Lane Change Flashcards
There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many cars are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
Move over into the right lane when it is safe
After passing a car, you should return to the right lane when:
You can see the front bumper of the other car in your mirror
To pass a bicyclist, you should:
Move as far as possible to the left side of your lane
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two feet or more apart:
Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed
What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
Vehicles next to the broken line may pass
What should you do if you are being tailgated?
Change into the right lane and let the vehicle from behind you pass
What should you do if you plan to pass another vehicle?
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to pass
What should you do when other drivers pass you in a passing zone?
- Maintain your position
- Maintain your speed
When are you allowed to drive in a bike lane?
When you are planning to turn right within 200 feet
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
Signal for at least five seconds prior to changing lanes
When planning to pass another vehicle you should:
Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane
Which of the following is true about use of your turn signals?
You must always signal for lane changes
Which of these is the proper way to change lanes?
Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder
Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?
Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change
You are driving 55 mph on a two-lane highway, one lane in each direction, and want to pass the vehicle ahead of you. To pass safely, you need to:
Have a large enough gap in the oncoming traffic