Drivers Ed - Pack 2 Flashcards
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
25 mph
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report to the DMV:
> If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
You may not park your vehicle:
Red painted curbs
Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:
May not be crossed for any reason.
You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:
> No faster than 65 mph.
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
- A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
> May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:
> There isn’t room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
You should use your horn when:
It may help to prevent a collision
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
> Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
> Signal for at least five seconds.
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
Motorcycle
You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
> If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.
If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:
> If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed.
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened only if the container is:
In the trunk
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:
.
> All approaching vehicles
There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should:
Slow down and pass very carefully.
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
Glance over your shoulder
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
> Right, toward the side of the road
You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should:
> Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist.
Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change lanes because:
> Their small size can make them hard to see.
Drivers must use their seat belt:
> And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket.
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
> Under any circumstances.
A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the “Don’t Walk” signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:
> Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?
> Take your foot off the gas pedal.
