Lesson 9 Flashcards
What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle approaching?
Drive to the right edge of the vehicle of the road and stop- do not stop in a roundabout or intersection
Do you have to stop for an emergency vehicle on the opposite side of a divided roadway?
No
What is Michigan’s “Move Over” law?
Slow down and move over at reast one lane for all emergency and service vehicles on the side of the road. If it’s not possible to move over, you must slow down at least 10 mph under the speed limit
When stopped at a railroad crossing, you should get no more than how many feet from the tracks
15 feet
Before reaching a RR crossing in slow and heavy traffic where do you stop
wait until you can completely cross the tracks betore proceeding
What should we do at an unprotected railroad crossing?
Reduce speed, search and listen
What color overhead lights indicate that the school bus will be stopping soon?
Yellow
How long should we stay stopped for a school bus with red flashing lights on?
Stay stopped until the lights stop flashing
A school bus is stopped off the roadway ahead of you with its yellow hazard lights flashing. You should:
slow down and prepare to stop. You may proceed cautiously
Where should a driver stop in relation to a stop line or crosswalk?
Before the stop line or crosswalk (within 2ft).
Where may you encounter equestrians (horses)?
Along the road and at events like parades
What is a tractor-trailer
Semi truck
If you notice a tractor-trailer at an intersection that is planning on turning you can expect?
They will need space, and may have to use an additional lane to complete their turn
You want to pass a large truck traveling on the expressway, what is the best method for passing?
Pass quickly on the left to stay out of the the driver’s bnd spot by moving ahead of it.
Why is it a bad idea to cut in front of a semi-truck too quickly?
The truck may not be cble to stop quickly enough to avoid hitting you