Joshua's Law Final Exam Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

A safe driver is responsible for?

Passengers, other roadway users, and self.

Which of the following driver reactions is NOT that of a defensive driver?

Keeps a safe distance from other vehicles

Anticipates the actions of others

Stays alert for potential hazards

Pays little attention to other roadway users (correct)

A driver who refuses to take an alcohol test might lose his or her license under which law?

Implied consent.

A driver education course?

Gives you a good start toward becoming a safe driver. Signup and view all the answers

Yielding in traffic means?

Allowing others to go before you. Signup and view all the answers

Interstate route signs?

Vary according to the type of roadway, vary from state to state, may be combined with info about a city's streets. Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of a rumble strip is to?

Alert you through the noise your tire makes when driving over them, warn you that you are driving too close to the roadway edge. Signup and view all the answers

What roadway markings are used to guide your driving path?

Reflectors. Signup and view all the answers

In a vehicle with an automatic transmission?

Always come to a full stop before shifting to another gear. Signup and view all the answers

If leaving the car from the street side?

Walk around the rear of the car. Signup and view all the answers

The brake system warning light tells you?

The braking system isn't working properly. Signup and view all the answers

Adjust a safety belt so it?

Fits snugly. Signup and view all the answers

The driving task is primarily a?

Thinking task. Signup and view all the answers

The process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called?

An orderly visual search pattern. Signup and view all the answers

A space cushion is?

An open area of space all around a vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

The best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to?

Communicate by using your lights and/or horn. Signup and view all the answers

If a tire is under-inflated, the only part that grips the road well is the?

Outside edges of the tire tread. Signup and view all the answers

What rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions?

4 second rule. Signup and view all the answers

An example of an active restraint is a?

Safety belt. Signup and view all the answers

Child restraint seats must be used?

In the back seat. Signup and view all the answers

The hand signal to indicate slow or stop is?

Left arm and hand pointed downward. Signup and view all the answers

A turnabout maneuver is risky because?

You cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic. Signup and view all the answers

How much space should be allotted to park your vehicle parallel to the curb?

5-6 feet longer than your vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

When leaving a parallel parking space, you?

Must yield to all approaching traffic. Signup and view all the answers

When turning, your last check is?

In the direction of your intended path of travel. Signup and view all the answers

A delayed green light means?

One side of an intersection has a green light and the other remains red. Signup and view all the answers

Yielding the right of way means?

Letting others go first. Signup and view all the answers

When an emergency vehicle sounds its sirens or uses a flashing light, you?

Must yield the right of way. Signup and view all the answers

When joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be?

Greater than when turning right. Signup and view all the answers

Injuries and deaths from motorcycle collisions are primarily from?

The exposed position of the rider. Signup and view all the answers

As the driver of a vehicle, you should?

Never tailgate a cyclist before passing. Signup and view all the answers

Wearing a motorcycle helmet?

Reduces the risk of fatal head and neck injuries. Signup and view all the answers

As bicyclists share the roadway with other roadway users, they also must share the?

Responsibility for avoiding conflicts. Signup and view all the answers

The jogger is safest when?

Using a sidewalk or jogging area. Signup and view all the answers

What is a space cushion?

The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Signup and view all the answers

A 3 second following distance?

Is not the total stopping distance. Signup and view all the answers

A driver that follows too closely is called a?

Tailgater. Signup and view all the answers

Rural roads are?

Constructed of different types of materials. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Safe Driving Responsibilities

A safe driver must be responsible for passengers, other roadway users, and themselves.

Defensive Driving

Defensive driving does not involve paying little attention to other roadway users.

Refusing to take an alcohol test can result in losing your license under implied consent laws.

Driver Education

Participating in a driver education course lays a foundation for becoming a safe driver.

Yielding in Traffic

Yielding means allowing others to go ahead of you in traffic situations.

Interstate Route Signs

Interstate signs differ by state and type of roadway, may also include city street information.

Rumble Strips

Rumble strips create noise to alert drivers when they are too close to the roadway edge.

Driving Path Guidance

Reflectors are crucial roadway markings that help guide drivers along their path.

Automatic Transmission

Always come to a complete stop before shifting gears in a vehicle with an automatic transmission.

Exiting a Vehicle

When leaving the car from the street side, the recommended practice is to walk around the rear.

Brake System Warning

The brake system warning light indicates potential malfunction in the braking system.

Proper Safety Belt Fit

A safety belt should be adjusted to fit snugly against the body for effective protection.

Driving Task Nature

The primary component of driving is its focus on cognitive tasks.

Visual Search Pattern

An orderly visual search pattern is essential for effectively monitoring critical areas in traffic.

Space Cushion Concept

A space cushion refers to the open area surrounding a vehicle, enhancing safety.

Communication with Roadway Users

Using lights and/or horn is the best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users.

Tire Inflation Importance

With under-inflated tires, only the outside edges of the tire tread maintain good road grip.

Total Stopping Distance Rule

The 4-second rule helps estimate total stopping distance under ideal conditions.

Active Restraint Example

A safety belt serves as an example of an active restraint system in vehicles.

Child Restraint Regulations

Child restraint seats must be placed in the back seat for safety.

Hand Signals for Drivers

To indicate slow or stop, extend the left arm and hand downward.

Turnabout Maneuver Risks

A turnabout maneuver involves risk due to crossing or backing into traffic lanes.

Parallel Parking Space Requirements

Allow a space 5-6 feet longer than your vehicle when parking parallel to the curb.

Yielding When Leaving Parking

Yielding is mandatory to approaching traffic when exiting a parallel parking space.

Last Check When Turning

Before turning, the last check should be in the direction of the intended path of travel.

Delayed Green Lights

A delayed green light indicates that one side of the intersection has a green signal while the other remains red.

Right of Way Yielding

Yielding the right of way entails allowing others to proceed first.

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

When an emergency vehicle has sirens or flashing lights, drivers must yield the right of way.

Gap Requirements for Left Turns

The gap for joining traffic by turning left should be greater than for turning right.

Motorcycle Collision Risks

Injuries and fatalities from motorcycle collisions are largely due to the rider's exposed position.

Tailgating Cyclists

Drivers should never tailgate cyclists before passing them.

Motorcycle Helmet Benefits

Wearing a motorcycle helmet significantly reduces the chances of fatal head and neck injuries.

Bicyclist Responsibilities

Bicyclists share the road and must also be responsible for avoiding conflicts.

Jogging Safety

Joggers are safest when utilizing sidewalks or designated jogging areas.

Space Cushion Definition

A space cushion is quantified as the distance between your vehicle and the one ahead.

Following Distance

A 3-second following distance is not representative of total stopping distance.

Tailgater Identification

A vehicle following too closely is referred to as a tailgater.

Rural Road Composition

Rural roads are built from various types of materials, impacting their safety and usability.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards based on Joshua's Law. Covering important aspects of driver responsibility, defensive driving, and legal implications related to alcohol testing, this quiz will help you prepare for the final exam. Perfect for those looking to enhance their understanding of safe driving practices and regulations.

Joshua's Law Final Exam Flashcards