RI Drivers Ed Questions and Answers Graded A

RI Drivers Ed Questions and Answers Graded A What is the greatest hazard for a driver? Alcohol Consumers Drunk drivers cause more than: 1/2 in which somebody is killed How many people die each year in alcohol related collisions in the usa? 25,000 If you refuse to take a chemical test, your license will be suspended for a minimum of: 180 Days The legal drinking age in R.I. is: 21 Years Collisions must be reported if damage is in excess of: $100,000 A Limited Instructional Permit is valid for how long? One year until you reach 18 This happens when begin to feel that you are going slower than your actual speed: Velocitizing What is the condition called, which could be caused by long periods of driving? Highway hypnosis When parking up hill with a curb you must: Turn wheels left The blind spot behind a large truck is: 50 feet long If you expect a truck driver to see you stay: At least 50 feet behind them With a limited Provisional license you cannot drive between ____ unless: 1:00-5:00 am ... when driving to or from work or fire department In order to get your full operators license you must: -Not have been convicted of a motor vehicle violation or saftey belt infraction while having permit -Have held an LPL for at least 12 months - Be at least 17 and 6 months old Most accidents are caused by: Human error After seeing danger it takes the driver how long before applying the brake? 3/4 a second When you reach an intersection who has the right of way? Vehicle directly approaching you or vehicle to the right To leave a traffic lane to enter a parking space: Move into the traffic lane nearest the parking space, use signal to indicate intentions You cannot park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? 8 feet You cannot park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection? 20 Feet You must use your hand signals or direction lights at least how many feet before making a turn? 100 feet at minimum The law requires headlights on vehicles to be turned on when driving: from sunset to sunrise when windshield wipers are in use, bad weather Speed limit in a residential area: 25 mph The current BAC set by law in RI is: Under 21= .02% Over 21 = .08% Collisions involving property damage in excess of $1,000 must be reported within how many days? 21 days I Identify P Predict D Decide E Execute 4 second rule: You must find a fixed object and watch the car in front get to it then wait 4 secs until you reach the same point Does alcohol slow you down? yes Does being tired affect affect you went you are drinking alcohol? No Can pep pills, uppers, and diet pills affect your vision and consentration? yes With an LIP you can practice driving under the supervision of a: 21 year old, 5 year driver Do all passengers have to wear a: Seat belt or child restraint system Hydroplanning occurs when: Thefront tires of your vehicle loose contact with the surface of a wet road To guard against hydroplanning: - Be aware of tire pressure -Reducing speed -Being careful driving in rain If your vehicle has ABS breaks the driver should: Stomp on the break and stay on it to be able to stir in right direction To control a skid: -Let off the gas -keep foot away from break - Let it turn gradually and turn in direction you want to go What fraction of all crashes happen when turning left? 1/6 Must park: 12 inches from curb and in the same direction of traffic If you wish to stop your car and the accelarator pedal sticks to floor try to kick the side of accelerator once to try and jar it free if this fails: Shift to NEUTRAL and apply brake at same time, Choose escape path to open zone off road, turn ignition off. You should go far enough past the vehicle you're passing that: You are able to see their tires on the pavement of the vehicle you passed in your inside rear view mirror When you are being passed by another vehicle you should: -Slow down - Keep right big trucks are how many times more likly to get into collisions? 4 times What do yellow lines do on roadways? Separate traffic traveling in opposite directions the back license plate must be lighted so it can be seen from a distance of: 60 feet Must dim high beam light when: approaching within 500 feet of another vehicle, when following within 200 feet Should you ever pick up hitchhikers? NO! How old do you have to be when you dont have to be in a child restraint system? 7 years If you are stopped by an officer at night you are required to: turn on interior lights and leave them on until officer tells you to turn them off. Stopped by officer: Not allowed to exit unless told to do so If you are 19 years old and caught driving while impared you will: -Be fined -Have to do community service - License suspention