permit test Flashcards
can you wear headphones/earplugs
its illegal to have both earplugs/headsets
fatigue and drowsiness can…
affect vision and decrease reaction time to hazards
Medications can make you…
sleepy, it is your responsibility to know effects
hands on steering wheel
9 and 4 o’clock or 8 and 4 o’clock, do not cross hands
left turn signal
arm staight out
right turn signal
arm in an L
slow down or stop signal
arm in L facing down
when should you signal
100 ft before you turn
before lane change
turning in intersection
5 seconds before freeway lane change
pulling to or away from curb
when to dim high beams to low beams
500 feet of vehicle coming towards you or 300 when following a vehicle
when should headlights be on
to dark to see 1000 ft away
30 minutes before sunset and before sunrise
conditions (weather) that prevent you form seeing other vehicles clearly/need windshield wipers
use emergency flashers when
collision up ahead, can tap lightly on brake to avoid collision with cars behind you
don’t just stop on a hill, try and get off road if possible
single solid yellow line
center of road in two way traffic, don’t pass car ahead of you if there is only one lane on your side
double solid yellow line
considered a barrier
do not pass unless:
carpool lane with designated entrance
instructed by signs (possible construction) because your side is blocked off
need to turn left out of driveway or private road or U-turn
broken yellow line
may pass if next to your lane, pass when safe
single solid white line
traffic lanes going in same direction
double solid white lines
lane barrier between regular use and preferential (carpool) lanes, near on and off freeway ramps
do not pass without broken line
broken white lines
separates traffic lanes going in same direction, can pass between
end of lane markings
usually large broken lines
be prepared to exit freeway or lane to end (look for exit or merge signs)
Yield lane
soild white line of triangles
Different lanes
far Left/fast/passing lane is lane 1, to the right is Lane 2 and Lane 3/exit or enter traffic/far right
before you change lanes
signal
check mirrors
check traffic behind you
look over shoulder to check lane is clear
check blind spots
don’t let car drift
not necessary to slow down
stay in one lane as much as possible
passing lane
far left lane/closest to center divider
Carpool/HOV(high occupancy vehicle) lanes
marked with diamond signal
Use designated enter or exit areas
to use:
certain # of people in car
low emission/zero emission car (with plaque form DMV)
riding motorcycle
Turnout areas or lanes
allow cars behind you to pass
use when driving slowly, passing unsafe, multiple vehicles following you
bicycle lanes
illegal to drive in unless parking, entering or leaving road, turning (within 200 feet of intersection)
check blind spots before entering
keep 3 feet from bikes
right turn
drive close to right edge of lane
enter right lane at opening
can drive in bike lane for 200 ft (check blind spot for cyclists)
watch for pedestrians/motorcyclists
signal 100 ft before turn
reduce speed, look over right shoulder
don’t go wide into other lane
any turn rules
stop behind limit line/crosswalk/intersection
look both ways (left-right-left)
enter 200ft before turn
signal 100ft before turn
person to the farthest left goes first or whoever got there first
Right turn specifics
can turn on red light (unless signs saying not to)
can’t turn at red arrow
can turn on dedicated lane without stopping (white triangle ish thing)
can cross bus lane to turn
bus lanes
illegal to park, drive or stop in bus lane
can cross bus lane to turn
Left turn
enter designated lane at opening, not at any solid line
enter lane within 200ft of turn
signal 100ft before turn
look both ways
don’t turn wheels too soon into oncoming traffic (keep wheels straight forward until it is safe)
accelerate smoothly
let wheel straighten in new lane
left turn specifcs
can turn ONLY if from one way street to another one way street, check for any signs prohibiting
U-turns
signal turning left
across double yellow line
at green light with no sign saying not to
in residential district when cars more than 200 ft away
divided highway if there is opening
don’t do a u-turn when
sign prohibiting it
railroad crossing
one way street
fire station driveway
can not see clearly for 200 ft
in T intersection
straightaway traffic has right of way
center lane can turn either right or left
braking
take foot off accelerator and lightly press on break
make sure you have enough room to stop before limit line
merging/exiting/crossing lanes
move lanes one at a time with signals
know proper exit/entrances and be in correct lane
go proper speed
150 feet (1/2 block) to cross in city streets
300 (full block) on highway
passing
make sure you have enough space and there are no obstructions ahead that may cause a vehicle to move
do not if:
approaching hill or curve and can’t see whats approaching
100 ft of hazardous area (railroad, tunnel, bridge)
crossroads and driveways
how to pass
signal, check blind spots, look over shoulder
parking on a hill
heading downhill - wheels towards curb/right side of road
uphill - wheels away from curb
no curb - wheels so it won’t go into street
colored curb
white - drop off/pick up/temporary
green - limited time (should have signs)
red - no stopping
blue - disabled persons or passengers
no parking with
no parking sign
marked or unmarked crosswalk
on or blocking sidwalk/driveway
hatch lines
blocking disabled ramps or access
15ft close to fire hydrant or fire station
wrong side of street
law enforcement stop
signal to show acknowledgement
pull all the way over
have vehicle registration, drivers license and proof of insurance
have right to say no, but can’t stop them if they go through with it
can record, let them now you are
don’t resist
red lights
stop
red arrow - can turn if no No Turn sign/stop at limit line and yeild to pedestrians
flashing light - stop, after stopping you can go
yellow lights
cautions, slow down it will turn red (applies to arrows)
flashing - proceed with caution, yield to oncoming traffic, can go
green lights
go
stop for pedestrians and such, don’t enter intersection if you cannot completely cross before light turns (applies to arrow)
no lights/not working
treat it like stop sign
right-of-way
whoever arrives first then whoever is farthest to the right
whichever way traffic is going
yield for pedestrians
roundabouts
yield to traffic in roundabout
move counter-clockwise
do not stop
use signals
pedestrians
anyone walking or using something that is not a vehicle or bike to travel
disabled persons on wheelchair like things
have right-of-way
mountain roads
person going up has right-of-way
blind spots/big trucks
trucks have bigger blind spots called no zones
swing wide
take longer to stop
trolleys/buses/streetcars
don’t cross safety zones
don’t turn in front of them
emergency vehicles/slow moving/animals
have right-of-way
pull over
do not follow within 300 ft (illegal)
slow moving includes scooters, gold carts, neighborhood electrical vehicles
don’t spook animal drawn carriages, you must share the road
bicycles
same responsiblities and rules as drivers
keep to right as much as possible and don’t weave
be visible at night
when passing a cyclists move lanes or give at least 3 feet
road work/works zones/fines
slow down
be ready for stopping slowing, moving over
cones should direct you
can be up to $1000 traffic fine and 2000 for assaulting worker
certain areas have double the fines
bad weather/heavy traffic/towing
drive slower, do not drive too slow
stay at speed limit
stay in far right lane if choose to be slower
with towing you should be in designated slow lane or on far right sides
around children
25mph within 500 ft of schools
watch for bicycles, pedestrians, crossing guards
buses flash yellow lights - means slowing down, letting children off soon
red flashing lights - stop in both directions until children have safely crossed, can be fined up to $1000
blind intersection/alley/railroad/business/residential
no stop signs at any corner=blind
15mph
no wider than 25ft, access to buildings=alley
15mph
15mph within 100ft of railroad
may drive faster if controlled by gates, warning system, flagman
never stop on railroad
stop 15 feet from track when train is approaching
do nots
too much unsecrued cargo
can ride in trunk if there are seatbelts
animals must be secured
don’t interfere with funeral procession
have proper license plate
points on drivers record
license may be suspended if:
4 points in 12 months
6 points in 24 months
8 points in 36 months
skids/hydroplaning
turn toward the skid
don’t use brakes
slow down gradually
don’t use brakes
slippery roads
reduce speed:
5 to 10mph on wet road
1/2 on packed snow
no more than 5 mph on ice
if you can’t see 100ft in front of you its unsafe to go faster than 30mph
seatbelts
can get fined for not wearing one and any passengers under 16 not wearing one
children and seats
sitting in proper rear facing seat, not in front where airbags are deployed. Should be in rear seats if possible.
leaving kids/animals alone
children under 6 cannot be left alone
someone at least 12 needs to be with them
basic speed law
never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
65mph is ideal for highways
alcohol/drugs
illegal to posses or use as driver or passenger in car
BAC limits
0.08% if 21 or older
0.01% if under 21
DUI arrest
license can be revoked, can request hearing
additional penalties include jail for six months, paying a fine
drivers under 21 and drinks
cannot carry unless someon21 or older is with you
containers must be sealed and closed in trunk or away form passengers
common causes of collisions
driver distractions
unsafe speed
improper turns
not following rules, signals and signs
