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
