Standard 1 Flashcards
motor vehicle
has motor and can be driven on a road
What do you do if the light is yellow (this isn’t necessarily the first answer that comes to mind)
check to see if you have enough space in front of you to stop and if there are any cars behind you - use that to make an informed decision about whether to stop
What is the zero tolerance law?
if you’re under 21 it doesn’t matter if you blow under the legal limit - any alcohol is illegal.
T or F: If you refuse to take the sobriety test you will be allowed to leave
False. Straight to jail
T or F: If you’re 21 and blow a 0.08 then you will get a dui
true
What is dui?
Driving Under Influence
How often must one renew their license?
8 years
T or F: after the driver’s permit, one can get a license after 6 months (IF <18)
false - 9 months (I THINK)
T or F: A parent must give permission for you to get a license on your application (IF YOU’RE 18 or less)
True
How many hours of driving do you need to get your license?
45 total, 15 at night
T or F: you need a 100% on your sign test to pass and an 80% on the general knowledge test to get a permit
True
T or F: You need to be at least 16.25 years old for a license
true
What is GDL?
Graduated Driver’s licensing - gives you rights
What restrictions does a young driver have that an old driver doesn’t?
No more than 3 total in the car, curfew (no driving 12-4 am), not even a drop of alcohol
what does a green light mean?
go if the way is clear
can you make a right on red?
IF you stop first, no pedestrians, and no sign telling you not to, then yes
can you make a left on red?
Yes from a one way to another one way - otherwise no (also don’t if there is a sign saying not to)
What is a flashing red?
treat it like a stop sign
What is a flashing yellow?
Slow down and be careful - make sure way is clear (DRIVE SLOWLY)
What does flashing yellow arrow mean?
the cars on the other side have a green light. Yield to them and only go if the way is clear
In what scenario would you have buddies turning with you if there is a green arrow?
If it’s an intersection the other side goes as well. Don’t go to deep into the intersection or you will get run over.
What if the lights don’t work?
Follow the cop. If there is no cop, treat it like a 4 way stop.
Regulatory sign colors and examples (no need to get all to mark 5)
red, white, and black (eg speed limit, stop sign, right hand turn only, wrong way, do not enter) - combined is ok
warning sign colors
black and yellow (yellow with black marking)
how long does it take for a train to stop
A mile or more - do not just assume it’s putting on the brakes and won’t hit you
Do you have to follow the advisory signs?
Yes.
What colors are guide signs?
Green (distance, directions, info) , brown (recreational, cultural, historical), and blue (motorist services) - rest areas, streets, etc
What color are construction signs?
Orange
What color are incident and temporary signs?
Pink and black - accidents, natural disasters, etc
octagon sign meaning
stop
triangle sign meaning
yield, give way
diamond sign meaning
warning
pentagon sign meaning
school crossing/one
pennant l>
no passing zone
vertical rectangle meaning
regulatory sign - rules
turn vs curve
turn has 90 degree bend - curve doesn’t
am i going to make flashcards on all the yellow signs?
no. find a website.
X at crossroad is called
crossbuck
round RXR sign means
advance warning of railroad
horizontal rectangle
guide sign. inditactes directions, distance, or information
solid yellow line
SHOULD BE ON YOUR LEFT - no passing unless pulling into driveway or you’re going into a shared left turn lane (but be really careful)
dotted yellow line
passing is ok, even if there is a solid yellow next to it. Shared left turn line also has these.
double solid yellow
never ever pass these
double dotted yellow lane
reversible lanes - BE SO SO CAREFUL AND STAY OUT IF YOU CAN. FOLLOW THE X or ARROW LIGHTS - yellow x means soon end, flashing yellow x means turn or else
dashed white line
pass but careful
solid white line
hazardous to cross - indicates parking spots, turning areas, and stuff like that
white diamond lane
carpool lane
T or F: I can park in the red painted area
FALSE PLEASE DO NOT
white vs yellow line
white = same direction, yellow = opposite direction
am I going to make right of way flashcards?
maybe. we’ll see how I feel.
