Sophia Wan Chapter 1-6 Flashcards

1
Q

At what points should you grip the steering wheel?

A

At 9 and 3

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2
Q

When parking uphill, which direction should you turn your wheels?

A

Away from the curb

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3
Q

How long do you need to practice before getting a probationary license?

A

At least 6 months

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4
Q

Where do the decals have to be displayed?

A

On both the front and rear license plates

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5
Q

At what times are you NOT permitted to drive?

A

Between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am

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6
Q

When should you signal before making a turn?

A

At least 100 feet before the turn

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7
Q

What must a driver do while making a K-turn?

A

Make sure the road is clear and signal as you turn

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8
Q

What is the left lane for?

A

Passing, not speeding!

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9
Q

When driving in reverse, what should your body position be?

A

You should have your left hand at the 12 on the wheel, you right arm should be on the back of the passenger seat, and your body and head should be turned to the back

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10
Q

What type of license do you receive after driving 1 year with a probationary drivers license?

A

The basic driver license

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11
Q

What does the posted speed limit tell you?

A

The fastest speed you can go

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12
Q

What signal on the road tells you that you can pass?

A

When the line in the middle of the road is broken

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13
Q

When driving on a curve, your car will?

A

Keep going straight

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14
Q

When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, what must you do?

A

You should yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk

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15
Q

If an intersection has a stop sign, what do you do?

A

You should stop within 5 feet of the nearest crosswalk or stop line

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16
Q

What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?

A

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop

17
Q

When making a RIGHT turn at an intersection, what shouldn’t you do?

A

You shouldn’t cross the dividing line

18
Q

How far away should you stop from a school bus with flashing lights?

A

Stop at least 35 ft away

19
Q

How should you yield to emergency vehicles?

A

Steer to the extreme right of the road, stop, and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass

20
Q

If you are making a LEFT turn at an intersection, what shouldn’t you do?

A

Don’t cut corners

21
Q

What 2 reasons usually cause collisions?

A

Exceeding the speed limit and driving too slow (causing traffic to back up)

22
Q

What does the single solid white line across a road mean?

A

You should stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign

23
Q

Are there any rules while navigating in a traffic circle?

A

There are no set rules; you should use common sense and caution
Traffic control signs determine which motorist has the right of way

24
Q

What are acceleration lanes for?

A

For motorists to speed up and join the flow of traffic

25
Q

What should you do if you see a disabled vehicle ahead?

A

Reduce speed and increase space between you and the vehicle. You may have to change lanes

26
Q

What should you do if you’re angry before driving?

A

Give yourself time to cool off

27
Q

What does Maggie’s law say?

A

It makes it illegal to knowingly drive while impaired by lack of sleep.

28
Q

Why should you keep a distance between other vehicles?

A

So you have time to react to emergencies

29
Q

How do you test your tires before going through water puddles?

A

Pump your brakes, which helps them dry

30
Q

What are the causes of a skid?

A

Accelerating too quickly, turning too fast, and braking improperly

31
Q

What 3 things usually decrease visibility?

A

Frost or ice, sun glares, and fog