permit test 1 Flashcards
A typical passenger car can start hydroplaning at speeds as low as?
A typical passenger car can start hydroplaning at speeds as low as 35 mph.
What should your braking distance be if you double your speed on a highway?
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance should be 4 times as long.
What do you do when water is present on your roadway?
When water is present on your roadway, you must reduce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.
Vertical rectangular signs on a white background are?
Vertical rectangular signs on a white background are used to regulate traffic.
Warning signs
Warning signs are usually yellow and black or orange and black and can be a diamond, pentagon, triangle, or square.
What is the hand signal for a left turn, right turn, and stop?
The hand signal for a left turn is the arm extended outward. The hand signal for a right turn is the arm extended upward. The hand signal for a stop is the arm extended downward.
What do you do at an intersection where the lights are not working?
At an intersection where the lights are not working, you must come to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right, then proceed with caution.
You should allow how much room between your chest and the steering wheel?
You should allow at least 10 inches between your chest and steering wheel to give the airbag sufficient room to deploy.
Where are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur?
The most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur are intersections.
Anti-lock brakes
If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, when they engage, you should keep your foot on the brake because otherwise they will stop working.
What should you do during rain, fog, or snow?
During rain, fog, or snow, you should keep your vehicle’s headlights on low beam.
What vehicle has the right of way on a steep mountain where neither can pass?
The vehicle traveling downhill must back up until the vehicle driving uphill can pass.
How far away should a bicycle’s rear light be visible?
A bicycle’s rear light must be visible from 500 feet away.
What are some natural forces of a vehicle?
Friction, kinetic energy, and centrifugal energy are some of the natural forces of a vehicle.
What gear should your car be in if parked on an incline?
Your vehicle should be in the reverse gear if parked on an incline.
