Driving Flashcards
To study for the driving test and feel comfortable on the road after I have my license
What is the first thing you should do if you are pulled over?
activate turn signal &/or emergency flashers
Where should you pull over if a cop wants you to?
not on bridge or overpass; nearest safest well-lit location out of traffic lane
If you are stopped by a cop at night, what should you do?
turn on vehicle’s interior lights
When an officer requests your license, proof of insurance, and registration, what should you do?
let them know where the documents are and ask before reaching for them
If you wish to contest a citation, what should you do?
contact the court listed on the citation; don’t argue with the officer
Signing a citation is…
not an admission of guilt; just a promise to appear in court or pay the fine on time
If you pass an officer or other authorized vehicle stopped on the side of the road, you should…
move to the farthest lane as you pass; if impossible, slow down
To adjust the driver’s side-view mirror, place your head ___ and set the mirror so you can ___
against the left side window; just barely see the side of the car in the mirror’s right side
To adjust the passenger’s side-view mirror, position your head so that it is ___ and set the mirror so you can ___
just above the center console; just barely see the side of the car in the mirror’s left side
When driving through a work zone (marked by ___), ___ but ___
orange signs; obey the normal speed limit; be prepared for the unexpected
a flashing red light is the same as ___
a stop sign (a driver must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe)
if you approach a flashing yellow light, you should ___
slow down and proceed with caution
a steady red arrow means you should ___
stop
a steady yellow arrow means ___. Drivers turning left should ___.
the signal is getting ready to turn red; stop if it is safe to do so
a flashing yellow arrow means ___.
left-turns are permitted but drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed with caution
a green arrow means you may turn in that direction. Left turns on a green arrow are ___.
protected
When approaching an intersection with a red light and the intention to turn right, you must ___.
make a complete stop and check for opposing traffic and pedestrians
At intersections, vehicles with emergency lights flashing ___.
always have the right of way
Unless a traffic sign forbids it, when turning left from a ___, you may ___.
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
If there is a sign underneath a railroad traffic marker that reads “EXEMPT,” it means that ___.
the crossing is no longer in use
A solid white line along the side of the roadway ___.
tells you where the outer edge is
A dashed white line between lanes of traffic indicates that you ___ and that the lanes move ___.
can cross it to change lanes when safe; in the same direction
A solid white lane between lanes of traffic indicates that you ___ and that the lanes move ___.
cannot cross the line to change lanes; in the same direction
At a crosswalk, you must ___.
yield to pedestrians in or about to enter it
When approaching a stop sign with a white line in front of it, you must ___.
make a complete stop before the vehicle reaches the line
A solid double yellow line separates lanes of traffic moving ___.
in opposite directions
You may cross a solid yellow line only ___.
to turn into a driveway, and only if it is safe
If there is a broken yellow line on your side, you ___.
can cross to pass if there is no opposing traffic
Shared center lanes are ___.
reserved for making left turns
On a road with 3+ lanes traveling in the same direction, ___. If there is a lot of merging traffic, then ___.
remain in the right lane except to pass; use the center lane
On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is intended to be used to ___. Never ___.
pass slower vehicles; pass on the shoulder
When there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, you should ___.
turn into the lane closest to the direction of travel
On multi-lane highways, when driving beside another vehicle, you should ___.
move ahead of them or drop behind them
If you are being followed too closely on a multi-lane roadway, you should ___.
move into the lane to your right when clear
