Traffic Lanes Chapter 6 Flashcards

Conditions for Reckless Driving

• Reckless driving charges require proof of conscious and intentional dangerous driving.
• Driver's awareness of increased risk to others is essential; they must know or should know the implications of their actions.
• Obvious and serious risks must be present, influenced by factors such as time, place, weather, traffic volume, vehicle condition, and driver condition.

Driver's License Overview

• A driver's license allows individuals to operate vehicles legally on public roads.
• It serves as evidence of a driver's understanding of traffic laws.
• State authorities have the power to revoke a driver's license if necessary.

Right-of-Way Laws

• Right-of-way laws guide precedence at intersections when multiple vehicles approach simultaneously, ensuring orderly traffic flow.
• Understanding these laws is crucial for all drivers to avoid accidents.

Motor Vehicle Title

• A certificate of motor vehicle title proves ownership of a vehicle.
• It is distinct from vehicle registration and financial responsibility documentation.

Reckless Driving Behavior

• Reckless driving behavior involves intentional actions that knowingly create a significant risk for others.
• Conditions surrounding the events must make the risk apparent and serious.

Blood-Alcohol Concentration Limits

• Blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limits vary by state, with most states enforcing a limit of 0.00 to 0.02 percent for drivers under 21 years of age.

Proof of Financial Responsibility

• Financial responsibility can be demonstrated through:
  • Holding automobile liability insurance.
  • Depositing the state-required amount of cash.
  • Presenting bonds or securities that fulfill state obligations.

Right-of-Way Principles

• Right-of-way rules exist to minimize conflicts on the road.
• Right-of-way must be given, not taken; drivers should not assume they have it without complying with laws.
• Legal driving behavior is required to receive the right-of-way.
• Drivers should yield to prevent forcing others to slow or wait; responsibility lies with the driver who can avoid a collision.

Emergency Vehicle Response Procedure

• When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and sirens, other drivers must pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until the vehicle passes, unless instructed otherwise by an officer.

Aggressive Driving vs. Road Rage

• Aggressive driving includes behaviors like speeding and tailgating, driven by an aggressive mindset, but not necessarily targeting others.
• Road rage is defined as hostile behaviors aimed at other drivers or occupants, including physical confrontations and threats.

Driving Under Influence (DUI) Conditions

• A driver can be charged with DUI if their BAC is 0.08% or higher when tested after a stop.
• Courts accept blood, breath, urine tests, or standardized field sobriety tests for BAC determination.
• Drivers may also be charged at any BAC level if they exhibit impaired physical or mental faculties due to alcohol or drugs.