Defensive Driving
When do you use your seatbelts?
At all times
What is the speed in school zones?
15 mph
What mph is considered reckless driving in the state of Arizona?
above 20 mph
When do you turn on your driving lights? (hint: time of day)
At dusk (or when driving conditions are not well)
A curve painted yellow means?
You may stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay in your car.
How many seconds of space should you keep in between you and the vehicle in front of you?
3 seconds
What is the speed in neighborhoods?
25 mph
what is the fine for going 1-10 mph over the speed limit?
$250 dollars
When parking uphill on a two-way street your wheels should?
Face to the left
What is a yellow line with a dotted line next to it means?
you can pass over (move over)
What is the proper way to attempt to turn on a street (hint: deals with face movements)
Look left then right then left again. Or vice versa
What is the speed on highways (in the city)
55 mph
How long does a standard speeding ticket stay on your record?
A standard ticket is cleared after a period of time. Does not stay permanent (however, criminal speeding can stay on your record for a lifetime)
A flashing red light means
You must come to a full stop, then proceed with caution when the roadway is clear.
On average, how many drivers use their cell phones in the US? (Guess between 5,000- 900,000)
660,000 people
In case of an emergency, what do you do to signal other drivers?
Put on your hazards and try to pull over
What is the speed of highways outside of the city?
65 mph
How many points can you get for speeding until your license is taken away? hint: (a number between 5-20)
13 points (can be charged up to 8 points for a reckless driving ticket)
If a fire vehicle is responding to an emergency, you must not follow the vehicle any closer than ( # feet)
500 ft
What is the minimum age to get a CDL? (truck driving license)
21 (In Arizona only you can get a permit license at 18)
How many seconds of space do you need in front of you if a truck is in front?
between 6-9 seconds
What is the speed near farmlands?
35 mph
What is considered criminal speeding in a school zone?
Anything above 35 mph
When following another car from behind, lower your high beam headlights to low beams whenever you are within ( # feet)
200 ft
Criminal driving is a class 3 demeanor which means what penalties?
-Up to 30 days in jail
-$500 dollar fine
-Up to 1-year probation
*May vary