drivers rules Flashcards

1
Q

The Zero Tolerance Law is the law that:

A

Makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to consume

alcohol.

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2
Q

A flashing yellow signal light means:

A

Proceed with caution. Slow down and be especially alert before
entering the intersection.

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3
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a green arrow means

A

go in the direction of the arrow after yielding to pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles that may be close enough to you to be a hazard

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4
Q

a flashing red light

A

stop and observe right of way rules

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5
Q

You must follow the orders and direction of

A

any law enforcement officer or firemen present to control traffic

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6
Q

you cannot make a right hand turn on a red light if

A

If “ No turn on red sign” is up

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7
Q

when two cars enter an intersection without any traffic control sign or signal light

A

yield to the driver on your right

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8
Q

when you approach a 4 way stop and more than one car gets to the line first

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left driver yields to right driver

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9
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before entering roundabout

A

driver must yield to drivers and pedestrians already in the roundabout

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10
Q

a roundabout is..

A

an intersection where traffic goes in a counter clockwise direction around a central island

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11
Q

unless otherwise listed, the max speed for texas RURAL road is

A

70 mph

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12
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unless otherwise listed, the max speed for texas URBAN district is..

A

30 mph

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13
Q

pedestrians and drivers must give right of way to..

A

any law enforcement officer car, 911 car or any car with a siren on.

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14
Q

a blind pedestrian can be identified by

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a guide dog or a white cane ( or a white cane with a red tip)

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15
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How much space should be given when passing a cyclist who is in the travel lane

A

3 feet

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16
Q

Before entering an intersection, should you

a) check more than once for motorcyclists
b) observe right of way
c) drive in directly

A

check more than once for motorcyclist

17
Q

When a school crossing guard is in the crosswalk

A

yield and stop at the marked line and do not stop at the crosswalk

18
Q

it is illegal to pass a car at the crosswalk because

A

a pedestrian could be walking there and you don’t see them

19
Q

You should allow for space between your car and a motorcyclist because
A) they need lots of room
B) they drive fast
C) they can stop very quick

A

They can stop very quick

20
Q

If you need to stop after crossing railroad tracks

A

Wait until you can completely cross the railroad and when you cross, make sure you are completely off the railroad tracks.

21
Q

You may not pass if:

A

The solid yellow line is on your side

22
Q

You may pass, if it’s safe, when the broken yellow line…

A

is on your side of the roadway

23
Q

HOV lanes( roads for more than two or more passengers) on freeways are marked with…

A

a white diamond sign with the words “ CARPOOL LANE” on it.

24
Q

In the first 6 months of a provisional license use, the driver under 18 may not…

A

carry more than one passenger under 21

25
Q

center left turn lanes may not be used to…

A
  • Drive more than 200 feet

- pass other vehicles.