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Driving
CT Driving Laws
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04/10/2009

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Term
things to do when getting in car
Definition
adjust seat, seatbelt, mirrors
Term
What should be serviced if the vehicle pulls to one side when braking?
Definition
the brakes
Term
what do unbalanced tires and low pressure cause?
Definition
faster tire wear, reduce fuel economy, make vehicle harder to steer and stop
Term
seatbelt laws?
Definition
-20 lb, less than 1 yr= rear facing seat
-60 lb, less than 7 yr= child restraint system
Term
over half of all traffic deaths happen how far away from home?
Definition
within 25 miles
Term
worn tires can cause...
Definition
difficult turning, hydroplaning, increase stopping distance
Term
How many seconds should you look ahead of your car?
Definition
12 seconds (one block)
Term
farm tractors and animal-drawn vehicles drive...
Definition
less than 25 mph and have an orange triangle decal on the back
Term
no-zone(danger areas) around a truck are...
Definition
front, back, and both sides
Term
when passing a truck, look for...
Definition
the entire front of the truck in your rearview mirror
Term
following distance?
Definition
3 seconds
Term
off-track
Definition
the longer the vehicle, the shorter the path followed by the rear wheels
Term
how many second gap to merge
Definition
4
Term
most of your driving depends on
Definition
what you see
Term
do not pass if you are how close to a hill or curve?
Definition
one-third mile
Term
legal b.a.c.
Definition
.08 (over 21)
.02 (under 21)
Term
at 30 mph how far to stop?
at 50?
Definition
200
400
Term
do not park within?
stop sign
fire hydrant
curb
Definition
25
10
1 (12 in)
Term
give your horn a light tap
Definition
when you are passing a driver who starts to turn into your lane
Term
first thing to do when brakes stop working?
Definition
pump brakes
Term
stop quickly with abs?
without abs?
Definition
press and hold brake pedal
pump brakes
Term
at a 4 way stop
Definition
the vehicle on the right goes first
Term
a pentagon shaped sign means
Definition
there is a school zone
Term
green road signs are
Definition
guide signs
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