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Drivers Ed

Ch 3, 6 Drivers Ed

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What does Minnesota's basic speed law say about speed limits? Never drive a car faster than is reasonable under EXISTING CONDITIONS
Legal speed limit in normal driving conditions for interstate highways outside of urban areas is how many mph? 70 mph
Legal speed limit in normal driving conditions for two-lane highways is how many mph? 55 mph
Legal speed limit in normal driving conditions for alleys is how many mph? 10 mph
Legal speed limit in normal driving conditions for urban areas is how many mph? 30 mph
3 (of many)circumstances that reduced speed is often required under certain circumstances. Flag person, pedestrians, barricades, weather, curve/hilltop, flares/reflectors on road, railroad crossing, narrow/winding roads, emergency vehicles, school, construction
Speed _______________ your field of vision decreases
Hang signals for turning cannot be used at ____________. night
Signaling ____ ______ give you the right to change lanes. does not
________ are given to let both the pedestrains and drivers know what you plan to do. Signals
When making a _______turn, you should turn from the lane closest to the center line and keep your wheels straight while waiting for oncoming traffic. left
You should yield right-of-way _______ completing your turn before
Driving _________than the posted speed limit is okay as long as its in a passing zone and safe to do so. faster
It is _________ to be killed in a crash when traveling at speeds as low as 12 mph. possible
What does the acronym SMOG stand for? Signal, mirror, over the shoulder(blind spots), go
You may turn right after stopping for a red light if you are in the correct turn lane and your path is clear
U- turns are not allowed on interstate freeways, near a top of a hill or on curves where other vehicles cant see you for 1000 feet, and where no u-turn signs are posted.
Backing up is ________ allowed on freeways or expressways NOT
Before __________, walk around your vehicle backing up
When properly parked parallel to a curb, your vehicle's wheels alongside the curb must be no more than __________ from the curb. 12 inches (or 1 foot)
Minimum feet in parking distance to a railroad crossing 50 feet
Minimum feet in parking distance to a fire hydrant 10 feet
Minimum feet in parking distance to controlled intersection 30 feet
Minimum feet in parking distance to crosswalk at an intersection 20 feet
Parking is not allowed within intersections, in front of a driveway, on a crosswalk or sidewalk, besides a curb painted yellow
Infants must ride rear facing until at least _____ year(s) of age and 20 lbs. 1
Children that have outgrown a safety seat should use a booster seat until they are at least ___ years of age or 4'9" tall. 8
You still need to wear a __________even that your vehicle has airbags seatbelt
If possible, there should be ______ between the driver's chest and the steering wheel. 10 inches
In a case of a crash, _______ put your hands in front of your face. do not
It is the ______ responsibility to make sure ALL passengers are safe. driver's
Proper _____ position is 8 and 4 or 9 and 3 on the wheel and thumbs out. hand
If a _______ results in injury or death or total property damage of $1000 or more, each driver must forward a traffic crash report with 10 days to Driver and Vehicle Services in St. Paul. crash
A motor vehicle driven on a ______ road must be covered by no fault and liability insurance. public
You should leave ___ seconds between you and the vehicle in front of you 3
Explain why you should keep 3 seconds between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you helps you keep a safe following distance
How can you keep a 3 second distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you choose a fixed point and count, 1 one thousand, 2 one thousand, 3 one thousand
What are two reasons you would need to change your following distance. weather, ice, snow, fog, sleet, speed, trucks/cars with trailers, night driving, tire treads
Proper following distance ______________ with speed. increases
__________ will affect you as a driver. Darkness
The ________ lane on the freeway should be for passing purposes only. left
It is okay to go ________ than the posted speed limit in some cases. slower
It ______ _________ to stop and back-up on the freeway. NOT okay
Safe driving requires _____________ from all drivers. courtesy
It is NOT legal to coast down steep hills with your transmission in _____________. neutral
When driving in heavy fog/rain keep your headlights on ________ _______. low beam
____________ means water can collect under tires and lift them off the surface of the road. Hydroplaning
It is _____________ to drive a vehicle packed with more than _____people in the front seat blocking your view. illegal; 3
Is running out of fuel on the freeway considered an emergency? Can you get a ticket? No, it is not an emergency. Yes, you will get a ticket.
What are freeway ramp meters used for? reduce traffic jams, reduce crashes, and make merging easier
If another driver has their high beams on, should you flash them with yours? NO
___________ _____________ poisoning can take place in a matter of minutes. Carbon Monoxide
Within ____________ feet of an oncoming vehicle or following another vehicle at a distance of ________ feet or less, your headlights must be set on low beams 1000; 200
Do not _____________ your headlights. This means driving so fast that your headlights do not illuminate (light up) the road in front of you. overdrive
5 ways to maintain alertness and concentration: stop as often as you need to; with passengers - talk in order to stay alert; if alone, listen to the radio, sing along; if weather permits, open window slightly for fresh air; if nothing works, stop, park away from the road and rest.
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