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what distance do you have to park away from a fire hydrant?
15 feet
what is the single most effective piece of equipment to reduce the risk of death or injury in a crash?
seatbelt.
what is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers age 21 and older in most U.S. states?
0.08.
what is the 8-sided red sign means you must come to a complete stop?
stop sign.
This eight-sided, bright red sign requires you to bring your vehicle to a complete rest behind the white limit line.
stop sign.
you must park no closer than this distance away from a curb.
12 inches (1 foot)
how many seconds of following distance should you keep between your vehicle and the car in front of you under normal conditions?
2-3 seconds.
alcohol and anti-anxiety medications belong to this class of drugs, which slow down the central nervous system and cause drowsiness.
depressant.
what is the 3-sided red-and-white sign tells you to slow down and give the right-of-way?
yield sign.
a 3-sided red and white sign indicating you must slow down and give right-of-way to cross traffic and pedestrians.
yield sign.
what is the minimum safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you under good weather conditions?
2-3 seconds.
what three distances add up to your total stopping distance?
perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance.
what is the law that makes it illegal for any driver under the age of 21 to operate a vehicle with any measurable amount of alcohol in their system?
what is the fluorescent yellow-green sign with 5 sides indicates you are approaching this type of special zone?
school zone sign.
this color line painted on your side of the road means passing or crossing into the oncoming lane is strictly prohibited.
solid yellow line.
these three physical factors determine the total force of impact in a crash.
speed, weight, distance.
what dangerous condition happens when a layer of water builds up between your tires and the road, causing you to lose traction?
hydroplaning.
what is average amount of time it takes the human body to metabolize/process one standard drink?
about 1 hour.
what is the round yellow-and-black sign warns you of this upcoming track crossing?
railroad crossing sign.
this flashing signal serves as a warning and instructs you to slow down and proceed through an intersection with caution.
flashing yellow light.
when a vehicle's speed triples, it needs about this many times the distance to stop.
9 times.
what acronym stands for the four steps of the decision-making process used in zone control?
IPDE.
what is only thing that can actually sober up a person who has been drinking?
time.
what is the orange sign of any shape that are strictly used to designate this active hazard area on the highway?
construction/work zone sign.
this is the only acceptable time a driver is legally allowed to block or wait inside an active intersection.
never, under no circumstances.