Driver's Ed Rules & Regs Flashcards
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How do you respond to all lights at an intersection flashing red with other vehicles coming from all directions?
The flashing red lights act as a four way stop sign, so each vehicle should stop at the light, with the first person to stop proceeding first.
When two cars are approaching each other on a hill, who has to move out of the way to let the other pass?
Where neither can pass, the vehicle facing downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing.
On which side should you pass trucks?
It is always best to pass semi-trucks, as well as other moving vehicles, on the left side whenever possible. Semi-trucks have a very limited view through side view mirrors because of their large size, and their largest blindspot is located on the right side.
If you become tired while driving, what should you do?
You should either let any passengers with a driver’s license drive the car, if they’re capable, or if you are alone, you should immediately pull over at a designated well lit rest area to get some sleep.
Falling asleep on the road is one of the most dangerous things that can happen and can lead to serious traffic collisions.
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle under what circumstances?
You may not drive off the road to pass another vehicle under any circumstances.
What is the proper speed that you should approach a railroad crossing you cannot see 100 feet down so that a train doesn’t hit you?
You should approach at 15 mph so that you can slowly cross the tracks and make sure that any oncoming trains can see you and be able to stop.
What speed should you be traveling to merge onto a highway?
You should be driving at or near the same speed as the traffic on the highway when merging.
Which lights should you use in fog so you can see the best?
Normal headlights. They have the greatest range of visibility in all types of weather. High beams reflect more light through the fog, making it much harder to see than with low beams.
What does a white painted curb indicate?
A white painted curb indicates a loading zone for passengers or mail only.
What should you do when you come to a school bus stopped in front of you with flashing red lights?
You should stop where you are on the road, and wait for the flashing red lights and stop sign to go away before proceeding ahead.
The “basic speed law” in the United States is that of what?
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
About to make a left turn, you must signal continuously during the last how many feet before the turn?
Your signal must be on during the last 100 feet before the turn.
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
- They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle
- Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles
- Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirror
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles
As a driver over the age of 21, what is the legal level of BAC (blood alcohol content) that you can have in your system?
The legal limit is .08%. Anything over is considered driving under the influence, and will result in getting charged with DUI (driving under the influence).
What is the speed limit on a residential street without a speed posted?
The speed limit in a residential neighborhood is normally 25 miles per hour, though this can vary by city/state.
Under what circumstances may you legally block an intersection?
You may block an intersection under no circumstances.
Which way should you turn your wheels when parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb?
You should turn your wheels away from the street.
When does rain make roadways the most slippery?
Roadways are most slippery the first rain after a dry spell, and especially for the first 30-60 minutes of that rain.
To turn left from a multilane one-way street, which lane should you start your turn from ?
You should start your turn from the lane closest to the left curb.