Laws & Rules of the Road - 6 Flashcards
How much space do you need to parallel park?
You need a space that is at least 3 feet longer than your vehicle.
When making a left turn, when should you begin to turn your steering wheel and why
You should begin to turn your wheel when it is safe to start your turn:
if a vehicle hits you from the back and your wheels are pointed to the left, you could be pushed into oncoming traffic.
When you are making a right turn, is it okay to cross over into a public transit bus lane?
Yes: while it is illegal to drive, stop, park, or leave your vehicle in a bus-only lane, you may enter it to make a right turn
What is NOT a good practice when parking on a hill?
Keeping your wheels straight so that when you start your car again, you won’t accidentally bump into the curb or enter traffic too soon
In which of the following scenarios may you legally make a U-turn
At intersections with a green light or arrow, unless a “No U-turn” sign is posted
ON a divided highway where there’s a CENTER DIVIDER OPENING
When parking, what does a white-colored curb mean?
It is a pickup/dropoff zone: you may only stop long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.
When changing lanes you should first…
First signal, then check your mirrors and blind spots to ensure that there is enough space for your vehicle in the next lane before moving over.
What does a yield line look like?
A yield line is a lane marking of SOLID WHITE TRIANGLES pointing towards oncoming traffic, to show approaching vehicles where to yield or stop.
When parking, what does a green-colored curb mean?
It means the parking spot is free to use both during the week and on the weekends.
Primary purpose of a turnout?
To allow vehicles following behind you to pass
How is a left center lane marked?
It is marked by two sets of double painted lines, the inner one broken and the outer one solid.
When braking at an intersection, how much space should you give between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?
You should give enough space to be able to see the rear wheels of the vehicle in front of you.
When must you pull into a turnout and allow cars behind you to pass?
When there are five or more vehicles following you
When making a right turn at an intersection without a dedicated right turn lane, do you have to stop before completing your turn?
Yes: depending on the intersection, you have to stop behind the limit line, crosswalk, or the intersection itself.
In which of the following scenarios is it legal to park?
Three feet away from a sidewalk ramp for persons with disabilities
