Drivers Permit Flashcards

0
Q

When making right turns, drivers must avoid _______ before initiating the turn.

A

A swinging wide turn to the left

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When you see a pedestrian crossing an unmarked crosswalk where there is no traffic control signal, you should:

A

Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian

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2
Q

When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause:

A

Faster tire wear

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3
Q

Which of the following should be done before entering the curve, in order to avoid a skid while driving?

A

Reduce the speed by applying the brakes

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4
Q

What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle?

A

Pull over to the side and let the driver pass

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5
Q

You must use _______ when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of cars following you could obscure your turn signal light.

A

Hand signals

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6
Q

You are more likely to survive in the event of a car crash if you use _________ together.

A

Lap and shoulder belts

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Q

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as:

A

Left-edge lines

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8
Q

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

A

4 times

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9
Q

If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must:

A

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and steer in the direction you want to go in

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10
Q

Which of the following methods is used to make a U-turn on a narrow, two-way street?

A

A 3 point turn method

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11
Q

When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, keep as far as possible to the side to avoid:

A

A side-sweep accident

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12
Q

If there are no traffic control signals, drivers must slow down or stop for pedestrians within:

A
  • an unmarked crosswalk
  • an intersection
  • a marked crosswalk
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13
Q

If you spot a slow-moving vehicle in your driving lane, you must:

A

Adjust your speed and slow down safely

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14
Q

When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection and you are going straight through, you must:

A

Make sure there are no more vehicles coming through or still in the intersection

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15
Q

A pedestrian using a white or white cane tipped with red is usually:

A

Blind

16
Q

When going down a steep hill, you must:

A

Shift to low-gear

17
Q

In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as:

A

35 mph

18
Q

You must use high-beam lighting in all of following situations, except:

A

Snow, rain or fog

19
Q

______lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction.

A

Solid double yellow

20
Q

If another vehicle is passing you on the left-hand side of the road, allow the other vehicle to pass safely, and:

A

Do not increase your speed

21
Q

The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as:

A

The reaction distance

22
Q

As you approach and enter the acceleration lane, ______to match that of vehicles in the through lanes.

A

Increase your speed

23
Q

The right lane on a freeway should remain open for ________ as much as possible.

A

Traffic entering and leaving the freeway

24
Q

A flashing red traffic light should be considered as:

A

Stop sign

25
Q

Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _________ to stop your vehicle safely.

A

Increase the breaking distance

26
Q

If your vehicle’s directional signals fail, use _________ until you can have them repaired.

A

Hand signals

27
Q

When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay _________ and make the turn close to the right curb.

A

As far to the right as possible

28
Q

A double solid yellow line on a pavement means that:

A

Passing is not allowed in either direction

29
Q

Always use your _________ to exit a roundabout.

A

Right turn signal

30
Q

If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, you should:

A

Pull your vehicle forward