Indiana Driving Permit Test
Approaching a red or stop sign
Must stop at the solid white line
Supplemental plaques
Or sometimes added to the bottom of stop signs that indicate directions in which the intersection must stop
Approaching an intersection with a non-operational signal
Stop before entering the intersection after stopping you may proceed with caution only after you have you did the right of way to cross traffic and pedestrians
ignition locking
When operating a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, never turn the ignition to the lock position while the vehicle is in motion. -The steering will lock as the steering wheel is turned, causing a loss of control of the vehicle.
General Guidelines if you get stuck at a railroad crossing
You have about 20 seconds to escape when lights begin to flash and gate lowers. If you and others are stuck on the railroad tracks evacuate the area and run in a 45-degree angle and call 911
Flashing yellow arrow
You may proceed with the turn only after you have your to the right of way to pedestrians and oncoming traffic, your right of way is also ending
Green light without an arrow
You may turn through an intersection as long as the intersection is clear, only one vehicle at a time is allowed to enter the intersection to turn left
Signaling to turn
You must signal 200 ft in advanced before turning or changing lanes, but if posted speed limit is 50 miles per hour of more signal 300 ft in advanced.
Steady yellow light
Your right of way is ending
U-turn is
a 180 degree turn in the car
a roundabout is
a circular intersection in which traffic enters or exists only through right turns and proceeds in a counter-clockwise direction
Flashing arrow boards are often used to indicate:
a detour or "crossover". In these cases lane markings on the road, traffic cones, barrels or barricades will outline the path the vehicle must follow
a tractor-trailer will take longer to stop than a car traveling at the same speed so avoid
a sudden lane change or stop in front of a tractor-trailer
if your vehicle stalls on the track
all occupants should immediately leave the vehicle and look for emergency notification sign to call the railroad and contact 911
U-turn rules -
always yield to pedestrians & to oncoming traffic, never make u-turns on a curve or when approaching the crest of a hill or grade, and never make a u-turn on a highway
primary factors in determining an individual's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) are
amount of alcohol consumed, how quickly the alcohol is consumed, and the individual's body weight
distracted driving is
any activity that takes your eyes off the road, hands off the steering wheel, or your mind off of driving. ex: eating, texting, and cell phone
sharrow markings
are pavement markings of a bike with 2 arrows above it and are to help bicyclists position themselves away from parked cars & to alert other road users to execpt bicyclist to occupy travel lanes
When cross bucks are displayed alone, you should treat it as what?
as a yield sign and the decision to stop or cross the track is yours. you must stop if there is a train approaching
the place where u-turns are permitted and necessary is
at an intersection where left-turn is prohibited in the intersection itself, and the left-turn is made after the driver goes thru the intersection. Also, know as "median u-turns"
to reduce risk of a rollover while driving -
avoid panicked steering, know proper maneuvering, maintain your tires, load vehicles properlu, and use caustion on rural roads
driving at posted speed limit during the following roadway conditions is even more dangerous in -
bad weather and poor visibilty, slick or icy roads, driving with worn tires, unsafe vehicle conditions, impaired physical conditions, and hazardous conditions on road surface
to turn left
be in the far left lane
why is driving on rural roads more hazourdous than on paved interstate or city street?
because rural roads may be narrower in width and consist of paved asphalt, dirt, or gravel surfaces
steep hills or crest
before approaching the crest of a steep hill, slow down, move to the right side of the road, and watch for oncoming vehicles. Never attempt to pass a vehicle when approchins a steep hill or crest.
to reduce the chance of an accident with a tractor-trailer be familiar with their,
braking ability, blind spots, and maneuverability
if fog reduces visibility nearly to zero
carefully pull of the road as far as possible and stop
Tractor-trailers are designed to
carry products long distances and are not designed to be sd maneuverable as cars. Since they weigh more, they have longer stopping and accelerating distances, and have a wider turning radius.
flash flooding
causes more deaths than any other roadway weather event each year, so be especially alert at nigh or when driving on unfamiliar roads
a flashing arrow board not indicating a direction is a signal to use
caution, but does not require a driver to move to another lane
when approaching parked vehicles with amber flashing lights are requiered to
change lanes way from the authorized vehicles. But if you can't move over you shall reduce your speed to 10 mph under the posted speed limit and proceed with caution.
flaggers are posted at each end of the work zone to
control traffic flow
reduced sightlines
cultivated crops (like corn) may reduce your ability to see vehicles approaching intersections and oncoming vehicles on curvy roads
Tips for sharing the road with Tractor-Trailers
do not cut off a tractor-trailer to reach an exit or turn, do not linger laongside a tractor-trailer when passing, do not follow too closely or tailgate, and never underestimate the size and speed of an approachinf truck
if caught in a storm or come upon a hazardours situation, follow these rules:
do not drive around traffic barricades or past road closed signs; watch for bridges, culverts, and roadbeds that may be washed away or undermined by floodwaters, do not drive where water is over the road, and if your car stalls in a flooded area abandon it as soon as possible
except in the event of an emergency or a disabled vehicle
do not stop or park a vehicle on the shoulder of an interstate highway
Flashing turn signal on a motorcycle or motor driven cycle
doesn't always mean a turn is coming because these vehicle signals are usually not self-canceling and sometimes riders forget to turn them off. So always make sure the rider is going to take the action before you proceed.
plunging into water
don't open the doors, instead take off your seat belt, open a window, get children out of rear to the front, exit the vehicle and move to the roof, call 911, swim to shore as last resort, and never re-enter the car for possessions
fog reduces your visibility of other vehicles, pedtrains, and traffic signs so,
drive cautiously and reduce speed, do not use highlight beams, low headlights better illuminate the road & objects ahead.
Guidelines when sharing the road with a bicyclists -
drivers may pass a bicyclist when with the minimum of 3 ft of space, drivers must yield to bicyclist, a bicylist is not required to ride in a designated lane, avoid crossing thier path, wait for a bicyclist to make the turn and let them go through and intersection, and stay behind them if sharing the same lane
Driving on dirt roads
driving during dry periods may make the road dusty and it can reduce your visibility, so use your low beams to make yourself more visible.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
drowsiness, dizziness, bluish tinge to your skin or lips, a headache, and increase sensitivity to light
if your vehicles begins to lose traction or the rear wheels begin sliding sideways,
ease off the gas pedal. Don't make a fast turn away from the direction of the skid and don't steer too far, cause it causes a spin
be prepare to stop driving if you have any of the following signs of drowsiness -
falling asleep at stoplights; yawning, rubbing eyes, watery eyes, or heavy eyelids; difficulty remembering the last few miles or minutes driving; missing road signs or exits; changing lanes unexpectedly; head nodding or dropping; driving off the road or hitting the rumble strips; and failing to maintain constant speed
You must stop when approaching a school bus with
flashing red lights activated and stop arm extended
a person is aggressive driving if they do or commoys at least 3 of the following:
following a vehicle to closely, unsafe operation of a vehicle, overtaking another vehicke on the right by driving off the roadway, unsafe stopping or slowing a vehicle. unnecessary sounding of the horn, failure to yield, failure to obey a traffic control device. driving at an unsafe speed, and repeatedly flashing the vehicle's headlights
best way to reduce drowsiness is to
get more sleep. also pull over to safe area as soon as you can and take a short nap
high winds
have a significant effect on high-profile vehiles, so be ware of such conditions and take appropriate action for your safety
How to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
have your vehicle's exhaust regularly check, be alert for any unusual roar from under the car, never let your vehicle's engine run in a closed garage, close the fresh-air vent in congested traffic, and open the fresh-air vent on highways in cold weather
head restraints should be positioned so they are
higher than the top and as close as possible to the back of an indivifual's head
Illegal parking areas
highways, within intersections or on a pedestrian crosswalks, on sidewalks or in front of any drivway, within 15 ft of a fire hydrant or in fire lanes, bridges or other elevated structures like highway or tunnel, adjacent to yellow curbs, and beside another parked vehicle
tire blowout
hold steering wheel firmly and keep the car going straight; slow down gradually; and let the car slow down, pull off the road and then apply the brakes when the car is akmost stopped
What condition is potentically dangerous that can cause a vecihle to lose traction?
ice on the roadway
driving off the pavement
if your wheels drift off the pavement onto the shoulder of the road, don't try to turn back into the pavement right away. Because it might throw your vehicle off balance, instead drive along the shoulder and ease up on the gas pedal and after slowing down, turn back onto the road gradually
when approcching a roudabout
incoming traffic always yields to the circulating traffic
always watch for icy conditions, too, when there is snowfall on the ground, particularly at
intersections, and use your headlights to be seen by other drivers
always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic because
is allows other operators to anticipate traffic flow and find a safe lane position
biggest threat to children who ride a bus
is approaching or leaving the bus. So always be cautious for children near bus, arriving late, and be prepared to stop when the lights appear to warns other drivers.
first rule of safe legal turning
is to move to the right lane well before turning
prohibited passing
it is dangerous and illegal
missing a highway exit
it is unsafe to backup, so if you miss an exit you must drive to the next exit. It is illegal for any vehicle except emergency vehicles and highway maintenance vehicles to make a u-turn by crosiing the median or crossover of an interstae highway
accidents are often caused by the driver's
lack of attention, a driver's failure to observe the rules of the road, or both
carbon monoxide mist likely to
leak into a vehicle when a heater is running, when the exhaust system is not working properly, or in heavy traffic where exhaust are breathed in from other vehicles
Rules for changing lanes
make sure there is no traffic ahead of you, check your mirrors for any vehicles that are preparing to pass you, briefly turn your head toward the lane you are entering to make sure there is no vechile in your blind spot and taht there is enought room to move into the adjacent lane, use your turn signal, and smoothly move into the nre driving lane
a driver may be imparied if the vehicle:
makes wide turns; straddles the center line or weaves back and forth; exceeds the speed limit or drives unusally slowly; comes close to hitting another vehicle or object; swerves, drifts, or follows too closely; stops for no reason or turns abruptly or illegally; or signals inconsistently or drives at night withour headlight
Red light
means stop
Seat Belt Extensions
medical reasons, mail person who makes frequent stops & delivers or picksup, driving examiner, vehicle participatinging in a parade
a fully loaded tractor-trailer with hot brakes may take
more than 400 ft to come to a complete stop or over half a football field.
it is important to consider that motorcycles and motor driven cycles may
need the full use of the lane to maneuver safely and avoid potential hazards that are unseen by other motor vehicle operations
dangerous driving is any collision stemming from
one or more of the following actions: aggressive driving, disregarding a signal, or speeding
Don't ever use a center turning lane for
passing other vehicles
National Safety Council recommends
putting children younger than 12 in the back seat or someone who is under 5 ft
motorcyclist and riders of motor driven cycles must be provided the
same considerations as other drivers
vehicles that must stop at railroad crossing include:
school buses, vehicles carrying passengers for hire, and vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids
White line markings
separate multiple lanes of traffic going in the same direction. You may cross a broken white line, but must not cross a solid white line
brake failure
shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times
With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.
shorter
if the traffic stop result in a ticket or arrest, you:
should not debate about the reason for the stop, don't refuse the ticket, don't be uncooperative, don't argue about the ticket at the time give and should not resist arrest
U-turn is dangerous and
should only be undertaken when not prohibited by law
school zone speed limit
slow down and check for posted speed limit
entering an interstate on-ramp
stay to the right and increase your speed in the acceleration lane to allow your vehicle to merge with traffic when your path is clear. drivers on an interstate already should make allowance for those entering. but drivers entering must yield to vehicles on the interstate.
In avoiding a collision, drivers have three options:
stop quickly, turn quickly, or speed up
why is driving on gravel dangerous?
stopping and turning is more difficult on the loose gravel because TRACTION is reduced. skidding can occur, so slow down earlier to reduce tisk of skidding.
avoid ___ or _________ whhiel crossing railroad tracks
stopping or shifting gears
What causes a vehicle to skid
sudden turns, lane changes, or hard braking
drivers must use headlights between
sunset and sunrise as well as at any other time in which visibility is less than 500 ft
if your vehicle becomes disabled at or on a railroad crossing, or if you observe an obstruction on the railroad tracks or at the crossing
take immediate action that will help minimize the result of a collision.
most common collison in Indiana is
the failure to yield the right of way
cross vucks at a railroad crossing mark
the location of the tracks
if you cannot move over when there is an emergancy vehicle
the motorists shall reduce their speed to 10mph under the posted limit and procced with caution
who on buses require seat belts?
the operrators
to avoid glare focus on
the right side of the road
on most roadways bicyclists have
the same rights and responsibilities as other roadway users
Lights on a school bus
there are 2 different color lights on a school bus: the amber lights means the bus is slowing down and the red lights means the bus has stopped and the stop arm will be activated
It is difficult to judge motorcycles and motor driven cycles speed and distance because
these vehicles stop much more quickly than other motor vehicles because of their size. They can be hidden in a vehicle's blind spot or missed in a quick shoulder check, so always check your mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic at an intersection.
a paddle signal with a messaged diplayed used by a flagger means
to "STOP" or to "SLOW" down
if hydroplanning happens there is no friction
to brakw, speed up, or turn, and a gust of wind, a change of road level, or a slight turn can cause to loose control of your vehicle
Tractor-trailers on multi-laned highways
tractor-trailers stay in the center lane to help flow of local traffic on and off the highway.. Increases the tractor-trailer driver's options if they have to switch lanes in order to avoid a dangerous situation or an accident
park facing uphill
turn wheels away from the curb
if there is no curb when parking on a hill
turn wheels away from the street
park facing downhill
turn wheels towards curb
to reverse
turn your body to the right and look through back window, never just use the rearview mirror for reversing, go slowly, watch at directions, and never back into an intersection in order to turn around
Narrow bridges and roads
use caution when approaching or passing other vehicles on narrow roads or bridges. always watch for narrow bridge signs and be prepared to stop for other vehicles.
when head lights are on
use lower headlight beans within 500 ft of an oncoming vehicle or when following 200 ft of the rear of another vehicle
Seats required when
vehicle is in operation to all passengers
Be aware when using a center turning lane that
vehicles traveling in the opposite direction may be entering the center lane to tuen left of your vehicle
Factors that affect a vehicles ability to stop -
weight of vehicle, type and condition of tires and brakes, physical condition of pavement, slickness of pavement, and grade of road
cross a bicycle path or lane only
when turning or when entering or leaving an alley, driveway, or private road
what leads to hydroplaning
when you are driving on wet roads, your vehicle is actually traveling on a thin kayer of oil, dirt, and water
blind spots on a tractor-trailer
while they have a better forword view and bigger mirrors they have serious blind spots in which a car can completely disappear from view
visually imparied pedestrians often have
white canes or a trained guide dog, Drivers must always yield the right of way to persons who are visually impaired
weaving in and out of lanes
will greatly increase your risk of an accident
Air bags are designed to
work in tandem with seat belts to slow down the vehicle's occupants in the event of a collision. Failing to wear a seat belt could result in an injury from the air bag.
Indiana More Over Law requires motorists to
yeild the right of way; move over to the right and come to a complete stop or change lanes when approaching an emergancy vehicle
school bus on a roadway divided by a barrier or unproved median
you are only required to stop if you are traveling in the same direction as the school bus
Green arrow displayed with a red or green light
you have the right away and may turn through an intersection as long as the intersection is clear
Broken yellow light
you may cross a broken yellow line to pass another vehicle when it is safe
cross buck with a stop sign
you must come to a complete stop and proceed over the tracks only after making sure that a train is not coming
when there are active warning bells, flashing lights, or lights and gates at a cross buck
you must stop and not proceed until the active warning is canceled or directed
when a flagger extends a fluorescent organge/red flag in a horizontal position,
you must stop and only proceed at a reduced speed only when directed by the flagger
solid yellow line
you shouldn't cross unless to turn
Reversing is more diffivult because
your yeild of vision is blocked by the car itself, and is more difficult to control your speed and direction
passing other vehicles
*Make sure the passing lane is clear of traffic. You must return to the right side of the road no less than 100 feet before any oncoming traffic *Check behind and to the left of your vehicle to make sure that another vehicle is not attempting to pass you *Use your turn signals to alert other drivers of your intention to change lanes *Move into the passing lane, accelerate and continue to move forward until you can see the vehicle that you are passing in your rear view mirror *Before returning to the lane in which you were originally driving, use the appropriate turn signal
prohibited passing in the following
- a solid yellow line on the driver's side - a no passing zone sign, do not pass sign, when driving on or approaching a curve in the road - approcahing a curve on the road - approaching the crest if a hill or grade in the road - within 100 ft of an interesection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct, or tunnel
exceeding posted speed limits
- reduceds driver's ability to steer safely around curves or objects in the roadway - it extends the distance required to stop -crash severity increases with speed and effectiveness of contruction features and restraint devices declines
18 hours without sleep it equal to
.08 blood alcohol level which is the legal alcohol limit
work site speed limits are always at least
10 miles per hour lower than the established speed limit for the area
Do not pass another vehicle within____ feet of a raliroad crossing.
100
drivers should sit at least
12 inches away from the steering wheel
the avereage passenger car traveling 55 miles per hour can stop in approximately
130 to 140 feet or about half the length of a football field
in alleys, vehicles may not exceed
15 miles per hour or the posted speed limit
always stay at least
2 to 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you
Following time when following a motorcycle
3 to 4 seconds so they have enough time to stop in case of emergancy
in most urban residential areas, vehicles may not exceed
30 miles per hour or posted speed limit
the maximum speed limit for a school bus is
40 miles per hours, but if it on a interstate or highway it is 60 miles per hour
on country roads vehicles may not exceed
55 miles per hour or posted speed limit
on non-divided state highways, vehicles may not exceed
55 miles per hour or posted speed limit
on urban interstate highways vehicles may not exceed
55 miles per hour or posted speed limit
On rural state divided highways, vecicles may not exceed
60 miles per hour or posted speed limit
trucks on rural interstate highways weighting 26,000 pounds pay not exceed
65 miles per hour or posted speed limit
Common hours for school zone speed limits are
7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Rural interstate highways vehicles may not exceed
70 miles per hour or posted speed limit
children are required to sit in a car seat or booster seat until the age of
8
Approaching a yield sign
A driver must slow down and be prepared to come to a complete stop
Traffic Stops by Law Enforcement
Acknowledge the officers presence by turning on your right turn signal, move your vehicle to the right side shoulder of the road, stopping in well lit area when possible, if you cannot find a safe place immediately slow down and turn on hazard lights, and your cell phone conversation turn off radio, remain inside your vehicle most otherwise directed by the officer, keep all hands clearly visible, comply with the officers request to see documentation, drivers to be treated with dignity and respect by law-enforcement officers
to turn right
Be in the far right lane
Approaching the intersection with no sign or signal
Before entering the street from an alley or driveway should stop and yeiled the right away to other vehicles
Slow moving vehicles
Cannot exceed 25 miles per hour
changing lanes
Change lanes one at a time signal your intention at least 200 ft prior to changing lanes or turning, and you must signal 300 ft in advanced in a speed zone of at least 50 miles per hour
Yellow flashing lights
Displayed without an arrow at an intersection means that you should slow down and use caution when traveling through the intersection
Red flashing lights
Equivalent to a stop sign, must come to a complete stop before entering
Turning through a solid red light
If you're in the middle of an intersection you may turn once oncoming traffic has stopped, Only one permissible you are allowed to turn right, you may turn left an intersection with a red light or arrow if you are turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street
Defensive driver
Looks out for the actions of other drivers and anticipates potential problems
Green light
Means go as long as The intersection is clear all the vehicles and pedestrians