Vt DMV 1 Flashcards
What six things do you need to do before you start driving?
Adjust the seat properly. Adjust all mirrors. Test the foot and parking/emergency brakes Adjust and fasten the safety belt. Lock the doors. Turn on the headlights.
What is the distance between when you notice danger and you stop called?
The reaction distance.
What is the distance between when you put on the brakes and your car stops?
The braking distance
Name three things that make braking distance longer.
Faster speeds Slippery roads Gravel or dirt roads
Hydroplaning is: A) an airplane that can land on water B) when the tires of the car skid in top of the water C) parking in front of a fire hydrant
B. hydroplaning is when the car skims over the top of the water. Th car loses traction and can crash.
The law states that a driver must use a turn signal not less than 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes. Signaling three to five seconds before any of these actions covers this requirement. Applying your brakes will signal vehicles behind you that you are planning to slow down or stop. If your vehicle’s directional lights or brake lights are not working, you must use hand signals to let other drivers know you are planning to stop or turn. Directional lights or brake lights which do not work must be fixed immediately. How many feet away from the turn should you signal?
100 feet
Left Turns Upon approaching an intersection at which you wish to make a left turn, you must signal 3 to 5 seconds in advance to warn others of your intention to turn. Then as you gradually slow down, check the rear view mirror to see that the driver of the vehicle behind you has understood your signal. Also Be sure no bicyclist or motor vehicle behind you is trying to pass on your left. What two things do you check for before turning left.
Rear view mirror to be sure drivers behind you saw your signal. Look to make sure nobody is trying to pass you on your left.
On a multilane road, always make sure you’re in the left lane well in advance of the turn. Never move suddenly from the right lane to the left lane. What should you do if you are in a multi lane road and you are coming up on a left turn?
Get into the far left lane early.
If your turn signal is broken, you must repair it immediately but before you do, you would use this signal to mean what?
To turn left
When your turn signal or break lights are broken you use hand signals until you (quickly) get your lights fixed. What does this signal mean?
Right turn
If your turn signals or break lights are out you can get a ticket. But in an emergency if they are not working you can use hand signals. What does this one mean!
Stop
Right Turns At the approach to a right turn the vehicle should be about three feet from the right side of the road. Do not swing your vehicle to the left before turning right. How far should you be from the right side of the road before turning?
About 3feet
When you are turning right, you should be three feet from the side of the road and you should not do what?
You should not swing the car left.
What should you watch for if you are turning right?
Watch for bicycles or pedestrians on the right
Watch for signs for turning lanes. What does this sign mean?
Right turn only
What does this sign mean?
Right or straight
What soes this sign mean?
You can go straight or left
What does this sign mean?
No U-turn.
What does this sign mean?
No left turn
