Basics Flashcards
What of the following is not considered a parking violation?
- Parking within 500 feet of a fire or crash
- Parking within a highway lane outside of the city
- Parking within 12 inches of the curb
- Parking within 20ft of a cross walk
Parking within 12 inches of the curb
The stopping distance for a commercial vehicle is?
400ft
What is the recommended speed while driving through a work area?
45 or the posted speed
On a freeway with two lanes in each direction, drive in the right lane except when?
On a freeway with two lanes in each direction, drive in the right lane except when passing, exiting to the left, or allowing another vehicle to merge onto the freeway. If driving at or near the minimum speed limit, stay in the lane with the slower traffic.
At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow pointing left indicates that?
A steady yellow arrow warns that the arrow is about to change to red. If you are approaching the intersection, you must stop.
A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that
A triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a slow-moving vehicle, a vehicle that cannot travel faster than 25 mph
When you are approaching a railroad crossing and a train is coming, you must stop _________ from the tracks.
All vehicles must stop no more than 50 feet and no less than 15 feet from the tracks.
What is the proper hand signal for a right turn?
The proper hand signal for a right turn is left arm and hand pointing up.
On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as
Solid yellow lines are used as left-edge lines on one-way roadways.
At night, you should use your high-beam headlights EXCEPT when?
Use high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles nearby. High beams allow you to see twice as far as low beams. Be sure to use high beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people alongside the road. Use low beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain. Light from high beams reflects back from such precipitation and causes glare.
When may you pass another vehicle on the right?
You may pass a vehicle on the right when it is making or about to make a left turn. You may also pass on the right when there are two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction as you are. (This can be the case on a multilane highway or a one-way street.) Never pass on a hill or a bridge.
You must begin a left turn
If you are making a left turn, you must begin the turn in the leftmost lane unless signs or signals indicate otherwise.
To enter a roundabout, you must _________ whether you need to make a right turn, a left turn, or a U-turn or continue forward.
A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection in which traffic moves counterclockwise. To enter a roundabout, you must always turn right and yield the right-of-way to vehicles that are already in the roundabout
Headrests should be adjusted so that the head restraint contacts the back of the head. This prevents
Head restraints are designed to prevent neck injuries if you are hit from behind. Headrests should be adjusted so that the head restraint will contact the back of the head in the event of an accident.
If your vehicle doesn’t have anti-lock brakes (ABS) and your brakes fail while you’re driving, which of the following should you do FIRST?
If your brake pedal suddenly sinks all the way to the floor, take your foot off the gas pedal and try pumping the brake pedal to build up brake pressure. If that doesn’t work, shift into a lower gear (even if your vehicle has an automatic transmission) to slow your car down. You can also try applying your emergency or parking brake, but apply it gently so you won’t lock the brakes and throw your car into a skid. Lastly, you can turn off the engine. However, if your vehicle has power steering, you will lose power assist when the engine stops, which will make your vehicle harder to steer.
