Ch. 3 Practice Flashcards
Define the “Basic Speed Law”
Never drive faster than is reasonably safe for the conditions.
List the Ten Times you must never pass on the left of another vehicle.
- Railroad Crossing Ahead
- Intersection Ahead
- Another Car Approaching
- Another Car that is Stopped at a Crosswalk
- Hills
- Curves
- Solid Yellow Line
- Double Yellow Line
- School Bus with its Lights Flashing
- Bridge or Tunnel
List the Five Times you must signal.
- 2-3 Seconds Before Turning
- 2-3 Seconds Before Lane Changes
- When You Pull Away from or Toward a Curb
- When you Intend to Slow or Stop the Vehicle
- Emergency Flashers
- When Exiting a Round About
- When you Park Your Vehicle
What is the Speed Limit for a School in Session?
20 mph
What is the Speed Limit for a Residential Area?
25 mph
What is the Speed Limit for Heber Main Street?
35 mph
What is the Speed Limit for Major Highways?
55 mph - 65 mph
What is the Maximum speed for Urban Freeway?
65 mph - 75 mph
What is the Maximum Speed for Rural areas?
70 mph - 85 mph
The Law requires you to slow down on eight occasions. List them.
- Intersections
- Railroad Crossing
- Bad Weather
- Pedestrians
- Traffic
- Construction Zone
- School Zone
- Hills
- Bad Road Conditions
- Curves
- Parking Areas
When does the Law require you to Signal?
Any time you turn laterally (Left & Right)
How many seconds should you signal your intentions?
2-3 Seconds Minimum
How many feet should you signal your intentions?
100 ft.
When can you pass on the right side of another vehicle?
- When the car in front is turning left
- Regular passing on multilane highway
What must you do when you hear or see an Emergency Vehicle approaching?
Yield the right of way; pull over & stop (if possible)
List the steps in making a safe Lane Change.
- Signal
- Mirror
- Blind Spot
- Maintain Speed
- Smooth Turn
- Cancel Signal
What are the Right-Of-Way Laws when two or more vehicles arrive at the intersection at the same time?
The car on the left yields to the car on the right.
If you are making a Left Turn, who must you yield to?
Yield to all
If your intersection has a Yield Sign, what are the Right-Of-Way rules?
Yield to all.
What should you do if someone wants to pass you?
- Maintain or Reduce Speed Slightly
- Guide Right a Little Bit
List 10 places where Parking your vehicle is prohibited.
- Sidewalk
- Public Driveway
- 15 ft. from a Fire Hydrant
- 30 ft. from a Stop Sign
- 20 ft. from a Crosswalk
- 50 ft. from a Railroad Crossing
- 20 ft. Next to Fire Station Entrance
- 75 ft. Front of Fire Station Entrance
- Tunnel/Bridge
- No Parking Sign
- Red Curb
- Handicap
List 8 places that you are required to stop.
- Stop Sign
- Solid Red Light
- Flashing Red/Yellow Light
- Pedestrians in Crosswalk
- School Bus with Lights Flashing
- Railroad Crossing with Lights
- Solid White Line
- Police Officers Request
- When Exiting a Driveway, Parking Lot, Alley
- Scene of an Accident
How close can you get to firefighting equipment responding to an alarm?
500 ft.
Before passing another vehicle, you must have how much space?
200 ft.
What is the rule when it is safe to return to your lane after passing another vehicle?
When you can see both headlights of the car you pass in your rear-view mirror.
How far from the curb can you Park your vehicle?
12” or Less
How far from the nearest Rail or Railroad Track can you Park your vehicle?
50 ft.
How far from a Stop Sign or Stop Light can you Park your vehicle?
30 ft.
How far from a Crosswalk if Uncontrolled can you Park your vehicle?
20 ft.
How far from a Fire Hydrant can you Park your vehicle?
15 ft.
How far Next to Fire Station Entrance can you Park your vehicle?
20 ft.
How far Across from Fire Station Entrance can you Park your vehicle?
75 ft.
When can you pass a school bus?
- Lights Stop Flashing
- Sign Comes In
- Bus Starts Moving
What steps must you take when leaving your vehicle parked?
- Stop the Vehicle
- Put the Car in Park
- Emergency Brake
- Roll Windows Up
- Turn it Off
- Lock Doors & Take Keys
What are the steps for making a Right Turn?
- Signal Right
- Reduce Speed, Guide Right
- Check for Pedestrians & Traffic
- Turn Right, Tight
- Resume Speed
What are the steps for making a Left Turn?
- Signal Left
- Reduce Speed, Guide Left
- Check for Pedestrians & Traffic
- Turn Left, Wide
- Resume Speed
What is the procedure for a U-Turn in the middle of the block on a two-way road?
- Signal Right
- Pullover & Stop
- Signal, Mirror, Blindspot (SMB)
- Turn the Wheel 100% to the Left (U-Turn)
- Resume Speed
What is the procedure for a 3-point turn on a narrow road?
- Signal Right
- Pullover/Stop
- Signal, Mirror, Blindspot (SMB)
- Hard Left
- Reverse 100% Right
- Go Forward, Straight
- Resume Speed
What does the solid double white line mean in the Express or Carpool Lane?
You cannot cross the line to get in or out of lane.
What does the broken or dotted white line mean in the Express or Carpool Lane?
You can enter or exit lane.
