learner's permit Flashcards
1
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true or false: you can wear headsets while driving
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false, no headsets or earplugs in both ears
2
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explain hand to hand steering
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9-3 or 8-4
3
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explain hand over hand steering
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8-4 position, turn wheel, reach over other hand, release and pull (repeat with other hand as you do)
4
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when can you use one-handed steering?
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back up or operating controls
5
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when do you use hand-over-hand steering?
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low-speed turns, skidding, or parking
6
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when do you signal a turn?
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100 ft before
7
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when do you signal a lane change on a highway?
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5 seconds before
8
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true or false: you don’t need to signal pulling to or away from a curb if no one is around
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false, you need to do it either way
9
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how do you signal a turn shortly after intersection/
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signal when almost through
10
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use you horn to avoid BLANK or to alert oncoming traffic on BLANK roads when you cannot see at least BLANK feet ahead
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collisions, mountain, 200
11
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if using high beam headlights, you have to dim them within BLANK feet of other drivers coming towards you, or BLANK feet following another driver
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500, 300
12
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when do you need your headlights on?
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30 min after sunset until 30 min before sunrise, too dark to see 1000 ft ahead, adverse conditions/windshield wipers, mtn roads or tunnels, roadsign says so
13
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when do you use emergency flashers?
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collision or hazard ahead, vehicle trouble
14
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how can you warn drivers of a hazard ahead?
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flashers, 3-4 taps on brakes, hand signals for slowing down/stopping
15
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what do you do if you are having vehicle troubles?
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flashers, pull off road or where people can see you, call and wait for help
16
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where should you not park when in trouble?
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around curve or on top of hill
17
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define traffic lane
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section of road for single line of traffic
18
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single yellow line meaning
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center of road w/ two-way traffic
19
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can you pass vehicles across a single yellow?
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no
20
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when can you cross double solid yellow
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HOV lane, instructed by construction, or entering/exiting a driveway/private road/making a u-turn
21
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can you pass a broken yellow?
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yes, if safe
22
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single solid white meaning
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marks traffic lanes, including one-way streets
23
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double solid white meaning
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lane barrier between regular lanes and a preferential lane (HOV)
24
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can you ever pass a double solid white if i want to use the HOV lane?
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no, never, wait for designated entrance/exit
25
broken white meaning
separates 2+ same-way lanes
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can i pass a broken white?
yes, if safe
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what do large broken lines mean
end of freeway or lane, look for exit or merge signs
28
what do yield signs look like
solid white triangles pointing towards you
29
true or false: the far left lane is the fast lane
true
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use the left lane to BLANK or BLANK left
pass, turn
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use the right lane to BLANK or BLANK traffic
enter, exit
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how to change lanes?
signal, check mirrors, check traffic behind and besides you, look over shoulder, check blind spots, make sure there's space in the next lane
33
true or false: you have to slow down in order to change lanes
false
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passing lane def
used to pass vehicles
35
which lane is the passing lane on a multilane road?
far left, near divider
36
which vehicles can use the HOV lane
carpools, buses, motorcycles, low-emissions with decals
37
what marks a carpool lane
diamond with words: carpool lane
38
true or false: you can't make u-turns in a center left lane
false
39
what marks a center left lane?
broken inner, solid outer
40
you can only drive BLANK feet in a center left lane
200
41
how to turn into and from center left lane?
look for vehicles coming towards you in the lane, signal turn, look over shoulder to check blind spots, merge into lane, turn when safe
42
true or false: some two-way roads have turnout areas/lanes
true
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when do you use turnout areas/lanes
driving slowly on two-lane road where passing is unsafe with 5+ vehicles following you
44
is it illegal to drive into a bicycle lane?
yes, unless parking where permitted, turning, or entering/exiting
45
what kinds of bike lanes are there?
bike lane, buffered bike, bike route, separated bikeway
46
what lights do you use in fog, rain, or snow?
low beam
47
how do you turn right?
drive to right edge of the road, signal at 100 ft of turn, look over R shoulder and slow, stop at limit line/crosswalk, look l-r-l and turn if safe, turn into right lane
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can you turn right at a red light?
yes after a full stop, no if there are signs prohibiting it
49
can you turn right at a dedicated right turn lane if the light is red?
yes, unless dedicated light for dedicated lane
50
true or false: it is illegal to cross a bike lane while turning right
false, within 200 ft
51
how to turn left?
drive to center divider/left turn lane, signal at 100 ft, look over L shoulder and slow, stop at limit line/crosswalk, look l-r-l, proceed into intersection and turn into left lane, accelerate during and after turn, allow steering wheel to straighten
52
true or false: you have to keep your wheels straight before a turn
true
53
can you turn left at a red light?
only if it's a one-way st turning onto another one-way st
54
list when you cannot make a u-turn
sign prohibiting it, business district, fire station, can't see for 200 ft, one-way st, railroad, divided highway w/o center divider opening
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when can you make a u-turn?
double yellow line (unless dividing highway), divided highway with center divider opening, intersection w/ green light/arrow, residential district
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how to brake?
remove foot from gas, lightly press on brake until full stop
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true or false: when braking behind another vehicle, you have to leave enough room to see the license plate
false, back wheels
58
when you merge into a highway, you need to what?
be in proper lane on the on-ramp, be at speed of traffic, merge when safe and not stop unless necessary, large into large enough space, use mirrors and turn signals, look over shoulder before changing or merging, leave three seconds of space between you and front vehicle, do not cross any solid lines, check blind spots each time
59
true or false: you need to cross one lane at a time on a high way if you need to cross several
true
60
how do you exit a highway
know exit, change lanes one at a time (signal and look over shoulder), signal five seconds before exit (400 ft), be at safe speed, do not cross any solid lines
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when entering traffic from a full stop, BLANK and leave a BLANK to get up to BLANK of traffic
signal, large enough space, speed
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to merge, enter, or exit traffic, you need a space that is half a block on BLANK streets, or BLANK feet
city, 150
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to merge, enter, or exit traffic, you need a space that is a full block on BLANK, or BLANK feet
highway, 300
64
at a green light, you can go even if there are pedestrians or vehicles
no
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true or false: you're turning left and see an oncoming vehicle with right signal on. it is ok to turn because they will turn before you reach them.
false, wait for them to start turn to make sure
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to safely pass while approaching a hill, curve, intersection, or obstruction, the object must be at least BLANK of a mile ahead
1/3
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when should you not pass?
approach hill/curve w/o view of approaching traffic (one or two lane roads), withint 100 ft of intersection/bridge/tunnel/railroad crossing/hazardous area, crossroads and driveways
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if you have enough space to return to your lane, you can pass
yes
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how to pass
signal, look over shoulder, drive into passing lane, speed up to pass, signal to return to lane
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true or false: you can always pass on your right
false, only open highway w/ two or more lanes in your direction, driver ahead is turning left, one-way
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never pass on the BLANK if driver is signaling a left turn
left
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never drive off the BLANK or BLANK part of the road to pass
paved or main-traveled
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when you are being passed, you should waht?
maintain position and speed
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when finding a space to parallel park, it should be at least BLANK longer than your vehicle and you should turn on your BLANK to show you're parking
three, signal
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when pulling up alongside vehicle in front to parallel park, you should leave BLANK feet between you and the vehicle beside you. stop when your BLANK bumper is aligned with the BLANK of the parking space
two, rear, front
76
when pulling up alongside vehicle in front to parallel park, you can have your signal off
no
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turn your steering wheel BLANK degrees to back up for parallel parking
45
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how to straighten out for parallel parking?
turn steering wheel away from curb when rear wheel is 18 inches of curb, pull forward and backward to straighten out
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how to parallel park?
find space, pull up alongside vehicle in front of space, check blind spots, back up, straighten out, turn off vehicle and set parking brake
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how to back up in a straight line?
check traffic and blind spots, signal pulling up to curb, check rearview mirror and over shoulder, back up
81
when backing up in straight line, do so for BLANK lengths while remaining BLANK feet of curb
three, three
82
what to do when parking on a sloping driveway
turn wheels, leave in gear and set parking brake
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downhill parking, what to do?
turn front wheels into curb or right toward the side of the road
84
uphill parking, what to do?
turn front wheels away from curb and let vehicle roll a few inches until gently touching curb
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no curb uphill/downhill parking, what to do?
turn wheels to roll from center of the road
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white curb meaning
pick up or drop off passengers
87
green curb meaning
limited time parking, look for signs for time limit
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yellow curb meaning
load and unload passengers and freight, don't stop longer than time posted, stay with vehicle (if noncommercial)
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red curb meaning
no stopping, standing, or parking
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blue curb meaning
parking for disabled w/ placard or special license plate
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true of false: you can park on a crosswalk
false
92
true or false: you can't park within three feet of sidewalk ramp for disabled persons
true
93
true or false: it is illegal to park between safety zone and curb
true
94
true or false: you can park on a sidewalk, partially block a sidewalk, or in front of a driveway in emergencies
false
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true or false: you can park in a tunnel or bridge if permitted by signs
true
96
true or false: double parking is illegal
true
97
when can you park on wrong side of the street or freeway?
in emergency, officer requires stop, stop is specifically permitted
98
if you have to stop on a freeway, where should you park?
completely off pavement and stay in vehicle with locked doors until help arrives
99
vehicles stopped/parked/left standing on freeway for BLANK hours may be BLANK
more than four, removed
100
when parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb, your wheels should be BLANK
pointed straight ahead
101
a broken yellow centerline means that passing on the BLANK is permitted when the way ahead is clear
left
102
what factor affects an individual's absorption of alcohol?
weight
103
when driving in work zones, you should BLANK your speed and be BLANK to BLANK suddenly
reduce, prepared, stop
104
when backing up, make sure you look through your BLANK window
rear
105
true or false: it's illegal to ride in the back of a pickup truck
false, with seat and approved safety belt
106
when behind a motorcycle, allow what?
larger following distance
107
at night on dimly lit street, you should drive slow enough that you can stop within what?
area illuminated by headlights
108
solid red light means?
stop, but turn right is possible after yielding and if permitted
109
red arrow light means?
stop and no turn
110
flashing red light means?
stop, go when safe
111
solid yellow light means?
caution, stop if possible but if not, proceed into intersection cautiously
112
yellow arrow means?
protected turning time is ending, next signal could be green/red light or red arrow
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flashing yellow light means?
proceed w/ caution
114
flashing yellow arrow means?
unprotected turn, yield to oncoming traffic
115
green light means?
go, only go if intersection is completely clear
116
green arrow means?
protected turn
117
how to proceed w/ broken traffic light?
as though intersection has stop signs
118
true or false: if a don't walk sign is flashing, you should yield to cars and walk
false, don't start walking because the light is about the change. cars will still yield
119
the sounds that go with pedestrian signals are for BLANK
visually impaired pedestrians
120
stop sign meaning?
full stop at limit line, check traffic in all directions before proceeding
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red yield sign means?
slow down and be ready to allow vehicles/pedestrians/bicyclists to proceed
122
true or false: under certain circumstances, police officers have the right to search your vehicle without your consent
true
123
true or false: since you have a right to not give consent for your vehicle to be searched by an officer, you can obstruct the search.
false
124
the driver of a stopped vehicle must provide their BLANK, BLANK, and BLANK when stopped by law enforcement
driver's license, proof of insurance, and registration
125
if you are stopped by an officer and are asked to allow a search of your vehicle, you should say what to indicate nonconsent?
I do not consent to a search of my vehicle
126
if you do not produce license, registration, or proof of insurance, can officers conduct limited search for it?
yes
127
During a traffic stop, it is BLANK to refuse to get out or stay in a vehicle when instructed to by an officer for both BLANK and BLANK
illegal, driver, passengers
128
passengers BLANK decline a request by an officer to provide ID, but may be BLANK to do so in certain circumstances
can, required
129
true of false: police officers can ask about immigration status
false, only feds (not state or local)
130
what to say if asked about immigration status and you want to decline to answer?
i have the right to remain silent
131
generally, the BLANK amendment protects your right to record BLANK in public spaces
first, record interactions w/ enforcement
132
true or false: if you're recording interaction with an officer, you should say so
true
133
can officers confiscate recording devices?
no
134
true or false: you can reach into concealed area to retrieve recording device
false
135
intersection with or without stop or yield sign, you arrive at the same time with someone else, who has right of way?
the one on the right
136
t intersection without stop or yield, who has right of way?
people going straight
137
when entering traffic, who has right of way?
vehicles already in traffic
138
is someone on roller skates or a skateboard a pedestrian?
yes
139
true or false: the vehicle facing uphill has the right of way
true, down hill needs to back up
140
where are blindspots for a truck?
front extended to right lane, a little behind head on left, directly behind, and a triangle from head to right lanes
141
why do you have to look at signals from a truck?
they swing wide
142
what shouldn't you do driving with large vehicles?
be directly next to them for long, cut in front of them
143
When a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone or traffic light, you may pass at no more than BLANK mph.
10
144
when can you overtake a streetcar on the left side?
officer directs you to, one-way st
145
allow BLANK-second following distance for motorcycles
3
146
true or false: it is illegal to share lanes with a motorcycle
false, but try not to
147
if there is emergency vehicle, which side of the road to pull to?
right
147
if there is emergency vehicle, which side of the road to pull to?
right
148
if emergency vehicle is flashing emergency lights, you should BLANK and move over
slow down
149
true or false: if you know the person in an emergency, you can follow within 300 feet of any fire engine, law enforcement vehicle, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle when their siren or flashing lights are on
false
150
can bicycles be on freeways?
sometimes
151
diamond-shaped signs on a truck means what?
load is dangerous
152
if you tow a vehicle or are driving a truck with three or more axles, where do you drive?
far-right or lane for slow vehicles
153
within 500 ft of school, what is speed limit?
25 mph
154
flashing red light of school bus means you?
stop
155
what is a blind intersection?
intersection without stop signs in all four corners
156
speed limit in an alley?
15 mph
157
stop at least BLANK ft from tracks if warned to
15
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if railroad crossing is not controlled by signs/person/etc, speed limit is?
15 mph
