Driver's Ed Test DE

following distance behind a motorcycle at speeds under 40mph

2 sec. count

following distance behind a motorcycle at speeds above 40mph

4 sec count

when road is slippery and driving behind a motorcycle you should....

increase intervals

\#1 cause of car accidents

driver error

what does GDL stand for

graduated drivers license

how much does a GDL cost?

$40.00

how old do you have to be to get a GDL?

age 16 but not older than age 18

what do you need to present at a DMV to get a GDL?

blue certificate, name, date of birth, social security \#, proof of Delaware residency

who can be a drivers sponser? does a sponsor have to sign off on your GDL?

parent/guardian and yes

what is the consequence for driving without a license first offence?

2 month suspension of license

what is the consequence for driving without a license for subsequent offences?

4 month suspension of license

what's the minimum for passing the vision screening test? and for daylight driving only?

20/40 and for daylight driving 20/40-20/50

in the first 6 months of having a GDL what are the restrictions?

driver can only drive with a sponsor

how old must the supervisor be?

25 or older

in the 2nd six months of having a GDL when can a driver drive?

6am-10pm

Examples of restricted drivers license

must wear glasses
can't drive at night

after changing your address how many days do you have to notify the DMV?

30 days

how can wind effect driving?

can change the direction of the car, push you out of your lane

what type of drug is alcohol?

depressant

what can sober up a person?

time

what is the implied consent law?

when you give consent to receive a chemical test

which way should pedestrians be facing when there isn't a sidewalk?

should be facing traffic

when it rains, when are roads most slippery?

most slippery during first hour of rain

how might prescription medication effect driving?

can make a person drowsy & slow to respond

what is zero tolerance?

driver under 21 caught under the influence gets license revoked

what is the consequence for breaking the zero tolerance law first offence?

license will be revoked for 2 months

what is the consequence for breaking the zero tolerance law subsequent offences

license will be revoked for no less than 6 months and no more than 12 months

speed limit for school zone

20mph

two lane road speed limit

50mph

business district speed limit

25mph

divided roads and roads having 4 or more lanes speed limit

55mph

residential district speed limit

25mph

controlled access highways speed limit

55mph

what is the penalty for fleeing the scene of an accident?

lose license for up to 5 years

what do you do when your car begins to skid?

take feet off pedals
steer in direction you want to go
when car starts to straighten out turn in opposite direction to stop the turn and return to path of travel

what is the child restraint law for children under 8 or 65ibs?

they must be secured in a child booster seat

what is ABS?

anti-lock braking system

what does ABS do?

prevent vehicles from locking wheels and skidding in emergency or slippery
conditions.

when your backing up what window do you look out of?

Rear windshield

when should you use your headlights?

when windshield wipers are on
when visibility is limited
driving from sunset to sunrise

who has the right of way at a 4 way intersection?

At a 4-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first, goes first
(after coming to a complete stop). If more than one vehicle arrives
at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.

what is the legal drinking BAC for adults 21 or over

.08

does bridges or roads freeze first?

bridges

what documentation needs to be kept in the car?

registration, insurance

what info needs to be exchanged with another driver in the case of an accident?

phone \#s, insurance, location, date, time, make/model/year of car. (take photos of car, location, registration & insurance cards)

what is hydroplaning?

skidding on water

how do you prevent hydroplaning?

take feet off pedals
keep steering wheel straight
do not stop or turn until car gains traction

what should you do if someone in the opposite direction has their high beams on and is making it difficult for you to see?

flash them

you shouldn't park\___ ft of a fire hydrant

15ft

you shouldn't park\___ft of a crosswalk or intersection

20ft

you shouldn't park \___ft of a stop sign

30ft

you shouldn't park \___ft of a railroad crossing

50ft

when should you signal?

within 300ft of turning

do you use low beams or high beams in fog?

low beams