Traffic Flashcards
A hand signal- of an arm straight out of the window means
Turn left
A hand signal of a bent arm pointing up means
Turn right
A hand signal of arm bent pointing downward means
Slow down/stop
How long should you signal that you are about to turn?
100 feet (approximately 4 seconds)
You should give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is
crossing any street
When driving on wet roads you should
reduce your speed
It is safe to return to your lane after passing when
You can see both headlights of the vehicle in your inside rearview mirror
When following a vehicle at night, lower your high beam headlights when you are within:
200 feet
When entering a freeway, you should NOT
Cross a solid line .
You SHOULD Use your turn signal
Match the speed of the traffic in the right lane
To avoid the glare from oncoming headlights
Glance back and forth between the side of the road and straight ahead
If your vehicle begins to hydroplane you should:
Release the accelerator
You should avoid the right lane of the freeway during rush hour
To leave room for vehicles entering and exiting
Switch to low beams when oncoming traffic is within:
500 Feet
If you have a tire blowout:
Do not brake, but slow down and pull off the road
If you drive in fog, you should turn on the:
Low beam headlights
If you come upon a severe dust storm, you should:
Reduce speed and pull off the road. Do not keep your brakes pushed
The best way to bring your vehicle out of a skid is to:
Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid
When changing lanes, check your side mirrors for other traffic and:
Turn your head quickly and look over your shoulder
To keep aware of the position of traffic behind you, it is best to:
Check your rearview mirror often
