Learners practice 4 Flashcards
At the end of a freeway on-ramp, there is usually ________ that allows you to increase your speed?
AN ACCELERATION LANE
At the end of a freeway on-ramp, there is usually an acceleration lane that lets you increase your speed to match that of highway traffic.
To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, you should use __________ and adjust it before you drive.
DAY/NIGHT MIRROR
To guard against glare from the headlights, of a vehicle, behind you, use a day/night mirror and adjust it before you drive.
_______ on your side of the road indicates a no passing zone?
A SOLID YELLOW LINE
A solid yellow line means you cannot pass another vehicle in front of you.
If you see an oncoming vehicle, while you are waiting to turn left at an intersection, you must__________?
YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY TO THE ONCOMING VEHICLE.
When preparing to turn left, you must yield to all pedestrians and oncoming vehicles.
Before passing another vehicle, you should ___________?
LOOK AHEAD FOR ROAD CONDITIONS AND TRAFFIC
Before you pass a vehicle, look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to move into your land. Never drive off the paved portion of the road. You should usually pass on the left.
Pass on the right only if the driver is signaling a left-had turn.
If you accidentally miss your exit on an expressway, you should ___________?
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT EXIT.
If you miss your exit on an expressway, go on to the next exit and double back from there. Backing up greatly increases the chance of a collision.
When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should ____________?
SLOW DOWN AND PROCEED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION CAREFULLY
A flashing yellow signal means that you may proceed only with caution. Only if it is safe to do so.
Which takes precedence: road signs, signals, a stopped school bus, or a police officer?
POLICE OFFICER’S INSTRUCTIONS
An officer can wave you through a red light or override other signs/signals.
When should you signal, when breaking to make a turn?
BEFORE YOU BREAK
You should signal before braking to make a turn.
This will let those behind you know that you will be slowing down.
A single broken yellow line usually marks the center line of a two-way roadway where
YOU MAY PASS IF IT IS SAFE.
- or (double) = = = = = = means it is okay to pass when safe.
If a broken Yellow line is on your side of the center solid line,
YOU MAY CROSS THE LINE TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES.
When a broken yellow line is on your side of the center solid line, you may cross the line for passing if it is safe to do so.
Lanes marked with a diamond symbol are ____________?
HIGH-OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (HOV) LANES.
Lanes marked with a diamond symbol are high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.
If you want to change several lanes on a multilane highway, you should?
CHANGE THEM ONE AT A TIME.
If you want to change several lanes, change them one lane at a time to reduce the risk of an accident.
If you have suddenly lost control of your vehicle, what should you do?
EASE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL
If you have suddenly lost control of your vehicle, ease your foot off the gas pedal.
Turn on your emergency flashers and let your vehicle slow to a stop.
Brake very gently to prevent your vehicle from spinning.
All trucks and buses have _________?
FRONT, REAR AND SIDE BLIND SPOTS
Trucks and buses have larger side, front, and rear blind spots.
If you tailgate a truck, it will be impossible for the truck driver to see vou.
Pass a truck as soon as possible to avoid a collision in the truck’s blind spot.
