Chapter 5
What is Maggie's Law?
law that prevents drivers from getting on the road due to overtiredness which is 24-hours
It is ILLEGAL for an individual who is 21 years of age or older to drive with a BAC of ___ or higher?
.08
How many points do you get for racing on a highway?
5 points
Pedestrians always have _____
the right of way at intersections.
All cars must be inspected every _____ at a state inspection office
2 years
What is the 3-Second Rule?
The 3-second rule is when you look at a stationary object, count 3 seconds in your head if you haven't passed the object in the 3 seconds, you have enough time to stop
Younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of ____or higher
0.1
How many points do you get for tailgating?
5 points
Never exceed a speed of ___ mph when passing a horseback rider.
25
a car must have what kind of insurance
Liability insurance
How Many Car lengths should you be from a car going 40MPH?
4 car lengths
Refusal to take a breath test is equal to driving with a BAC of ____ for a first offense.
.10
how many points will be subtracted from a motorist's point total for every year he goes without a violation or suspension?
3 points
a truck can take up to ___ longer before a complete stop in comparison to other cars
25%
If you are pulled over with an expired car inspection ticket your car will be?
impounded and towed.
Roads are most slippery during the first___?
Few minutes of downfall
The majority of DUI is
beer
All point violations after____ will stay on a motorist driving record.
March 1, 1974
A motorist should always stop ___ feet before a crosswalk
30
Your license plates must have a __ ft visibility range at night.
50
How many car lengths should you be from a car going 50MPH on gravel?
10 car lengths
How does alcohol affect your body and mind?
It impairs coordination, reaction time, judgment, and balance
What is the difference between reckless and careless driving?
reckless driving is when you know you are putting someone's life at risk whereas careless driving is little mistakes that are against the law ( not taking a complete stop at a stop sign)
Vehicle-pedestrian collisions have a 5% fatality rate if the car is going 20 mph. what is the % when a car is going 45mph?
85%
A car must be _____ before you can use it.
titled, registered, and insured