drivers ed Flashcards

(48 cards)

1
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What is a regulatory sign

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a sign that regulates and controls traffic

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2
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stop sign

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eight sided sign: come to a complete stop before the stop line or cross walk

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3
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yield sign

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you must yield the right of way

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4
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speed limit

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sign showing speed limit permitted

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5
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one way sign

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sign indicating that traffic on the road is only flowing in one direction

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flag persons

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provided in highway and street work zones to stop, slow, or guide traffic (they wear flourescent clothing)

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7
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how many injuries a year occur nationally in work zones

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2500

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8
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what percentage of work zone injuries are travlers

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90%

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9
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what are guide signs

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signs that provide information about directions, distances, available services, points of interest, and other geographical, recreational, or cultural life.

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10
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flashing red light

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like a stop sign, stop then proceed when clear

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11
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flashing yellow light

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proceed with caution

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12
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broken yellow center lines

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used on 2 lane, 2 way roads. you may cross only to turn left or to pass another vehicle

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13
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one solid yellow line with one yellow broken line

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this means no passing when youre in the lane with the solid line. you can only cross to turn left

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14
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two solid yellow lines

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means no passing in either direction

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15
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undivided roadway

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multi-lane, two-way roadway, crossing the center is permitted only as part of a left turn maneuver

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16
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two way left turn lane

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the center lane is reserved only for left turning vehicles in either direction.

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17
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divided roadway

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a multi lane with a divider separating the traffic flow

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18
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crosswalk lines

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pair of white lines or longitudinal lines that mark where a pedestrian will walk

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19
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how many feet before you turn should you turn on your turn signals

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100

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20
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right of way

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when 2 approach an unsigned intersection at about the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield for the vehicle on the right

21
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emergency vehicles

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always have the right of way. immediatley stop among the right side of the road.

22
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school bus flashing light

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drivers approaching from both directions must stop

23
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20mph

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  • school zone
  • approaching an intersection
  • approaching a railroad crossing
24
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25mph

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-businesses or residential areas

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65mph
rural paved 2 lane highways
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70 mph
paved and divided multi lane highways
27
75 mph
rural interstate highways
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never pass
when approaching a hill or curve within 100ft of an intersection, railroad crossing, or tunnel or when you see no passing signs/when your view of the road is reduced
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blind spot
mirror fail to pickup approaching traffic
30
how many feet does it take to stop at a rate of 55mph
300ft
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3 second rule
a way to measure the distance that you should use as a cushion when following another vehicle
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interchanges
another name for off ramps or on ramps onto the interstate
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how many feet should be before meeting traffic when dimming headlights
500ft
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when following another vehicle at what point should you dim your headlights
300ft
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do not park
dont part within 10ft of a crosswalk or fire hydrant, within an intersection, on the street side of a parked vehicle, on a bridge or overpass, withing 15ft of a flashing beacon/stopsign/traffic control signals
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immediatley report to authorities
crashes involving damage of 1k, personal injury or death
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crashes involving injury or damage
drivers must exchange name, address, insurance company and policy #
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snow fog
fog created by passing trucks that reduces visibility in the winter
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drivign posture
driving with both hands on the wheel
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a fully loaded tractor or trailer may take more than how many feet on dry pavement to come to a complete stop
400ft
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children under 7y/o
require a booster seat
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children under 13y/o
should be in the back seat
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when is it safe to return to the right hand lane after passing another vehicle
when you see the tired of the other vehicle in your rear view mirror
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what is the "no-zone"
blind spots on the right, left, front and behind a large truck/vehicle where drivers cant see you
45
3 parts of the expressway entrance are
entrance ramp, accelaration lane, merging area
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under what conditions will your DL be revoked?
-DUI -3 cases of reckless driving in one year -racing on the highway -failing to stop to give help when the vehicle youre driving causes death or innjury
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first thing being impaired of a drunk driver
judgement
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you must obtain a license showing your new address how many days after moving
10 days