Drivers Permit Flashcards
When making right turns, drivers must avoid _______ before initiating the turn.
A swinging wide turn to the left
When you see a pedestrian crossing an unmarked crosswalk where there is no traffic control signal, you should:
Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian
When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause:
Faster tire wear
Which of the following should be done before entering the curve, in order to avoid a skid while driving?
Reduce the speed by applying the brakes
What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle?
Pull over to the side and let the driver pass
You must use _______ when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of cars following you could obscure your turn signal light.
Hand signals
You are more likely to survive in the event of a car crash if you use _________ together.
Lap and shoulder belts
On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as:
Left-edge lines
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by
4 times
If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must:
Ease your foot off the gas pedal and steer in the direction you want to go in
Which of the following methods is used to make a U-turn on a narrow, two-way street?
A 3 point turn method
When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, keep as far as possible to the side to avoid:
A side-sweep accident
If there are no traffic control signals, drivers must slow down or stop for pedestrians within:
- an unmarked crosswalk
- an intersection
- a marked crosswalk
If you spot a slow-moving vehicle in your driving lane, you must:
Adjust your speed and slow down safely
When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection and you are going straight through, you must:
Make sure there are no more vehicles coming through or still in the intersection