Permit test Flashcards
If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test, your operator’s license will be suspended for at least
90 days
what is the correct hand signal for a driver indicating a right turn
hand and arm extended upward
Before making a right turn at an intersection, you should make sure that
there is no traffic approaching from your left
at a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs how many seconds to pass
10
you can’t park your vehicle within how many feet of a pedestrian safety zone?
25 feet
You should not park your vehicle within how many feet of a fire hydrant
10
what does the eye test for the drivers license evaluate
depth and color perception
acuity
peripheral vision
If your brakes fail while driving, what must be done FIRST?
pump the brakes several times
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, what should you do
ease your foot off the gas pedal
not stop until your tires are gripping the road again
keep the steering wheel straight
Safer drivers tend to look at least how many seconds ahead of their vehicles
12
If your driver’s license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are stopped by a law enforcement officer while not wearing them, you may be:
issued a citation
When a vehicle does not pass an emissions inspection, the driver will be given how much time to have the problem fixed and the emissions re-checked?
2 months
A new driver’s license is valid for 5 1/2 to 7 years and will expire on what day of the last year
the drivers birthday
at an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, r or oncoming traffic signal, driver’s must yield to vehicles coming from where
the right
When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause:
faster tire wear
During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any intersection, unless there is sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate their vehicle without obstructing the passage other vehicles or pedestrians. NOT doing so is referred to as:
blocking the box
what is the minimum vision requirements for all classes of license
20/40
when do most teen crashes occur
within the first 2 years of having their license
what period of time is the most dangerous for the newly-licensed teen?
the first 6 months
when are fatal crashes more likely to occur
at night
how many drinks impair a teen’s driving ability and increases the risk of a crash
1
All applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age must have at least how many hours of behind the-wheel, on-the-road training?
40
Drivers 16 and 17 years old and each of their passengers are required to wear a seat belt. If either the driver or the passenger fails to wear the seat belt, what could happen?
each could be cited for a seat belt violation and fined $75
an infant under 1 year of age weighing less than 20 pounds should be in a
rear facing infant car seat
a child 1-7 years old weighing less than 60 pounds must be in a
approved car seat
a child 7 or older weighing less than 60 pounds must be in a
approved booster seat that is secured by a seat safety belt that includes a shoulder belt
a child 7 or older weighing more than 60 pounds must be in a
approved booster seat or seat belt. Booster seat must be secured by a seat safety belt that includes a shoulder belt
where do over half of all traffic deaths happen
within 25 miles from home on roads posted at less than 45 mph
If an operator is under the age of 18, a conviction for violating the cell phone law will result in a
license suspension
after market, any changes to equipment such as tinted windows may be
illegal
approximately how many people are injured every year as a result of motor vehicle crashes in work zones
40,000
what could happen to anyone convicted of speeding, disobeying traffic control devices, using an improper lane or endangering a highway worker within a work zone
fines of up to $1,000
can be assessed points against his or her driver’s license
may be required to complete the driver retraining program
what happens to distracted driving fines for anyone convicted of illegally using a hand-held cellphone or mobile electronic device while driving in a work zone.
they are doubled
who are the most frequent victims in auto pedestrian collisions?
children, the elderly, and the disabled
what is the correct hand signal for bicyclists stopping
elbow at right angle, hand/arm pointing down
what is the correct hand signal for bicyclists turning left
left arm extended outward
what is the correct hand signal for bicyclists turning right
elbow at right angle, hand/arm pointing up
right arm extended outward
what is the decal for slow moving vehicles
an orange triangle
when do you use your high beams when following a truck at night?
never
You need how many second opening whenever you change lanes or enter a roadway and when your lane merges with another travel lane
4 seconds
when your direction of travel is less than three lanes, Connecticut law requires you to drive in which lane, except when passing.
the right
how much should you reduce your speed by on a wet road
10 mph
when are studded tires permitted
November 15th through April 30th
what do all regulatory devices indicate
action the driver is required to take
what does a double solid white line mark
the edge of a traffic lane where travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited.
On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks
the left edge of the pavement
When passing in rural areas, drivers must pay more attention to
unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections
When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must
clear the intersection quickly
what are three types of intersections on the road?
controlled, uncontrolled, and blind
Because of their size trucks/buses often need to move to which lane to make right turns.
the left lane
If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a cross buck sign, you should:
slow down and then proceed with caution
When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:
all traffic coming from the opposite direction
When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make
a tight turn into the right lane and the cross street
A flashing yellow arrow means
you should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic before turning
When traffic control lights are not working, you must do what before proceeding through the intersection
come to a full stop
If you are preparing for a right turn behind a bicyclist, misjudgment can result in a broadside crash called a
right hook
When making a right turn, look right and left, yield right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using
hand over hand technique
if you skid while hydroplaning you should
release the accelerator
what is a safe following distance
3-4 seconds
Alcohol is involved in more than what percent of the traffic crashes in which someone is killed
40
what is the only thing that will sober you up
time
If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, what will you be asked to do
submit to a blood, breath or urine test, which shows your blood alcohol content (BAC)
If you refuse to take a blood, breath, or urine test to show your BAC, what happens
your operator’s license will be suspended for at least six months
any 16 or 17 year old driver who fails the BAC test will have his or her driver’s license suspended for how much time
at least a year
if a 16 or 17 year old driver refuses to take a blood, breath, or urine test to show BAC what happens
his or her driver’s license will be suspended for at least 18 months
what happens to any teen for a violation
a license suspension and a $175 license restoration fee
when you hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction you must
pull to the right side of the road and stop
the no-zone area is
the danger areas around a truck where there are blind spots for the driver
what are the two most common types of interchanges
diamond and clover leaf
what do you do if you exit at the wrong interchange
follow it out
what do you do if you miss your interchange
go on to the next one
In a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, do not turn the ignition to the lock position while driving, as it will cause what to happen
the steering wheel to lock
Drivers on an express highway should avoid ‘highway hypnosis’ by
keep shifting eyes from one area of the roadway to another
should you use your high beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain?
no
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by how many times
four times
To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind, you must use what and adjust it before you drive.
a day-night mirror
Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by drivers approaching from where
either direction
If your vehicle’s wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must
not try to turn back onto the pavement right away bc it may throw the vehicle off balance. You must try to slow down, regain control, and turn slowly onto the road.
When driving on freeways, the condition that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as
velocitizing
the first rule of a safe and legal turn is
to move into the proper lane well before the turn
Locked wheel skids are usually caused by
breaking too hard at a high speed
A vehicle’s stopping distance is equal to the sum of what two things
the breaking distance and the reaction distance
A red light with a green arrow means
you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians
at 50 mph it takes how many feet to react to something you see and make a full stop
400 (about the length of a city block)
at 30 mph it takes how many feet to react to something you see and make a full stop
200 (about half a city block)
drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going in which direction
straight
At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles
coming from where
the right
when you park on a hill, turn your wheels where
sharply towards the side of the road or curb
you can’t park within how many feet of a stop sign
25
whenever you turn on your wipers, you should also turn on what
your lights
what is the correct hand signal for a driver turning left
left hand and arm extended out
what is the correct hand signal for a driver slowing or stopping
hand and arm pointing down
what do you do if a tire suddenly goes flat
Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight.
Slow down gradually. Take your foot off the gas pedal and use the brakes lightly.
Do not stop on the road if at all possible. Pull off the road in a safe place
what do you do if the gas pedal sticks
Keep your eyes on the road.
Quickly shift to neutral.
Pull off the road when it is safe to do so.
Turn off the engine.
what do you do if your vehicle begins to skid
stay off the break
steer
continue to steer
solid white lines are used on which edge of the road
right
solid yellow lines are used on which edge of the road
left
a pentagon shaped sign means what
there is a school zone
green road signs are
guide signs
when a lane is set aside for left turns, you must not
pass on the right
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must
begin your turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line
Rectangular, black letters on white background signs are used as
regulatory signs
If there is another driver tailgating you, you should NOT
increase your speed
To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn
from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb
Before changing lanes, drivers should
check mirrors and look over shoulder toward the rear
when driving on packed snow you should reduce your speed by how much
1/2
