Practice Flashcards
(53 cards)
If under 18 years old as a provisional driver, what can you NOT do:
A) drive between 11pm - 5am
B) drive someone <20 years unless an adult 25+ is in the car
C) drive cars for pay
D) operate cars that require commercial licenses
Steering wheel positions (two acceptable)
A) 9 and 3 o’clock
B) 8 and 4 o’clock
* do not cross hands over middle of steering wheel *
When is it acceptable to use one hand on steering wheel?
A) backing up - hand at 12 o’clock
B) when vehicle requires it
When to use your horn? (Two situations)
A) avoid collisions
B) can’t see 200 ft ahead on narrow mountain roads (to alert oncoming traffic)
When to use headlights?
A) 30 min AFTER sunset
B) until 30 min BEFORE sunrise
C) too dark to see 1000 ft away
D) adverse weather
E) mountain roads and tunnels (always, even on sunny days)
When can you cross a single set of double yellow lines?
A) to turn left onto private driveway or private road
B) to make a U-turn
When can you cross double solid white lines on the freeway?
Never
When can you use a center left turn lane?
A) to make a left turn
B) to make a U-turn
C) can only drive 200 ft in it to do the above
When do you use a turnout area?
Use to let other vehicles pass when:
A) you are driving slowly on a two-lane road
B) passing is unsafe
C) 5+ vehicles following you
It is illegal to drive in a bike lane EXCEPT:
(three conditions)
A) parking (where permitted)
B) entering or leaving the road
C) turning within 200 ft of an intersection
When to start signaling before a right turn?
At least 100 ft before the turn
Can you cross a bus lane?
Yes, only to make a right turn
You CANNOT park, drive, or leave your vehicle in a bus lane
When can you turn left against a red light?
From a one-way street onto another one-way streer
When CAN you make a U-turn?
A) across a double yellow line
B) in a residential district if no vehicle approaching you within 200 ft
C) at an intersection (w/o a sign prohibiting)
D) on a divided highway if a center divider opening is provided
When can you NOT make a U-turn? (7 situations)
A) railroad crossing
B) divided highway without an opening
C) where a sign says no U-turn
D) in a business district
E) one-way street
F) fire station
G) cannot see 200 ft in either direction
When merging, how much space to leave between you and car in front of yoi?
Three seconds
When exiting a highway, when to start signaling?
400 ft before exit (approx 5 seconds)
When entering traffic from a full stop, you need a space that is:
A) for city streets - 150 ft (half a city block)
B) for freeway - 300 ft (full city block)
How much space do you need to safely pass if there’s a hill or curve
The curve or hill should be at least 1/3 mile ahead
When to NOT pass:
A) within 100 ft of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous area
B) approaching a hill or curve and cannot see if other traffic approaching
C) at crossroads and driveways
When can you pass on the RIGHT:
A) open highway with 2+ lanes in your direction
B) driver ahead of you is turning left
C) on a one-way street
An average passenger car traveling at 55mph takes how long to stop?
300 ft
What is a safety zone?
A) Spaces for pedestrians waiting for buses and trolleys
B) may have raised white dots
C) do NOT drive through for any reason
D) do not pass by a stopped trolley or bus at >10mph
Do NOT pass a light rail or trolley on the left EXCEPT:
A) you are on a one-way street
B) traffic officer tells you to
