ch4 Flashcards
What is the speed limit in suburban business and residential districts?
35 mph
What is the speed limit in school zones, business or residential districts?
25 mph
What happens when motorists exceed 65 mph?
Motorists pay double fines
What is the safe corridor’s law?
It doubles fines on various state highways for a variety of driving offenses including speeding and aggressive driving
What are the rules on passing?
Stay to the right of the roadways centerlines and passing is only safe when there’s no oncoming traffic
When both centerlines on a street are solid what does that symbolize?
No passing allowed
When one centerline is broken what does that symbolize?
Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line
When both centerlines are broken what does that symbolize?
Passing is allowed on both sides
When must all passing be completed before?
Before the centerlines are solid again
On what side of the road is most passing done?
On the left
When is passing on the right allowed?
Only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction
Passing on the right shoulder of the road is_______
Against the law
What types of vehicles should motorists always be prepared to yield?
Emergency vehicles (police cars, fire engines, and ambulances), buses, postal vehicles, motorized mobility assistance devices, and other vehicles that are already in the intersection
What are the laws a motorist must follow for pedestrians and what are the fines it fail to follow the law?
Letters must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. Failure to stop here is a fine of up to $500 and up to 25 days in jail
What is an intersection?
Where two or more roads cross or merge at angles
What does a single solid white line across the road at an intersection mean?
Motorist must stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign
How and what is a controlled intersection?
If there are traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer
At an intersection what must the motorist yield to?
Motorist must yield to to the right if both motorists get there at the same time
Driving on private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign is____________
A motor vehicle violation
What and how is an intersection uncontrolled?
When two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device
What is a general rule for uncontrolled intersections?
Vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right
What are acceleration lanes?
Extra lanes at highway entrances used by motorists to speed up to join the flow of traffic
When entering the highway, parkway, or turnpike keep the following points in mind:
Obey posted advisory speed limits at the entrance ramp, speed up to the flow of traffic when leaving the acceleration lane, avoid coming to a complete stop in the acceleration lane, and yield to traffic and enter the right-hand lane and safe
What are deceleration lanes or exit ramps?
Extra lanes of the highway exit located on the right-hand side of the roadway
What should a motorist do if they miss an exit ramp on a Highway?
Motorists should go to the next exit
What is the best way to enter a curve?
Slow down before entering and avoid drifting into another lane
When is a motorist authorized to turn right on red?
Unless a no turn on red sign is posted motorists are authorized to turn on a red light after a they come to a complete stop and check for traffic
How many feet before they turn should the motorist turn their signal on?
100 feet before making any turn
When making a right turn what must motorist not do?
Should not swing outward or into another lane
when making a turn what lane must the motorist turn into?
Turn into the lane nearest the centerline of the right side of the other road
How many feet from railroad crossings when there are flashing lights must a motorist stop?
15 feet from railroad crossings
What happens when a vehicle stalls on the tracks and the motorist sees a train coming?
Motorist should get out and walk clear of the tracks
How many feet should the motorist stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
25 feet away
What must a motorist do for frozen dessert trucks?
Stop, then drive past the truck at a slow speed of no more than 15 mph
What should a motorist never do in regard to parking in front of a fire hydrant?
Never park within 200 feet
When must headlights be used?
One half hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise also when encountering fog mist smoke or other factors that reduce visibility
What are the brightbeams used for?
For open country driving when there’s no traffic in sight
What are the dim beams used for?
City driving and driving in traffic on roadways
Where should a motorist never park?
On a crosswalk, 10 feet of a fire hydrant, 25 feet of a crosswalk, 50 feet of a railroad crossing, and 50 feet of the stop sign
What is the rule for GDL motorists in relation to cell phones?
GDL motorists may not use a handheld or hands-free cellular device when behind the wheel
