Maxwell Driving School Test – Flashcards
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how many weeks do you have to complete maxwell driving school?
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24 weeks
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can you RETAKE your permit test at maxwell driving school?
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no
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what is the number one killer of teens?
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car crashes
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what are the 4 main contributors in teen car crashes?
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-speeding -alcohol -texting -seat belts
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if you are a no show to one of your driving sessions what will the fee be?
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$75
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texting is a class _____ misdemeanor.
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C
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if you cancel your driving session less then 48 hours before your actual driving time how much will you be charged?
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$50
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if you are late to your driving session you only have _____ minute(s) before they consider you a no show.
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10
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what are the consequences if a teen is caught using a phone while driving?
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-$50 fine -90 day delay in eligibility for intermediate restricted or intermediate driver license
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when was texting while driving declared illegal?
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july 1, 2009
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what are regulatory signs?
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-they are used to inform road users of selected traffic laws or regulations -example=speed signs
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how many seconds after a yellow light comes a red light?
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3 seconds
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what does a yellow flashing arrow tell you to do?
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it tells you to slow down and proceed with caution at the intersection
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what does a red flashing arrow tell you to do?
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come to a complete stop. it is the same as a stop sign. look both ways, yield to traffic and pedestrians and proceed when it is time to do so.
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what does (HOV) stand for?
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high occupancy vehicle
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what are the consequences of littering in the state of tennessee?
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-40 hours of public service -8 additional hours of working in a waste recycling center -$50-$500 fine
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what is the minimum speed if you are traveling on the interstate?
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45mph
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what is the minimum speed for the farthest left lane on the interstate?
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55mph
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what is the rule you should follow on the interstate to avoid collision in which you do not have enough time to brake?
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the two second rule
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what are the four steps in crossing a railroad?
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1) stop 2) look 3) listen 4) look again
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how many feet away do you need to stay from a railroad crossing when a train is in sight?
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between 15 and 50 feet
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can you pass a school bus when the red stop warning signal lights are flashing?
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no
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what does it mean when a school bus is flashing yellow lights?
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it means that the bus is preparing to stop or unload children and that you need to slow down/stop
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not stopping for a school bus is a class _____ misdemeanor.
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A
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when you are pulled over you must tell the officer if you have a...
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gun on you or somewhere in the car, and you must show the handgun permit that belongs with the handgun
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what are some common intersections?
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-cross streets -side streets -driveways -shopping center or parking lot entrances
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when entering a main road from small unpopulated roads you must...
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yield to all vehicles on the main road
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if there are four people at a four way stop which person gets to go first?
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whoever was there first
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what must you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching?
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yield to the right-a-way and immediately drive to an isolated position , and as close as possible to the right hand edge or curb of the road way
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when changing lanes you must be...
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-signal your intention to change lanes -change lanes gradually and carefully
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how many feet need to be left between your car and a bicycle?
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3 feet
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when passing on the left you must...
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-know the speed and acceleration ability of your vehicle -estimate the speed of the vehicle you are passing
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when backing up you must...
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-look to the front -look both side -look in the rear -place your arm on the back of the seat and turn around so that you can look directly through the rear window -do NOT rely on your mirrors/backup cameras -do NOT open your door and lean out to look at your rear
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when entering the interstate you must...
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merge using the acceleration lane to speed up and merge with fast-moving traffic already on the interstate
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can you park on any entrance or exit ramps?
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no NEVER this is illegal unless your vehicle is disable
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what is the move over law?
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requires that motorists yield the lane closest to any emergency, maintenance, or recovery vehicle that stopped on the shoulder of the highway
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what are the rules in using your headlight safely?
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-meeting or overtaking vehicles within 500 feet -driving in cities and towns always use your low beams -on curves or turns to the right avoid "blasting" an oncoming car with your high beams -never put your headlight on high beam in fog or mist
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how can rain on a hot day affect the stability of your vehicle?
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heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface and this makes the road extremely slippery until the oil washes away
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how do you sober up after drinking alcohol?
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you must wait 1 hour for every drink you have had. you can NOT sober up by drinking coffee, exercising, taking a cold shower, etc...
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what is the level of intoxication in the state of tennessee?
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.08
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with a BAC of .10 percent, you are _____ times more likely to cause a crash than if you were sober.
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7
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what does BAC stand for?
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blood alcohol concentration
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what 2 abilities are the most important to driving?
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judgement and vision
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how does judgement affect driving?
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by giving you the ability to think clearly and make quick decisions
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how does vision affect driving?
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it gives you the ability to see clearly straight ahead and to the side at night
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what is the implied consent law?
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a consent given from you to allow officers to test the content of alcohol or drugs in your blood
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under 21 BAC...
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-loosing license for one year -$250 fine -sometimes public service
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what are the penalties for child endangerment?
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-jail for 30 days -fine of at least 1,000
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combining alcohol and other depressant drugs...
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such as antihistamines, maybe more dangerous to health and highway safety than the effects of either the alcohol or drugs alone
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how many points must you collect in 12 months to be put on suspension?
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6 points
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after first DUI...
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judge may revoke your license and give you a restricted license
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what is a NO-ZONE?
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the area approximately up to 20 feet directly in front of large vehicle
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what does ESC stand for?
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electronic stability control
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what does ESC do?
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ESC components enhance driver control and help the driver maintain directional stability under all conditions
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what is the proper placement for your hands on the steering wheel?
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9&3
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what does ABS stand for?
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allow brake and steer
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what are the two things ESC is made of?
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ABS+TRACTION CONTROL = ESC
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in what situations can ESC not help you?
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-taking a turn too fast -driving on slippery surfaces -hydroplaning
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in an emergency situation you are urged to...
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think more, do less
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what is most important in the stable platform concept of driving?
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mental- how your decision will effect or change grip physical- how you manage vehicle dynamics
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what is the most important piece of equipment on your car?
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tires
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what is it called when the tire meets the road?
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contact patch
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how big is the contact patch?
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as big as the palm of your hand
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if you apply the brakes or let off the gas how will this effect your cars weight distribution?
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your car will have more weight in the front rather than in the back (this also effects contact patch)
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if you apply the gas how will this effect your cars weight distribution?
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your car will have more weight in the back (this also effects contact patch)
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how often should you check your tire pressure?
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every two weeks
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what is the major cause of blowouts?
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underinflated tires
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under federal law all tires are worn out at: __/____ of an inch in tire thread depth.
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2/32
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what are the three most important senses in driving?
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-sight -touch -sound
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your life expectancy (future) is based on what?
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what you see
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-----SPEED X 1.5= FEET PER SECOND----- 40MPH X 1.5=_____
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60 feet
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applying the brakes _____ and_____ puts you less at risk.
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longer and sooner
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how to react to oversteering...
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Braking Accelerating Turning (BAT)
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what happens if you don't straighten the wheel when you oversteer?
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you could end up in a hook
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what are the causes of hydroplaning?
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-low tire pressure -high tire pressure -worn tires -driving in water that is deep
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what to do if hydroplaning...
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ease off the breaks
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what to do if your wheel is off the road...
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-do not touch the breaks -do not jerk the car back onto the road -ease off the throttle -let the speed of the car go down then steer back onto the road gently
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what to do in a tire blowout...
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-DO NOT PRESS THE BRAKES -speed up just a little
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what to do during engine failure...
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-shift the car into lower gear -pull on the hand break
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what are the 4 things you should have in your emergency kit?
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-flares -reflectors -fix a flat -flash light
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what causes break failure?
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when the break booster has failed
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what else can cause break failure?
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-your break fluid has leaked out -water has gotten into the breaking system
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what to do if your car will not stop...
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-pump the pedal -gear down the car -steer the car into an open area if possible
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what are the causes of brake fade?
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-frequent breaking -steep downgrades -left foot breaking -high speeds -pursuits
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how far away should the airbag be from your body?
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10-12 inches
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what types of people are considered high risk of airbag death?
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-over age 70 -open heart surgery -hight is less then 5'9
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what 4 questions should you ask the people involved in a crash?
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1) are there children on board 2) does anyone in this car have aids or hiv 3) does anyone in this car have hepatitis 4) does anyone in this car have TB
