DC DMV DRIVERS MANUAL STUDY GUIDE Flashcards

DC DMV DRIVERS MANUAL STUDY GUIDE Flashcards BE IN SHAPE TO DRIVEDriving safely depends on the ability to see clearly, not being overly tired, not driving while on drugs, being generally healthy, and being emotionally fit to drive.

FOLLOWING DISTANCE:Leave as much space between your vehicle and one ahead

as you possibly can to allow for a sudden stop. Most rear-end collisions are caused by following too closely.Watch the car ahead of you when it passes a reference point, such as a sign or overpass. Then count "one thousand one, one thousand two, one thousand three, one thousand four".If you pass the same spot before you are finished counting to one thousand four, you are following too closely. When you are following vehicles which stop often (buses, post office vans) you should allow more following distance than usual. When driving in bad weather, you should increase the distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you to four or five seconds.Remember don't cut trucks off. It takes much more time and distance for a truck to stop DRIVING CONDITIONS(WHEN TO REDUCE SPEED): Coming to an intersection, railroad grade crossing, curve, or the crest of a hill; Near playgrounds and schools, or where children are playing; Traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway; There is danger to pedestrians; and Weather or highway conditions, or your own condition, require slower speeds for safety. Never drive so slowly as to interfere with other vehicles moving at normal speeds.Drivers who block or hinder other traffic by driving too slowly can cause crashes.FACTS ABOUT DMVYou must be hands-free while driving with a cellular phone in the District of ColumbiaResidents are required to update change of address with the Department of Motor Vehicles within sixty (60) daysDrivers receive point for certain moving violations, whether the violations occur in the District of Columbia or in other states.Points will stay active on your driving record for two yearsIf you accumulate 10 or 11 points, your DC driver license will be suspended and you will lose your driving privileges for a period of ninety (90) daysIf you accumulate 12 or more points, your DC driver license will be revoked and you will not be eligible for reinstatement for six monthsDriving while intoxicated or driving under the influence, your minimum revocation period is 6 months for the first offense, 2 years for the

second offense, and 3 years for the third or subsequent offenseHaving something attached to or hanging from the rear view mirror while driving is against the regulations of the District of Columbia

LOOSE OBJECTS:Loose objects, particularly those on the front dash board

and the rear window shelf, can become projectiles in a crash. Put loose objects in the trunk or on the floor, since even objects on seats can fly up and strike you or another passenger. A falling object, such as a bag of groceries, may startle you and make you take your eyes off the road or your hands off the steering wheel. Keep objects off the floor that would interfere with the brake or gas pedals.LEARNERS PERMITLast for 2 years only.GRAD program(Gradual Rearing Adult Drivers 16-20y/o) 3-4 SEC FOLLOWING & STOPPING DISTANCE The length of time it takes a driver to see and recognize that there is a dangerous situation The length of time it takes from the perception of danger to the start of braking -

3-4 seconds Type and condition of the pavement Percentage of grade of roadway Kind and condition of tire treads Vehicle design and condition of shock absorbers Type and condition of brakes Direction and speed of the wind DRIVING PAST PARKED CARS:When driving pass parked cars watch out for opening car doors, pedestrians (especially children) stepping out or

running from between cars and bicyclists.