Driving Segment 1- Study Guide 2
How far ahead should you be searching to identify potential problems?
20 seconds or more
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in subdivisions is:
25 mph
Children under the age of ______ and less than 4 feet 9 inches in height must be properly secured in a child restraint system
8
An intersection that has signals or signs to assign the right of way is called:
A controlled intersection
When roads are slippery, you should:
Avoid making fast turns and fast stops
To plan for a turn, you should:
Be in the correct lane well in advance of your turn
If a driver is about to be struck from the rear by another vehicle, you should:
Be ready to apply the brakes so as not to be pushed into another vehicle
The two colors that are used for motorists information and recreation signs are:
Blue and brown
You are the first in line when the light turns green. what should you do before you being to move ahead?
Check areas to the front, left and right
Before moving a vehicle in reverse, you should:
Check to see that the area behind the vehicle is clear
After making a turn, you should:
Check your rearview mirror
To drive straight forward, you should look
Far ahead toward the center of your intended path
When parked at a curb, which direction should you approach to enter the vehicle?
From the front
When another driver is tailgating your vehicle, it is best to allow a greater space area to the:
Front
You are coming to an intersection. You see a tractor-trailer coming to the intersection from the left and starting to turn right. What should you expect from the tractor-trailer?
It will turn wide and use part of your lane to complete its turn
Which of the following statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Which of the following statements is true about motorcycles?
Motorcycles should be followed at a greater distance
Entering an expressway from the left presents a higher risk because:
Of the higher speed of vehicles using the left lane
When approaching a railroad crossing that has gates lowered with signals flashing and bells ringing, you should:
Stop and wait until the gates are raised, the signals stop flashing, and the bells stop ringing
When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped on your side of the road, you must:
Stop until the lights stop flashing
While driving in an urban area, a pedestrian may appear unexpectedly when you approach a:
Stopped vehicle
What is the most common reason for loss of traction while driving on snow?
Sudden or quick maneuvers or reactions
When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different streets at the same time:
The driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right
If two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who must yield?
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
If your vehicle is skidding, your should:
Turn the wheels in the direction you want to go
The exit ramp you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic. You should:
Use the next exit ramp
You are driving on a clear night in an area with few streets lights on. If you cannot see well with your headlights, which of these actions would help?
Use your high beams when legal and keep your interior light off
The following vehicles have the right-of-way at a roundabout:
Vehicles in all circulating lanes
You are the first vehicle at an intersection. Which is the best position to take when waiting to make a left turn at a traffic signal that does not have a turn light?
Wheels straight while partially in the intersection
If a bicycle rider near you is a child, you should expect them to:
Do anything and adjust your speed and distance from the hazard
On a rural road, utility lines, mailboxes and reflectors give clues to the location of:
Driveways
You should turn your front wheel away from the curb when you park:
Facing uphill
When passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, your engine misses and your speed decreases. What should you do first?
Return to your lane
If you must leave the roadway at a high speed, you should:
Search for an open zone
A traffic light that has been green for some time is:
Stale, likely to turn yellow
Lane use lights indicate:
Which lane you can use at any given time
Your vehicle is in a traffic emergency and may collide with another vehicle if you do not take action. Which of these is a good rule to remember at such a time>?
You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:
You see the headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror
Your seat should be adjusted so:
Your feet can easily operate controls without lifting the heel from the floor
The 4-second rule is an estimate of:
Your total stopping distance