permit 2 Flashcards
regulatory signs include?
stop yield do not enter and wrong way
what does a red circle with a slash mark across symbol indicate?
you should not take a certain course of action
most warning signs are what color?
yellow
sign below a railroad crossing sign indicates?
number of tracks
what does the exempt sign under a railroad crossing indicate?
bus and truck drivers who are usually required to stop at railroad crossings may proceed without stopping drivers still need to look in both directions for trains
what color are construction signs?
orange signs with black letters are used in construction and work zones
slow down when you see an orange sign. These signs warn drivers of restricted lanes of traffic, detours and other road work hazards
fine for violating speed limit in construction road work zones?
$300
what do brown signs point out?
historic sites, parks, and other points of interest
what do blue signs direct you to?
services such as telephones, gas, food, motels, hospitals, and rest areas
what do green signs indicate?
exits, distance to cities, interstate interchanges, street or route names, and bicycle routes
a driver shall not enter an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal until the driver is able to what?
move the vehicle immediately, continuously, and completely through the intersection without impeding or blocking the movement of cross traffic
does not apply when
* directed by a traffic-control agent or a peace officer,
* moving to allow the passing of an authorized emergency vehicle with its lights activated; or
* making a turn that allows the vehicle to safely leave the intersection
what are white lanes for?
separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction
what does a line composed of white dashes indicate?
drivers can change lanes
a white line of shorter and thicker white dashes indicates?
that the lane will end
a solid white line indicates?
that lane changes are discouraged
can also mark cross walks
stop lines at intersection parking stalls
the edge of a road
what do double solid white lines indicate?
that lane changes are prohibited i areas where this type of marking is present
what does a solid white line with a bicycle indicate?
area designated for bicycle traffic only
bicycles must travel in the same direction as adjacent traffic
what are yellow lines for?
yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions
yellow dashed lines indicate?
passing is allowed
solid yellow line along side yellow dashes indicate?
driver must obey whatever side they are on
what does two solid yellow lines indicate?
passing is prohibited in both directions
what are turn lanes for?
to allow for turn only areas and discourage last minute changes at the intersection
separated by a solid white line
center turn lanes are marked by?
parallel solid and dashed yellow lines
what us a reversible lane?
lane that can go both ways depending on traffic demands separated by double double yellow lines
you may cross the line if the overhead signal above kane has a green arrow or there’s a sign permitting you to do so
what are carpool lanes?
carpool lanes are for vehicle with two or more occupants marked by a diamond sign usually on the left side of a freeway separated by traffic by a combination of white or yellow lines
what is spide system
system used to make safe judgement in traffic situations
stands for
scan
identify
predict
decide
execute
three second rule
car passes land marking count three seconds if you pass before 3 seconds you’re following too close slow down
what to do when a car is following too closely?
slow down slightly and allow it to pass
what is the length of time from perception of danger to using the brakes happens in
3⁄4 seconds
nearly half of all fatal traffic crashes in minnesota occur when
after dark
headlights at night should be set to what?
low beam when 1000 feet of oncoming traffic
200 feet or less following another vehicle
when are headlights a must?
between sunset and sunrise and bad weather
you should be able to illuminate enough for you to stop which is about 350 feet
when blinded by glare of another car what do you do?
glare from front use the white lane along the edge of the road as reference
glare from behind use a day night mirror or readjust your regular mirror
what is a freeway?
multilane divide highway with limited access from other roads there no stopping or cross traffic permits long travel without stopping
freeway ramp etiquette consists?
speed up to safely match speed and merge
yield to traffic
use turn signal
do not stop on the ramp
if there a yield sign you must yield
what are freeway ramp meters?
ramp meters used to help reduce jams and crashes
the meters are traffic signals red yellow and green lights indicate when a driver can proceed it is illegal to go through if the light is red
only one car may go on green
what to do if you feel like you are driving to slow on the freeway?
stay in the lane nearest to the right side of the road
who is permitted to use the shoulder of freeways?
transit buses and metro mobility uses when traffic speeds are less than 35 mph but they may not exceed speed of main line traffic by more than 15 mph when using and may never exceed 35 mph
must yield to merging entering and exiting traffic and other vehicles on shoulder
what does ambar alert stand for?
american missing broadcast emergency response
what does HOV stand for?
high occupancy vehicles lanes used by motorcycles buses and vehicles carrying two or more people only
what is a freeway interchange?
connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps
types of freeway interchange includes?
cloverleaf folded diamond diamond
what is a diverging diamond interchange?
when traffic lanes cross over at each of the bridge to eliminate a sharp left turn
reduces traffic delays up to 60%
safety benefits of diverging diamond interchanges include?
fewer conflict points
conflict points are spread out throughout the interchange
better sight distance at turns
wrong way entry to ramps is extremely difficult
pedestrian crossings are shorter
when can you stop park a motor vehicle on an interstate freeway?
during emergencies
is running out of fuel considered an emergency?
no you can receive a citation for it
how to stop on the freeway in the case of an emergency?
park vehicle on the shoulder as far away from the main roadway as possible
open the trunk and raise the hood or tie a cloth to the radio antenna or to the door
use hazard warning lights
flares reflectors place them from 100 to 500 feet behind your vehicle on the right edge of the main road
stay with your vehicle on the right edge of the main road
if you must leave your vehicle do not walk on the area of the highway reserved for vehicle traffic this is illegal
how many feet should you stay behind an emergency vehicle?
500 feet
what is the leading cause of crashes in minnesota?
driver distraction accounts for 25% of crashes annually
what are the three main types of driver distractions?
visual looking away from the road
mechanical physical taking hands off the wheel
cognitive being lost in thought
what are certain driver behaviors that are specifically illegal on minnesota roads?
using a cell phone
driving under the age of 18 with a permit using a cell phone
wearing headphones
what is considered illegal obstruction of view?
illegal to drive a vehicle packed with a load occupied by more than three people in the front seat or people obstructing view
rules for carrying a projecting load?
load cannot stick out more than 3 feet in front of the wheels or bumper of any motor vehicle
if it extends 4 feet or more from the rear of any vehicle a red yellow or orange flag at least 16 inches square must be attached to the end of the load
at night red latern or lamp visible from a distance of at least 500 feet
passenger vehicles may not carry loads that extend beyond the line of the fenders on the left side and more than six inches beyond the fender line of the right side
what is the distance that needs to be maintained between vehicles and a car pulling a camper or trailer?
at least 500 feet
when loaded what percent of the trailer weight should be balanced on the hitch?
10 to 15%
how many times should you stop and check the hitch tires lights and load?
every few miles
trailer measurements requirements include?
max length = 45 feet
max width = 8 feet 6 inches
max height = 13 feet 6 inches
trailer light requirements include?
two red tail lamps
two red reflectors
rear license plate one white
type A B C motor homes may not be longer than?
45 feet general length limit for single unit vehicles is 40 feet
all recreational trailers vehicle with a weight of 3K lbs or more must be equipped with?
brakes
all recreational trailers must have?
clearly visible plate with current registration and a safety chin permanently attached to the trailer and fastened to the vehicle used for towing
recreational vehicle combinations include?
cannot be more than three
must be at least 18
towing rating of pick up must be equal to or greater than the total weight of all vehicles being towed
may not be more than 70 feet
may not be driven in a seven county metropolitan area monday through friday during the hours of 6 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 7 pm
what to do during blowout?
hold steering wheel tightly steer straight ahead and slowly ease your foot off the accelerator do not brake until the vehicle is back under control
brake pedal that sinks slowly when pressure is applied is one sign of what?
brake failure a warning light should come on if there is a serious problem
what do you do if brake pedal dudley sinks all the way to the floor?
pump the pedal to build pressure if this doesn’t work slowly apply your emergency parking brake which only engage in rear break
if a vehicle is traveling toward you in your lane what do you do?
move to the right never the left lane
if vehicle is on fire what do you not do?
use water to put it out it will actually spread the blaze
what to do in the case of headlight failure?
turn on parking lights hazard warning lights or turn signal
what to do in the case of stuck gas pedal?
free it by hooking your tree under it
if that doesn’t work apply the brakes and shift into neutral this will disengage the engine
switch on hazards and continue steering the vehicle in a straight path until you can safely pull over to the shoulder of the road
what to do if your vehicle crashes in to a utility pole or power box?
stay in your vehicle call 911
only get out if the vehicle is on fire
if you must jump out jump from the vehicle with both feet together and shuffle your feet on the ground as you move away from the scene
always assume all wired and equipment are electrified
what season does CO2 poisoning most occur?
winter cold temp can trap CO2 in the garage even if the door is open
the one requirement for reinstatement of a license?
pay a fee
a limited license is restricted to?
travel to and from your place of employment
travel to and from chemical dependency treatment or counseling
providing transportation for dependent children and other dependents living in your household for medical educational or nutritional needs
travel to and from a post secondary institution at which you are enrolled
grounds for cancellation of your license?
acquire a mental or physical disability that makes you incapable of driving safely
do not pass a test that is legally requested by the department of public safety to determine your ability to drive safely
give false or misleading information on your license application cancelled for 60 days or until the info is correct
commit a crime for which cancellation of your license is a legal punishment
do not qualify fora drivers license under the minnesota law
person most often killed in an alcohol related crash is?
the impaired driver
minnesota DWI law is?
alcohol concretion of 0.08 or higher (0.04 if the person is driving a commercial vehicle) who is in control of a moving or parked vehicle can be arrested for driving while impaired
other grounds for a DWI arrest?
law enforcement officer can prove that alcohol caused the driver to commit driving errors he or she can be arrested for DWI at an alcohol concentration as low as 0.04
DWI law applies to whom?
motor vehicles off road recreational vehicles or motor boats
refusal of blood breath or urine is grounds for?
it is a crime to refuse to submit to this test refusal to take the test will result in a one to six year revocation of driving privileges depending upon the number of offenses on record
what test is used in court as evidence in a DWI case?
blood breath or urine breathalyzers have limited evidence in court
when can you be asked to test a alcohol conc test?
are under arrest for DWI
refuse to take a rearrest breath test
take and fail a rearrest breath test
are involved in alcohol related crash stat caused personal injury property damage or death
penalties associated with an alcohol related revocation a drivers license include?
a $680 reinstatement fee
application for a drivers license
enrollment in a ignition interlock device program
penalties will be more severe if the driver?
has a prior DWI arrests
has an alcohol conc of 0.16 or above
has a child younger than 16 years of age in the vehicle at the time of the stop
is under 21 years of age
refuses a pre arrest breath test
refusal to take a test or an alcohol conc of 0.08 or above can lead to?
seven day temporary license and then a revocation
first DWI offense penalties include ?
minimum of 90 day revocation 30 days if individual pleads guilty to DWI
no work permit will be issued until a 15 day revocation period has passed and until reinstatement requirements have been met a work permit is not an option for drivers with an alcohol conc of 0.16 or greater
enrollment in the ignition interlock device program is an option
90 days in jail and or $1000 fine
second DWI penalties include ?
minimum one year license revocation if second offense occurred within 10 years of the first offense
enrollment in the ignition interlock device program may be required
one year in jail and or $3000 fine
license plates are impounded
third DWI penalties include ?
loss of license for a minimum of a minimum of three years if the third offense occurred within 10 years of the years of the firsts two offense
license is cancelled
chemical use assessment is required
enrollment in the ignition interlock device program is required
one year in jailed or $3000 fine
vehicle is forfeited and license plates are impounded
jail or maximum bail and electronic monitoring
what is the ignition interlock device program?
the ignition interlock device program enhances public safety by monitoring alcohol offenders ignition interlock device is installed with drive connected to start the vehicle the driver must blow into the device the device prevents vehicle from starting if it detects an alcohol concentration at or above 0.02
what is the duration of the ignition interlock device program?
first time offenders with a conc of 0.16 or above have the option of regaining participating in the program drivers who’s license are canceled and whose privileges are denied due to public safety are required to enroll in the program for a period of three to six years in order to regain full driving privileges
what is considered to be a felony DWI?
arrested for a fourth DWI in a 10 year period
have been convicted of a felony DWI
have been convicted of a criminal vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
fourth offense may result in a loss of license for four years and until rehabilitation and other reinstatement requirements are met the criminal penalties for felony DWI can include a sentence of up to seven years in prison with a five year conditional release and a $14K fine
DWI for 21 and under convicted of?
driving privileges suspended for 30 days
a second connection will result in suspension of driving privileges for 180 days
grounds for losing your drivers license for at least one year on the first offense?
drive a commercial vehicle with a conc of 0.04 or more but detectable out of serve for 24 hours
drive any vehicle when your conc is .08 or higher
refuse a blood breath or urine test while driving any motor vehicle
are under the influence of a controlled substance
leave the scene of a crash involving a motor vehicle that you were driving
use any motor vehicle to commit a felony
penalty for DWI while operating a commercial motor vehicle that is placarded for hazardous materials?
you will lose your commercial drivers license for at least three years
second offense will result in permanent loss of your commercial drivers license
DWI felony involving controlled substances will result in?
permanent loss of your commercial drivers license
when can commercial drivers arrested for DWI in passenger vehicle obtain a work permit?
during the withdrawal period
