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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| getting a drivers license is not a right, it is a _______ | privilege |
| name 3 classes of drivers license: | COMMERCIAL, CHAUFFEUR, CLASS E |
| what is the earliest time you can renew your drivers license? | 180 days |
| can you drive with a driving restriction? | yes |
| what is the minimum fine for littering? | $50 |
| at a stop sign, what is a driver supposed to do at an unmarked crosswalk? | stop |
| how long do you stop for a flashing yellow light? | you do not stop |
| who has the right of way with a green arrow? | THE PERSON TURNING that has the arrow |
| a single solid white line means? | HAZARDOUS |
| when can you cross a double solid yellow line? | WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN |
| when can you turn left on red? | ONE WAY STREET TO A ONE WAY STREET |
| a red circle with a line through it means? | DO NOT |
| Is turning right on red in Louisiana illegal? | NO, IT IS LEGAL UNLESS MARKED NO TURN ON RED |
| what color are centerlines when traffic is moving in the same direction? | WHITE |
| what kind of sign is a speed limit sign? | REGULATORY |
| what do you do at a flashing red light? | TREAT IT LIKE A STOP SIGN |
| what is the closest you can stop at a railroad crossing? | 15 FEET |
| a solid yellow line means you can pass when it is clear (T/F)? | FALSE |
| what kind of sign is a construction sign? | WARNING |
| two vehicles arrive at the 4 way stop at the same time, who goes first? | THE CAR TO THE RIGHT |
| what 3 documents should be in the car with you at all times? | LICENSE, REGISTRATION, PROOF OF INSURANCE |
| what shape is a railroad ahead warning sign? | CIRCLE |
| when passing a bicyclist you should not be any closer than how many feet of him? | 3 FEET |
| what side of the road should pedestrians always walk on if possible? | FACING TRAFFIC (LEFT) |
| when do you turn your headlights on? | BETWEEN SUNSET AND SUNRISE, AND INCLEMENT WEATHER |
| at what speed can you begin hydroplaning? | 35 MPH |
| fatigue can slow down your ______ | REACTION TIME |
| when encountering bad weather you should increase the 3 second rule to? | 4 SECONDS |
| your total stopping distance consist of? (O.R.B.) | OBSERVATION, REACTION, BRAKING |
| what 3 things can you do when you are being tailgated? | SPEED UP, SLOW DOWN, PULL OVER |
| when you are parked uphill you will turn your wheels in what direction? | AWAY FROM THE CURB |
| you encounter a blind man, what is the furthest you can stop from the crosswalk at an intersection? | 5 FEET |
| a bicyclist can receive a _____ if going too fast? | SPEEDING TICKET |
| when following a ________ you follow at the following distance of the 4 second rule | MOTORCYCLE |
| it is illegal to coast downhill in ______ | NEUTRAL |
| when you are turning around on a road, how much clearance and visibility should you have? | 500 FEET |
| never parallel park any further than ____ from a curb | 18 INCHES |
| 15 feet is the closest you can park from a fire hydrant (T/F?) | TRUE |
| It’s raining and you just turned your windshield wipers on, what else should you turn on? | Low Beam HEADLIGHTS |
| never park any closer than ____ to a railroad track | 50 FEET |
| is it okay to park within 25 feet at an intersection? | yes |
| when you complete passing someone you should have how many feet of clearance from you and the vehicle coming from the opposite direction? | 100 FEET MINIMUM |
| It’s against the law to pass from the __________ lane | CENTER TURN LANE |
| it is against the law to pass on the ____ of the road | SHOULDER |
| a red painted curb means | FIRE RESTRICTION |
| do you use low or high beams in fog to see better? | LOW BEAMS |
| an older person can see better when?(night or day) | DAYTIME |
| how should a newborn be properly restrained? | CARSEAT, FACING BACKWARDS, IN THE BACKSEAT |
| is it safest to hold the steering wheel at 10 & 2? | NO (9 AND 3 OR 8 and 4) |
| name 3 things you should check before you enter the car: | TIRES, OBJECTS, FLUIDS |
| mental skills, social skills, and ______ skills are necessary for driving safely | PHYSICAL |
| what is the smoothest steering method? | HAND OVER HAND |
| name 2 things you can do to make it safer when the weather is bad: | SLOW DOWN AND CREATE MORE SPACE |
| certain _____ can affect your driving | MEDICATIONS |
| what is the youngest age a child can sit in the front seat? | 13 |
| how soon should you turn on signal before turning? | 100 FEET |
| how many seconds should you look ahead while driving? | 10-15 SECONDS |
| how do you treat an intersection when the light is burned out in all directions? | TREAT IT AS A 4-WAY STOP |
| what kind of racing is against the law? | DRAG |
| you can get a_____ for driving too slow | TICKET |
| If a plain clothed officer pulls you over, what is your right to ask him? | TO SEE HIS/HER ID |
| you have to stop for a school bus loading children coming the______ direction | OPPOSITE |
| how many feet should you stop behind the bus when they are unloading students | 30 FEET |
| You should use the turn signal while_____ | TURNING OR CHANGING LANES |
| What is the only thing that will sober up a drunk? | TIME |
| How many minutes does it take alcohol to get to the brain? | 20 MINUTES |
| What kind of drug is alcohol? | DEPRESSANT |
| If you refuse your BAC test, what will happen? | LOSE LICENSE FOR 365 DAYS |
| What will not make you sober? | COFFEE, SHOWER |
| What is the penalty for careless and reckless driving, first offense? | FINE OR JAILTIME |
| when an officer has a vehicle pulled over to the side of the road, what must you do if possible? | CHANGE LANES |
| How much alcohol will your body burn per hour? | 0.015% |
| If you are 20 or younger, what is the legal limit for alcohol in your system? | 0.02 |
| How many times of reckless driving in 12 months before you lose your license? | 3 |
| your_____ can be suspended for altering them | LICENSE |
| can you wear head phones on both ears or just one while driving | ONE EAR |
| it is not ok to ride in the back of a_____ while it is being towed | TRAILER |
| you turn down a road and see red reflectors which means? | GOING THE WRONG WAY |
| All vehicles on a public road have to be _____ and _______ | TITLED AND REGISTERED |
| What day of the month of the year indicated does your inspection sticker and license tag expire? | THE LAST DAY |
| What do you do with the license plate when your vehicle is totaled? | TURN IT INTO THE DMV OFFICE |
| How much does Louisiana spend a year cleaning up our highways? | $40 MILLION |
| What is the minimum required insurance in the state of Louisiana? | LIABILITY |
| How much does a vehicle registration cost? | $10 |
| it is not ok to ________ on the shoulder or the road | BACK UP |
| what do blue reflectors on the side of the road mean? | FIRE HYDRANT |
| what is the State curfew for drivers under 18 | 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM |
| what is the maximum number of people allowed in the front seat? | 3 PEOPLE |
| What is the youngest age allowed in the bed of a pickup truck? | 12 |
| you are allowed to_____ an emergency vehicle no closer than 500 feet | FOLLOW |
| your signal is broken, how can you make a left hand signal? | PUT LEFT HAND STRAIGHT OUT |
| what does CYB stand for? | COVER YOUR BRAKE |
| what is the most common accident on the interstate? | REAR END COLLISIONS |
| Rules of a 4 way stop: | 1. WHOEVER GETS THERE FIRST 2. IF YOU GET THERE AT THE SAME TIME, THE PERSON TO THE RIGHT GOES FIRST 3. LEFT IS ALWAYS LAST, UNLESS IT GETS THERE FIRST |
| Various______________________are used in construction and maintenance work areas to direct drivers or pedestrians safely through the work zone and to provide for the safety of the highway workers | TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES |
| At a yellow traffic light, you should ___________ if the traffic coming from the rear allows | SLOW DOWN AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP |
| At a _____ you should always wait for the intersection to clear | GREEN LIGHT |
| Never stop any closer than 15 feet or further than 50 feet | RAILROAD CROSSING |
| Sit at least ____ inches away from the steering wheel | 10 INCHES |
| _________ should always sit in the backseat | YOUNGER CHILDREN |
| Any ____ situation can affect your driving | STRESS |
| _______ are hard to control and they can make you temporarily accident prone | EMOTIONS |
| If you are ______,________, or _______ let someone else drive | WORRIED, NERVOUS, ANGRY, FRUSTRATED |
| what should your space cushion on the interstate be? | 3 SECONDS |
| the faster you drive the more_______ your steering is | SENSITIVE |
| how often should you pull over and rest while traveling long distances | EVERY 2 HOURS |
| it is ok to use _______ control on the interstate | CRUISE |
| what is the maximum that a single driver should drive in a day? | 6-8 HOURS |
| what should your following distance be while following an 18 wheeler on the interstate? | 4 SECONDS |
| name 3 challenges to rural road driving | DIRT ROADS, CURVES, ANIMALS |
| what is the minimum speed limit on a highway that the maximum is 70 | 45MPH |
| if your car skids to the right, turn your wheels to the | RIGHT |
| not wearing a ______ can cause an ejection during a collision | SEATBELT |
| what are 3 ways to avoid a collision | SPEED UP, SLOW DOWN, TURN QUICKLY |
| what is the best way to stop an electrical fire | FIRE EXTINGUISHER |
| your car is stalled on the railroad tracks; what do you do | GET OUT AND RUN IN THE DIRECTION OF THE TRAIN |
| what is the most important thing to remember if your car has a blowout | DON’T PANIC |
| if you run off the edge of the pavement you should | SLOW DOWN AND STEER BACK ONTO THE ROADWAY |
| what is the best way to counteract carbon monoxide poisoning? | FRESH AIR |
| Turn on your low beams in _______ | INCLEMENT WEATHER |