Traffic Laws And Rules Of The Road Flashcards
Speed limit in WV unless posted is __
55
Slow speed when:
Approaching/crossing intersection Approaching/going around curve Approaching top of hill On a narrow road In traffic, bad weather, or roadway hazards
Signal at least ___ feet before you plan to turn
100
What positioning of your hands on the steering wheel gives you max control of the car?
Left hand - 8 o clock
Right hand - 4 o clock
Before you turn you should:
Signal 100 feet before Check mirrors and blind spot Slow down (no braking while turning) Check ahead and behind for cars/people Finish in proper lane
When waiting to turn left, how shouldn’t your wheels be turned?
Left
Vehicles must be parked in the ___ direction of traffic
Same
Is double parking legal or illegal?
Illegal
Is it legal or illegal to park in front of a public or private driveway?
Illegal
How many feet is it illegal to park from a hydrant?
Within 15 feet
How many feet is it illegal to park within a mailbox services by a carrier?
20 feet
How many feet is illegal to park within a crosswalk at an intersection?
20 feet
How many feet is it illegal to park from a stop sign or traffic control signal?
Within 30 feet
How many feet is it illegal to park from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?
50 feet
Can you park on a bridge or in a tunnel?
No
Can you park on a controlled-access highway?
No
A yellow painted curb indicates what?
A no parking zone
How do you enter an angled parking space on your right?
Remain parallel to the curb and 5+ft from the curb
Steer sharply to the right when front end of your car is even with rear of parking space
Slowly pull into space midway and center
Straighten wheel and pull forward
Where should your wheels face when parking downhill?
To the curb
Where should your wheels face when parking uphill with a curb?
Away from the curb
Where should your wheels face when parking uphill with no curb?
To the right
Where should your wheels face when parking on a stop or grade?
To the curb side of the highway
How far should your wheels be from the curb when parallel parking?
6-18 inches
What are the steps to parallel parking?
Signal
Stop even with front car, about 2 feet out from it
Turn front wheels all the way to the right
Back slowly towards curb (look behind)
When front bumper=rear bumper of front car, quickly turn wheel all the way left
Back slowly
Straighten front wheels and pull in
Center car
How many seconds should your following distance be?
3-4 seconds
What should your following distance be if it’s dark or raining?
At least 4 seconds
What should your following distance be if it’s snowing?
6 seconds
How can you alert the driver ahead that you are passing?
Honk or blink headlights if it’s night
When can you return to the proper lane after passing?
When you see both headlights of the car
Can you pass on the right?
No
Where are you prohibited from passing?
On a curve/hill
W/in 100 ft of intersections
W/in 100 ft of bridges/viaducts/tunnels/underpasses
Who has the right of way on public streets, highways, alleys, private roads, driveways?
Traffic already on roadway
Who has right of way at uncontrolled intersections and four way stop intersections?
Time of arrival
Position (R > L)
Who has right of way in intersections with yield signs?
Vehicles in intersection and approaching vehicles
Who has right of way when making left turns?
Oncoming traffic
Who has right of way when there’s a funeral procession?
It is COURTESY (not law) to yield to processions
May pass processions on an expressway
Vehicle-pedestrian collisions account for ___% of traffic fatalities
20
Pedestrians must not walk on ___
Interstate highways
On undivided highways, do you need to stop for school buses?
Traffic in both directions must stop at least 20 ft from a bus with flashing lights
Wait until lights are off or his has moved to pass
On divided highways, must cars stop for school buses?
Traffic coming toward a bus on the other side of the median does not have to stop
Must you stop for school buses receiving/discharging students on school or private property?
Yes
What is the penalty for passing a stopped school bus?
30 day suspension + min $150 fine for first offense
Owner or lessee will be guilty of misdemeanor if driver cannot be IDed
What should you do if a car is tailgating?
Tap brakes gently to flash brake lights
Slow down and encourage to pass
Or pull over and stop to let them pass
The fatal accident rate for night driving is ___x greater than for day driving
3x
Dim your headlights w/in ___ feet of an approaching vehicle
500
Dim your headlights w/in ___ feet of car in front of you
200
Use ___ lights in fog
Low beam
Make sure you can stop within ____
The area lighted by your headlights
Use parking lights ___
Only when parked
Turn on your headlights from ___ to ___
Sunrise to sunset
T or F : use headlights during smoke or rain
Yes
T or F: motorcyclists are entitled to and will need the entire lane
Yes
When passing a motorcycle, go ____
All the way into the other lane
A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55mph need ___x the distance a car needs to stop
3
What is a No Zone?
A truck’a blind spots
What is the two second rule regarding trucks?
Wait at least two seconds after passing to merge to the right
If it is wet, wait 4-6 seconds
What equipment is needed on all bikes?
Red reflector on rear
Strong brakes
Bell or device capable of giving audible signal for at least 100 feet (no sirens or whistles)
White head able making them visible at night for at least 500 feet to the front
