Signals, Horn, Headlights Flashcards
When should you use your turn signal?
when you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop
How many feet should you signal before turning?
At least 100ft before turning
How many seconds do you signal before changing lanes on the freeway?
At least 5 seconds before you change lanes
If there are no vehicles around you, can you change lanes with no signal?
No, you must put your signal even when there are no cars around you
Do you use your signal near a curb?
Yes, you must use your signal before pulling next to a curb or away from the curb
Why do you use your horn?
To Alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 ft ahead.
When should you dim your high beam head lights to low beam headlights?
Within 500 feet of a car coming toward you or within 300 ft of a car you are following
When can you drive using parking lights?
Never. It is illegal to drive using only parking lights.
In fog, rain, or snow, which headlights do you use?
You must use or turn on your low beam headlights
The dust or clouds has impaired your vision, which headlights do you use?
High beam headlights
When do you turn on your headlights after sunset and sunrise?
30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise
It is a bright sunny day and you are approaching a tunnel, do you need your headlights?
Yes, you must use your headlights in a road tunnel or mountain roads.