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Seat Belts, Highways, Sharing the Road and Tailgating Flashcards

This deck covers a wide range of topics including seat belt safety and rules, highway safety, sharing the road and tailgating rules.

1
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For the safety of visually impaired pedestrians, drivers should stop within how many feet of the crosswalk?

A

5 feet

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What can you do to avoid tailgating?

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Follow the 3-second rule

Tailgating is the cause of most rear-end collisions. According to the rule, when the vehicle in front of you passes a fixed point, like a sign, it should take your vehicle about three seconds to reach that same point.

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When should a driver adjust their speed from the officially posted speed limit?

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A driver would change their speed from the posted limit depending on factors like:

  • the number and speed of other vehicles on the road,
  • the road surface (smooth, rough, graveled, wet, dry, wide, or narrow),
  • bicyclists or pedestrians on or crossing the roadway,
  • the weather condition (rainy, foggy, snowing, windy, or dusty).
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Fill in the blank.

If you are towing a vehicle or driving a bus, you should drive on the lane closest to the _________ edge of the road.

A

If you are towing a vehicle or driving a bus, you should drive on the lane closest to the right edge of the road.

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What precaution should a driver take when driving on a divided highway with several lanes?

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Watch for vehicles coming in any lane you cross

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When another driver, in front of you, makes a mistake, what must you do?

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When another driver makes a mistake,

  • Stay calm; don’t react abruptly
  • Keep enough safe space on all sides of your vehicle
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Choose the correct option.

Which of the following is not a good way to know what is ahead of you?

A. Scanning the road 10–15 seconds ahead of your vehicle

B. Constantly staring at the vehicle or road right in front of your vehicle

C. Looking into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles

D. Checking for blind spots

A

B. Constantly staring at the vehicle or road right in front of your vehicle

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Why is it important to stop before the stop line on a road junction or a pedestrian crossing?

A

To yield to pedestrians and to safeguard their safety

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, or on a road junction or crossing, the stop line must be obeyed to yield to pedestrians. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked or unmarked crosswalks.

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9
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Why is looking only at the middle of the road not advisable?

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You could miss what is happening on your flanks and behind you.

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What should you do to avoid a collision with a tailgater?

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allow extra space ahead, slow down, merge into another lane

Allow extra space ahead and do not brake suddenly. Slow down gradually or merge into another lane to prevent a collision with the tailgater.

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11
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A vehicle traveling at 55 mph brakes. Assuming that it has good tires, how much distance will it cover before the driver can bring the vehicle to a complete stop?

A

About 400 feet

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A vehicle’s speed is 35 mph and it has good tires and brakes. How much distance would it cover before the driver can bring the vehicle to a complete stop?

A

About 210 feet

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13
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To increase visibility, the bicycle lanes are painted in which color?

A

Bright green color

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14
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What is a bicycle boulevard?

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A bicycle boulevard is a shared roadway that is intended for the ease and safety of bicycle traffic.

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What is a bike route?

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A designated preferred route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic, established by placing bike route signs and/or shared roadway markings.

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If you see a collision ahead, what must you do to warn the drivers behind you?

A

turn on emergency flashers, tap the brake pedal 3-4 times, signal with your hand

If you can see a collision ahead, warn the drivers behind you by turning on your emergency flashers or tapping your brake pedal quickly 3 or 4 times. You can also use the hand signal when slowing and stopping.

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17
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When can you stop on the road?

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Stop on the road only when it is required and necessary for safety purposes or for obeying the law.

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While driving on a freeway, how do you signal the drivers behind you that you need to pull over?

A

Start braking early as a signal to the cars behind you

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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down and you need to stop but you are unable to pull off the road?

A

Stop where people can see you and your vehicle from behind.

Do not just stop over a hill or just around a curve

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20
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On a freeway, how can you signal an emergency stop to warn the other drivers?

A

lift the hood or place emergency flares or triangle

If it is safe, lift the hood to signal an emergency. Place emergency flares or triangles 200–300 feet behind the vehicle. This allows other drivers time to change lanes, if necessary.

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21
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There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. What would be the best way for you to move forward?

A

a middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles

If there are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right, the best thing to do is to split the difference. Steer a middle course between the oncoming cars and the parked cars.

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You are on a two-lane road with an oncoming vehicle approaching and a bicyclist ahead to your right. Is it advisable to drive between the vehicle and the bicyclist?

A

No.

First, slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass. Then, when it is safe, move to the left to allow plenty of room (at least 3 feet) to pass the bicyclist.

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23
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How would you ensure safety if there are oncoming cars on your left side and a child on a bike on your right side?

A

Use as much of your lane to the left as possible until you pass the child.

The child is more likely to make a sudden move. Therefore, slow down and, if safe, use as much of your lane to the left as possible until you pass the child.

24
Q

Fill in the blank.

You should not stop before merging into freeway traffic, unless it is _______________

A

absolutely necessary

25
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How would you cross several freeway lanes?

A

Cross them one at a time.

26
Q

What can happen if a driver waits until all the lanes are clear before changing lanes?

A

traffic delays or a collision

27
Q

While entering city traffic from a full stop, why is it important to leave a large gap to get up to the speed of the traffic?

A

to safely share the space with traffic

Leaving a large space will allow you to safely share the space with traffic already on the road.

28
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How do you safely exit a freeway?

A

To safely exit a freeway:

  1. Signal your intention to exit
  2. Look over your shoulder and change lanes one at a time
  3. Maintain a proper speed for leaving the traffic lane
29
Q

While sharing the road with a truck or an RV, what are some things you know about the vehicle to avoid a collision with it?

A

Some of the things one should know about a large vehicle include:

  • its physical capabilities
  • how it maneuvers
30
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What could happen if you stop or slow down in front of a large vehicle?

A

It might crash into your vehicle.

The driver of the large vehicle will not be able to stop quickly enough to avoid crashing into the passenger vehicle.

31
Q

Choose the correct option.

What should you not do while sharing the road with a large truck?

A. Look at its turn signals

B. Do not move in front of a large truck

C. Drive slower than the speed of the large truck

A

B. Do not move in front of a large truck

The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within 400 feet, whereas a large truck at the same speed may take almost 800 feet to stop, so there is a possibility of collision.

32
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If a passenger vehicle and a large vehicle are traveling at the same speed, which one would take longer to stop?

A

the large vehicle

Large trucks take longer to stop than passenger vehicles traveling at the same speed.

33
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What are NO ZONES?

A

“NO ZONES” are large blind spots of a truck where one’s vehicle can disappear from a truck driver’s view.

34
Q

Fill in the blank.

If you cannot see the truck driver in their side mirror, they ____.

A

If you cannot see the truck driver in their side mirror, they cannot see you.

35
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What must you check before starting to pass a truck that appears to be turning left?

A

Check the truck’s turn signals before you start to pass it.

The truck driver may be swinging wide at first, to actually turn right. Therefore it is important to check the turn signals of the truck.

36
Q

Choose the correct option.

On which side is it safe to pass a large truck?

A. Right side

B. Left side

C. Do not pass any large vehicle

A

B. Left side

Always pass a large truck from the left side, and move ahead of the truck after you pass it.

37
Q

Why is tailgating a truck, or any other vehicle, dangerous?

A

it decreases your own safety distance

Tailgating a truck, or any vehicle, is dangerous because it decreases your own safety distance; which increases the chances of an accident in case the vehicle in front of you stops quickly.

38
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Where would you stop when people are boarding or leaving a streetcar or trolley where there is no safety zone?

A

stop behind the vehicle’s nearest door or vehicle platform

When people are boarding or leaving a streetcar or trolley where there is no safety zone, stop behind the vehicle’s nearest door or vehicle platform and wait until the people have reached a safe place.

39
Q

True or False:

Texas law makes it mandatory to wear a seat belt in the back seat as well at all times.

A

FALSE

First and foremost, the state of Texas requires the driver and all passengers of a vehicle to be secured by a seat belt. There are, however, some Texas seat belt law exemptions. For example, back seat passengers do not need to be secured if the vehicle they are driving in has no seat belts in those seats.

40
Q

Fill in the blank.

Texas seat belt laws do not apply to farm vehicles under________ pounds

A

48000

41
Q

True or False:

Medical reasons may allow someone to not drive buckled into their seat belt in Texas.

A

True

The individual just has to get a written statement from a licensed physician stating the specific medical condition.

42
Q

Megan made her son Josh, aged 13, sit in the front passenger seat. Is that allowed under Texas law.

A

Yes

Texas law states that if you have children over the age of 13, they are allowed to sit in the front passenger seat wearing a seat belt.

43
Q

Choose the correct option.

Any children or infants under the age of 2 must be placed in ______ child safety seats.

A. rear-facing

B. front-facing

A

A. rear-facing

44
Q

Matthew made his son John, aged 6, sit in the front passenger seat. Did he do the right thing?

A

No

Any children between the ages of 4 and 8 must be restrained in a booster seat—unless they are taller than 4’9″.

45
Q

What is the penalty for failure to wear a seat belt?

A

Failure to wear a seat belt can result in a fine ranging from $25 to $250, plus having to pay additional court costs.

46
Q

Name a few service personnel who are exempted from wearing a seat belt

A
  1. Postman
  2. Paper delivery crews
  3. Garbage men
47
Q

What are some rules to keep in mind while driving on a highway at night?

A

Keep the following things in mind while driving on a highway at night:

  1. Observe speed limits
  2. Keep right
  3. Give yourself a break
  4. Share the road with large trucks
  5. Move over or slow down
48
Q

True or False:

Texas law makes it mandatory to have basic liability coverage.

A

TRUE

If you don’t have auto insurance, you can be fined up to $350 (or more if you’ve been ticketed before for no insurance).

49
Q

What is the minimum distance for taillights of vehicle A to be visible to vehicle B?

A

Vehicle A’s taillights must be visible from 600 ft to Vehicle B

50
Q

Fill in the blank.

Parking lights must be visible for _____ feet.

A

500 feet

51
Q

How does a seatbelt help you to stay safe?

A

Wearing a seat belt prevents passenger ejection during a severe accident that involves a rollover

52
Q

What should you do after you’ve been involved in a car crash?

A
  1. Check for injuries. If people are hurt, tend to them.
  2. Move your car out of the roadway to a safer place where you can exchange contact and vehicle information.
  3. Note the location of the crash and the contact details of any witnesses. If the vehicles cannot be moved, protect the scene by setting up flares or raising your hood.
53
Q

When can a vehicle share lane with a motorcycle?

A

Never

A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane and may need the room to maneuver safely.

54
Q

What are some things motorcyclists should be wary of while riding their motorcycles?

A

Motorcyclists should be wary of the following things:

  • Being in a car’s blind spot
  • Hazardous road conditions
  • A strong gust of wind (from larger vehicles)
  • Larger vehicles that block your view
55
Q

What are some circumstances under which a bicyclist is allowed to take a full lane?

A

A bicyclist can take a full lane when:

  • overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction
  • preparing for a left turn at an intersection or onto a private road or driveway
  • there are obstacles such as fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, potholes, or debris
  • the lane is of substandard width making it unsafe for a car and a bicycle to safely share the lane side-by-side

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