Test #1 Flashcards
What is the purpose of traffic signs?
To regulate, warn and to guide
When traveling on a 2 lane roadway and an emergency vehicle is approaching what should you do?
Move to the right edge of the road and stop
What should you do when you drive past vehicles parked on the right?
You should position your vehicle in the left lane
What should you do if your temperature light comes on while driving?
You should pull over safely, open the hood, and let the engine cool before checking anything
What does a do not enter sign mean?
It means that the road is closed ahead in your direction
What should you do if you approach an intersection with no stop signs or signals?
You should slow down and yield to pedestrians and other traffic that arrives before you
What should you expect when driving in the far right lane of an expressway?
You should expect merging vehicles at entrance ramps
What is the 4 second rule?
An estimate of your total stopping distance
What is the only way to overcome sleep debt?
By sleeping
How should you exit from an expressway?
You should maintain your speed until reaching the deceleration lane
What should you do when driving at night?
You should use low beams when an upcoming vehicle is within 500ft
Trucks make very wide turns so…….
You should stay out of the open area to the right of a tractor-trailer at an intersection
How far should you search ahead when driving on the expressway?
At least 20-30 seconds ahead
What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction mean?
It discourages lane changing at high risk locations
Large trucks often…..
Use both parts of the lane when turning right
