Permit Flashcards

1
Q

if you approach a school bus while the bus is displaying alternately flashing red lights, you must

A

stop

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2
Q

when you approach a railroad crossing, you must stop your vehicle _ from the nearest rail, if you see an approaching train.

A

within 50 feet bug not less than 15 feet.

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3
Q

what is the maximum speed limit in urban districts unless otherwise posted?

A

30 mph

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4
Q

_ occurs when a vehicles tires lose contact with the roadway and rise up on top of the water.

A

hydro planing

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5
Q

_ on your side of the road indicates a no passing zone.

A

a solid yellow line

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6
Q

when driving continuously on freeways, you should avoid the indicting of freeway hypnosis by

A

frequently shifting your eyes

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7
Q

you must use your low headlight beams at night when

A

within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle, following within 300 feet, driving on well lit roads.

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8
Q

the allowable blood alcohol concentration for drivers over 21 years of age is

A

below 0.08%

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9
Q

which of the following situations prohibit you from driving on the left half of the road?

A

basically always

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10
Q

to avoid the glare caused by oncoming headlights, drivers must shift their eyes:

A

down to the lower right hand side of the road

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11
Q

when making a turn, you must use:

A

push pull technique

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12
Q

when following another vehicle, you must maintain at least _ following distance under ideal road conditions to avoid a collision.

A

2 second

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13
Q

a pennant sign on the roadway a indicates

A

an advance warning of no passing zones

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14
Q

_ is the maximum legal distance at which you may park your car parallel to the curb.

A

less than 18 inches

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15
Q

the areas around trucks where other vehicles cannot be seen are known as

A

no zones

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16
Q

if a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe then

A

you may cross the line to pass other vehicles

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17
Q

when going down a steep hill

A

sHift to a lower gear.

18
Q

if you’re driving faster than other traffic on the freeway use the _ lane

A

middle or left

19
Q

you. must yield the right of way to police cars or emergency vehicles which are sounding a siren or flashing a red light by

A

pulling to the right edge of the roadway and stopping

20
Q

if you. suddenly get a flat tire while driving, you should

A

steer straight ahead and bring your vehicle to a stop

21
Q

when you reach an uncontrolled intersection, you must

A

yield the right to of way to vehicles on your right

22
Q

you must use your headlights

A

a half hour after sunset and ending a half hour before sunrise.

23
Q

if you wish to make a turn you should signal continuously for at least _ before you actually make the turn.

A

100 feet

24
Q

when driving at 55 mph, you will need a stopping distance of

A

240: feet

25
Q

when going 20 mph you will need a stopping distance of

A

63 feet

26
Q

when you’re going 30 mph you’ll need a stopping distance of

A

109 feet.

27
Q

when going 70 mph you’ll need a distance of _ feet to stop

A

387

28
Q

you must use _ to avoid reflection when driving at night in heavy fog.

A

low beam headlights

29
Q

a sign with an orange background no black letters indicates

A

a construction zone sign

30
Q

the eye test for drivers evaluates

A

everything

31
Q

if you are driving on a road with three of more lanes, you should stay in the _ lane

A

middle

32
Q

it is against the law to make a left turn ana red light except

A

from a one way street to another

33
Q

drivers entering a main road from a driveway, alley or roadside should

A

yield to vehicles already on the main road

34
Q

lanes of traffic going in opposite direction ions are divided by

A

yellow lane dividers

35
Q

when you come to an intersection and Truro make q model you mus follow the _ before you. pull out.

A

left right left rule.

36
Q

before changing lanes, drivers should

A

check mirrors and look over shoulder toward the rear

37
Q

when a truck is trying to pass your vehicle you can help the truck driver by

A

keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightl

38
Q

as you approach and enter these acceleration lane,_ to match the of vehicles in the through lanes.

A

increase your speed

39
Q

at an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signs, drivers should yield to

A

vehicles coming from the right

40
Q

blind pedestrians may carry_ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs.

A

white

41
Q

head rests should e adjusted so the hang head and restraining contacts the back of the head. this prevents _

A

neck injuries if you are hit from behind.

42
Q

if you are preparing for. right turn behind a bicyclist, misjudgment can result in a broadside crash called a

A

right hook