Driving Flashcards

To study for the driving test and feel comfortable on the road after I have my license

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1
Q

What is the first thing you should do if you are pulled over?

A

activate turn signal &/or emergency flashers

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2
Q

Where should you pull over if a cop wants you to?

A

not on bridge or overpass; nearest safest well-lit location out of traffic lane

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3
Q

If you are stopped by a cop at night, what should you do?

A

turn on vehicle’s interior lights

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4
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When an officer requests your license, proof of insurance, and registration, what should you do?

A

let them know where the documents are and ask before reaching for them

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5
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If you wish to contest a citation, what should you do?

A

contact the court listed on the citation; don’t argue with the officer

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6
Q

Signing a citation is…

A

not an admission of guilt; just a promise to appear in court or pay the fine on time

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7
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If you pass an officer or other authorized vehicle stopped on the side of the road, you should…

A

move to the farthest lane as you pass; if impossible, slow down

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8
Q

To adjust the driver’s side-view mirror, place your head ___ and set the mirror so you can ___

A

against the left side window; just barely see the side of the car in the mirror’s right side

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9
Q

To adjust the passenger’s side-view mirror, position your head so that it is ___ and set the mirror so you can ___

A

just above the center console; just barely see the side of the car in the mirror’s left side

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10
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When driving through a work zone (marked by ___), ___ but ___

A

orange signs; obey the normal speed limit; be prepared for the unexpected

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11
Q

a flashing red light is the same as ___

A

a stop sign (a driver must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe)

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13
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if you approach a flashing yellow light, you should ___

A

slow down and proceed with caution

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14
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a steady red arrow means you should ___

A

stop

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15
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a steady yellow arrow means ___. Drivers turning left should ___.

A

the signal is getting ready to turn red; stop if it is safe to do so

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16
Q

a flashing yellow arrow means ___.

A

left-turns are permitted but drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed with caution

17
Q

a green arrow means you may turn in that direction. Left turns on a green arrow are ___.

A

protected

18
Q

When approaching an intersection with a red light and the intention to turn right, you must ___.

A

make a complete stop and check for opposing traffic and pedestrians

19
Q

At intersections, vehicles with emergency lights flashing ___.

A

always have the right of way

20
Q

Unless a traffic sign forbids it, when turning left from a ___, you may ___.

A

one-way street onto the closest lane on another one-way street; turn on a red light or red arrow after completely stopping and checking for traffic

21
Q

If there is a sign underneath a railroad traffic marker that reads “EXEMPT,” it means that ___.

A

the crossing is no longer in use

22
Q

A solid white line along the side of the roadway ___.

A

tells you where the outer edge is

23
Q

A dashed white line between lanes of traffic indicates that you ___ and that the lanes move ___.

A

can cross it to change lanes when safe; in the same direction

24
Q

A solid white lane between lanes of traffic indicates that you ___ and that the lanes move ___.

A

cannot cross the line to change lanes; in the same direction

25
Q

At a crosswalk, you must ___.

A

yield to pedestrians in or about to enter it

26
Q

When approaching a stop sign with a white line in front of it, you must ___.

A

make a complete stop before the vehicle reaches the line

27
Q

A solid double yellow line separates lanes of traffic moving ___.

A

in opposite directions

28
Q

You may cross a solid yellow line only ___.

A

to turn into a driveway, and only if it is safe

29
Q

If there is a broken yellow line on your side, you ___.

A

can cross to pass if there is no opposing traffic

30
Q

Shared center lanes are ___.

A

reserved for making left turns

31
Q

On a road with 3+ lanes traveling in the same direction, ___. If there is a lot of merging traffic, then ___.

A

remain in the right lane except to pass; use the center lane

32
Q

On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is intended to be used to ___. Never ___.

A

pass slower vehicles; pass on the shoulder

33
Q

When there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, you should ___.

A

turn into the lane closest to the direction of travel

34
Q

On multi-lane highways, when driving beside another vehicle, you should ___.

A

move ahead of them or drop behind them

35
Q

If you are being followed too closely on a multi-lane roadway, you should ___.

A

move into the lane to your right when clear

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