Driver's Education Flashcards

Question

Which of the following statements about lane markings is true?

Answer 1

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.

Answer 2

a broken white line If there is a broken line next to your lane, you may pass when it's safe to do so. If the broken line is white, traffic moves in the same direction on both sides of the line. If the broken line is yellow, traffic moves in opposite directions.

Answer 3

if the vehicle is in a left-turn lane. In North Carolina, you may pass another vehicle on the right if the vehicle is in a left-turn lane. However, you shouldn't pass on either side if you are at a railroad crossing, in an intersection, on a hill or curve if you cannot see at least 500 feet ahead, or anywhere else where signs prohibit passing.

Answer 4

Slow down and let the vehicle pass first. Sometimes you need to deal with hazards one at a time. If you are about to pass a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, slow down and let the vehicle pass first so that you can leave more room for the bicycle. Then move to the left to give yourself plenty of room to pass the bicycle.

Answer 5

to greet another driver. Use your horn when necessary to warn pedestrians or other drivers of possible trouble. However, don't use your horn unnecessarily or unreasonably.

Answer 6

38% According to the North Carolina Driver Handbook, 38 percent of traffic fatalities have involved the consumption of alcohol.

Answer 7

The center of the road On a two-way road with four or more lanes, a double solid yellow line marks the center of the roadway. Passing is prohibited on both sides of the line. You may cross a double solid yellow line only to make a left turn into or from an alley, a private road, a driveway, or another street.

Answer 8

The vehicle traveling uphill When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, the vehicle traveling downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing.

Answer 9

as far away from traffic as possible. Always park in a designated area if possible. If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible. If there is a curb, park as close to it as you can.

Answer 10

spotting hazards well in advance. You can avoid panic stops by spotting hazards well in advance and planning how to deal with them. Stopping suddenly is dangerous and is usually a sign of a driver who is not paying attention. If you stop suddenly, you may get rear-ended by the vehicle behind you or you may skid and lose control of your vehicle.

Answer 11

At an intersection where there are no traffic signs or signals, you must yield to vehicles coming from the left. At an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without traffic signs or signals), yield to vehicles coming from the right.

Answer 12

concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle. If an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, do your best to control the vehicle to avoid a collision. Gradually slow down. Do not try to drive around the animal. Stay in your vehicle. Do not get out to observe the animal or chase it off the road. Give the animal plenty of room and let it wander back off the road.

Answer 13

a railroad crossing. This sign gives advance warning of a railroad crossing ahead. Slow down and look and listen for warning signals and approaching trains. Prepare to stop if necessary.

Answer 14

the left edge of the pavement. On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks the left edge of the pavement.

Answer 15

Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island. When approaching a roundabout, yield to vehicles and bicyclists within the circulating roadway. Look to your left to see if there is an appropriate gap in traffic. (If one is not available, you may need to stop until an appropriate gap becomes available.) Always enter the roundabout to the right and proceed on the right side of the central island.

Answer 16

slow down and yield the right-of-way to all vehicles. As you approach a yield sign, you must slow down to a reasonable speed and yield to pedestrians and traffic entering from another road before you may proceed. You may also need to stop for them, so be ready.

Answer 17

The road is slippery when wet; slow down. This sign means that the road is slippery when wet. If the road appears wet, slow down, increase your following distance, and avoid sudden maneuvers or hard braking. These signs are often posted at bridges and overpasses.

Answer 18

increase your speed To enter an interstate highway or some other expressway, use the acceleration lane to speed up until your vehicle's speed matches that of highway traffic. Then merge safely. If you try to merge while you're still driving too slowly, you may obstruct highway traffic or even risk a rear-end collision.

Answer 19

weave from lane to lane. When approaching or driving through a work zone, observe what other drivers are doing and avoid sudden moves. Do not weave from lane to lane. Brake gradually to give drivers behind you ample time to slow down. Keep up with the flow of traffic.

Answer 20

approaching a stop sign or signal. Rumble strips are a series of indented elements installed on a paved roadway shoulder near the travel lane, on a two-lane roadway near the center line, or in a lane of traffic approaching a stop sign or signal. Rumble strips use vibration and sound to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that their vehicles have left the travel lane or are approaching a stop sign or signal.

Answer 21

The road ahead goes downhill. This sign warns that there is a steep descent ahead. Check your brakes. Watch out for slowly descending vehicles such as trucks. Use low gear to reduce wear on your brakes even if your vehicle has an automatic transmission.

Answer 22

not pass. Many roads have lane markings that tell you when you cannot see far enough to pass. You must not pass when there is a solid yellow center line on your side of the road.

Answer 23

someone may crowd your lane. On multilane roads, avoid driving alongside other vehicles. Someone may crowd your lane or try to change lanes and pull into you.

Answer 24

either (a) or (b). Diagonal yellow striping on streets and highways indicates a narrow road or an obstruction ahead.

Answer 25

stop behind the line A single solid white line across the road at an intersection is a stop line. You must stop behind the stop line for a traffic signal or sign. If there is no stop line, you must stop before the crosswalk.

Answer 26

defensive driving. The National Safety Council defines defensive driving as "driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others." Defensive driving is about anticipating potentially dangerous situations in advance, including driving conditions and mistakes made by others, and planning how to deal with those situations. To be a defensive driver, you must know what is happening around your vehicle. You must look ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle. You owe it to yourself to become a defensive driver.

Answer 27

shift into a lower gear. If you keep applying the brakes to control your speed on a steep descent, the brakes may fade (lose their effectiveness). Instead, release the gas pedal and shift into a lower gear (even with an automatic transmission). This will generate a braking effect to slow the vehicle, known as engine braking. The lower the gear, the greater the engine braking effect. Apply the brakes only when engine braking is insufficient or you want to stop.

Answer 28

adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the vehicles to merge. If vehicles from another roadway are merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the vehicles to merge safely.

Answer 29

two According to the North Carolina Driver’s Handbook, about two of every five persons killed in urban traffic accidents are pedestrians. About one of every ten persons killed in rural traffic accidents are pedestrians. Most of the pedestrians killed are children, elderly persons, or those who have been drinking alcohol.

Answer 30

return to your original lane When passing another vehicle, do not return to your original lane until you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror. (Use caution. A recent survey on aggressive driving by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that about one out of four American drivers had deliberately tried to block another vehicle from changing lanes.)

Answer 31

You may turn in the direction of the arrow after you yield to oncoming vehicles. A flashing yellow arrow means you may proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow after you yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Answer 32

hydroplaning. On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called "hydroplaning." At 50 mph or above, hydroplaning may result in a total loss of braking and steering control. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down.

Answer 33

you should stay in your lane. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that drivers should stay in their lane. Drivers should not cross the line unless a special situation requires them to change lanes.

Answer 34

slower. Because tractor-trailers are so large, they often appear to be traveling slower than they actually are. If there is an oncoming truck in the opposing lane, keep well right of it. When you're passing or turning, never try to cut off an oncoming truck.

Answer 35

proceed to clear the intersection. Don't block an intersection. If you have already entered an intersection when the traffic light changes to yellow or red, you must follow through. Perform the maneuver you planned to make and clear the intersection.

Answer 36

passing. The left lane on a highway should be used for passing. If a vehicle wants to pass you, you must move safely to the right. Do not increase your speed until the other vehicle has passed you.

Answer 37

when you are in a left-turn lane. In North Carolina, you may pass a vehicle on the right only if 1) the vehicle is in a left-turn lane; or 2) there are two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction as you are. (This can be the case on a multilane highway or a one-way street.) A left-turn lane should only be used to make left turns (and U-turns where permitted).

Answer 38

the right lane, except when passing or making a left turn. Where there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use the rightmost lane, except when passing or making a left turn.

Answer 39

guide drivers into certain traffic lanes. Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes. These panels are placed in the roadway or mounted on vehicles to advise approaching motorists of lane closures.

Answer 40

In any of the above situations Use your high beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people alongside the roadway. High beams let you see twice as far as low beams. However, dim your headlights when you are meeting or following another vehicle. Also use low beams in fog, rain, or snow. High beams can reflect off such precipitation and cause glare.

Answer 41

the right lane. In a multilane roundabout, do not pass any vehicle. Be prepared to yield to vehicles turning in front of you from the inside lane to exit the roundabout. If you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use the right lane.

Answer 42

making left turns Shared center lanes are reserved for making left turns (and U-turns where permitted) and may be used by vehicles traveling in either direction. These lanes must never be used for passing.

Answer 43

yield to the bicycle. Bicycles must follow the same rules of the road as other vehicles. At an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without traffic signs or signals), you must yield to the vehicle or bicycle that arrives first. If other vehicles or bicycles arrive at about the same time as you do, you must yield to the one on your right.

Answer 44

a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street. To make a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance and make a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.

Answer 45

make it on a curve or near a hill. When making a U-turn, you must yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians. Never make a U-turn where other drivers may not be able to see you, such as on a curve or when approaching a grade or the crest of a hill.

Answer 46

go faster or turn left. Where there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to go faster, pass, or turn left.

Answer 47

blue At painted curbs, special parking rules are in effect. There is no uniform national standard for curb colors; each state may establish its own standards. In North Carolina, only a disabled person who displays a handicap license plate or a disability parking placard may park at a blue curb or in a parking space designated for disabled use.

Answer 48

Emergency vehicles may enter the roadway. This is an emergency vehicle warning sign. It indicates that emergency vehicles may enter the roadway from fire stations or other emergency facilities. You must yield to an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction when it is sounding a siren or displaying flashing lights.

Answer 49

slow down and keep right. If you're being tailgated, move into another lane if possible, or pull over to let the tailgater pass. Don't hit the brakes to warn the tailgater. This could make a difficult situation even more dangerous. And don't try to increase your speed in an attempt to appease or outdistance the tailgater. No speed is too fast for some tailgaters.

Answer 50

a school zone School zones are sensitive areas because children from all directions can cross the road. A school zone may be marked by signs with flashing yellow lights. When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers must slow down to the posted maximum speed limit. Note: North Carolina does not have a statewide maximum speed limit for school zones. Individual jurisdictions may set their own maximum speed limits for school zones, but not below 20 mph.

Answer 51

emergency vehicles. Backing up is not allowed on limited-access highways, except for emergency vehicles in the course of duty. If you back up on a highway, you risk getting hit by another vehicle.

Answer 52

from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb. To turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you must start the turn from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb, unless signs, signals, or pavement markings indicate otherwise.

Answer 53

in open country without other vehicles nearby. Use high beams when driving in open country without other vehicles nearby. (Dim your headlights whenever you are meeting or following another vehicle.) However, even high beams don't let you see as far at night as you can in the daytime. Therefore, you should still drive slower at night.

Answer 54

Wait until the other vehicle actually starts to turn and then start your turn. While you are waiting at a stop sign to turn right, if a vehicle approaches from the left with its turn signal on, don't try to turn until the other vehicle has actually started to turn. Only then should you start your turn. Drivers may make mistakes or change their minds. The driver of the other vehicle may change his or her mind at the very last moment and decide to go straight through the intersection after all. Or the driver of the other vehicle may have switched on the turn signal by mistake and really intends to go straight through the intersection. If you assume that the other vehicle really will turn as its turn signal indicates, you risk a collision with it. Always be prepared for bad signals and bad drivers.

Answer 55

all traffic coming from the opposite direction. When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, yield the right-of-way to all oncoming vehicles.

Answer 56

signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder Before you pull out from a parallel parking space on the right side of a street, signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder for approaching traffic. Before you pull out from a parallel parking space on the left side of a one-way street, signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder for approaching traffic.

Answer 57

Keep right and don't increase your speed. In North Carolina, when you are being passed, you are required to help the other driver pass. If you are being passed on the left and the driver of the passing vehicle blows the horn, move to the right edge of your lane. Never increase your speed or try to block the other vehicle from passing you. If you fail to give way to the passing vehicle, you will be charged with a misdemeanor if a crash occurs resulting in bodily injury or property damage.

Answer 58

If you miss your exit, use a median crossover to turn around. If you miss your exit or exit at the wrong interchange, don't try to back up. Backing up increases the chance of a collision. Don't use a median crossover to turn around. Median crossovers may only be used by authorized vehicles such as emergency and maintenance vehicles.

Answer 59

Get everyone out of the vehicle. If your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track when a train is approaching, don't spend any time trying to free your vehicle. Instead, get everyone including yourself out of your vehicle and walk quickly at about a 45-degree angle to the tracks in the direction from which the train is approaching. That way, if your vehicle is hit, you and your passengers will not be struck by flying debris. Call 911 or the telephone number on the railroad crossing sign.

Answer 60

Stop. A pedestrian who extends a white cane or has a guide dog is usually blind or sight impaired. You must stop and yield the right-of-way to such a pedestrian. Do not proceed until the pedestrian has safely crossed the road.

Answer 61

vehicles approaching from the left. vehicles approaching from the right. crossing pedestrians. *all of the above.

Answer 62

turn around on a narrow street. If the street is too narrow for you to make a U-turn, you can turn your vehicle around by making a three-point turn unless it's prohibited there.

Answer 63

the reaction distance. The distance that your vehicle travels from the time that you recognize a hazard to the time that you start to brake is called the reaction distance. Your total stopping distance equals the sum of your perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance.

Answer 64

when going straight through an empty intersection with a green light. A green traffic light at an intersection allows you to enter the intersection. Before entering the intersection, however, you must yield to vehicles that are already in the intersection. And a roundabout is one type of intersection, so that rule applies to it too. You must also yield to other vehicles when you merge or enter a highway from an alley.

Answer 65

escape ramps Escape ramps are located on many steep mountain grades. Escape ramps are built to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers or passengers. Escape ramps use a long bed of loose, soft material (such as gravel) to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade.

Answer 66

make sure there are no more vehicles in or coming through the intersection. When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection, make sure the way is clear of any other vehicles that might still be in or coming through the intersection. Yield to any pedestrians who are still on the road. Most accidents at traffic signals happen in the first few seconds after the light has changed.

Answer 67

by slower vehicles. for stopping in an emergency. *for passing slower vehicles. by heavy trucks. On multilane roads, the leftmost lane is for passing slower vehicles. If you pass on the right, the other driver may have difficulty seeing you and may suddenly change lanes in front of you.

Answer 68

Roundabouts Turnpikes Acceleration lanes *Exit ramps Exit ramps allow vehicles to slow down and leave expressways. There is often a lower speed posted at an exit ramp.