all the stuff Flashcards

1
Q

When is it appropriate to place a child under 4 in the front seat?

A

If all available rear seats are occupied by children under age 4

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2
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What must be turned off if a child is placed in the front seat in a rear facing child restraint system?

A

The front passenger air bag

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3
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Who should sit in the rear seat of the vehicle?

A

All children ages 12 and younger

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4
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How far apart should a driver be seated from the center of the steering wheel?

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At least 10 inches

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5
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It is illegal to leave a child in the car unattended if:

A

The child is less than 6 years old and the amount of time or circumstances pose an unreasonable risk of harm or injury

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6
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What should you look for before operating a vehicle?

A
  • Check for clean headlights, tailights & brakelights
  • Make sure tires sre properly inflated
  • Check for damage/wear of tires
  • Check infront and behind for objects, animals, or people in your path
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7
Q

How many blind spots does a car typically have?

A

Two

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8
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Adjust the inside rearview mirrors to see:

A

The center of the road and any traffic behind the vehicle

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9
Q

Adjust the left and right mirrors to see:

A

The edges of your vehicle

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10
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How should you check your blind spots before making a lane change?

A

Turning your head

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11
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What is the speed limit in mobile home & munciple parks?

A

15 MPH

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12
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What is the speed limit in platted subdivisions?

A

25 MPH

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13
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What is the speed limit in a work zone when posted?

A

45 MPH

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14
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What is the speed limit on all streets that are not designated freeways & on all highways?

A

55 MPH

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15
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What is the speed limit on all freeways?

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70 MPH

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16
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What type of weather on roads requires more stopping time and space?

A

Wet pavement

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17
Q

How far ahead down the road should you look?

A

12 seconds

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18
Q

How far away should you signal before you reach where you plan to turn?

A

100 feet

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19
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Why should you be more cautious of smaller vehnicles such as motorcycles, bicyles & mopeds?

A

It may be difficult to judge their speed and distance

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20
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Who should you yield to when you reach an intersection the same time as another vehicle?

A

The driver on the right

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21
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Who should you yield to when turning left at a traffic signal?

A

Pedestrians and oncoming traffic

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22
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Who should you yield at a yield or stop sign?

A

Any vehicle or pedestrian that is not required to stop

23
Q

Who should you yield when turning left at a stop or yield sign?

A

The first vehicle from the opposite side that is going straight or right

24
Q

Which ways should you look when turning on a red light?

A

To the left, front, and the right before starting your turn

25
Q

When may you turn left on a red light?

A

Anytime you are entering a one-way street from a one-way street (neighborhoods) unless otherwise posted

26
Q

What lane should you go into when turning right onto a multiple lane road?

A

The lane closest to the right-hand curb or roadside

27
Q

What lane should you go into when turning left onto a multiple lane road & multiple lane one way road?

A

Turn into the lane that is just to the right of the center line of the roadway

28
Q

Which way should you look in a roundabout when approaching the yield line?

A

To the left

29
Q

How should you exit a roundabout?

A

Maintain a slow speed and don’t accelerate until you are beyond the pedestrian crossing at the exit

30
Q

Which mirrors should you always check when passing other vehicles?

A

Rearview & side-view mirrors

31
Q

When are you allowed to pass on the left?

A

On a two or three lane road when there is room and no markings prohibiting passing

32
Q

How should you park on a hill?

A

Turn wheels towards the curb, put car in park

33
Q

How many inches away should you be parked from the curb?

A

12 inches

34
Q

What color are regulatory signs?

A

Red & white or black & white

35
Q

What does a red triangular symbol represent?

A

A vehicle that cannot exceed 25 MPH

36
Q

What color are guide signs?

A

Blue & white and green & white

37
Q

What do white triangular symbols represent?

A

Be ready to stop and yield to traffic

38
Q

What do dashed white lines represent?

A

You should yield to traffic

39
Q

How many feet should you stay behind a moving emergency vehicle that is flashing warning lights and sounding a siren

A

At least 500 feet

40
Q

What is considered a commerical vehicle?

A

A truck or bus

41
Q

Suppose a passenger vehicle and a commerical vehicle are both driving at 55 MPH. How long will it take the passenger vehicle to stop & the commerical vehicle to stop?

A

PV: 130-140 feet
CV: 400 feet

42
Q

It is illegal to drive beside who in the same lane?

A

Motorcyclists, moped riders, and bicyclists

43
Q

What should you check for from a motorcyclist, moped rider or bicyclist?

A

Hand signals because not all of their vehicles are equipped with turn signals

44
Q

When a school bus’ red overhead lights are flashing:

A

Stop at least 20 feet from the school bus

45
Q

When a school bus’ yellow hazard lights are flashing:

A

Proceed with caution

46
Q

When a school bus’ yellow hazard lights are flashing:

A

Proceed with caution

47
Q

How should you brake under normal conditions?

A

Apply a steady, firm push on the brake pedal

48
Q

How should you brake in an extreme condition with antilock brakes?

A

Brake with hard, firm pressure & maintain pressure until you’ve stopped

49
Q

How should you brake in an extreme condition without antilock brakes?

A

Apply brakes hard enough to not lock the wheels. If they do, release pressure and apply brakes again. (Controlled braking)

50
Q

What should you turn on while driving in fog?

A

Low-beam headlights

51
Q

When should headlights be turned on?

A

One half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise

52
Q

When should you use low-beam headlights?

A

Fog, rain, or snow

53
Q

What should you do if an oncoming vehicle is in your lane?

A
  • tap the horn to warn other drivers
  • brake hard
  • look for an escape route
  • emergency stop in your lane only if you cannot pull off the road