Parking, Night Driving, Passing and Traffic Sensibility Flashcards
This deck reviews traffic rules, laws and regulations related to parking, night driving, passing and general traffic sensibility.
What does the green colored parking curb signify?
park for a limited time
What does the blue colored parking curb signify?
parking permitted only for a disabled person or driver
What does the yellow colored parking curb indicate?
Stop no longer than the time posted to load or unload passengers or freight.
What does the white colored parking curb signify?
Stop to pickup/dropoff a passenger/mail.
What does the red colored parking curb signify?
no stopping, standing, or parking
Buses may stop at a red zone marked for buses.
When can a motorist pass the traffic on the right?
Pass the traffic on the right only when:
- an open highway is clearly marked for two or more lanes of travel in the same direction.
- the driver ahead of you is signaling a left turn.
What should you do if the vehicle behind you has signaled an intent to pass?
don’t accelerate or try to go faster or change lane
If a vehicle is passing you or has signaled intend to pass, allow the vehicle to pass you. Do not accelerate or try to go faster to avoid being passed, and do not change lanes.
Name some of the main causes of a collision.
Some of the main causes of a collision are:
- Driver distractions
- Unsafe speed
- Driving on the wrong side of the road
- Improper turns
- Violating the right-of-way rules
- Violating stop signals and signs
- Ignoring a vehicle’s hazard lights
What should you do if your vehicle skids while driving on a slippery road?
If your vehicle is skidding on a slippery road, you should:
- Ease off on the gas pedal.
- Use the brake pedal conservatively.
- Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
- Steer the vehicle onto a surface with traction.
Would you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?
No
A pedestrian in your blind spot may be crossing the street. Proceed only when all pedestrians have crossed the street.
When should a driver pass a stopped bus or streetcar that is loading or unloading passengers?
Pass a stopped a bus or streetcar that is loading or unloading passengers:
- ONLY in safety zones
- in intersections controlled by officers or signal devices at a speed no more than 10 mph.
When can you cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle?
You may cross a double yellow line to pass a vehicle if the yellow line next to your side of the road is a broken line.
While driving at night, what should you do if you are blinded by the high beam light of a vehicle coming towards you?
Look toward the right edge of your lane. Watch the oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.
On which side of the road is it safe to pass a large truck?
left side
Always pass a large truck on the left side, and after you pass the truck, move ahead of it.
When can you pass any light-rail vehicle or streetcar (moving or standing) on the left side?
Pass a light-rail vehicle or streetcar (moving or standing) on the left side when:
- you are on a one-way street
- the tracks are so close to the right side that you cannot pass on the right
- a traffic officer directs you to pass on the left
What should you do to safely park your vehicle on a hilly road?
To park a vehicle on a hilly road:
- turn the front wheels to keep it from rolling if the brakes fail
- set the gear in the park position
- apply parking brakes
Fill in the blank.
You must turn your vehicle’s front wheels towards the curb while parking on _____.
a downhill
The front wheels are turned towards the curb so that if the brakes fail, the vehicle will be stopped by the curb from heading into the traffic.
What would you do to prevent your vehicle from rolling backward down the hill while parking on an uphill?
turn the wheels and gently touch the curb
Which way should the front wheels be turned to park on a hill without a curb?
towards the shoulder of the road
What would you do when a vehicle with one light heads towards you at night?
drive to the far right
A vehicle with one light could be a motorcyclist or a vehicle with a missing headlight.
True or False:
It is safe to drive off the road to pass a vehicle.
FALSE
Driving off the paved road, beyond the white mark on the edge could be dangerous. Avoid doing this even if it is to pass a vehicle.
Fill in the blank.
Switch on your ___________ headlights when driving at night in the rain.
Switch on your low-beam headlights when driving at night in the rain.
At what distance should you stop your vehicle while driving at night?
within the distance of your lights
An important rule for safe night driving is to never overdrive your headlights.
True or False:
While you drive at night, you should watch out for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcycles whom you can hardly see.
TRUE
They are harder to see at night as pedestrians and bicyclists have no lights, and motorcycles have mostly one taillight.
What should you do while leaving a brightly lit place?
slow down
When leaving a brightly lit area, reduce your speed so that your eyes may adjust to the darkness.
True or False:
You should drive at your usual speed in a highway construction zone.
FALSE
Reduce your speed while driving in a highway construction zone.
What is the minimum space required to parallel park a vehicle safely?
3 feet longer than the vehicle
True or False:
While parallel parking your vehicle on a level road, one of the front wheels must gently touch the curb.
FALSE
The wheels must be at a minimum gap of 18 inches away from the curb.
True or False:
You cannot park at a white-painted curb.
TRUE
At a white-colored curb, a vehicle can stop temporarily to pick/drop passengers/mail. There’s no time limit posted, however, as at a green-colored curb.
What should you do after parking your car in the space between two cars on a level road?
Straighten the car parallel to the curb and leave room between cars.
A disabled person having lost his placard is traveling with a placard borrowed from another disabled person. Is that person liable for a fine?
Yes
A disabled person cannot loan his/her placard/plate to friends or family members (disabled or not). Placard abuse is punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment.
You are approaching a red-painted curb. Should you stop your car there?
No
Parking is prohibited at a red curb. Buses, however, may stop at a red zone marked for buses.
When all space at the side of a street is taken, can you park your vehicle adjacent to another vehicle?
No, double parking is prohibited and illegal.
True or False:
Your vehicle may be towed away if you park your vehicle on a freeway for more than an hour.
FALSE
Your vehicle may be towed away if you park your vehicle on a freeway for more than four hours.
When can you park your vehicle on the side of a freeway?
if there’s a stop sign or in case of an emergency
Fill in the blank.
You can park your vehicle on a bridge or in a tunnel when there is a ____________.
You can park your vehicle on a bridge or in a tunnel when there is a parking sign.
You have stopped your car to park. While leaving the car, what must you ensure?
Before leaving your vehicle after you park it, make sure that:
- the engine/motor is not running, and
- you are not interfering with the traffic.
What is the crosshatched area adjacent to the disabled parking space meant for?
The crosshatched area gives access to those with wheelchairs and other vehicles of the disabled.
The crosshatched (diagonal lines) area adjacent to the disabled parking space is a no parking area. It is reserved for the vehicles of the disabled.
True or False:
You safely park your vehicle on the side of a road 10 feet away from a railroad track.
TRUE
Parking is prohibited on or within 7 ½ feet of a railway track.
Choose the correct option.
You may park your vehicle:
- in a marked crosswalk
- in an unmarked crosswalk
- adjacent to a sidewalk
3. adjacent to a sidewalk
It is illegal to park a vehicle on a marked or unmarked crosswalk or sidewalk. One may, however, park at the side of the road such that the sidewalk is not occupied.
Choose the correct option.
If you intend to pass another vehicle, you should
A. assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal
B. assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed
C. not assume the other driver will make room for you to return to your lane
If you intend to pass another vehicle, you should not assume the other driver will make room for you to return to your lane.
Choose the correct option.
What should you do if a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard?
A. shift to the next lane
B. take your foot off the gas pedal
C. brake firmly to a complete stop
take your foot off the gas pedal
Choose the correct option.
What must you do if you hit a parked vehicle and can’t find the owner?
A. wait for the owner to return
B. drive away before anyone sees you
C. leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle
leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle
True or False:
If you see animals standing near the roadway while you are driving, you should honk to scare them away.
FALSE
Do not honk and try to scare the animals near the roadways. In such a situation, you should slow down and proceed with caution.
Fill in the blank.
Keep your headlights on the _______ setting when driving behind another vehicle at night.
Keep your headlights on the low beam setting when driving behind another vehicle at night.
