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You can fail the driving test if you violate which of the following?
You can fail the driving test if you violate which of the following?
- Violation of any traffic law
- Any dangerous action
- Lack of cooperation
- All of the above (correct)
You can lose your driving privilege if your BAC level is ___ for 21 years or older.
You can lose your driving privilege if your BAC level is ___ for 21 years or older.
- 0.04%
- 0.02%
- 0.08% (correct)
- 0.10%
What is implied consent?
What is implied consent?
It's the assumption that drivers consent to BAC tests by having a driver's license.
What does DWI stand for?
What does DWI stand for?
What does DUI stand for?
What does DUI stand for?
LA spends more than _____ a year to clean up our highways.
LA spends more than _____ a year to clean up our highways.
What is the trash receptacle?
What is the trash receptacle?
What does HTS stand for?
What does HTS stand for?
What are the three main parts of HTS?
What are the three main parts of HTS?
What does DOTD stand for?
What does DOTD stand for?
List the five leading causes of crashes.
List the five leading causes of crashes.
Even number interstates run north to south.
Even number interstates run north to south.
Odd number interstates run east to west.
Odd number interstates run east to west.
What is a divided highway?
What is a divided highway?
How much room should be maintained from your body to the steering wheel?
How much room should be maintained from your body to the steering wheel?
Hands at ___ and ____ on the steering wheel because of the airbag.
Hands at ___ and ____ on the steering wheel because of the airbag.
What does an orange rhombus indicate?
What does an orange rhombus indicate?
What does a yellow rhombus indicate?
What does a yellow rhombus indicate?
What does a yellow triangle indicate?
What does a yellow triangle indicate?
What does a red triangle indicate?
What does a red triangle indicate?
What does a yellow circle with a black X and two Rs indicate?
What does a yellow circle with a black X and two Rs indicate?
What does the curvy arrow from left to right indicate?
What does the curvy arrow from left to right indicate?
What does a rectangular curving arrow indicate?
What does a rectangular curving arrow indicate?
What does a very curvy arrow indicate?
What does a very curvy arrow indicate?
What does an arrow with a line flowing into it indicate?
What does an arrow with a line flowing into it indicate?
When are the most slippery roads encountered?
When are the most slippery roads encountered?
You should maintain a distance of ___ ft or more away from a bike on the road.
You should maintain a distance of ___ ft or more away from a bike on the road.
Where do most accidents happen?
Where do most accidents happen?
When passing, if the stripes are going down towards the left, you should pass to the ____.
When passing, if the stripes are going down towards the left, you should pass to the ____.
What does a single broken line indicate?
What does a single broken line indicate?
What do double yellow lines indicate?
What do double yellow lines indicate?
You should be ___ ft away from the corner/midway through the block before putting on blinkers.
You should be ___ ft away from the corner/midway through the block before putting on blinkers.
What are blind spots?
What are blind spots?
What is the right lane used for?
What is the right lane used for?
What is the middle lane used for?
What is the middle lane used for?
What is the left lane used for?
What is the left lane used for?
Where is the emergency brake/parking brake located?
Where is the emergency brake/parking brake located?
What does ABS stand for?
What does ABS stand for?
What are targets while driving?
What are targets while driving?
List the negative impacts of speeding.
List the negative impacts of speeding.
List the reasons for wearing a safety belt.
List the reasons for wearing a safety belt.
What is important regarding children in cars?
What is important regarding children in cars?
Airbags replace the need for seatbelts.
Airbags replace the need for seatbelts.
What should you do if something in your car is malfunctioning?
What should you do if something in your car is malfunctioning?
Eyes steer, not ___.
Eyes steer, not ___.
What is black ice?
What is black ice?
We can see as well at night as we can during the day.
We can see as well at night as we can during the day.
What does SIPDE stand for?
What does SIPDE stand for?
What is defensive driving?
What is defensive driving?
What do OTC drugs stand for?
What do OTC drugs stand for?
Look ___ to ___ seconds ahead to prepare for traffic conditions.
Look ___ to ___ seconds ahead to prepare for traffic conditions.
Where should you not park?
Where should you not park?
What does a white sign indicate?
What does a white sign indicate?
What does a yellow sign indicate?
What does a yellow sign indicate?
What does a blue sign indicate?
What does a blue sign indicate?
What does a red sign indicate?
What does a red sign indicate?
What is hydroplaning?
What is hydroplaning?
What distance do lower headlight beams allow you to see ahead?
What distance do lower headlight beams allow you to see ahead?
What distance do higher headlight beams allow you to see ahead?
What distance do higher headlight beams allow you to see ahead?
Which lights do you use in foggy conditions?
Which lights do you use in foggy conditions?
Stop ___ ft from the crosswalk with visually impaired pedestrians.
Stop ___ ft from the crosswalk with visually impaired pedestrians.
Research shows that over 2/3 of car/motorcycle collisions are the results of?
Research shows that over 2/3 of car/motorcycle collisions are the results of?
Where are motorcycle collisions most likely to occur?
Where are motorcycle collisions most likely to occur?
Trailing behind a motorcycle is the equivalent of?
Trailing behind a motorcycle is the equivalent of?
If you can't see a large-truck driver's face in the mirror, what does it mean?
If you can't see a large-truck driver's face in the mirror, what does it mean?
When is it unsafe to linger alongside trucks?
When is it unsafe to linger alongside trucks?
What does 'No Zone' refer to?
What does 'No Zone' refer to?
What does it mean to invoke the Golden Rule when driving?
What does it mean to invoke the Golden Rule when driving?
What are the hand signals for turning left, right, and stopping/slow down?
What are the hand signals for turning left, right, and stopping/slow down?
Must stop within what distance from the nearest railroad track?
Must stop within what distance from the nearest railroad track?
A train is to a car as what is to a soda can?
A train is to a car as what is to a soda can?
Following emergency vehicles closer than ___ ft is unlawful.
Following emergency vehicles closer than ___ ft is unlawful.
What are the forms of communication while driving?
What are the forms of communication while driving?
How often should you take breaks when driving?
How often should you take breaks when driving?
When should you increase following distance?
When should you increase following distance?
When should you never attempt to pass?
When should you never attempt to pass?
How can you reduce risk when being passed?
How can you reduce risk when being passed?
What is highway hypnosis?
What is highway hypnosis?
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Study Notes
Driving Test Failure
- Possible to fail due to traffic law violations, dangerous actions, lack of cooperation, collisions, or cumulative minor mistakes.
Loss of Driving Privilege
- Can occur for refusing alcohol tests, having a BAC of 0.08% (21+), 0.02% (under 21), or 0.04%.
Implied Consent
- Obtaining a driver's license means consenting to BAC testing.
DWI & DUI
- DWI: Driving While Intoxicated.
- DUI: Driving Under the Influence.
Highway Maintenance Costs
- Louisiana spends over $40 million annually for highway cleanup.
Highway Transportation System (HTS)
- Comprised of people, vehicles, and roads.
Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD)
- Responsible for transportation infrastructure and development.
Leading Causes of Crashes
- Careless operation, failure to yield, closely following vehicles, speeding, and other unknown factors.
Interstate Highways
- Even-numbered interstates run east to west.
- Odd-numbered interstates run north to south.
Divided Highway
- Lanes going in opposite directions separated by a median.
Lane Turning Rules
- Turn into the same lane you are in: right to right and left to left.
Steering Wheel Distance
- Maintain 10 inches from your body to the steering wheel.
Steering Wheel Hand Position
- Place hands at the 9 and 3 positions for safety due to airbags.
Traffic and Road Signs
- Orange rhombus indicates construction or hazards; yellow rhombus signals curves or side roads; yellow triangle signifies no passing zones; red triangle indicates yielding; yellow circle with black X warns of railroad crossings.
Road Conditions
- First rains create the most slippery roads due to oil and chemicals from tar.
Bicycle Safety
- Maintain a distance of 3 feet when passing cyclists.
Intersection Risks
- Most accidents occur at intersections.
Passing Rules
- Follow road stripe directions for passing; use single broken lines to overtake.
Turn Signals
- Activate indicators 100 feet before turning or approaching an intersection.
Blind Spots
- Areas not visible in mirrors; always check before changing lanes.
Lane Functions
- Right lane: exit/entry; middle lane: travel; left lane: passing.
Emergency Brake Location
- Located by the left driver's door for quick access.
Safety Equipment
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) prevents wheel locking during braking.
Defensive Driving Techniques
- Utilize alertness, anticipation, judgment, and skill to enhance safety.
Child Passenger Safety
- Strict guidelines for children under 6 or 60 lbs regarding seating positions and booster seats.
Night Driving
- Visibility significantly reduced compared to daytime; utilize lower headlight beams in fog and other low-visibility conditions.
Motorcycle Safety
- Research indicates two-thirds of collisions result from other drivers turning in front of motorcycles; the interstate is a high-risk area.
Truck Safety
- Stay out of blind spots, known as "No Zones," especially in windy conditions.
Communication with Other Drivers
- Use turn signals, hazard lights, and horns as essential communication methods.
Breaks and Attention
- Take breaks every two hours to combat highway hypnosis and ensure alertness.
Passing Restrictions
- Never pass on curves, hills, bridges, intersections, or near railroad crossings.
Following Emergency Vehicles
- Maintain a safe distance of at least 500 feet from emergency vehicles.
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