot (
In 2011, pedestrian deaths accounted for ___________% of all traffic fatalities.
14
Have a plan. Identify an alternate path of travel _ seconds ahead, and the level of traction available in case of an emergency.
15
level 1 limited permit nc requirements
15-18 pass vision/written/signs only driver and supervising driver are allowed in front 5am-9pm for first six months, then removed
level 2 permit nc requirements
16-18 can drive unsupervised from 5am-9pm no more than one passenger who's under 21yo without supervision
___ hours awake = same effect as .07 blood alcohol concentration.
18
first conviction of dwi
1yr revocation
how many driving errors do drivers make per 20 driving moves
2
how many driving decisions do you make per mile driven
20
Persons __ to __ years old have the highest fatality rate. For all age groups, the fatality rate is higher for ________.
21, 24, males
how many licensed drivers are in the us
211 million
annual traffic collisions cost the national economy how much?
230 billion
how often should you stop when on long rides
2hrs
Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for people ages _ to __
3, 33
Drivers under 25 years of age, who represent 15% of the driving population, are involved in about __% of all collisions.
30
Search __ seconds ahead of your path of travel for objects or conditions that could become a threat.
30
If you weigh 100 pounds, are traveling at 30 mph, and hit a stationary object, the force of impact is...?
3000lbs
how long do microsleeps last
4-5 seconds
how many traffic collisions are reported each year
6 million
how long for second suspension?
6 months
how long for first suspension?
60 days
nc point system
7 points assigned = driving improvement clinic to get 3 points removed 12 points in 3 yrs = license suspended
how many child safety seats are installed incorrectly
8/10
About __% of the information required for safe driving relates to vision.
90
One person every __ seconds is injured in an alcohol-related crash.
90
minimum coverage for insurance in nc
Bodily injury/death of one person: $30,000 Bodily injury/death of two or more persons: $60,000 Property damage: $25,000
Driving a motor vehicle involves the conduct of skilled and properly timed actions under varying road and traffic conditions based on decisions that depend on:
Learned Information Realistic Perceptions Sound Judgments
second dwi conviction
Mandatory driver license revocation for a period of four years when convicted of a prior offense which occurred within three years of the current offense for which the license is being revoked
fourth dwi conviction
Mandatory permanent driver license revocation. The fourth conviction is considered a felony if the three prior DWI convictions occurred within the past seven years
third dwi conviction
Mandatory, permanent driver license revocation if at least one of the prior convictions occurred within the past five years
Speeding over 55. Can you suspend?
No, over 75mph can though. 55+ requires two charges in a year or one with a reckless driving charge.
T/F: The number of injuries and deaths due to collisions is considered to be of epidemic proportion.
T
how are reversible lanes marked
a red x meaning the lane is closed
what is the 3rd leading factor for fatal crashes
alcohol
If you drive through water, your brakes may become slippery and ineffective. To dry the brakes off,
apply your brakes gently as you accelerate
________skids occur when the brakes are applied so hard that the front or rear wheels lose traction.
braking
3 steps of risk assessment
consider probability consider consequences manage the situation
good driver vision includes
contrast sensitivity substantial visual field of view glare recovery
is failure to carry insurance a traffic or criminal offense?
criminal
provisional license
drivers under 18 have drivers education course complete no drugs ever
what's a new feature to ABS
emergency assist
how often do crashes occur
every 30 seconds
what happens if you get dwi with a minor in the car
face 30 days in jail
12 causes of fatal crashes
failure to maintain lane control speeding under influence failure to yield inattention reckless driving failure to obey signals bad technique improper turns sleepy driving vision obscured driving wrong way on 1way road
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists accidental death as the ______ leading cause of death in the United States.
fifth
how does one go from level 1 permit to level 2
have permit for 12 months with no violations
how to go to level 3 permit
hold level 2 six months with no issues
_________ and ______ associated with traffic-related crashes are two of our largest societal problems.
injury, death
how should you check before entering an intersection
left center right left
what are the advantages of pushing/pulling the steering wheel from a lower position instead of the old 10 and 2 method?
less fatiguing arms stay closer to the body more likely to have both hands on the wheel elimates arm crossing when turning injuries to arms when air bags deploy is decreased
Flashing red and yellow lights control some intersections during times when there is __________traffic flow.
low
3 parts of the highway transportation system
people, vehicles, roadways
3 factors of stopping distance
perception distance reaction distance braking distance
when you're tired, what shrinks?
peripheral vision
most common type of crash
rear end
revocation
removal of your driving record
Text can be used with a diamond symbol to delineate__________.
reserved lanes
Looking at the ground beside a moving vehicle helps you judge its__________.
speed
Among those killed, _____________ drivers have the highest death rates per miles driven among all age groups, followed by __________ drivers and young adult males.
teenage, elderly
glare recovery
the ability to see in the presence of oncoming headlights, at night, or in the presence of sun glare in daytime
contrast sensitivity
the capacity to sharply see the difference between two similarly colored objects
About _______ in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives.
three
T/F 1/10 drivers will be involved in an accident per year.
true
what's the most common cause of accidental death
vehicular crashes
when are motorcycles hard to see
when approaching from the side
A conviction of willful racing with another motor vehicle, whether it is prearranged or unplanned. Can you suspend?
yes
One conviction of speeding over 55 mph and one conviction of reckless driving within a year. Can you suspend?
yes
Two convictions of speeding over 55 mph within a period of 12 months. Can they suspend?
yes
adequate field of view
you are able to see objects in the periphery.