road rules Flashcards
what is the percentage you are not allowed to go pass with drinking?
0.02
how much time (in hours) can you get in jail with a DUI?
92-97 hours
when approaching an intersection where should you look?
left, right then left again.
when should you wear your seat belt?
NOT people under the age of 4 years old; everyone technically who has access to a seatbelt
what does the outside mirrors do?
reduce blind spots
when should you use your hazards?
to increase visibility for when cars are pulling over or coming to a stop.
what should you do when it gets too foggy & you can not see?
pull over if needed.
when headlights are in your face at night or on a foggy night where should you look?
to the right side of the road because looking straight ahead can give you temp blindness.
how many points do you need to revoke your license?
12
what happens when you get pulled over with no insurance?
you can get fined, get your license suspended, or pay a penalty.
yield the right of way when:
whoever arrives before you; at a four-way intersection, it’s the person on the right; bicyclists & pedestrians.
when someone is going up AND down a hill at the same time who has the right of way?
the person going up the hill
what color are the warning signs?
yellow & black
what color are the construction signs?
orange & black
white lines mean?
separates traffic going in the same direction (white lines might be broken or solid)
what do yellow lines mean?
separates traffic going in opposite directions. if you get a broken yellow line you can pass if safe to do so if you have a solid line alongside a broken line only the side of the broken line can cross.
when can you turn LEFT on a red light?
when you’re on a one-way street onto another one-way street.
the distance it takes a vehicle to come to a complete stop depends on:
- drivers reaction time
- speed at which the vehicle is traveling
- conditions of the brakes
- weather (icy, snowy, foggy, rainy)
allow how many seconds following distance?
3-4
when can you turn RIGHT on a red light?
when a sign permits it but watch out for your surroundings.
when changing lanes check what?
check your mirrors & blind spots by looking over your shoulder in the direction you intend to go.
what should you identify as you are changing lanes?
identify a gap then signal.
upon entering a freeway what should you do?
look over your shoulder, use your outside mirrors & identify a gap in traffic.
what is a way you can pass?
maintain & adjust your speed as necessary.
