Chapter 4 Your Driving P 34 Flashcards
Driving while drowsy is a silent killer. More than ………. highway deaths are estimated to occur annually because of drowsy driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
1,550
If a yellow light is flashing, what should you do?
You may proceed to turn at a flashing yellow arrow. However, you do not have right of way. Proceed carefully and yield to oncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians. [Left-Turn Traffic Signal Heads, Traffic Signals, Chapter 5 - Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings, North Carolina Driver’s Handbook]
When there is a broken yellow line on your lane, are you are allowed to pass?
Yes
When the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn is it ok to overtake and pass?
Yes
A curb painted with yellow lines means?
A painted curb means that you must follow special rules to park there. A curb painted with yellow lines mean you may stop only long enough to load to unload.
When approaching at an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal, drivers should yield to vehicles coming from the right, left or straight ahead?
Right
Reserved lanes are marked by signs stating that the lane is reserved for transit use. What vehicles use those lanes?
Transit’ or ‘bus’ means the lane is for bus use only.
North Carolina law prohibits children less than age 16 from riding in the open bed of a pick-up truck. The statute does, however, contain some exemptions. What are they? How much will the fine be?
• If an adult is present in the bed or cargo area of the vehicle and is supervising the child;
• If the child is secured or restrained by a seat belt manufactured in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
• If an emergency situation exists;
• If the vehicle is being operated in a parade; or
• If the vehicle is being operated in an agricultural enterprise including providing transportation to and from the principal place of the enterprise.
The fine is $25.00. This is an infraction.
It is dangerous and deadly to leave children and/or animals in a vehicle. During the spring and summer months, after sitting in the sun, with even a slightly opened window, the temperature can rise rapidly inside a parked vehicle. The temperature inside a vehicle can rise approximately ………………..higher than the outside temperature
40 to 50 degrees higher.
When an airbag deploys, what is the force?
200 mph
When may you cross a double solid yellow line.
Never–under no circumstance.
Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning
Flashing red lights.
Flashing yellow lights.
White lines on the side of the road.
White arrows in the middle of the lanes.
White arrows in the middle of the lanes.
What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)
Always bring the car to a complete stop.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Do nothing; all railroad crossings have signals.
Increase speed to get across the tracks quickly.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
You are waiting in the intersection to complete
a left turn. You should
A. Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
B. Signal and keep your wheels straight.
C. Flash your headlights so the driver will let you get through.
D. Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.
B. Signal and keep your wheels straight.
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way Either one. Vehicle on the left. Vehicle on the right. Neither one.
Vehicle on the left must yield. Guy on the right always has the right of way.
After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you:
You see the front bumper of the other car in your mirror.
You are driving in the middle lane on a three lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are
A. Wrong because “pass to the left” is a firm rule.
B. Wrong because he’s passing you in your “blind spot”.
C. OK as long as he does it on a limited access highway.
D. OK if no signs forbid passing on the right.
D. OK if no signs forbid passing on the right.
When approaching at an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal, drivers should ………….
yield to vehicles coming from the right
Electronic messages or flashing arrow panels are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads for what reason?
To give an advance warning of construction zones and unusual conditions at/near work zones.
If there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who?
want to go faster, pass or turn left
How far ahead should you look when you are on the highway?
10 to 15 seconds.
What is the minimum safe following distance under most conditions?
4 seconds
Safety belts can help you keep control of your car.
False or True?
True
What do white painted curbs mean?
A. Loading zone for freight or passengers
B. Loading zone for passengers or mail.
B. Loading zone for passengers or mail.
What does a yellow sign mean?
A special situation or a hazard ahead.
If you want to turn left at an intersection but oncoming traffic is heavy. What should you do?
Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.
When driving a roundabout, the same general rules apply as for maneuvering through any other type of intersection.
True or false?
True
When a traffic signal turns green you should.
A. Accelerate as quickly as possible.
B. Yield to pedestrians.
C. Count two seconds before accelerating.
D. Do not move until another driver signals for you to go.
E. None of the above.
B. Yield to pedestrians
What does a slow moving vehicle sign look like
An orange triangle with red border
When making a left turn from a two-way street to a one-way street in which lane should your vehicle be in when the turn is completed?
Left
When parking next to a curb, how close should you park?
A. No farther than 6”
B. No farther than 8”
C. No farther than 18”
D. No farther than 24”
C. No farther than 18”
When turning from one of three turn lanes, which lane should you end up in after completing your turn? The right lane if clear. The lane you started in. The left most lane. Always the middle lane.
The lane you started in.
How far ahead should you look when you are on the highway? 1 city block. 1 quarter mile 1 half mile. 1 mile.
1 quarter mile
If you park on an uphill grade, which way should you turn your wheels?
Left
Right
Straight
Left
Unless prohibited by a sign, when may you turn left at a red light?
In an emergency.
From a two way road to a one way road.
From a one way road to a one way road.
Never.
From a one way road to a one way road.
A full 24 hours of being awake causes impairment nearly equal to that of an alcohol content of what?
.02
.05
.A full 24 hours of being awake causes impairment nearly equal to that of an alcohol content of what? .02 .05 .08 .10
.10
Dim your high beams whenever you come within _____ feet of an oncoming vehicle.
200
300
400
500
500
How many feet before your intended turn should you signal? 25 feet. 50 feet. 75 feet. 100 feet. 200 feet.
100 feet
When is it legal to drive a vehicle in a bicycle lane?
For less than 200 feet when preparing to turn.
If your hazard lights are on
If there are no bikes.
It is never legal to drive a vehicle in a bicycle lane.
None of the above.
For less than 200 feet when preparing to turn.
In a heavy rain, you can lose all traction and start hydroplaning at?
25 mph
40 mph
50 mph
65 mph
50 mph
Where are ramp meters located?
In parking garages. On Loading docks. On highway exit ramps. On highway entrance ramps. None of the above.
On highway entrance ramps.
During a skid, you should steer to the left if the rear of your vehicle is skidding in what direction?
The left.
The right.
The left.
What kind of drug is alcohol?
An antihistamine. A pain reliever. A stimulant. A depressant. A methamphetamine. None of the above.
A depressant.
You must stop a minimum of _____ feet from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing?
10 feet.
20 feet.
30 feet.
50 feet.
20 feet.
High beam lights should be able to see a person how far away?
Low beam?
200 ft
75 feet
Taillights must be red in color and visible for at least ?
license plate to make the numbers visible for at least?
Vehicles since1955 must have red or amber lights that engage when the brakes or turn signals are used — these lights may be combined with the taillights or may be separated, must be visible for at least Mmin normal daylight.
500 ft
50 ft
100 ft
The brake pedal should be at least of its original distance from the floor when fully depressed.
1/3
Tires are considered unsafe if they are cut, cracked or worn so as to expose the tire cord, or when they have visible tread separation, chunking or less than. inch-tread depth.
1/16
The air pressure of tires should be checked?
The best time to check air pressure is when?
A car horn should sound from how far?
Once a week
The tires are cool
200 ft
Good drivers try to see seconds ahead on the roadway (about one city block). By looking ahead, you might avoid last minute moves such as sudden stops or quick lane changes.
• About every seconds check the mirrors to see if any vehicle is following too closely.
10-15
10
Signal at least the last feet before turning or stopping. If the speed limit is 45 mph or more, signal at least the last feet before turning.
100
200
You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible for feet. 500 400 1000 1500
400
The penalty for speeding in a work zone is $. if a sign is posted at the beginning of the work zone listing the penalty.
$250.00
Hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as miles per hour and in water little more than inch deep
To properly handle skids, it is better to have tire pressure on the side, rather than the side, of the manufacturer’s specifications.
30 mph
1/8
High
Low
Since 1970, inland flooding has been responsible for percent of deaths associated with tropical weather in North Carolina. Half of these deaths were caused by people driving into known flooded roads.
85
In cities, about of every five persons killed by motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians; in rural areas, the rate is about one of 10
2
NO-ZONES into which a car can disappear from view — up to feet in front of the cab, on either side of the tractor-trailer, particularly alongside the cab, and up to feet in the rear
20
200
A moped should travel using the right side of the lane. To pass a moped, you must stay at least feet to the left.
2
An intersection is where two or more roads cross or merge at angles. There are three types intersections. What are they?
Controlled, Uncontrolled and Blind
True or false
Use your high-beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas or where there may be people along the side of road and where there are no oncoming vehicles.
True
High-beams let you see twice as far as low-beams.
If there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to go 1) 2) 3)
to go faster, pass or turn left.
If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.
wait until the other driver actually starts to turn
Painted curbs indicate special parking rules. What color is the curb for parking by a disabled person who displays a placard or a special license plate for disabled persons or disabled veterans. Disabled people with a placard or special plates may park in special areas for unlimited periods of time, regardless of time restrictions.
Blue
