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Days 5-8 Flashcards

1
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What should you check prior to backing up your car?

A

Your mirrors, blind spot, and the area behind you. Check 360 degrees around your car.

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2
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How should you steer while backing?

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Left hand at 12 o’clock. Turn the top of the wheel in the direction you want the rear of the car to go.

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3
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How fast should you be backing up?

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Back at a walking pace.

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4
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How often should you glance forward while backing?

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Every 6 to 10 feet.

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5
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You should continue to look out the rear window until…

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You have come to a complete stop.

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6
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When is a safety stop required?

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When crossing sidewalks, crosswalks, or before entering traffic.

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7
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What is the most important thing while backing?

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Looking back and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.

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8
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What is one way you could fail backing around a corner on your drive test?

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You could fail if you don’t perform a safety stop when crossing sidewalks, crosswalks, or entering traffic.

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9
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What should you do if performing a turnabout isn’t safe given the conditions?

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You should “go around the block.” Make three right turns and then a left.

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10
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What is the most important thing while turning your car around?

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Carefully checking traffic in all directions (scanning).

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11
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What is the safest turnabout?

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A two-point turnabout.

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12
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How do you perform a two-point turnabout?

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Drive a little ways past a driveway on the right side of the road. Back into that driveway on the right; then you can pull out in the opposite direction.

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13
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How far should you back up during a turnabout?

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Back only as far as necessary, and then stop.

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14
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You may not park within…

A

5’ of a driveway, 15’ of a hydrant, 20’ of a crosswalk, 20’ of a fire station (same side of road) or 75’ on opposite side, 30’ of an intersection, 50’ of a railroad,

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You may not park within how many feet of traffic control devices?

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30 feet.

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16
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You may not park within how many feet of pedestrian safe zones?

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20 feet.

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17
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Can you park on the wrong side of the road?

A

No.

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18
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Can you park in loading zones?

A

No.

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19
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Can you park on the shoulder of the freeway?

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No, unless it’s an emergency.

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20
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When is the only time you ever turn your wheels left for parking?

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Parking uphill with a curb. UCLA- uphill, curb, left, always.

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21
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In any parking situation in which you are on a hill, either uphill or downhill, with or without a curb, how should you turn your wheels? (This excludes uphill with a curb.)

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Turn them to the right to prevent the car from rolling into traffic.

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22
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If you think you cannot control your emotions…

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You should not drive.

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23
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In any driving situation, you should be mature enough to…

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Adjust your behavior to minimize risk.

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24
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What are the three questions to ask yourself before any decision?

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Is it safe? Is it legal? Is it necessary?

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25
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Which human fault contributes to collisions the most?

A

The driver’s attitude.

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26
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Which aspect of driving is most affected by our attitudes?

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Our ability to make proper decisions.

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27
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Safe drivers…

A

Make good decisions.

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28
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As humans, we are___by nature.

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Competitive.

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29
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Driving is NOT a___.

A

Competition.

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30
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Your personal driving goal should be…

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To be a safe and responsible driver.

31
Q

What happens to drivers who are emotionally upset?

A

They are less likely to consider others’ rights.

32
Q

If you are experiencing fatigue but must drive, what are some things you can do?

A

Pull off the road, get out, walk around, stretch; rest before you start if possible; take a nap.

33
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Why should you be careful when using cold or flu medications or medicine in general?

A

It can make you drowsy and may cause poor judgment.

34
Q

What is visual acuity? What is the normal, good vision?

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Visual acuity=the ability to see clearly and sharply. 20/20 vision=normal.

35
Q

How long can it take your eyes to recover from glare?

A

10-15 seconds.

36
Q

What are some things you can do as a driver to combat glare?

A

Avoid looking at the source; look at the fog line. Anticipate glare situations, slow down, and use your visor or sunglasses.

37
Q

You should be back in your lane how many feet before the oncoming vehicle gets to you?

A

200 feet.

38
Q

When are you NOT required to stop for a school bus?

A

You are not required to stop (but still be cautious) if the school bus is going the opposite direction and the road is three or more lanes wide.

39
Q

You must stop for a school bus when…

A

The red or amber lights are flashing and its stop paddle is out.

40
Q

What happens if the school bus is stopped on the side of the road WITHOUT lights flashing?

A

You don’t have to stop, but you should slow down and use caution as you pass by.

41
Q

What happens if you are cited and found guilty in court for illegally passing a school bus?

A

The fine doubles and cannot be reduced.

42
Q

You should yield to a transit bus when…

A

The transit bus is stopped on the side of the road and is signaling to reenter traffic.

43
Q

If the driver of a slow-moving vehicle has five or more vehicles behind him…

A

He/she must pull over and allow others to pass when it is safe to do so.

44
Q

You may not follow within how many feet of an emergency vehicle?

A

500 feet.

45
Q

What should you do if an emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road and has emergency equipment activated?

A

You must move over a lane if possible; if you cannot, slow down!

46
Q

What lane position should you be in for going over the crest of a hill?

A

Lane position 3 due to limited sight distance.

47
Q

If you are going downhill and find that you have to constantly be on the brakes, what should you do?

A

Shift to a lower gear and use the braking effect of the engine.

48
Q

BEFORE you enter a curve…

A

Slow down!

49
Q

Look through the curve for your___and___ because being able to see is…

A

Look through the curve for your LOS and POT because being able to see is the most important factor for governing speed.

50
Q

If a slow-moving vehicle travels at 25 mph or less, it must…

A

Have an orange and red slow-moving vehicle sign posted on the back.

51
Q

A railroad crossing sign should be treated as a…

A

Yield sign.

52
Q

When you approach a railroad crossing, you should…

A

Look both ways and watch for trains on a second track. Also, quiet any passengers, turn down music, and listen for the train.

53
Q

If lights are flashing at a railroad crossing…

A

A train is definitely approaching.

54
Q

When crossing railroad tracks, what is one thing you should NEVER do?

A

NEVER stop on the tracks!

55
Q

Before moving forward across railroad tracks, make sure to check to…

A

The front.

56
Q

Should you ever stop in a tunnel?

A

NO!

57
Q

In a roundabout/traffic circle, when entering, what should the driver do?

A

The driver should yield to circulating traffic on the left, but the driver should not stop if the way is clear.

58
Q

In a roundabout, upon passing a street prior to the desired exit, the driver should..

A

Turn on the right turn signal and watch for pedestrians and bikers while exiting.

59
Q

When is it okay to change lanes in a roundabout?

A

NEVER!

60
Q

How far ahead should you scan?

A

15 seconds.

61
Q

When driving in the city, be sure to look…

A

As far up the road as possible. Also, check your mirrors and repeat scanning and mirror checks.

62
Q

When driving on the highway, scan___seconds ahead and then back to__to__seconds. Check your___and repeat___and___checks.

A

When driving on the highway, scan 15 seconds ahead and then back to 3-5 seconds. Check your mirrors and repeat scanning and mirror checks.

63
Q

Avoid last-minute braking and be sure to look up the road. Sudden braking or swerving means…

A

The driver has not scanned far enough ahead.

64
Q

Do not rely on traffic signals and signs to tell you that…

A

No one will be crossing in front of you.

65
Q

Before you enter an intersection, make sure…

A

You can clearly see crossing traffic.

66
Q

Zone management

A

A strategy of maintaining a space cushion around your car. It is defensive driving to make up for others’ mistakes.

67
Q

How often should you check your rearview mirror?

A

Every 5-7 seconds.

68
Q

In order to react, you need…

A

Space.

69
Q

More space=

A

Better visibility. You have time to use IPDE.

70
Q

What is the “formula” for stopping distance?

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Reaction time+braking time=stopping distance.

71
Q

At 30 mph or less, your following distance should be…

A

2-3 seconds.

72
Q

Above 30 mph, your following distance should be…

A

4+ seconds.

73
Q

What is the most serious loss to a driver who tailgates?

A

The driver’s inability to see the whole traffic picture.

74
Q

Why is it preferable to use gradual stopping?

A

It will give you the best chance of controlling traffic to the rear.

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