general rules Flashcards
you can practice driving with a valid special learner’s permit between:
between 5:01 am and 11 pm
as you drive, you must turn your headlights on:
when you turn your wipers on, one half-hour after sunset, one half-hour before sunrise
it is important to slow down:
on narrow or winding roads, at intersections or railroad crossings, when the road is wet or slippery
when driving on major highways:
stay alert, keep your eyes moving, be ready to react to road hazards
what three items must you have with you when driving?
license or permit, registration, and insurance card
the best way to talk to other drivers is to:
use your horn or lights
your hands should be placed on the steering wheel at what position on the clock?
9 and 3
for sharper turns what steering technique should you use while turning your car?
hand over hand
in order to steer the car while moving backward, you should turn:
the steering wheel in the direction you want the rear of the car to go
what should a driver do if they are being tailgated?
slow down and encourage the following car to pass
what is the best way to approach a curve in the road?
slow down before entering the curve
which lane should you be in when making a left turn from a two-way road onto a two-way road?
the lane just to the right of the center line
what should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching your vehicle from the front or back with emergency lights flashing?
maneuver to the extreme right of the road, stop and wait for the vehicle to pass
headlights must be used during what times (choose the best answer)?
one half-hour after sunset to one half-hour before sunrise
when should a driver use the high beam headlights?
open country driving on dimly lit highways
when can you use a cellular telephone when driving?
emergencies such as accident, fire, road hazards
how does a driver communicate with other drivers?
signals, lights, and horn
the best method of determining following distance is?
the 3 second rule
If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder, you should:
Slow down, and then turn your wheels to climb the pavement edge
What indicates under inflated tires?
Excessive wear on the edges of the tires
What should you do when a car is approaching with high beams?
Look to the right of the road
Yellow lines down the center of the road:
Separate traffic flow in opposite directions
Passing is prohibited on:
The shoulder of the road
The deceleration lane is used for:
Getting off the road
What road marking indicates that it is illegal to pass in either direction?
Double solid line
A flashing yellow or amber traffic light means?
Slow down, proceed with caution
Double solid lines would be found on what type of road?
On a winding two-way road
The three-second rule refers to:
Following distance in ideal road condition
You are driving directly behind a large truck, how do you know if your vehicle is in the trucker’s blind spot?
You can not see the truck’s mirrors
What is a blind spots?
Areas around your car that do not appear in the mirrors
In city driving a good habit is to:
look at least 12 to 15 seconds down the road to see what is developing ahead
A railroad crossing sign is:
Yellow and black
high beams are used for?
an open country road
is it illegal to pass another vehicle:
on a hill or curve, at a railroad crossing, in a tunnel
information signs are what color?
blue or green
all drivers must slow down when approaching:
curves, intersections, downhill grades
when making a right turn from a one-way street onto a two-way street, what position should you be in?
as close to the right as possible
driving at the proper speed means driving:
within the driver’s abilities and/or the vehicle’s capabilities, according to the weather conditions, within the speed limits of the roadway
what color line markings are found on a one-way street?
a solid or broken white line
what is the distance your high beam headlights will allow you to see ahead?
500 feet
a warning sign is what shape?
diamond
what is the distance your low beam headlights will allow you to see ahead?
350 feet
what color are the WRONG WAY or DO NOT ENTER signs?
red and white
it is illegal to pass if you are closer to an intersection or railroad crossing then
100 feet
the ‘three-second-rule’ can be used at any speed to help you:
keep a safe following distance
only use your high-beam highlights
when vehicles are one-half mile in front of you
when it is legal to turn right on red, before turning, you must:
make a full stop, check traffic
at the speed of 50 mph, how many car lengths should you stay behind the vehicle in front of you?
5 car lengths
what is a good rule for adjusting speed in traffic?
try to adjust to the flow of traffic
to avoid highway hypnosis when driving on an expressway it is good practice to:
avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
after you drive through a deep puddle of water:
pump your brakes to test them
you can pass a school bus at 10 mph when its red lights are flashing only if:
the school bus has pulled in front of a school to pick-up or drop-off students
the color of a bicycle warning sign could be:
yellow-green
what lights should you use when driving in the fog?
low beams
when driving in reverse, you should?
turn around and look through the back window
warning signs are what color?
yellow
rearview mirror blind spots are found:
behind rear window post, on the right side, on the left side
in ideal driving conditions, what is the rule of thumb regarding following distance?
one car length for every 10 mph
where should you position the car to make a left turn from a two-way street?
the lane nearest the center of the road
