Permit test Flashcards by Lexi K

If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test, your operator’s license will be suspended for at least

90 days

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what is the correct hand signal for a driver indicating a right turn

hand and arm extended upward

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Before making a right turn at an intersection, you should make sure that

there is no traffic approaching from your left

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at a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs how many seconds to pass

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you can’t park your vehicle within how many feet of a pedestrian safety zone?

25 feet

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You should not park your vehicle within how many feet of a fire hydrant

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what does the eye test for the drivers license evaluate

depth and color perception
acuity
peripheral vision

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If your brakes fail while driving, what must be done FIRST?

pump the brakes several times

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If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, what should you do

ease your foot off the gas pedal
not stop until your tires are gripping the road again
keep the steering wheel straight

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Safer drivers tend to look at least how many seconds ahead of their vehicles

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If your driver’s license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are stopped by a law enforcement officer while not wearing them, you may be:

issued a citation

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When a vehicle does not pass an emissions inspection, the driver will be given how much time to have the problem fixed and the emissions re-checked?

2 months

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A new driver’s license is valid for 5 1/2 to 7 years and will expire on what day of the last year

the drivers birthday

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at an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, r or oncoming traffic signal, driver’s must yield to vehicles coming from where

the right

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When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause:

faster tire wear

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During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any intersection, unless there is sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate their vehicle without obstructing the passage other vehicles or pedestrians. NOT doing so is referred to as:

blocking the box

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what is the minimum vision requirements for all classes of license

20/40

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when do most teen crashes occur

within the first 2 years of having their license

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what period of time is the most dangerous for the newly-licensed teen?

the first 6 months

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when are fatal crashes more likely to occur

at night

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how many drinks impair a teen’s driving ability and increases the risk of a crash

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All applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age must have at least how many hours of behind the-wheel, on-the-road training?

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Drivers 16 and 17 years old and each of their passengers are required to wear a seat belt. If either the driver or the passenger fails to wear the seat belt, what could happen?

each could be cited for a seat belt violation and fined $75

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an infant under 1 year of age weighing less than 20 pounds should be in a

rear facing infant car seat

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a child 1-7 years old weighing less than 60 pounds must be in a

approved car seat

a child 7 or older weighing less than 60 pounds must be in a

approved booster seat that is secured by a seat safety belt that includes a shoulder belt

a child 7 or older weighing more than 60 pounds must be in a

approved booster seat or seat belt. Booster seat must be secured by a seat safety belt that includes a shoulder belt

where do over half of all traffic deaths happen

within 25 miles from home on roads posted at less than 45 mph

If an operator is under the age of 18, a conviction for violating the cell phone law will result in a

license suspension

after market, any changes to equipment such as tinted windows may be

illegal

approximately how many people are injured every year as a result of motor vehicle crashes in work zones

40,000

what could happen to anyone convicted of speeding, disobeying traffic control devices, using an improper lane or endangering a highway worker within a work zone

fines of up to $1,000 can be assessed points against his or her driver’s license may be required to complete the driver retraining program

what happens to distracted driving fines for anyone convicted of illegally using a hand-held cellphone or mobile electronic device while driving in a work zone.

they are doubled

who are the most frequent victims in auto pedestrian collisions?

children, the elderly, and the disabled

what is the correct hand signal for bicyclists stopping

elbow at right angle, hand/arm pointing down

what is the correct hand signal for bicyclists turning left

left arm extended outward

what is the correct hand signal for bicyclists turning right

elbow at right angle, hand/arm pointing up | right arm extended outward

what is the decal for slow moving vehicles

an orange triangle

when do you use your high beams when following a truck at night?

never

You need how many second opening whenever you change lanes or enter a roadway and when your lane merges with another travel lane

4 seconds

when your direction of travel is less than three lanes, Connecticut law requires you to drive in which lane, except when passing.

the right

how much should you reduce your speed by on a wet road

10 mph

when are studded tires permitted

November 15th through April 30th

what do all regulatory devices indicate

action the driver is required to take

what does a double solid white line mark

the edge of a traffic lane where travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited.

On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks

the left edge of the pavement

When passing in rural areas, drivers must pay more attention to

unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections

When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must

clear the intersection quickly

what are three types of intersections on the road?

controlled, uncontrolled, and blind

Because of their size trucks/buses often need to move to which lane to make right turns.

the left lane

If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a cross buck sign, you should:

slow down and then proceed with caution

When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:

all traffic coming from the opposite direction

When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make

a tight turn into the right lane and the cross street

A flashing yellow arrow means

you should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic before turning

When traffic control lights are not working, you must do what before proceeding through the intersection

come to a full stop

If you are preparing for a right turn behind a bicyclist, misjudgment can result in a broadside crash called a

right hook

When making a right turn, look right and left, yield right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using

hand over hand technique

if you skid while hydroplaning you should

release the accelerator

what is a safe following distance

3-4 seconds

Alcohol is involved in more than what percent of the traffic crashes in which someone is killed

what is the only thing that will sober you up

time

If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, what will you be asked to do

submit to a blood, breath or urine test, which shows your blood alcohol content (BAC)

If you refuse to take a blood, breath, or urine test to show your BAC, what happens

your operator’s license will be suspended for at least six months

any 16 or 17 year old driver who fails the BAC test will have his or her driver’s license suspended for how much time

at least a year

if a 16 or 17 year old driver refuses to take a blood, breath, or urine test to show BAC what happens

his or her driver’s license will be suspended for at least 18 months

what happens to any teen for a violation

a license suspension and a $175 license restoration fee

when you hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction you must

pull to the right side of the road and stop

the no-zone area is

the danger areas around a truck where there are blind spots for the driver

what are the two most common types of interchanges

diamond and clover leaf

what do you do if you exit at the wrong interchange

follow it out

what do you do if you miss your interchange

go on to the next one

In a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, do not turn the ignition to the lock position while driving, as it will cause what to happen

the steering wheel to lock

Drivers on an express highway should avoid 'highway hypnosis' by

keep shifting eyes from one area of the roadway to another

should you use your high beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain?

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by how many times

four times

To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind, you must use what and adjust it before you drive.

a day-night mirror

Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by drivers approaching from where

either direction

If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must

not try to turn back onto the pavement right away bc it may throw the vehicle off balance. You must try to slow down, regain control, and turn slowly onto the road.

When driving on freeways, the condition that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as

velocitizing

the first rule of a safe and legal turn is

to move into the proper lane well before the turn

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by

breaking too hard at a high speed

A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to the sum of what two things

the breaking distance and the reaction distance

A red light with a green arrow means

you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians

at 50 mph it takes how many feet to react to something you see and make a full stop

400 (about the length of a city block)

at 30 mph it takes how many feet to react to something you see and make a full stop

200 (about half a city block)

drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going in which direction

straight

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from where

the right

when you park on a hill, turn your wheels where

sharply towards the side of the road or curb

you can't park within how many feet of a stop sign

whenever you turn on your wipers, you should also turn on what

your lights

what is the correct hand signal for a driver turning left

left hand and arm extended out

what is the correct hand signal for a driver slowing or stopping

hand and arm pointing down

what do you do if a tire suddenly goes flat

Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight. Slow down gradually. Take your foot off the gas pedal and use the brakes lightly. Do not stop on the road if at all possible. Pull off the road in a safe place

what do you do if the gas pedal sticks

Keep your eyes on the road. Quickly shift to neutral. Pull off the road when it is safe to do so. Turn off the engine.

what do you do if your vehicle begins to skid

stay off the break steer continue to steer

solid white lines are used on which edge of the road

right

solid yellow lines are used on which edge of the road

left

a pentagon shaped sign means what

there is a school zone

green road signs are

guide signs

when a lane is set aside for left turns, you must not

pass on the right

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must

begin your turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

Rectangular, black letters on white background signs are used as

regulatory signs

If there is another driver tailgating you, you should NOT

increase your speed

To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn

from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

Before changing lanes, drivers should

check mirrors and look over shoulder toward the rear

when driving on packed snow you should reduce your speed by how much

1/2

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