all the stuff Flashcards
When is it appropriate to place a child under 4 in the front seat?
If all available rear seats are occupied by children under age 4
What must be turned off if a child is placed in the front seat in a rear facing child restraint system?
The front passenger air bag
Who should sit in the rear seat of the vehicle?
All children ages 12 and younger
How far apart should a driver be seated from the center of the steering wheel?
At least 10 inches
It is illegal to leave a child in the car unattended if:
The child is less than 6 years old and the amount of time or circumstances pose an unreasonable risk of harm or injury
What should you look for before operating a vehicle?
- 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
How many blind spots does a car typically have?
Two
Adjust the inside rearview mirrors to see:
The center of the road and any traffic behind the vehicle
Adjust the left and right mirrors to see:
The edges of your vehicle
How should you check your blind spots before making a lane change?
Turning your head
What is the speed limit in mobile home & munciple parks?
15 MPH
What is the speed limit in platted subdivisions?
25 MPH
What is the speed limit in a work zone when posted?
45 MPH
What is the speed limit on all streets that are not designated freeways & on all highways?
55 MPH
What is the speed limit on all freeways?
70 MPH
What type of weather on roads requires more stopping time and space?
Wet pavement
How far ahead down the road should you look?
12 seconds
How far away should you signal before you reach where you plan to turn?
100 feet
Why should you be more cautious of smaller vehnicles such as motorcycles, bicyles & mopeds?
It may be difficult to judge their speed and distance
Who should you yield to when you reach an intersection the same time as another vehicle?
The driver on the right
Who should you yield to when turning left at a traffic signal?
Pedestrians and oncoming traffic
Who should you yield at a yield or stop sign?
Any vehicle or pedestrian that is not required to stop
Who should you yield when turning left at a stop or yield sign?
The first vehicle from the opposite side that is going straight or right
Which ways should you look when turning on a red light?
To the left, front, and the right before starting your turn
When may you turn left on a red light?
Anytime you are entering a one-way street from a one-way street (neighborhoods) unless otherwise posted
What lane should you go into when turning right onto a multiple lane road?
The lane closest to the right-hand curb or roadside
What lane should you go into when turning left onto a multiple lane road & multiple lane one way road?
Turn into the lane that is just to the right of the center line of the roadway
Which way should you look in a roundabout when approaching the yield line?
To the left
How should you exit a roundabout?
Maintain a slow speed and don’t accelerate until you are beyond the pedestrian crossing at the exit
Which mirrors should you always check when passing other vehicles?
Rearview & side-view mirrors
When are you allowed to pass on the left?
On a two or three lane road when there is room and no markings prohibiting passing
How should you park on a hill?
Turn wheels towards the curb, put car in park
How many inches away should you be parked from the curb?
12 inches
What color are regulatory signs?
Red & white or black & white
What does a red triangular symbol represent?
A vehicle that cannot exceed 25 MPH
What color are guide signs?
Blue & white and green & white
What do white triangular symbols represent?
Be ready to stop and yield to traffic
What do dashed white lines represent?
You should yield to traffic
How many feet should you stay behind a moving emergency vehicle that is flashing warning lights and sounding a siren
At least 500 feet
What is considered a commerical vehicle?
A truck or bus
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?
PV: 130-140 feet
CV: 400 feet
It is illegal to drive beside who in the same lane?
Motorcyclists, moped riders, and bicyclists
What should you check for from a motorcyclist, moped rider or bicyclist?
Hand signals because not all of their vehicles are equipped with turn signals
When a school bus’ red overhead lights are flashing:
Stop at least 20 feet from the school bus
When a school bus’ yellow hazard lights are flashing:
Proceed with caution
When a school bus’ yellow hazard lights are flashing:
Proceed with caution
How should you brake under normal conditions?
Apply a steady, firm push on the brake pedal
How should you brake in an extreme condition with antilock brakes?
Brake with hard, firm pressure & maintain pressure until you’ve stopped
How should you brake in an extreme condition without antilock brakes?
Apply brakes hard enough to not lock the wheels. If they do, release pressure and apply brakes again. (Controlled braking)
What should you turn on while driving in fog?
Low-beam headlights
When should headlights be turned on?
One half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise
When should you use low-beam headlights?
Fog, rain, or snow
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle is in your lane?
- 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
