Sydney Cooney Chapters 1-3 Flashcards
(44 cards)
What do you need in order to get your license?
You need 6 points of verification
How many additional passengers can you have in the car while you have your permit?
You are allowed one passanger.
What are you required to have on your car until you are over 18?
You must have the red decal on the top left of your license plate.
Where should you place your hands while driving?
Your hands should be placed at 9 and 3.
What do you use to signal to other drivers when you are turning or stopping while your lights are not working?
You use hand signals if you brake lights and turning signals are not working. If other drivers are not looking, use your horn to get their attention.
What hand signal shows that you are stopping?
Hand facing down shows other drivers that you are stopping.
Where should your hand be placed when in reverse?
While in reverse, your hand should be placed at 12.
While your car is in reverse and you turn your wheel to the right, which way will your car go?
If you are turning your wheel to the right while in reverse, your back tires will go to the right.
If you miss a turn, what should you never do?
You should never go in reverse back to the turn.
When parking in an angles spot, what is the most important thing to be aware of?
You should be aware of traffic going both ways.
If you are parallel parked facing uphill, which way do you turn your wheel after parked and why?
You turn your wheel to the left so that if a car hits you from the front, you roll onto the curb instead of downhill into another car or incoming traffic.
What is the speed limit in school zones, business or residential districts?
25 MPH
What is the speed limit in suburban or business districts?
35 MPH
An accident can occur when a motorist is driving too fast but also when a motorist is driving too…
slow
When is passing safe?
When there is no oncoming traffic.
What are the three types of intersections?
controlled, uncontrolled, blind
What lane specifically helps a motorist enter the highway safely?
acceleration lane
What lane specifically helps motorists exit the highway?
deceleration lane
What should you do when there is a disabled vehicle?
You should reduce your speed and leave at least 1 lane between your car and the disabled one.
Unless posted otherwise, which way can you turn on red?
right
Why should you never try and beat a traffic light?
It could cause a collision in the intersection
What should you do when a school bus is picking up or dropping off children?
Stop
What vehicles always stop before train tracks?
School buses or other vehicles carrying hazardous materials
What should you do if a school bus stops to drop off/pick up kids at school?
You can pass, but at a slower speed. Always be alert
