Top 150 (121-150) Flashcards

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  1. When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:
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> Slow down and proceed with caution.
A flashing yellow light warns of a hazard. Slow down and proceed with caution.

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  1. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
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May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
A flashing yellow arrow indicates that left turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow. However, the oncoming traffic has a green light and you must yield to
oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

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  1. If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:
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Follow the directions given by the officer.
Traffic signals are placed at intersections to keep traffic moving and to help prevent
crashes. Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists must obey these signals, except in instances when an officer is directing traffic.

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  1. When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:
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Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.
Railroad crossing warning signs are used to warn drivers of the possibility of a train. Drivers should obey all railroad crossing warning signs and never go around barriers or disregard the warning sign.

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  1. If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:
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Follow the directions given by the flagger.
Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign,
flagger, or law enforcement officer. Failure to do so is illegal and is dangerous to
those working in construction zones.

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  1. What do speed limit signs indicate?
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The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven
Speed limit signs indicate the maximum or minimum safe speed that is allowed to be driven on a roadway. The maximum limits are for ideal conditions and you must
reduce your speed when conditions require it.

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  1. ____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
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High speeds
High speeds greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes. The faster you drive, the greater the impact or striking power of your vehicle, should you be involved in a collision.

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  1. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane,
    you should:
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Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.
Never make last-minute turns. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane to make the turn, drive to the next intersection and then make the turn from the proper lane.

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  1. A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
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Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
If you are entering traffic from a driveway or private road, you should yield to drivers already on the public road. Merge safely into traffic when you are able to do so.

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  1. If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
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The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
If you arrive to an open intersection at the same time as a vehicle to your right, you should yield the right-of-way to that vehicle. You may then proceed when it is safe to do so.

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  1. If you are driving in another driver’s blind spot, you should:
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Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
Do not drive in someone else’s blind spot. Move forward or drop back so that the other driver can see you.

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  1. Larger vehicles have:
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> Larger blind spots.
The larger the vehicle, the larger the blind spots. Large trucks and SUVs have spots
close to their rears that cannot be seen in their side or rearview mirrors.

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  1. A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:
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Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.
If you are on an entrance or acceleration ramp and are entering interstate traffic,
you should yield to drivers already on the interstate highway. Merge safely into
traffic when you are able to do so.

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  1. If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:
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> Continue driving and use the next exit.
Don’t make a last-minute turn into an exit. If you pass your exit, you must go to the
next one.

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  1. Motorcycles are entitled to:
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The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.

Lane usage for the motorcyclist is critical. Motorcycles are entitled to the same full
lane width as all other vehicles.

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  1. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
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> Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.
If your vehicle begins to skid, remain calm. Steer in the direction that you want to go
and try not to overcorrect.

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  1. When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:
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Treat the light like a stop sign.
Flashing red lights are used at dangerous intersections. Treat them like stop signs.

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  1. When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:
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Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the
intersection.
When approaching an intersection with a steady green traffic light, yield to
pedestrians in the crosswalk and vehicles still in the intersection. You may continue driving, but should approach the intersection at a speed that will allow you to slow down and stop if the light changes before you get there.

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  1. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:
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Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
A steady yellow arrow indicates that a red arrow is about to appear. Stop unless you are already within the intersection.

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  1. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:
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May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians
already in the intersection.
A green arrow displayed on a traffic signal tells drivers that they may turn in the
direction of the arrow. You must be in the proper lane for such a turn. Yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.

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  1. If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:
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Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.
Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign,
crossing guard, or law enforcement officer. Always drive with extra caution in a
school zone.

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  1. An “End school zone” sign indicates:
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The end of a reduced speed zone.
Do not exceed the school zone speed limit during indicated times. The end of a
reduced speed school zone will be indicated by an “End school zone” regulatory sign.

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  1. Downward-facing triangular signs:
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Tell drivers to yield.
Downward-facing triangular signs usually indicate that drivers should yield. Once
the road is clear of traffic or pedestrians and it is safe to do so, drivers may proceed.

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  1. Round signs indicate:
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Upcoming railroad crossings.
Round signs warn drivers of an upcoming railroad crossing area. Drivers should use
extra caution when approaching a railroad crossing.

25
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  1. Crossbuck signs indicate:
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Railroad crossings.
Crossbuck signs tell drivers to yield to trains at a railroad crossing. Drivers should not
try to outdrive a train.

26
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  1. At a four-way stop:
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The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.
At four-way stops, traffic from all four directions must stop. The first vehicle to
reach the intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the
intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

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  1. Remove all snow, frost, and ice from:
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All windows.
It is important that you are able to see clearly through all of your vehicle’s windows,
including the windshield. Remove all snow, ice, and frost from your vehicle’s
windows and mirrors before you start to drive.

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  1. When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:
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Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.
Keep a space between your vehicle and parked vehicles. A person may step out of a
parked vehicle or out from between the parked vehicles without looking. A driver
may begin moving their vehicle before realizing you are there.

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  1. A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:
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That an action is forbidden.

Some regulatory signs prohibit certain actions. These signs are rectangular and white with red and black markings. A red circle and slash on top of a black symbol indicates that the specified action is forbidden.