permit test 2 Flashcards
Regulatory signs
Regulatory signs provide permission and prohibition information. Regulatory signs are usually rectangular or squared in shape and red, white, and black in color. (ex: DO NOT ENTER sign).
Oversteer versus understeer
Oversteering occurs when you take a turn too fast. Oversteering causes the rear wheels to turn faster than the front wheels. Understeering occurs when a car turns less than what is desired.
Motorist service signs
Motorist service signs provide information on nearby services for vehicles. Motorist service signs are usually rectangular or square in shape and white and blue in color.
Guide signs
Guide signs provide information to drivers so that they can safely arrive to their destination. Guide signs are usually rectnagular or square in shape and green and white in color.
When can you make a turn at a red stop light?
You can make a turn at a red stop light if it’s a right turn, there are no signs indicating not to, and you’ve yielded to pedestrians or traffic.
White lines versus yellow lines
White lines separate lanes that are traveling in the same direction. Yellow lines separate lanes that are traveling in opposite directions.
Solid yellow lines versus broken yellow lines
Solid yellow lines indicate that no passing is permitted. Broken yellow lines indicate passing is permitted in either direction.
What does a solid and broken yellow line together mean?
A solid and broken yellow line together indicates that if you are on the side of the solid yellow line, you may not pass.
Curb markings
White curb markings allow you to stop only for loading or unloading. Yellow curb markings allow parking for loading or unloading. Green curb markings allow parking for a limited time. Red curb markings allow no stopping or parking. Blue curb markings allow for disabled parking.
School zone and residential area speed limit
The school zone and residential speed limit is 25 mph, unless posted otherwise.
When should headlights be used?
Your headlights must be on 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset and when visibility is limited to less than 1000 feet.
When do you report road accidents?
You are required to report road accidents if someone is injured or killed or property is damaged within 10 days.
Vapor lock
Vapor lock is when your vehicle begins to run rough when driving at high altitudes.
Right lane passing is only allowed when?
Right lane passing is only allowed on a multi-lane roadway with one-way traffic only.
What is activated after turning the key in a car?
Upon turning the key, the starter motor is activated
