Difficult Questions

Question 1

List the consequences if you get a traffic violation under 17 with your intermediate license

Answer 1

1) warning and fine
2) 30 day license suspension
3) 60 day license suspension

Question 2

Identify the kind of breaking that is best for a “rollback stop”

Answer 2

Controlled or squeeze breaking

Question 3

Explain overdriving your headlights

Answer 3

Overdriving your headlights refers to when you cannot stop in the area that your headlights illuminate

Question 4

List the 3 components of the point violation system

Answer 4

1.) each ticket is worth 1 - 4 points
2.) they stay on your record for 3 years
3.) to many points will result in the suspension of your license

Question 5

What information do yellow and white lines communicate about traffic?

Answer 5

Yellow: traffic is traveling both ways, 2 directions
White: traffic is flowing one way

Question 6

Explain the difference between protected and unprotected left turns.

Answer 6

Protected- you have the right of way, indicated by a green arrow
Unprotected- regular green light, they have the right of way

Question 7

What traffic lights indicate protected and unprotected turns?

Answer 7

Protected: green with and arrow
Unprotected: solid green light

Question 8

When should you dim your lights for oncoming and overtaking a vehicle?

Answer 8

Oncoming: 500ft
Overtaking: 200ft

Question 9

What can u do to avoid a collision

Answer 9

1.) change speed
2.) change direction

Question 10

Describe the rules of using a roundabout

Answer 10

1.) round about traffic never stops
2.) enter and exit round about traffic to the right
3.) circle traffic has the right of way

Question 11

List the right of way rules in order

Answer 11

1.) first come first serve
2.) furthest right goes
3.) left turn yeilds

Question 12

What are the 3 parts of a single collision?

Answer 12

1. Vehicle vs. object
2. Vehicle vs. person
3. Organs vs. person

Question 13

Describe 2 situations where you can treat a solid red light like a flashing red light

Answer 13

1. Left onto a one way from a one way
2. Left on red

Question 14

What’s the most important aspect of winter driving?

Answer 14

Drive to the conditions of the road

Question 15

What are the 3 types of vision and what are they used for?

Answer 15

1. Peripheral- primarily detects color and motion 3-5 seconds around your car
2. Frindge- path of travel 12-15 seconds ahead
3. Central- provides detail approximately 20-30 seconds ahead