2025 Handbook Flashcards
What is the proper hand position for hand-to-hand steering?
Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o’clock or 8 and 4 o’clock.
When should you use one-hand steering?
When turning while backing up or when operating vehicle controls that require one hand.
When should you signal before a turn?
At least 100 feet before you turn.
When is it illegal to drive only using parking lights?
It is illegal at any time.
When should you use your headlights?
When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away, beginning 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise, in adverse weather, and when a road sign states that headlights must be on.
What should you do if you see a collision or hazard ahead?
Turn on your emergency flashers, lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times, and use a hand signal when slowing and stopping.
What is a traffic lane?
A section of road for a single line of traffic.
What does a single solid yellow line indicate?
Marks the center of a road with two-way traffic and indicates not to pass if you are on the side with the yellow line.
What does a broken yellow line indicate?
You may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.
What are bicycle lanes marked by?
Typically marked by a single solid white line and sometimes painted bright green.
What is a center left turn lane?
Located in the middle of a two-way street, marked on both sides by two painted lines.
What are turnout areas or lanes used for?
To allow cars behind you to pass when you are driving slowly on a two-lane road.
When can you drive in a bike lane?
When parking where permitted, entering or leaving the road, or turning within 200 feet of an intersection.
What should you do before making a right turn?
Drive close to the right edge of the road, check for pedestrians and bicyclists, signal 100 feet before the turn, and stop behind the limit line.
What do you do if you want to turn right against a red light?
You may turn right after a complete stop unless there is a No Turn on Red sign.
Can you turn right against a red arrow?
No.
What is illegal regarding driving in public transit bus lanes?
It is illegal to drive, stop, park, or leave a vehicle in an area designated for public transit buses.
How can you legally interact with a public transit bus lane if making a right turn?
You may cross a bus lane to make a right turn.
What characterizes a dedicated right turn lane?
Does not merge into another lane and allows you to make a right turn without stopping.
Can you make a right turn at a red light?
Yes.
What must you do if there is a traffic light or sign in the right turn lane?
You must obey that light or sign.
What should you always do when turning?
Always yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
How do you properly execute a left turn?
Drive close to the center divider or into the left turn lane and enter a designated left turn lane at the opening.
What should you not cross when entering a left turn lane?
Do not cross any solid line.
What is the rule about entering a two-way center left turn lane?
You can enter within 200 feet of the turn.
What must you respect while turning left?
Respect the right-of-way of any vehicle, bicyclist, or motorcyclist already in the lane.
When should you start signaling before making a left turn?
100 feet before the turn.
What is the procedure for stopping at a left turn?
Stop behind the limit line; if no limit line, stop before entering the crosswalk; if no crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection.
What should you do before proceeding with a left turn?
Look both ways left-right-left and begin your turn when it is safe.
What direction should your wheels be pointed while preparing for a left turn?
Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead until it is safe to start your turn.
What is a danger of having your wheels pointed to the left during a left turn?
If your wheels are pointed to the left and a vehicle hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming traffic.
What is the proper way to accelerate after completing a left turn?
Accelerate smoothly during and after the turn.
Under what condition can you turn left against a red light?
When turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street.
What should you do before making a U-turn?
Signal and use the left turn lane or far-left lane.
When are you allowed to make a U-turn across a double yellow line?
In a residential district if no vehicles are approaching you within 200 feet.
What is a restriction for making U-turns?
Never make a U-turn where a No U-turn sign is posted.
What should be avoided when making a U-turn?
Do not make a U-turn at or on a railroad crossing.
What is important to consider when merging onto the highway?
Be in the proper lane on the on-ramp and be at or near the speed of traffic.
What should you do when exiting a highway?
Know your exit and be aware of when it is approaching, and signal about 400 feet before you exit.
When merging, what should you check for?
Check your blind spots for vehicles, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians each time.
How can you pass other vehicles safely?
You must judge whether you have enough space to pass whenever you approach an oncoming vehicle or bicyclist.
What should you not do while passing a vehicle?
Do not pass if you are approaching a hill or curve and cannot see if other traffic is approaching.
Under what circumstances is passing prohibited?
Do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous area.
What must you leave between you and the vehicle in front of you when merging?
Leave three seconds of space.
What is a crucial point to check when changing lanes or merging?
Turn your head quickly to look over your shoulder.
What is the distance needed to safely merge or enter traffic on city streets?
Half a block, which is about 150 feet.
What is the distance needed to safely merge or enter traffic on a highway?
A full block, which is about 300 feet.
