DMV Flashcards
What equipment should be in working order?
Brakes, speedometer, turn signals, windshield, horn, tires, seat belt, windows, emergency flashers.
Upon entering the vehicle what should be adjusted?
Seat, steering wheel, rear view and side mirrors.
At what age must you ensure that all occupants of the car where a seat belt?
16 and under.
At what height can a child stop sitting in a car seat?
4 ft 9 inches
At what age can a child use a seat belt rather than car seat or booster seat?
8
At what age can a child begin to sit in the front seat?
12
What reason should a child under 12 not sit in the front seat?
The air bag can cause serious injury to a child.
How can a driver ensure their vehicle is safe to drive?
Routine maintenance.
All trucks and trailers must have what?
A cover to secure the load.
All vehicles must be equipped with what?
Foot and emergency brake. Safety belts. Child seat. Head rest. Muffler. Air pollution control. Window and windsheild. Rearview mirror. Horn. Red lights and flashers.
What should your window have in order to be sound?
No cracks and working windshield wipers. Tint, only to AZ law standards.
Rear view mirrors should allow for view of what distance?
200 feet to the rear.
How many feet should you be able to hear your horn for?
200 feet.
Who can have flashing red lights on their vehicle?
Emergency vehicles, schools buses, and snow removal services.
When should you turn on your Hazard warning lights?
Whenever your vehicles is stopped on the roadway or shoulder of the road.
What is Defensive Driving?
Being constantly aware. Planning ahead. Anticipating danger. Taking the right action as to not hit any other obstacles or vehicles.
What is a reason to avoid a collision?
Personal injury and death. Auto repair costs. Court appearance and fines. Protecting your driving record.
What is an important attitude to carry when driving?
Courtesy and consideration toward other drivers.
Driving when you are drowsy or under emotional distress, can be just as dangerous as driving while impaired, true or false?
True
Where should you focus your attention in order to be a defensive driver?
Ahead and around you. Always check mirrors. Be aware of road conditions and hazards in front, to the sides and behind you.
List 5 distractions that take your attention from driving:
Reading a GPS or map. Using a phone. Searching for a dropped item. Tending to children. Fastening a seat belt.
When can you safely use your cell phone to text or call in the vehicle?
When pulled off the road.
What is scanning the road?
Keeping eyes moving to read what lies on the road.
When approaching an intersection, where should you check before proceeding?
Check both left and right to ensure that there is nothing approaching the vehicle. Rear view for tailgaters. Check over your shoulder at your blind-spot.
How much space should be allowed between you and a bicyclist?
3 feet.
How many seconds should be allowed between you and the vehicle you are following?
3-6 seconds.
In poor driving conditions, how many seconds should be between you and the vehicle you are following?
6 seconds.
If another driver follows you too closely, what should you do?
Move to another lane if there is room or gradually slow down and move to the right.
What is a blind spot?
Areas to the left and right sides of your vehicle that are not visible in your mirror.
What do you do to see what is in your blind spot?
Look over your shoulder.
What should you do before changing lanes?
Turn on your signal. Turn your head and look over your shoulder at your blind spot.
How many seconds should you turn your signal on before turning?
4 seconds.
What reasons should you turn on your signal?
Change lanes. Turn at an intersection. Enter or leave a freeway. Pull away fro the curb. Pull over to the side of the road. Slow down or stop suddenly.
What is the hand signal for turning right?
Straight up.
What is the hand signal for turning left?
Straight out.
What is the hand signal for slowing down or stopping?
Straight down.
What does it mean when a vehicle comes up behind you and flashes its lights?
Move to the right and allow them to safely pass.
What does a double solid line mean?
No passing zone.
Can you pass on a curve or top of a hill?
No
At what distance can you not pass when viewing a street crossing?
100 feet.
At 100 feet, what reasons would you not pass the vehicle in front of you?
Curve or hill. Bridge or tunnel. RR crossing. Cross walk. Double line or solid line.
At what speed should you drive in a roundabout?
15-20 mph
What can you do if you miss your turn in a roundabout?
Go around once again.
Who has the right away in a round about?
Vehicles in the roundabout.
Should you pass large trucks in a a roundabout?
No
What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle in a roundabout?
Pull over to the right or exit.
What should you do before backing up your vehicle?
Check behind the vehicle for children or small objects. Turn your head and look behind you. Back up slowly.
What should you do before emergency parking your vehicle?
Pull onto the should as far from traffic as possible. Set your parking brake. Set out proper emergency signals.
Can you park on a sidewalk?
No.
Within how many feet can you not park by a fire hydrant?
15 feet.
Within how many feet can you not park by a railroad?
50 feet.
Can you park in a tunnel or on a bridge?
No.
Within how many feet can you not park near a crosswalk or intersection?
20 feet.
When you are parking on a downhill grade, where should you turn your wheels?
Turn toward the curb and set parking brake.
When parking uphill, where should you turn your wheels?
Turn wheels to the left so that your car will roll backward to the curb.
Where there is no curb, where should you turn your wheels when parking your car.
Turn wheels to the right so that your car will roll away from the road in the event that the emergency brake gives way.
What is an exit point called when on a expressway or freeway?
Intersection.
Should you accelerate or decelerate when entering a freeway?
Accelerate to match speed to freeway traffic.
Should you stop when you miss your turn on a a highway?
NO! Never.
What is tailgating?
Following the car ahead of you too closely.
What is the right lane of a freeway primarily use for?
Entering and exiting the freeway.
How many points are assessed to your driving record if you are convicted of driving on the Gore area?
3 points.
What shoulder should you pull over onto if you should need assistance in your vehicle?
Right shoulder.
How many persons must be in a vehicle to drive on the HOV lane?
2+
Should you continue through a yellow light, if you are not in the intersection?
No.
