Chapter 7: Driving Safely And Studying For Your Permit Flashcards
Where should I start driving?
First practice driving in an empty parking lot or roads that do not have much traffic. It is important to develop basic car control before driving in areas that are busy.
If traffic is backing up behind you, what are you required by law to do?
You are required by law to pull over and allow for the cars behind you to pass,
What position should your hands be in on the steering wheel?
Look at the wheel like a clock. Hands on 9 and 3, or 8 and 4.
Driver Readiness: What are the 6 things you should do before driving your vehicle?
- Adjust the seat properly.
- Adjust all mirrors.
- Test the foot and parking/emergency brakes.
- Adjust and fasten the safety belt.
- Lock the doors.
- Turn on the headlights.
What 4 things must happen to stop your vehicle?
- You must see and recognize the danger and the need to stop.
- Your brain must tell your foot to step on the breaks.
- Your foot must move to the brake pedal and operate the brake.
- Your brakes must work correctly.
What does reaction distance mean?
It is the distance your vehicle travels from the moment you see danger until you step on the brake.
When it first starts to rain, what should you be concerned about?
Rain, oil, rubber, dirt and water combined make roads especially slippery. The higher the driving speed, the further the vehicle will travel before the driver is able to apply the brakes.
What does the term braking distance mean?
That is the distance your vehicle travels from the time the brakes are applied to the time that the vehicle is brought to a stop.
Fill in the blank: The law states that a driver must use a turn signal not less than BLANK feet before making a turn or changing lanes.
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Signaling three to five seconds before any of these actions covers this requirement.
Steps to safely taking a left turn
- When approaching an intersection, you must signal 3 to 5 seconds in advance to warn others of your intention to turn.
- Check the rear view mirror to see that the driver of the vehicle behind you has understood your signal.
- Be sure no bicyclist or motor vehicle behind you is trying to pass on your left.
- On a multi-lane road, always make sure you’re in the left lan well in advance, never move suddenly from the right lane to the left lane.
- Wait until there are no oncoming vehicles before making your turn, position your vehicle within one foot of the centerline.
- Keep wheels straight until you are ready to turn, that way you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.
Who has the right-of-way when you’re making a left turn?
Oncoming vehicles and bicyclists. Pedestrians also have the right-of-way.
How do you safely make a right turn?
- We’ll ahead of the turn, look for any following vehicles and move over to the right side of your lane.
- Signal 3 to 5 seconds before turn and begin slowing down.
- Search the intersection, left, front, right and quickly left again just before starting your turn.
- Keep close to right while turning. After completing turn, check mirror, and center vehicle in your lane.
What should you do if you’re turning into a street with more than one lane going in your direction?
Turn into the nearest lane.
What is one basic rule of driving in a multilane road?
Drive to the right unless you are passing or turning.
How many seconds between your car and the car in front of you should there be?
4 seconds.
But if weather conditions are bad, it should be longer than 4 seconds.
What are the 3 steps for four-second safety spacing?
- The vehicle ahead is about to pass a checkpoint such as a sign, driveway, pole or parked vehicle.
- Start counting seconds as the rear of the vehicle passes the check point.
- Stop counting when your vehicle reaches the checkpoint.
What is the maximum speed for any vehicle on all Vermont roads unless otherwise posted?
50 miles per hour
What is the maximum speed for any vehicle on an Interstate in Vermont unless otherwise posted?
65 miles per hour
What are some rules of Right-of-Way?
- A driver must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other traffic already in the intersection.
- Sign that says “yield right-of-way”, drive slow enough to stop and only go when the way is clear.
- At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive should have the right-of-way.
- A driver approaching the road from a driveway, alley, parking lot, or T-intersection must yield the right-of-way to all traffic on the road.
Who yields the right-of-way if two vehicles approach a four-way stop intersection at the same time?
The driver on the left should yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right.
If a vehicle is parked on a 2-lane road, how many inches should the right wheels be to the right side of the road or curb?
Within 12 inches
What happens if you must park on a highway in a rural area?
You must have all wheels off the traveled portion of the road.
Where should you not park your car?
On a hill, curve, or where your vehicle cannot be seen for at least 150 feet, or any area posted for no parking.
What should you do when parking on a hill?
Be sure your vehicle will not roll out into traffic. Always turn the front wheels and set the parking brake.
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