Study Guide Flashcards
How far back from the driver aidbag should you be?
Greater than 10 inches
What should you see with the rear view mirror
The entire rear window
What should tall drivers do to reduce blindspots with the rear view mirror?
Turn it upside down
What is the proper procedure for adjusting the driver side-view mirror?
Place hear against window and set mirror so side of car is barely visible
What is the proper procedure for adjusting the passenger side-view mirror?
Place head over center console, set mirror so side of car can barely be seen
What are some signs of brake issues?
1) A noise from underneath the vehicle when the brake pedal is depressed.
2) Foul smell during heavy braking
3) Depressing the brake pedal with little or any breaking action.
At what tread level should tires be replaced?
When the tread is worn down to 1/16 of an inch
When do children have to be in a carseat?
If less than 6 years who weighs less than sixty pounds
At under what age must all children wear a seatbelt?
15
Can backseat passengers not wear their seatbelt?
Yes
What does a yellow light mean?
Stop if safe to do so
what does a flashing red light signify?
Same as stop sign
Drivers turning left must stop, may not turn in the direction of the arrow
Red
The signal is getting ready to turn read, drivers turning left should step if safe
Yellow
Left-turns permitted; drivers may turn left but must yield to traffic and pedestrians and proceed with caution
Flashing Yellow
Turn in the direction of the arrow, left turn are protected and opposing traffic must stop
Green
What should you do if want to turn right on red?
- Complete stop
- Check of opposing traffic
- Look for pedastrians
What must you do at a stop sign?
- Complete Stop
2. Wait until crossing vehichles and pedestrians clear intersection
What does EXEMPT mean on railroad crossing signs?
Crossing has been abandoned/discontinued, proceed normally without stopping
- A solid white
line along the side of the roadway that
tells the driver where the outer edge is
located.
Fog line
A dashed white
line between lanes of traffic indicates a
driver may
cross the line to change
lanes, when safe. These lines separate
lanes of traffic moving in the same
direction.
A solid white
line between lanes of traffic indicates a
driver
cannot cross the line to change
lanes. Driver must stay within the lane.
On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction remain in the
right lane
- When there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, a driver should turn into
the
lane closest to the direction of travel.
Base right of way rule
For to stop = First to go
If two vehicles arrive at intersection which vehicle goes first?
Farthest right (i.e. the vehichle with no vehicle on its right)
If neither the first stop or farthest right rules work
straight traffic goes first
When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights
flashing, a driver is required to
make a complete stop until the
lights are turned off. No matter where your vehicle is positioned
- In order to avoid last minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should look down
the road at least one
e (1) city block, when driving in the city or one quarter mile when driving on highways
and interstates. You should be looking at least fifteen (15) seconds ahead.
