Preparing the vehicle
Name 2 things you should do before starting your engine
Be sure vehicle is in park or neutral; Adjust the seat so you can reach all controls; Adjust rearview mirrors; Move anything that blocks your view; Lock all doors; Fasten you seatbelt
Slows your thought processes and reaction time; affects your judgment and vision; impairs your senses and abilities; causes micro-sleeping or falling asleep completely
Name 1 way a seat belt protects you during a crash
From being ejected from the vehicle; from being thrown against other passengers, your steering wheel, or windshield; it keeps you behind the wheel where you can control the vehicle
What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?
You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so
Stop; do not enter; wrong way; yield
Red
What are the requirements for windshields and side windows?
Must be not covered or treated with anything that makes the glass reflective or non-transparent
What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you?
Remain calm and try to put as much distance between you and them as possible
True or False: if you are not wearing a seatbelt, your airbag will protect you
False. Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts
What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean?
Vehicles moving in either direction must not pass or cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe to do so)
Construction and maintenance warning
Orange
Are bumper height requirements the same for every vehicle?
No--depends on the weight of the vehicle
What are the 3 main categories of distracted driving?
Visual, manual, cognitive
What age are children required to be in a car seat?
Under 4
What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?
Passing is not allowed in this lane
General warning; advisory of unexpected roadway conditions
Yellow
What should you do if you are hauling a load of material that could fall or blow into the road?
Secure the load with a close-fitting cover
What type of distraction is texting?
Visual, manual, and cognitive
What age are children required to be in a booster seat?
4 and 5
What does a broken yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?
Passing is permitted in this lane when it is safe to do so
Regulatory; control traffic; set limits; give commands
White
What do you need when you have a projected load more than 4 feet from the vehicle during the day and night?
Red flags in the daytime, red lights or reflectors at night
Which is affected first after drinking alcohol: judgment or vision?
judgment
If a front seat passenger under 18 is not wearing a seatbelt, who will be charged with the seatbelt violation?
The driver
If you are in a lane that is marked with both a curved and straight arrow, which way are you permitted to go?
You may either turn or go straight
Guide or directional information
Green