Child Restraints, Seating Rules & Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Vehicles

who is responsible for those not wearing a seatbelt under 18

the driver

Explain how and where a child who is under age 8 and less than 80 pounds and/or less than 57 inches in height, should ride in a vehicle.  

a federally approved forward facing restraint system

Where should a child under age 8 be seated if there is no rear seat?  

in the front in a federally approved system

what is the best place for a child car seat

backseat

Define Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

an orderless, colorless gas that is present in a vehicle exhaust

what should you do if someone is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning

call 911

what is the proper way to brake

steady gentle pressure

how long is idling a car allowed

3 minutes or less

when should a driver use signals

turning, changing lanes, stopping, or slowing down

when stopping or slowing down, what hand signal do u give

arm downward

when turning right, what hand signal do u give

arm upward

when turning left, what hand signal do u give

arm straight out

can back-up cameras be used during a road test

Yes, but do not rely on them.

where should the vehicle be turned when parked downhill

the curb

where should the vehicle be turned when parked up hill

away from the curb

how fast can u drive in a school zone

25 mph

how fast can u drive in a buisness and residential district

35 mph

what should a driver do if vehicle problems prevent a motorist from keeping up with the flow of traffic

pull over and turn hazard lights on

how and when should u pass when there are two center lines

before the center lines are solid again

what do double solid lines in the center of the road mean

u cant pass

what can a driver do to keep a pedestrian safe

respect the laws

intersection

where two are more roads cross

controlled intersection

with signs or traffic signals

uncontrolled intersection

without signs or traffic signals

what should a driver do at a multi way stop or stop intersection if two cars get there at the same time

yield to the motorist on the right

what should a driver do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection

be careful

at an uncontrolled intersection a motorist should always yield to a vehicle on what side

the right

what are acceleration lanes and where are they located on the highway

used for passing and they are on the left

what are deceleration lanes and where are they located on the highway

lanes on the highway exits to allow a car to leave

what do cars tend to do when they are in the curve

continue moving straight

right on red law

unless a sign is there, you are allowed to turn right on red

what should a driver do to make a safe right turn

make a tight turn

who must a driver making a right turn yield to

pedestrians

how many feet does a driver have to stop when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights

15 feet

what time of the day must headlights be used

between 1.5 hour after sunset and 1.5 hour before sunrise

what color should brake lights be

red

what is the total stopping distance at 50 mph

about 300 feet

when going 30 mph, what is the reaction distance

33 feet

when going 30 mph, what is the braking distance

69 feet

when going 50 mph, what is the reaction distance

55 feet

when going 50 mph, what is the braking distance

192 feet

what type of lights should not be used when another vehicle is appraoching or when you are behind another vehicle

the bright beams

What is the distance of visibility when headlights must be used?  

500 feet or less

how far in advance should a driver signal

at least 100 feet before

how far away should you stop from train tracks when signals are active

at least 15 feet

what is the speed when passing a school bus in front of a school

you cannot pass you have to stop

29. What two things must a driver have during rain, snow and/or ice?

headlights and windshield wipers

how should you drive in city traffic

slow, stay alert, and be prepared to stop frequently

running off pavementstand

name the benefits of wearing seatbelts

keeps people from being thrown, keeps people from sliding, slows body down with vehicle

what are bright beams

used with no traffic and let u see a wider angle

what are low beams

used for populated areas when traveling behind another person

is using a wireless phone illegal

no but its strongly discouraged

What is the standard crash prevention formula? 

be alert, be prepared, act on time

What should a driver do if they are angry or excited? 

take time to cool off

In extreme cases, what might be the result of aggressive driving?

road rages and crashes

Highway hipnosis

when someone has been behind the wheel for a while

Who is at most risk of Drowsy Driving

young drivers, shift workers, and commercial drivers

 Explain the three seconds-plus rule

to judge a distance choose a fixed object and make sure you are passing it after three seconds of the person in front of you

What should a driver do when being passed

stay in the proper lane and slow down

When can a NJ driver have studded snow tires on their car?

between November 15 and April 1

When should a driver have their lights on at night?

when dark out

How far ahead should you be able to see when driving at night?

500 feet

What must be on in a car when the windshield wipers are in use?

the lights

. In city driving how far ahead should a driver be able to see? 

12 to 15 seconds ahead

standard accident prevention formula

running off pavement

gas pedal problems

skid

brake failure

tire blowout

what are the 3 signs of carbon monoxide poisoning

headache, dizziness, nausea

what must a driver do before making a right turn at a red light

yield to pedestrians and traffic

what should a driver do during a skid

take their food off the gas and slightly turn

what should a driver do during an emergency stop

signal and turn onto the shoulder

what should a driver do if they run off pavement

slow down and turn back onto road

what should a driver do if they have brake failure

shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard

what are the steps to follow if you have a tire blowout

Hold the steering wheel firm and keep the vehicle straight while slowing down