Final Exam Study Guide Flashcards
What does Alabama’s basic speed law state?
You must never drive a vehicle at a speed that is faster than reasonable under existing conditions.
What is the maximum speed that you can drive on an interstate in AL?
70 mph
When can you legally turn left at a red light?
When it is a one way onto a one way
When can you turn right on red?
When there is no sign prohibiting it and the road is clear after you stop
What do you do when turning left while having a green light but no arrow?
Yield
What do you do when a school bus stops and turns on its lights/stop sign?
Stop as well and give it a 20 foot buffer zone in all directions unless their is a physical barrier
What rules are implemented to help the flow of traffic be smooth and safe?
Right of Way Laws
List the steps of changing lanes.
1 - Signal
2 - check your mirrors (middle and then side you’re merging)
3 - check your blind spot last look forward and then merge
When does AL require you to turn on your headlights?
- 30 minutes before sun rise
- 30 minutes after sunsets
- when the windshield wipers are on (bad weather conditions)
What is it called when you drive faster than your headlights can shine?
Over Driving
Texting and driving is much deadlier at _____
night
What should you do if your car skids?
Never slam on brakes and turn toward rear end with hands firmly on the wheel
What should you do if your car hydroplanes?
Slow down and take the foot off the gas while firmly holding the wheel
What is the lethal, odorless gas that comes out of your exhaust?
Carbon Monoxide
What should you do to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning?
Never leave car running in a closed garage
What should you do if your car’s brakes fail?
- Pump brake pedal
- slowly use emergency break
- shift down a gear
What should you do if one of your tires runs off the road?
Go back at an angle
What should you do if a car is approaching in your lane?
- Honk horn
- Slow down
- Pull off to the right
If your car is immersed and you need to break out the window, try to use _______
The headrest
Never open the__________ until the car has completely cooled down.
Radiator Cap
On freeways slower traffic stays in the ____ lane, and the _____ lane is for passing slower vehicles.
Right; Left
After driving on the interstate for long periods of time, always be aware of your _______.
Speed
Near eighteen wheelers, stay out of the _______.
No Zone
How should you pass eighteen wheelers?
- Always pass on the left
- Pass from a distance and stay out of no zone
- If you can see their body, they can see you
What is the #1 killer of young children?
Traffic Accidents
When you check your tire pressure, also check your ________.
Spare Tire
Where are the majority of children injured/killed on or near a school bus?
When getting on/off it 20 feet around it
When fueling up in cold weather be aware of ________
Static Electricity
List two ways to avoid dying in an automobile accident.
Seatbelt and no texting and driving
List the steps to SIPDE System
S = search the roadway
I = identify
P = predict
D = decide
E = execute
