Colorado Permit Test Flashcards

Colorado Permit Test Flashcards reckless drivingan INTENTIONALLY dangerous act Colorado seat belt law-anyone in the front seat has to put on a seatbelt-17 years or older has an option of not wearing a seatbelt if in the back seat-a seatbelt must be provided for all people in a car funeral processionstreat as a red light, NOT a stop sign trainsALWAYS have right of way how many people die per year due to alcohol- related accidents?

25,000

alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes kill someone every __ minutes?15 what percent of teens who die were abusing alcohol in 2003?25% solid white pavement markingyou cannot cross or passone direction of traffic ___ accidents are the number one killer of young peopletraffic required turning positionsstart right turn from right lane. start left turn from left lane.turn into the closest lane to you (MANDATORY) stuck gas pedalhydroplaning how many people driving multi ton vehicles irresponsibly?40 million teen drivers killed in accidents had a youth passenger __ % of the time?45% space rule when stoppedyou have to see all of the back tires on the pavement in front of you how many people died in auto accidents in 2000? 42,821 what is a rotary island?traffic circle what are the rules for right of way?if cars arrive at the SAME time, the person on the RIGHT goes first (look to your right)if cars arrive at DIFFERENT times, the person who gets there first goes first how many car accidents were there in the year 2000?6,356,00 what is an uncontrolled intersection?no traffic lights or signs. apply right of way rules vehicle turning leftdoesn't have right of way, unless has a green left arrow.solid green light does NOT give you right of way if turning left emergency vehiclespull as far to the right as possible and stop. road markings are no exception. the only exception is if the emergency vehicle is on the opposite side of a divided highway proper signaling distanceless than 40 mph: signal 100 feet before turnmore than 40

mph: signal 200 feet before turn

light railsdoes not have any special rules or laws bikesin CO bikes are considered vehices

teens are the highest rate of ___ usagenon- seat belt how many people die per year due to car accidents?42 thousand red lightstop what are the left and right lanes used for (in general)?left lane: faster moving traffic, passingright lane: slower moving traffic how many teens have died in the last 10 years? 60 thousand over age 18, cell phones is ok...to talk but not text submerged vehicleskids solid yellow pavement markingyou cannot cross or passtwo different directions of traffic of teen drivers fatally injured in auto accidents, more than __ were speed related 1/3 obstructed intersectionnever start going through an intersection if you cannot clear it (traffic backed up through intersection) green lightgo how many people die from texting and driving accidents?6 thousand entering a roadwayWHENEVER we enter any kind of traffic, we do NOT have right of way hand signalsuse when turn signals are burnt out what is a flashing red light?the same as a stop sign (not a stop light) what percent of drivcers are unfit to drive? 20% school busflashing red lights= stop. stop minimum 20 feet away behind bus. WATCH OUT FOR KIDS how many childern 0-14 died in alcohol related accidents in 2003?2,136 drivers license is not a ___, its a ___. right, privilege steps to stay safe while driving:1. make good choices2. no distractions3. stay focused4.always wear seatbelt and passengers as well5. always look left and right at intersections6. always use 2-3 second rule7. constantly scan the roadway looking for threats yellow lightit is ILLEGAL to accererate a yellow light. if you ahev time and space, stop. if not, proceed with caution how many injuries were there in 2000?3.2 million tire blowoutbrake failure excersizing due careyield even if you shouldn't need to. you ALWAYS hve the responsibility to avoid an accident, even if you have right of way dashed white pavement markingyou can cross or passone direction of traffic pedestrian crossingsmotorists MUST yield to pedestrians on a sidewalk (crossing a droveway). stop even if blocking traffic.pedestrians rule sidewals and crosswalks dashed yellow pavement markingyou can cross or pass (look for oncoming traffic)two different directions of traffic cjild saftey restraintschild must use an appropriate car seat until age 8, when they can use just a seat belt

what do the police ask for when you are pulled over?driver's license, registration, proof of insurance (mandatory) what is a flashing yellow light?warning, slow down, proceed with caution backing upWHENEVER backing up, we NEVER have right of way authorized traffic directorscrossing guards, firemen, police, construction workers, etc.MUST follow their commands how many teens die each year in Colorado? 100 teens are the most likely to be involved in a _____ vehicle crash?single (distracted driving) under age 18, cell phone is only ok if... you are calling 911 implied consent lawDUI: asking for a blood test instead of a breath test. saying that you do not want to be tested at all what percent of all motor fatalities are alcohol related?50% careless drivingan UNINTENTIONALLY dangerous act motorcyclescan stop very quickly; give them plenty of extra space speed lawsspeed limit=maximum speed in that area. 2-3 mph over is USUALLY accepted