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What are the three parts of the standard collision-prevention formula?
1. Be alert. 2. Be prepared. 3. Act in time.
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Name four types of vehicle failures.
(Answers vary) 1. Power steering 2. Gas Pedal 3. Headlights 4. Windshield Wiper
100
When can motorists in New Jersey use studded tires?
Between November 15 and April 1.
100
What percent of alcohol is burned by the liver?
90% of alcohol.
100
How often should a motorist over age 40 get their eyes checked?
A motorist over he age 40 should get their eyes checked every year.
200
When does road rage occur?
When motorists lose their tempers or become frustrated because of a traffic disturbance.
200
What is the proper procedure to follow during a gas pedal failure?
Switch your car to neutral, coast to the side of the road, turn off the engine and then call for help.
200
When does a car normally being to hydroplane?
When the car travels 35 mph or more.
200
What four factors determine BAC?
1. Quantity of alcohol consumed. 2. Body weight. 3. How quickly the alcohol was consumed. 4. Food eaten.
200
How does marijuana affect a driver?
1. Loss of tracking ability - cannot stay in a single lane 2. Distance judgement - follows too closely behind cars 3. Vigilance - does remain attentive to driving 4. Divided attention - loses attention to driving
300
List five different distractions a motorist might encounter/perform.
(Answers vary) 1. Lighting a cigarette 2. Trying to fasten a safety belt while driving. 3. Trying to adjust a wristwatch. 4. Trying to remove a coat. 5. Eating while driving.
300
What is the safe following distance rate while driving in ideal conditions?
One full car length for every 10 mph of speed (MPH/10).
300
Name the three categories of reduced visibility.
1. Frost/Ice 2. Fog 3. Sun Glare
300
What are the rules regarding a motorist's BAC?
1. A motorist 21 years of age or older cannot drive with a BAC of 0.08 or higher. 2. A motorist under the age of 21 cannot drive with a BAC of 0.01 percent or higher.
300
What should alcohol not be mixed with?
Alcohol or other drugs.
400
What does Maggie's Law address?
Maggie's Law makes it illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep.
400
What are three general ways to avoid a collision?
1. Speed up 2. Stop abruptly 2. Turn quickly
400
Name three rules for driving at night.
1. Use headlights 2. Drive slower 3. Watch for road signs, slow-moving/unit vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians and animals
400
What is one drink equivalent to?
1.5 ounces of 86 proof liquor = 12 ounces of beer = 5 ounces of wine (12%)
400
How does increased BAC levels affect driving risk?
0.05 BAC doubles accident risk, 0.10 BAC makes the chances of an accident 6 times as great, and 0.15 BAC makes accident risk 25 times greater.
500
Describe the Three-Seconds-Plus Rule.
A motorist should choose a stationary object, watch the vehicle in front of him/her pass, and count how many seconds it takes before his/her own vehicle passes the same object. If it takes three or more seconds, the motorist should have enough distance for a sudden stop.
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What percentage of decisions are based on what the motorist sees?
90% of all decisions.
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When driving in a city, how far ahead should a driver look?
A driver should look 12 seconds ahead.
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What are five signs police officers look for in a drunk driver?
1. Speeding 2. Weaving 3. Slow driving 4. Jerking motion 5. Quick stops
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How may alcohol affect a driver's performance?
Alcohol can impair a driver's coordination, reaction time, and balance.