Indiana Drivers Manual Review: PART TWO
What happens when you disregard a school bus arm?
It can result in a Class A misdemeanor, a Level 6 felony if the offense results in bodily injury, or a Level 5 felony if the offense results in death.
What should you do if you have an anti-lock brake system?
Keep your foot on the brake pedal, maintaining firm and continuous pressure, while steering normally. Do not pump the brakes
What are the lighting requirements for a truck or bus?
(2) red tail lamps, one (1) rear white license plate lamp, and at least one (1) red stop-lamp.
What is a U-turn and what are the rules?
180-degree turn. Yield to right of way, never do it on a curve, hill, or interstate highway.
How many seconds do you have to escape a railroad crossing?
20
When should you signal intention to turn?
200 feet before turning or changing lanes. If you are driving 50 mph or more then its 300 feet.
What is the speed limit for a school bus?
40 miles per hour unless the posted speed limit is lower, 60 mph or posted speed limit on highways.
What precautions should you take when driving through rain?
After driving through water puddles, test your brakes by pumping them. Doing so will help to dry them. If the water is deeper than your tire treads, slow down
What are the rules for pedestrian crossing?
Always yield the right of way, do not make a turn that could cause them to stop, slow down, be aware of children, and be respectful.
What the rules for sharing the road with tractor trailers?
Do not cut off a tractor-trailer to reach an exit or turn, do not linger alongside a tractor-trailer when passing, do not follow too closely, and never underestimate the size and speed a truck
What precautions should you take when driving through Fog?
Drive cautiously and at reduced speeds. Do not use high headlight beams. Low headlight beams better illuminate the road and objects ahead.
What should you do when you loose traction?
Ease off the gas pedal. Do not make a fast turn away from the direction of the skid and do not steer too far, which could cause a spin
Why is it prohibited to park in the stripped area next to a handicap parking spot?
It allows a wheelchair user to transfer in and out of his or her vehicle.
What are some child safety requirements?
Passengers younger than eight years of age are required by law to be properly secured in a child restraint system such as a child car seat or booster seat.
What are the rules for trucks on interstates?
Stay on the right lane on sections of interstate with two lanes in one direction and restricted to the right two lanes of interstate with three lanes or more in one direction
What are the urban speed limits?
interstates, non-divided state highways, and country roads may not exceed 55 mph. Residential areas, 30 mph, and alleys, 15 mph.
What is a roundabout?
a circular intersection in which traffic enters or exits only through right turns and proceeds in a counter-clockwise direction
What precautions should you take when driving during the winter?
allow your vehicle's engine plenty of time to warm up before driving in very cold conditions. Drive with a full tank of gas so that if stranded, the heater can remain in use for as long as possible
When are U-turns usually permitted?
at an intersection in which the left-turn movement is prohibited in the intersection itself, and the left-turn is made after the driver proceeds through the intersection
What is the highway work zone speed limit?
at least 10 miles per hour below the maximum established speed limit for the area.
How far should you stay behind a vehicle.
at least two to three seconds behind
How do you prevent rollover crashes?
avoid panicked steering, know proper maneuvering, maintain your tires, loads vehicles properly, and use caution on rural roads.
What type of lane does a busy road and what must you never do on these lanes?
center lanes and you must never try and pass another car.
What should you do when your visibility is not very good at night?
do not look directly into the lights of an approaching vehicle, and instead focus on the right side of the road.
What must you do in a multi-lane roundabout?
drivers must yield the right of way to large vehicles driving through the roundabout at the same time. This includes slowing down or stopping,
When should you voluntarily reduce your speed?
in harsh conditions such as bad weather, slick roads, driving on worn tires, and poor visibility.
What is the Indiana Move Over Law?
it requires motorists to yield the right of way; move over to the right and come to a complete stop; or change lanes for an emergency vehicle.
What are center lanes used for?
it's used for turning and both cars traveling in the opposite direction my use it.
What are the rules to a safe and legal turn?
move into the proper lane well before the turn. To turn left, be in the far left lane for your direction of travel. To turn right, be in the far right lane for your direction of travel.
How far should you look ahead when driving?
one block or typically 10 seconds ahead?
What are the rural interstate speed limits?
passenger cars may not exceed 70 mph. Trucks over 26,000 pounds may not exceed 65 mph. On rural state highways, cars may not exceed 60 mph or posted speed limit.
What are sharrow markings?
pavement markings of a bike with two arrows above it and are intended to help bicyclists position themselves away from parked cars and to alert other road users to expect bicyclists to occupy travel lanes.
What do you do when a vehicle in front of you wants to turn?
slow down and be prepared to stop
What precautions should you take on a gravel and dirt road?
slow down earlier to reduce your risk of skidding through a turn or stop and Use your low beam headlights to make yourself more visible to other drivers
What should you do when approaching a steep hill?
slow down, move to the right side of the road, and watch for oncoming vehicles. Never attempt to pass another vehicle
What should you do to enter highway traffic?
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
What are the rules to a 4-way stop?
stop and look for oncoming traffic, then proceed when it is safe to do so. the first vehicle to stop at the intersection is the first to proceed through the intersection
What should you avoid while on train tracks?
stopping or shifting gears while crossing railroad track
Why is it important to where a seatbelt?
the chance of survival is increased by 45 percent and cut the risk of serious injury by 50 percent
What are some occasions that traffic may be different from the signal?
the law enforcement officer's command is the one that must be obeyed. Official processions, such as a funeral procession, have the right of way regardless of a traffic signal that indicates otherwise.
What is the turning pattern of a car?
the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels, and the longer the vehicle is the greater the difference will be.
What should you do if you have conventional breaks?
turn the steering wheel in a controlled manner in the direction the rear of the car is sliding. When you regain traction, straighten the vehicle and proceed slowly
How should you reverse your vehicle?
turn your body to the right to look through the back window. Never use only the rearview mirror. Go slowly, watching carefully in all directions.
What should you know before entering a roundabout and why is it different from a traffic circle?
what lane your going into and it have have clockwise and counter-clockwise traffic.
What vehicles have to stop at railroads?
when their carrying people, all school buses, and vehicles carrying flammable things. They have to stop 15 feet or farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
What must you do when driving in a school zone?
you must slow down to the lower, posted speed limit, speed limit may be lowered more by police if needed.
What should you do when a crossbuck is displayed alone?
you should treat it as a yield sign and the decision to stop or cross the tracks is yours
