Driver’s Ed – Test 3 – Flashcards
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A rule the enables drivers to plan stopping distance in terms other than feet is called the _____ rule.
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3 second rule
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A vehicle is considered ocerloaded if the driver's view to the front side is _____.
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obstructed
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What should you do when you come to an intersection and the traffic light changes from green to yellow/
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proceed with caution
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What is indicated on a yellow sign?
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general warning
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What does it mean when a school bus displays yellow flashing lights?
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It means the bus is about stop and operate it's red lights
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What is a CDL license?
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A commercial driver's license
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To operate a motorcycle you must have a _____.
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class D operator's license
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Besides being smaller, what makes a motorcycle difficult for driver's to see?
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The fact that they are easily hidden in the vehicles blind spot
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Are bicyclists subject to the same laws and rules as automobile drivers?
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Yes
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What is the largest truck you may operate with your operator's license?
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A truck that weighs 26,000 GVWR
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As an applicant for a New Hampshire driver's license you must furnish two (2) _____.
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positive means of identification
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What is the youngest age one may legally practice driving a vehicle in New Hampshire?
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15 and a half
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One who is practicing driving must be accompanied by a person seated on the front seat who is at least _____ and holds _____.
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25 years old; a valid license
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Your safety belt will keep you from _____, helping you to keep control of the vehicle.
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moving in your seat
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New Hampshire law requires youngsters to wear a safety belt or be restrained in a safety seat until _____ years of age.
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6
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New Hampshire law requires operators and/or passengers on a motorcycle to wear an approved protective helmet until _____ years of age.
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18
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A _____ can overrule any traffic light, sign or other traffic control device.
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police officer
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A yellow line on the left edge of a street or roadway indicates _____.
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a one way road
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A _____ has the right of way over all vehicles at intersections and crosswalks.
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pedestrian
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When making a turn at an intersection, you should turn into the lane that is _____ to you.
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closest
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You should signal before you change directions. Signals should be given before: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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1. change lanes 2. turn at an intersection 3. enter or leave an expressway 4. pull away from a curb 5. pull over to the side of the road
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When there are three or more lanes in one direction, the _____ lane usually has the smoothest traffic flow.
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middle
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Reaction time is _____
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the time it takes from the moment you see the danger until you step on the brakes
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Reaction distance is _____
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the distance your vehicle travels during your reaction time
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Braking time is _____
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the time it takes for the brakes and friction between the road and tires to stop the vehicle
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Braking distance is _____
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the distance your vehicle travels during your brake time
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When you double your speed, the stopping distance is nearly _____ times greater.
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4
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Hydroplaning is when _____.
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your tires drive on the water and lose friction with the road
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A driver's license _____.
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can be taken away by the state
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_____ laws are designed to help driver's understand who should be granted the privlege of proceeding first when more than one vehicle approaches an intersection at about the same time.
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right-of-way
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A certificate of motor vehicle title _____
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demonstrates proof of ownership
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Most states have blood-alchohol concentration limits of _____ percent for drivers under age 21
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.00 to .02
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_____ vision is the five-degree cone that makes up the only three percent of a driver's total visual field.
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central
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The distance you look ahead is identified as your _____
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visual scope
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A driver should search the highway _____ seconds ahead
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20-30
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A driver should maintain a visual-control zone of at least _____ seconds ahead.
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12-15
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A space into which you can safely direct your vehicle with the lowest possible risk is referred to as your _____
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intended path of travel
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You should always maintain a stopping zone distance of _____ seconds
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4-5
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The key to the Basic Speed Law is to drive at a _____ speed for conditions
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reasonable and proper
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The primary challenge in driving a manual transmission vehicle is learning to _____
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press the accelerator to increase engine speed appropriately
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The point at which the engine begins to move the car as the clutch is released is called the _____
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friction cuff
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A frequent mistake is _____
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shifting into a lower gear at too high a speed
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When shifting gears, you should look _____
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along your intended path of travel
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When shifting gears, you should press the clutch _____
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all the way to the floor
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Single-vehicle crashes account for more than _____ percent of all motor vehicle fatalities
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50
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When passing a motorcycle or scooter, _____
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give the rider the whole lane
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_____ is a coming together or blending of vehicles to maintain a smooth, uninterrupted traffic flow.
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merging
