Joshua’s Law Final and ADAP test – Flashcards
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a safe driver is responsible for
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passengers, other roadway users, and self
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which of the following driver reactions is NOT that of a defensive driver
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pays little attention to other roadway users
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a driver who refuses to take an alcohol test might lose his or her license under which law
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implied consent
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a driver-education course
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gives you a good start toward becoming a safe driver
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yielding in traffic means
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allowing others to go before you
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interstate route signs
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vary according to type of road way, vary from state to state, and may be combined with information about city's streets.
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the purpose of a rumble strip is to
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alert you through the noise your tires makes when driving over them and warn you that you are driving too close to the roadway edge
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what roadway markings are used to guide your driving path?
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reflectors
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in a vehicle with automatic transmission
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always come to a full stop before shifting to another gear
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if leaving the car from the street side
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walk around to rear of car
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the brake system warning light tells you
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the braking system is not working properly
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adjust a safety belt so it
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fits snugly
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the driving task is primarily a
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thinking task
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the process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called
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an orderly visual search pattern
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a space cushion is
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an open area of space all around a vehicle
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The best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to
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communicate by using your lights and/or horn
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if a tire is under-inflated, the only part that grips the road well is the
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outside edges of the tire tread
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what rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions
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4- second rule
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an example of an active restraint is
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a safety belt
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child restraint seats must be used
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in the back seat
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the hand signal to indicate slow or stop is
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left arm and hand pointed downward
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a turnabout maneuver is risky because
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you cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic
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how much space should be allowed to park your vehicle parallel to the curb
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5-6 feet longer then your vehicle
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when leaving a parallel parking space, you
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must yield to all approaching traffic
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when turning, your last check is
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in the direction of your intended path of travel
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a delayed green light means
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one side of an intersection has a green light and the other remains red
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yielding the right of ways means
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letting others go first
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when an emergency vehicle sounds its sirens or uses a flashing light, you
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must yield the right of way
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when joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be
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greater then when turning right
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injuries and deaths from motorcycle collisions are primarily from
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the exposed position of the rider
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as the driver of a vehicle, you should
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never tailgate a cyclist before passing
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wearing a motorcycle helmet
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reduces the right of fatal head and neck injuries
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as bicyclists share roadway with other roadway users, they also must share the
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responsibility for avoiding conflicts
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the jogger is safest when
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using a sidewalk or jogging area
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what is a space cushion
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the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
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a 3-second following distaince
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is not the total stopping distance
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a driver that follows too closely is called a
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tailgater
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rural roads are
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constructed of different types of materials
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traffic controls help you to travel safety by
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providing advance information and warnings
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maintaining vehicle control at higher speeds is
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more difficult then at lower speeds
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befor passing a vehicle in your lane,
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be sure there is a room for you to return to your lane after passing
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a minimum speed limit is
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intended to keep traffic from moving too slowly
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if the entrance ramp enters the expressway from the left, you should realize a greater potential for conflict because you will be entering
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a higher speed traffic lane
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assume that the common speed on the expressway is above the posted speed limit. you should
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drive at the posted way
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when there is a speed limit sign on an exit ramp, you
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should not exceed the posted speed
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when your headlights shine into fog
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light is reflected back by water particles
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hydroplaning occurs when your tires
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lose contact with the road
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when your vehicle starts to skid sideways
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steer in the direction that your vehicle need to go
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your vehicle's temperature light or gauge warn you that the
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engine is producing more heat then the cooling system can handle
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when you have a blowout, what should you do first
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grip the steering wheel firmly
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as you apply the foot brake, the pedal goes to the floor. what should you do first?
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pump the brake pedal three or four times
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if your engine dies, causing a loss of power steering, what is the result?
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you need to exert more effort to steer
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if your collision is about to occur
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keep control of your vehicle
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When a strong emotion affects you, your chance of making a mistake
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increases
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A person with 20/40 visual acuity
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must be twice as close to an object to see it as clearly as a person with 20/20 vision
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Carbon monoxide can enter from
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an open window, heater or air conditioner
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The first precaution you should take with regard to driving after taking medicine is to
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read label on medicine to see if the medicine affects you driving
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Alcohol is a
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drug
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Depressants can make a person
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depressed and sleepy
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The implied consent law
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helps authorities control alcohol-related driving problems
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Many states have set the level of intoxication at a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of
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.08
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One of the major expenses of owning and operating a vehicle is
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the purchase price
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A traffic signal that has been green for some time is a
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stale green light
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If the brake warning light comes on as you are driving you should
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have the brake system inspected immediately and repaired as needed
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A major disadvantage of buying a used vehicle from a private owner is that
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there seldom will be a warranty
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If the used vehicle passes your tests, you should
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have a mechanic make a final check
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A driver with recent traffic convictions pays more for insurance because
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the driver tends to have more collisions
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Battery fluid is a
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strong acid
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The catalytic converter
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reduces pollution from exhaust gas
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If you used 16 gallons of fuel to drive 400 miles, your mpg (miles per gallon) is
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25 mpg
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To conserve fuel and extend the life of your vehicle, you should
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plan ahead and combine short trips into one slightly longer one
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The legend of a map indicates
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the meaning of symbols and markings
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The average number of miles you should plan to cover each day on a long trip is
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400 miles
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A good navigator
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plans ahead and gives directions
