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100
The average person spends this amount of time in their lifetime waiting on red lights.
2 weeks/14 days
100
How many hours of driving practice are required before getting your license?
50 hours.
40 hours of daytime driving and 10 hours of night driving.
100
What are the colors, starting from the top to the bottom, of traffic lights?
Red, Yellow, Green
100
2007 Law: If your wipers are on, your ________ must be on.
Headlights.
100
What is the driving curfew time for junior license holders, or drivers under 18 years old?
10PM.
You may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. for 180 days after getting your license.
After you have driven for 180 days, and until you become 18 years of age, you may not drive during the following hours: Saturday and Sunday, between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, after 11 p.m.
200
The first speeding ticket in history was issued in this year.
Hint: The first car was made in 1886. The ticket was issued sometimes after 1900. The person was going too slow at 12 mph.
In 1902, Dayton, Ohio, police ticketed Harry Myers for going 12 mph on West Third Street.
200
How many months do you have to wait in between getting a permit and getting your license?
6 months; 180 days.
200
Warning signs are usually the shape of what?
A diamond.
200
____________, is when your tires lose their grip on the road.
Hydroplaning.
200
The two most commonly issued traffic tickets in the U.S. are...
1. Speeding
2. Texting While Driving
300
The U.S. has paved enough roads to circle the earth _______ times.
150 times!
300
How many times can you take a drivers test on a permit before you have to renew or retake the permit test?
3 times for each permit.
300
What does this sign mean?
Two Way Traffic
300
2006 Law: Motorists must clear all _________ from vehicles before operating.
Snow/Ice
300
Underage drinking can lead to having your license suspended for how long?
An underage DUI or standard DUI arrest will trigger an administrative license suspension, even if the driver isn't later convicted of a crime in court. The administrative suspension lasts for 90 days to 2 years.
400
Up to _____% of an average car is recyclable.
80 percent of a car is recyclable.
Cars are full of scrap metal. From their engines and transmissions to doors, hoods, and more, these scrap metal parts can be recycled for cash payouts. Cars are mostly made of iron, aluminum, and steel, all of which are valuable and recyclable.
Auto metal, fabric, glass or car plastics are NOT recyclable in the bin. These items need to be recycled separately by specialized processors.
400
These two tests are required at the DMV before you can get your learners permit.
Written knowledge test and a vision test
400
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
20-25 mph.
400
__________, is the most dangerous driving environment for both new and experienced drivers.
Fog can be one of the most dangerous weather conditions for both new and experienced drivers. Fog has the potential to reduce visibility significantly, so it is critical that drivers stay focused on the road in order to stay safe.
400
How long is a driver's license suspended for driving without car insurance?
90 days!
500
____% of the world's population drives on the left side of the road.
30 percent!
Approximately two-thirds of the global population drive on the right side of the street. All in all, 163 countries and territories have right-hand drive traffic while vehicles use the left-side in 76 countries.
500
Most drivers in the state of Indiana possess a class ____ license.
Class D.
- Class A, B, C CDL - commercial drivers (trucks, tractors, buses, etc)
- Class D - private vehicles
- Class L - motorcycle
500
What does this sign mean?
No hitch hiking!
500
What should you do if you approach deep water on the roadway?
You should never drive through deep water on the roadway. If you don’t know how deep a puddle or flooded road is, you should avoid it at all costs. Even driving through shallow puddles can make driving dangerous.
Do not drive through water:
- It can wet your brakes and render them ineffective. If your brakes get wet, you can dry them by applying the brakes a few times while moving slowly.
- You can hit hidden potholes or debris and damage your tires.
- You can lose control of your vehicle.
- You can flood your engine and stall the car. Water in the engine can cause some serious mechanical damage, too.
- Your vehicle can flood, sink, or float away.
Avoid-- if you can!
500
How long is a driver's license suspended for failure to stop if a school bus has its lights on and the STOP arm out?
If there's a plate number and clear image of the driver, then they can be charged with a misdemeanor.
If you're lucky, you'll get 60 day suspension and a fine. The fines are usually a couple hundred bucks. The Indiana state law allows courts to fine a violator up to $10,000.