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