Review Flashcards
Why do you check the blindspot to the L & R before changing lanes?
It covers the areas not visible in the rear view mirror.
Where do you stop your car at an intersection with a stop sign and a sidewalk?
Before the sidewalk
Proper breaking requires the the ____ of the boot is on the pedal?
Ball
What do yellow lines separate?
Traffic is moving in opposite direction on a two way road.
What should you do if your headlights fail?
Try the dimmer switch. If it doesn’t work, use your hazard lights and pull over ASAP (as soon as possible).
How do you handle a traffic signal not working at an intersection?
Come to a complete stop , then proceed when safe. (Treat it like a stop sign)
What is the purpose of the horn?
To warn others of potential danger.
What is the purpose of GUIDE sign?
Provide information about routes and destinations
What if the accelerator sticks and you need to stop quickly?
Shift to neutral and apply the brakes
When you accelerate, the weight of your vehicle shifts forward or backward?
Backwards
If you are the first vehicle at an intersection. What wheel position and vehicle position do you take while waiting to turn left at the light?
Wheels straight and partially in the intersection.
When you are stopped at a stop sign, before you turn, what should you do?
Look left, right, and left agsin
When you appraoch an intersection and you want to turn right. The traffic light is red. What do you do before you can turn?
STOP. Yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
A yellow pennant sign means?
No passing zone
The more ___________ a moving object has, the harder it in to stop.
Momentum
A flashing yellow turn arrow tells you oncoming traffic has what kind of light?
Green
How often should you check your tire pressure?
Monthly
When seated in a vehicle with air bags, how far from the steering wheel do you need to sit?
10 inches
How far before a turn should you signal?
100 ft
What do broken white lines tell you?
They separate the lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
When making a right turn onto a 2 way street, what lane should you turn irom?
Turn from the closest lane to the right (near the curb) unless lanes indicate that you can turn from other lanes as well.
Primary reason that safety belts are important to a driver in a crash?
Inertia
While turning right, turning the steering wheel too slowly will cause you to?
Turn into the wrong lane
If it’s safe, you may pass when the lines are ____?
Broken
What is the area the you can see around you called?
Field of Vision
You must yield the road to emergency vehicles by?
Driving to the RIGHT edge of the road and stopping
What is the best way to control consequences of a collision if you cannot avoid it?
Controlled braking and steer to hit the object with a glancing blow/sideswipe
The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends mostly on what?
Searching for hazards in advance
In most driving environments, the recommended VISUAL LEAD is how many seconds ahead?
20-30 seconds
What do you do when there is a stopped school bus with red lights flashing?
You must stop until the lights stop flashing
Michigan left is marked and designed for ______?
1 lane of traffic
What is the best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road?
Steer and brake smoothly and gradually.
What is the largest cause of crashes while driving in fog?
Driving too fast for visibility ahead
When driving and a trash can blows into your path, what is the first step in organizing your driving brain to avoid the hazard?
Perceive
When roads are slippery, you should?
Avoid making fast turns and stops
When a tire blowout occurs, the 1st thing you should do is…
Concentrate on controlling your steering and pump the breaks
If your vehicle is skidding, what should you do?
Look and steer where you want the vehicle to go
What lane should you drive in if on a 3 lane freeway?
Center Lane
Michigan law requires that all drivers carry ________
insurance
When exiting the freeway, what do you do?
Maintain you speed until you reach the decelerating lane
What does ROW stand for?
Right Of Way
When should you yield ROW?
When it helps prevent a crash
Who has ROW at an intersection with no crosswalks?
Pedestrians - they always have ROW
How do you identify a driveway on a rural road?
Mailboxes, utility lines, reflectors
