Drivers ed study guide

Parking away from a curb

Parking away from a curb

1 ft

Parking distance from fire hydrant

15 ft

Parking distance from a crosswalk

20 ft

Parking distance from a fire station driveway

25 ft

Parking distance from fire station (opposite side)

75 ft

Parking distance from stop, yield, or traffic light

30 ft

Parking distance from railroad tracks

50 ft

Line of sight needed to park on the side of the road

200 ft

Stopping distance from a school bus

25 ft

How far do low beams reach?

100 ft

How far do high beams reach?

350 ft

How far away from another car should you turn off high beams?

150 feet

No passing zone distance to a bridge, tunnel, intersection, or railroad

100 ft

Following distance from a fire truck with lights on

500 ft

Turn signal distance on a regular road

100 ft

Turn signal distance on the interstate

500 ft

At what BAC is a person over 21 not allowed to drive?

0.08

At what BAC is a person under 21 not allowed to drive?

0.02

What is the average reaction time

3/4 second

safe following distance

3 seconds, add 1 for every bad condition

city/business speed limit

30 mph

rural/residential speed limit

35 mph

other highways speed limit

50/55 mph

interstate speed limit

45/65 mph

school zone speed limit

-10 mph from posted, 45 mins before and after school

GDL Rules

No driving between 1-4 AM

Only one unrelated passenger under 25 for first 6 mo.

Everyone in the car must have a seatbelt available

No electronics

Fines for speeding in a construction zone

between 250 and 500

Inspection rule for brakes

stop within 30ft at 20 mph

Renew your license after..?

5 birthdays

How long do you have to get your car inspected after registration

10 days

Time to notify DMV after name or address change

30 days

Required tire tread depth

2/32 inch (penny trick)

Car seat law

under 7 years old or under 57 inches

Stopping distance

one car length

Implied consent law

agreement to take a breathalyzer or urine test if there’s suspicion that you are intoxicated

NO zones

Blind spots around a truck (very far behind and some on the sides and front)

Helmet laws (motorcycle)

required under 18

What makes motorcycles dangerous

2 wheels

No protection

Close to the ground

What is a staggered stop for

holding back at an intersection so trucks can swing corners

What is hydroplaning

When your tires ride up on a thin film of water

Timing traffic: in a gap

4 seconds

Timing traffic: joining traffic

6-8 seconds

Target driving areas

Target: straight ahead, 12 sec

Control: wider and shorter, 4-12 sec

Danger: wide and close, <4 sec

What is defensive driving

To drive in a way that shows you understand things can go wrong

Car positions

1 is normal driving

Odd numbers go off to the right

Even numbers off to the left

Yellow light procedure

Who is behind you?

Stale or fresh?

Is the car fast or slow?

Take momentum out

PONR

Right on red procedure

STOP

Look for sign

Pedestrian light

Who has the green

Check traffic and go

What is a controlled intersection

has lights or signs

What are the 3 groups that override traffic signals

Police/ems

Construction

Crossing guards

At what speeds do airbags deploy

200 mph

Number of US fatalities from cars

43,000

HTS meaning and components?

Highway transportation system:

Cars

people

roads

Driving is a ___ but primarily a _______

social task, mental task

Issues with teen driving

Brains aren’t developed

Teens are risk takers

Learning to drive WELL is hard work

Remember to study sign colors and shapes! I’m not writing them all out

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