Chapter Five Flashcards

1
Q

You may cross a DOUBLE YELLOW line to pass another vehicle if the line is:

A

Broken on YOUR side

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2
Q

When entering a freeway entrance that allows you to accelerate to merge, you should drive at:

A

About the same speed as freeway traffic

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3
Q

Why should drivers and passengers adjust seat headrests in motor vehicles?

A

It helps people avoid and reduce the severity of neck injuries

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4
Q

If you are driving and finding it hard to stay AWAKE, you should:

A

Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key and rest

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5
Q

Most SERIOUS ACCIDENTS happen at what time of day?

A

Twilight-Darkness

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6
Q

U-TURNS in residential districts are legal:

A

When there are no vehicles approaching nearby

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7
Q

If you experience SLIPPING, SKIDDING or HYDROPLANING while driving, you should:

A

1) slowly ease the gas pedal
2) DO NOT turn or STOP quickly; turn slowly and only as needed
3) gently pump disc brakes or use ABS brakes as directed

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8
Q

If another driver “CUTS” in front of you, it would be better if you:

A

Take your foot off the gas

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9
Q

ACCIDENTS are more likely to happen:

A

When one driver is traveling FASTER or SLOWER than other drivers on the road

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10
Q

When it is FOGGY, you should slow down and turn on your:

A

LOW-BEAM lights

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11
Q

When a YELLOW ARROW appears as you wait in a dedicated right turn lane, you should:

A

Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears

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12
Q

Traffic fatalities are ______ at night compared to DAYTIME.

A

About three or four times as high

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13
Q

Before changing lanes in traffic, you need to:

A

Look over your shoulder to be sure the lane you want to use is CLEAR

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14
Q

Which of these is the proper way to change lanes?

A

Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes

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15
Q

When should you let other drivers go FIRST even you have a legal right-of-way?

A

When it helps prevent accidents

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16
Q

When making a left turn from a center lane (which is bordered by a SOLID and BROKEN YELLOW LINES on each side), you may enter this lane to make a LEFT turn no more than _____ feet from the location of the turn.

A

300

17
Q

You must give a continuous turn signal for:

A

An adequate distance to alert other drivers before turning

18
Q

If the wheels of your vehicle ran off the edge of the pavement, you should:

A

1) Hold the steering wheel firmly
2) release the gas pedal
3) gently apply the brakes

Return to the pavement when the vehicle has slowed enough to allow roll or steer back onto the highway safely

19
Q

To avoid collisions with DEER:

A

Slow down and know their habits

20
Q

GA department of driver services will suspend the license of any GA driver under 18 YEARS OLD who has accumulated ____ points within any 12 month period.

A

Four