Test 1 Flashcards
(31 cards)
If you park on an uphill grade with a curb, then:
You should turn your wheels to the left
When riding at night, a bicyclist should have a________ visible from 500 feet.
White head lamp
It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. t or f
False
Vehicles approaching a roundabout must
Yield to the traffic in the circle
The ______ keeps your head and chest from striking the dashboard or windshield in a collision.
Shoulder belt
The following distance for most driving situations is 3 seconds, but when driving in slippery roads, the following distance is:
6 seconds
If you are already in an intersection to turn left and the traffic light has changed to yellow, you should
Continue your turn to the left
A curb painted with yellow lines indicate that the driver.
May stop only long enough to load it unload
Being constantly aware of the driving conditions, planning ahead, anticipating dangers, and taking the right actions so as to avoid obstacles or other vehicles is known as
Defensive driving
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection
Do not signal until you are in the intersection
If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, you should:
Pull your vehicle forward
While driving in fog, you should use:
Low-beam headlights
While using a freeway, cross a solid line immediately after entering or before exiting t or f
False
The space between a through roadway and an entrance or an exit ramp is called a
Gore area
As you approach and enter the acceleration lane, _____ to match that of vehicles in the through lanes.
Increase your speed
If your engine dies as you pull around a corner, the best thing you should do is
Steer to the right side of the road and stop
____ lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction
Solid double yellow
Children _____ should never ride in the front seat of a car
Age 12 years and under
In heavy rain, your tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as:
Hydroplaning
You should _____ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle
Yield the right of way to the oncoming vehicle
A driver under age 18 has a graduated driver’s license, and is convicted of a traffic violation for the first time. This driver must
Attend traffic survival school
If you encounter a severe dust storm while driving you must
Reduce your speed immediately
Stop as far to the right as possible
Turn off the hazard lights
If you find yourself feeling sleepy while driving, it is better to
Pull out and take a nap
On a 3 Lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because
It is a slow moving vehicle
