Driving Safety and Regulations

These flashcards cover important driving safety tips, regulations regarding alcohol consumption, and the effects of drugs on driving skills.

After driving through a deep puddle you should immediately __.

Test your brakes. Pump your brakes to help them dry.

If your car breaks down on any road, the first thing you should do is __.

Try pulling off the road (Signal).

If you run off the pavement, the first thing you should do is __.

Slow down, regain control, turn slowly onto the road.

If you go into a skid, you should __.

Take your foot off the gas pedal, do not use the brake, and turn in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding.

If you have a tire blow out, what should you do? __.

Remove foot from gas pedal, hold the steering wheel firmly, keep the vehicle straight while gradually slowing down.

If your brakes suddenly give out, the first thing you should do is __.

Shift to lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times.

What should you do if your gas pedal sticks? __.

Keep your eyes on the road, shift to neutral and steer the vehicle off the road, call for help.

If you are driving privilege is suspended for a violation, you may not __.

Drive while suspended.

BAC stands for __.

Blood Alcohol Concentration.

BAC is determined by which four factors? __.

Quantity, Body weight, Time, Amount of food eaten, Gender.

It is illegal to drive when BAC is __ for a person 21 or over.

0.08.

If a host is giving a party and someone is involved in a car accident, they may be involved in a __.

Lawsuit.

What is a designated driver? __.

Is responsible for the safe transportation of friends and family members who have been drinking alcohol beverages.

Drugs that may affect basic driving skills include: __.

Cold pills, Tranquilizers, some prescription drugs.