The classic bits Flashcards
When passing a vehicle, you should?
Not turn right until you see the vehicle you are passing in the rear-view mirror
What’s the speed limit for urban areas?
30 mph
What’s the speed limit for alleys, beaches, and country roads?
15 mph
What’s the speed limit for highways numbered by this state or the US?
75 mph
What’s the speed limit for highways NOT numbered by this state or the US?
60 mph
How many seconds should you be aware of what’s happening in front of you?
12 seconds
What are the kind of steering methods?
hand over hand, slip loose, push pull
How often should you check your mirrors?
every 5-10 seconds
What does IPDE stand for?
Identify, predict, decide, execute
How often should you take breaks on a long trip?
every 2 hrs or 100 mi
When should you turn off your headlights in the morning?
leave on until 30 min before sunrise
When should you turn on your headlights in the evening?
turn them on 30 min after sunset
How should you handle your lights during foggy, smokey, or rainy conditions?
only use the low beams
Which lane is the fast lane?
left lane
Which lane is the slower lane?
right lane
How should you handle approaching cars at night?
slow down and look down to the right
How should you handle skidding?
take foot off gas, turn wheel in direction of skid, do not pump the brakes
What should you do when your brakes fail?
vigorously pump brakes
What should you do if your brakes fail and pumping them doesn’t work?
change to lower gear and gently press parking brake
What should you do if you run off the pavement?
grip the wheel, take foot off gas, apply brakes carefully and steer straight
What should you do when you get a flat tire or blowout?
steer straight, take foot off gas, gently apply brakes, move safely and far off the road to change tire
What should you do when you get in a crash?
to safety, name, address, registration number, name of insurance, and driver’s license
What are the consequences for not helping after being involved in a crash?
20 yrs in prison and $10,000 fine
How far away should you park when the first one at a scene of a car crash?
500 ft