permit Flashcards
how close may u park to a stop sign
50 ft
when must u signal before making a turn
at least 100 ft before
how close may u park to a corner
25 feet
how close may u park to a fire hydrant
10 ft
how close may u park to a fire station
20 ft from entrance & 75 ft on street opposite from entrance
what’s the stoppig distance on a dry road at 50 mph
243 ft
what’s the proper distance u may park from a curb
6 inches
what are penalties for driving w out insurance
suspension of license, registration & fines
serious accidents causing death, injury or $5000 in damage must be
reported in 10 days to motor vehicle commission
points are only issued for
moving violations
when will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
when u receive 12 points
what is the penalty for driving w a suspended license
500$ fine & up to 6 months additional license suspension
what’s the penalty for telling the truth when applying for a license
200-500$ fine and or up to 6 months imprisionment & suspension of driving privileges for 6 months- 2 years
up to 2 points may be subtracted from ur motor vehicle record if u receive no moving violations for how long
1 year
what’s the penalty for refusing to take the breath test
7 months- 1 year license suspension & 1000$ per year insurance surcharge for 3 years
who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
both student & instructor or licensed driver
what should u do when approaching a steady Amber signal
stop before entering an intersection, if possible
what is a good practice while driving
keep from looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
what’s the proper lane to turn in when making a left turn
the lane nearest the center in the direction u are heading
when driving at night u should be able to stop how
within the distance u can see ahead
where should u position ur car to make a left turn from a 2 way street
the lane nearest the center of the road
what’s good practice when nearing an intersection
slow down & be prepared to stop
what’s the purpose of traffic laws
to protect u & other drivers
if there’s no “no turn on red” sign, when can u make a turn on red
after making a full stop & yielding to traffic
if u feel or hear an unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
the tires
what’s the best advice if ur car is stranded in a heavy snow storm
stay w ur car
what are good practices to follow while driving in the city
look at least 12 seconds ahead. reduce speed &use horn when needed to make eye contact. check intersections for traffic signals
what must u do if u wanna turn left at a traffic light
yield to oncoming traffic
if the front of ur car vibrates the problem may be w ur
steering
what do 2 parallel white lines across the road mean
pedestrian crosswalk
which lights should u use when driving in fog
low beams
what papers must u have when operating a motor vehicle
license, registration & insurance card
when should u use ur horn
to get the attention of another driver, pedestrian , bicyclist & if ur driving out of an alley
what should be done if 2 cars enter an uncontrolled intersection at the same time
driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right
double solid center lines would usually be found where
on a winding two way road indicates no passing
why should u use seat & shoulder belts
increase ur chances of surviving a crash
when may u pass on the right
if the car in front is stopped to turn left & there is a lane for driving on the right
what does a flashing red light mean
stop before entering the intersection & proceed w caution
what does a green light mean
proceed when safe
what does a single solid white line across an intersection mean
u should stop behind the line for a traffic sign or signal
diamond shaped sign
warning or caution
red & white triangular sign
yield
yellow & black circular sign
railroad crossing
when should u use ur parking lights
when parking only
which way do u turn if u go into a skid
in the direction the back of the car is skidding
how far should u stay behind the car ur following
at least 2 seconds
what direction should u check first when approaching an intersection
left
of 2 cars reach a four way stop at the same time, what’s the proper procedure
driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
what should u do if u go into a. skid
take foot off gas
what’s the most common mistake a new driver makes w the brake
pushing it too hard
what’s the best way to talk w other drivers
using ur horn & lights
if u drive thru a deep puddle what should u do
test ur brakes