Section 5 and 6 Flashcards
True or False: In the hand-to-hand steering method, you cross your hands over the middle of the steering wheel
False - you do NOT
Which of the following steering wheel methods do you use when you are turning at low speeds, parking, or recovering from a skid?
A. Hand to Hand Steering
B. Hand over Hand Steering
C. One Hand Steering
B. Hand over Hand Steering
Which of the following steering wheel methods do you use when you are backing up or operating a vehicle that requires you to remove a hand from the steering wheel?
A. Hand-to-Hand Steering
B. Hand-over-Hand Steering
C. One-Hand Steering
C. One-Hand Steering
True or False: You should signal at least 500 ft before you turn and at least 1 second before you change lanes on the freeway
False - at least 100 feet and at least 5 seconds
True or False: You should use your horn to alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you can’t see at least 200 ft ahead
True
Dim your high-beam lights to low beams within __ feet of a vehicle coming TOWARDS you or within ___ feet of a vehicle you are following
A. 500 ft, 300 ft
B. 300 ft, 500 ft
C. 200 ft, 400 ft
D. 400 ft, 200 ft
A. 500 ft, 300 ft
True or False: It is illegal to drive using only parking lights and you should use your headlights when it is too dark to see from 1000 ft away, 30 min after sunset, and 30 min before sunrise
True
What are three ways that you can warn drivers behind you if you see a collision or hazard ahead?
- Emergency flashers
- Tap brake pedal 3-4 x
- Hand signal
Which line marks the center of the road with two way traffic?
A. Single solid yellow line
B. Broken yellow lines
C. Double solid yellow lines
A. Single solid yellow line
Under which two conditions can you cross double solid yellow lines?
- HOV that has entrance on left
- Enter or exit a driveway or private road
True or False: Two sets of double yellow lines spaced 2 or more feet apart are considered a barrier, you can drive on and over this barrier, make a left turn, and make a U-turn across it.
False - you CANNOT drive on/over this barrier, make a left turn, or U-turn across two sets of double yellow lines
A broken yellow line indicates you may pass if the broken line is next to your ___ ___
driving lane
Which of the following marks traffic lanes going in the same direction (including: one way streets)?
A. Single solid yellow line
B. Broken yellow lines
C. Double solid yellow lines
D. Single solid white line
D. Single solid white line
True or False: Double solid white lines indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and preferential use lane, such as HOV. Broken white lines separate traffic lanes on roads with 2 or more lanes in the same direction.
True
True or False: Ending freeway and street lanes are usually marked with large broken lines
True
Which line is a solid white line of triangles that shows approach vehicles where to yield or stop?
Yield line
True or False: It is necessary to slow down before a lane change
False
Which lane is closest to the center divider and used to pass other vehicles?
Passing lane
The road surface in a HOV lane is marked with a ___ symbol
A. Circle
B. Square
C. Diamond
D. Heart
C. Diamond
You may drive for only ___ feet in the center left turn lane
A. 100 ft
B. 200 ft
C. 300 ft
D. 400 ft
B. 200 ft
True or False: You must use a turnout area or lane to let other vehicles pass when 1) you are driving slowly on a two lane road, 2) when passing is unsafe, or 3) there are 5 or more vehicles following you
True
You can drive in a bike lane within ___ feet from the turn
200 feet
True or False: You may turn right if you are stopped at a red arrow
False
True or False: You can cross a bus lane to make a right turn
True
When making a left or right turn start signaling __ feet before the turn
100 feet
Under what condition can you make a left turn against a red light?
Turning from one way street onto another one way
True or False: You can make a U turn across a double yellow line but not in front of a fire station or at a railroad crossing
True
To exit a highway safely, signal __ seconds (aprox 400 ft) in advance
5 seconds
To merge, enter, or exit traffic, you need a space that is 1/2 a block on city streets (___ feet) and a full block on the highway (___ ft)
150 ft; 300 ft
True or False: Do not pass within 100 ft of a intersection, bridge, tunnel, or railroad
True
True or False: You may pass on right when you are on a one-way; driver ahead of you is turning left; you are on open highway
True
True or False: Never pass on left is driver is signaling a left turn
True
When parking on a downhill, turn your wheels __ curb; if you are parked uphill, turn your wheels __ from curb
towards; away
True or False: Never park on a marked/unmarked crosswalk
True
Four ways to lower emissions?
- speed up/slow down smoothly
- drive at steady speed
- get rid of extra weight in car
- do regular car maintenance
Where should you move if you are stopped by a cop?
A. HOV
B. Right shoulder
C. Left shoulder
B. Right shoulder
In CA, only __ law enforcement officers can ask about immigration status
federal
According to the ___ amendment, passengers and drivers can record law enforcement
1st
