Rules of the Road Flashcards
Should you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?
No, a pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing the street in front of the car.
Are you allowed to stop in a crosswalk?
No
What color are crosswalks painted in school zones?
Yellow
When stopped and waiting to turn left, what direction should your front wheels be pointing?
Straight ahead. If your wheels are pointed left and a vehicle hits you from behind, you will be pushed into oncoming traffic.
What three things should you check for before turning right?
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists
What should you do in a roundabout if you miss your exit?
Go around again
When 2 vehicles meet on a steep road where neither vehicle can pass, which vehicle must yield the right of way?
The vehicle facing downhill must yield the right of way and allow the uphill vehicle to pass. Vehicles facing downhill have greater amount of control if they need to back up the hill
What is California’s “Basic Speed Law?”
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
What are some factors that should determine how fast you drive?
- Number & speed of other vehicles on the road
- Weather
- Road surface
- Bicyclists & pedestrians present on the roadway
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on a 2-lane undivided highway?
55 mph
True of False: you can get a ticket for driving too slowly and blocking the reasonable movement of traffic
True
When towing a vehicle or trailer, in which lane should you drive, and why?
Drive in the right-most lane to allow faster traffic to pass
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit within 500-1000 ft of a school?
25 mph
What should you do when a school bus flashes yellow lights?
Slow down & be prepared to stop
What should you do when a school bus flashes red lights?
Stop from either direction until the lights stop flashing.
Should you stop for a school bus when it is flashing red lights on the opposite side of a divided highway?
No
What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?
15 mph
What is a blind intersection?
There are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see for 100ft in either direction
What is the speed limit for an alley?
15 mph
What is the speed limit within 100 ft of a railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400ft in both directions?
15 mph
True of False: You may drive faster than 15mph for railroad crossings that are controlled by gates, warning signals, or flagmen
True
What should you do if there is heavy traffic on the other side of railroad tracks?
Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding
Should you ever stop on railroad tracks?
No
What kind of vehicles must stop before crossing the tracks?
School buses, other buses, trucks transporting hazardous loads
What do the flashing red traffic signals at railroad crossings mean?
Stop at least 15 ft but no more than 50 ft away
True of False: if the gate is lifted at a railroad crossing, but the red light is still flashing, it is safe to proceed.
False
What is the speed limit for passing stopped streetcars, trolleys and buses?
10 mph
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in business or residential districts?
25 mph
You should scan the road at least ___ to ____ seconds ahead of your vehicle to spot road hazards.
10 to 15 seconds
True or False: before turning or changing lanes, you should look over your shoulder & check your blind spot
True
To avoid tailgating, how many seconds should it take when following a vehicle to pass the same marker?
3 seconds (3-second rule)
What should you do when someone is tailgating you?
Change lanes if you can. If not, slow down gradually to allow extra space in front of you. This will prevent you from braking suddenly and being rear-ended
At 55 mph, it takes about ____ ft to react & stop safely
400 ft
At 35 mph, it takes about ____ ft to react & stop safely
200 ft
What do broken yellow lines indicate?
You may pass if it is safe
What do double white lines indicate?
A lane barrier between a regular-use lane and a preferential-use lane (carpool, HOV, etc.) Never change lanes while in these lanes
You may only drive for ___ ft in a center left turn lane
200 ft
True or False: a left turn against a red light may be made from a one-way street onto a one-way street
True
When turning left or right, you must signal continuously for the last ___ ft before the turn
100 ft
If you sell or transfer your vehicle, you must let the DMV know within ___ days.
5
