Rules of the road Flashcards
When stopping the vehicle, what should be done first?
Check your mirrors
Where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel?
at the three and nine o’clock positions, to maintain control of the vehicle.
Placing your hands at the two and 10 o’clock positions is no longer recommended because it can be dangerous in a vehicle equipped with air bags
Hand grip on steering wheel
Use your fingers instead
of the palms of your hands and keep your thumbs up along
the face of the steering wheel. Never turn the wheel
while gripping it from the inside of the steering whee
What should be done prior to backing?
Check behind your vehicle before you get in. Children and small objects cannot be seen from the driver’s seat
Hand position for reversing
g wheel at the 12 o’clock position
with your left hand. Place your right arm on the back of the seat and look directly through the rear window
These signs tell you of laws and regulations
that apply at a specific location. They are black or red on a white background. Failure to obey these signs is a traffic violation.
What kind of sign is this
regulatory
These signs indicate you cannot do
something, for example no left turn, or no U-turn
prohibited
These signs are yellow or fluorescent
green with black symbols, and most are diamond-shaped.
They warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop and
may warn of intersections, different types of highways,
traffic entering your area, curves, etc
Warning signs
Railroad emergency notification system (ENS): are the blue colored sign at every highway-rail grade crossing, and provides the public with a _______
24/7/365
telephone number to call to report problems or emergencies at these railroad locations. Directly below
the dispatch number on the ENS sign is a Department of Transportation number that identifies the exact location
of the crossing in question
These signs have a green background and
provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations
Guide signs
These signs have blue backgrounds and
provide directions to service facilities. Signs with brown backgrounds indicate the recreational, historic, or cultural area
service signs
What indicates the type of roadway: Interstate, U.S., State or County highway on the signs?
The shape of the sign
Slow-moving vehicle signs are meant for vehicles traveling less than
25mph
What is the penalty for parking in a handicap spot?
They will be subject to a misdemeanor with a fine
of between $350 and $5,000, possible jail time, loss of
driving privileges and/or their car being impounded. If
someone parks in one of these spaces with a placard or
plate not issued to them personally, they will be subject
to double the fines listed above, as well as jail time, loss
of driving privileges and towing
What kind of signals When the
signal is black the driver will proceed with caution. When a pedestrian activates the signal, it will start flashing yellow,
which means for the driver to slow down and get ready to stop. The light will then turn solid yellow to tell the driver
to stop if possible. Then the signal will turn to a solid red, indicating for the driver to stop. Finally, the signal will flash
red, telling the driver to stop, yield to pedestrians and then proceed if clear
High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (H.A.W.K.) signals
These center lanes are
reserved for turning left and are used by vehicles
traveling in both directions.
Shared center turn lane
You may stop in this lane until it
is safe to complete the turn. When a street has a shared center turn lane, you may not turn left from any other lane
What is the rule for passing on unmarked roads?
The same rules for passing and turning on marked
roads apply with unmarked roads
What type of intersection allows for left-turn movements, which are a typical challenge with standard four-way interchanges, are eliminated with a
DDI, which allows for fewer conflicts with other vehicles.
Diverging diamond interchange (DDI
What are bicycles on the road considered?
Bicycles on the road are considered
vehicles and have the same rights and responsibilities
as motor vehicles
When lane change, merging, or passing, Do not change lanes if another vehicle must _______
slow down for you
When vehicles meet on
a steep, narrow road which is not wide enough for two vehicles, which vehicle must yield?
the vehicle going downhill must yield the right-
of-way by backing up to a wider place or by stopping to leave sufficient space for the vehicle going uphill, except where it is more practicable for the vehicle going uphill to
return to a wider space or turnout
You must stop your vehicle at least ________
before reaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road, the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection you are approaching
20 feet
Failure to comply with construction zone rules can result in _____
double fines
for certain violations
Unless otherwise posted, Colorado speed limits are as follows:
- 20 m.p.h. on narrow, winding mountain highways and
blind curves. - 25 m.p.h. in any business district.
- 30 m.p.h. in any residence district.
- 40 m.p.h. on open mountain highways.
- 45 m.p.h. for vehicles in the business of hauling trash.
- 55 m.p.h. on urban interstate and highways.
- 65-75 m.p.h. on designated rural interstate and highways
How to avoid panic stops
by seeing events well in advance
According to the National Safety Council, a lightweight passenger car traveling at 55 m.p.h. can stop in about _______
200 feet
at the same speed a bus can stop 230 feet, a semi truck in 300 feet, and a train in 5280 feet
The most common faults when making turns are failing to _______
signal, not signaling long enough, failing to search for hazards, turning from the wrong lane, and failing to
turn properly
In urban or metropolitan areas, you must signal continuously for ______ before making a turn or lane change.
100 feet
At speeds above 40 m.p.h. you must signal continuously for _______ before making a turn or lane change
200 feet
What should never be done when making a left turn?
Never turn the front wheels towards the left
while you are waiting to turn. If you happen to get rear ended, you would be pushed into oncoming traffic
In this type of turn, a street,
alley, or driveway is used to reverse the direction you
are traveling when it is not practical or possible to drive
around a block.
Two-point turnabout
Use this type of turnabout only
when the road or street is too narrow to make a U-turn
and you cannot go around the block. This type of turn
should only be used on a two-lane roadway.
3 point turn
There are several locations where it is forbidden to stop
or park a vehicle. Among these are:
- On a crosswalk, sidewalk, bridge, elevated structure,
railroad tracks or any controlled access highway. - Within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, railroad
crossing or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. - Within an intersection, tunnel, runaway truck ramp,
on/off ramp, or blocking a driveway
Where parking is permitted, your vehicle must be within
_________ of the curb or as close as possible to the outside
edge of the shoulder, so that traffic will not be impeded.
12 inches
What is the point of freeway entrance ramps traffic signal
to allow easier merging and a smoother traffic flow
What speed should you enter the deceleration lane
at approximately the speed you
were going on the freeway, then slow down after you have
entered the deceleration lane to the advisory speed
Do not pass if
If you cannot safely return to the right-hand side
before coming within 200 feet of an oncoming
vehicle, including a bicyclist, in the oncoming
lane or shoulder.
* If you cannot safely return to the right-hand side
before the solid yellow line begins. If passing a bicyclist
you can briefly cross a solid yellow when there is no
oncoming traffic and you have a clear view ahead.
* On a curve or hill when your view is obstructed.
* Within 100 feet of a marked or unmarked
intersection, or railroad crossing.
* Within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel when
view is obstructed.
* A bicyclist, unless you can allow a minimum three foot
buffer zone between your vehicle, including mirrors,
and the bicyclist
Colorado law requires you to drive with your headlights on from
sunset to sunrise or when visibility is less than _______
1,000 feet
If you are driving with your high beam lights on or your low beam lights with fog lights on, you must dim them before coming within _________of any oncoming vehicle
500 feet
When following another vehicle, you must use your low beam lights, with your fog lights off, if you are within ______of the vehicle ahead of you
200 feet
vehicle may hydroplane at speeds as
low as _______ in water one-eighth of an inch deep
50 m.p.h.
Applying the brakes just hard enough to not lock the wheels, release and apply the brakes the same way again refers to
Threshold breaking (no anti-lock brakes)
When are snow-covered roads most hazardous?
hey are most hazardous
when the snow or ice begins to melt
How many workers From died from1982 through 2014
24,745 individuals (about 750 per year) lost their lives in
work zone crashes
Everything that is contained in this drivers manual is for the purpose of eliminating _____
driver error
While looking ahead, you should look
ou should look down the road at
least 10 seconds ahead of your vehicle (City = one block,
open road = one half a mile)
What rule should you follow while following another vehicle?
Three second rule: Under normal conditions
What are the areas around trucks/buses where cars either disappear into blind spots or are so close that they restrict the truck or bus driver ability to stop or maneuver
safely called
no zones
Do not
pull in front of a truck or bus until you can see the _______.
entire
front of the vehicle
One indication of a runaway truck/bus is
smoke coming
from the brakes
How should crossbuck signs be treated?
should be treated the same
as a yield sign
Each light rail car can weigh up to ______ and cannot stop quickly
40 tons
How tall are overhead lightrail wires
Overhead wires are
a standard height of 18 feet, six inches above the
center of the tracks.
What number should you call to report an aggressive driver?
Dial CSP (277
What is the difference between vehicles and bicyclists when receiving citations?
points are not assessed against the bicyclist’s
driver license
Motorists must give a bicyclist at least a ____
buffer when overtaking or passing
three foot
On a multi-lane one-way street, a bicyclist can ride to the _____
the right or the left side of roadway
What are bicyclists required to have at night and low-light situations?
bicyclists are
required to have a headlight, side reflectors and a red
rear reflector
What is the arm signal for a right turn?
extend the right arm straight out to
the right or left arm upward from the elbow.
What must bicyclists do before passing a pedestrian?
Bicyclists must give an audible signal before
passing a pedestrian.
What hazard can move a bicyclist into a different position on the road.
wind
What are the signs of an inexperienced bicyclist?
include
riding against traffic, riding on the sidewalk or swerving
