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What is the driving curfew?
Driving curfew: A restriction that limits when a provisional driver may drive, usually late night/early morning.
What are M and CDL endorsements?
M and CDL endorsements: M = motorcycle; CDL = commercial driver’s license.
How long does it take a train to stop traveling 50 mph?
Train stopping distance at 50 mph: About 1 mile or more
How far should the driver sit from the steering wheel?
At least 10 inches
What do roll, pitch , and yaw mean?
Roll: Side tilt
Pitch: Front/back tilt
Yaw: Rotation
Explain why some licenses are horizontal and others are vertical
Horizontal vs vertical licenses: Vertical licenses are issued to drivers under 21 to easily identify minors; horizontal licenses are for drivers 21 and older.
Explain the zero tolerance law
Zero tolerance law: Drivers under 21 cannot have any measurable alcohol in their system
List 4 safety tips for crossing a railroad
Railroad safety tips (4): Obey signals, Look both ways, Never race a train, Stop behind stop line
How far should the driver sit from the steering wheel?
Correct hand position: 8am and 4pm
What type of steering is recommended for most maneuvers
Push-pull steering
List three types of restrictions that can be placed on licenses
License restrictions (3): Corrective lenses, curfew limits, passenger limits.
List three organs that can be successfully transplanted
Transplantable organs (3): Heart, kidney, liver.
Be ready to identify road signs and shapes. (List shape and colors)
Stop: Red octagon Yield:
Red/white triangle
Warning: Yellow diamond
Regulatory: White rectangle
Construction: Orange diamond
Where should the head restraint be positioned?
Centered at the back of your head
Define covering the brake
Covering the brake: Foot hovering over brake pedal
What does revocation mean?
Revocation: License is canceled and must be reapplied for after a waiting period
What is the underlying principle of the right of way rules?
Underlying principle of right-of-way: Courtesy, safety, and preventing conflicts
what are the differences between solid, broken, yellow, and white lines:
Lane lines:
Solid = no passing
Broken = passing allowed
Yellow = opposite traffic
White = same direction traffic
What should your settings for your rear view and side view mirrors be?
Adjust to reduce blind spots, see lane edges
Explain vision types central, peripheral, and focal vision
Central: Sharp focus
Peripheral: Side vision
Focal: Concentrated attention
Explain the implied consent law
Implied consent law: By driving, you agree to alcohol/drug testing if suspected of DUI.
Most highway railroad crashes are the result of______
Driver error
Within how many feet is parking permitted for the following: fire hydrant, intersection, railroad crossing?
Fire hydrant: 15 feet
Intersection: 20 feet
Railroad crossing: 50 feet
How do you know if the airbag, antilock brakes, and seat belt are functioning properly?
Safety system warning lights: Dashboard indicators during startup
What is the recommended following distance?
minimum of 3 seconds