Driver's Ed Flash Cards

How many feet should you stop before a railroad crossing, if a train is approaching

15 feet

When driving, its best to have a space of at least how many feet on both sides of your vehicle

4 feet

If there is an air bag in your vehicle's steering wheel, It is best to keep your hands at the

9 and 3 or 8 and 4 postions

When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, you should treat it as though which sign is present?

A Yield Sign

The most basic principle of controlling the consequences of a crash is to avoid a what type of crash?

A head on collision

Motorcycles

Are difficult to see in traffic

Driving on the expressway requires the driver to search

At least 20-30 seconds ahead

When merging onto an expressway, you should be driving

At or near the same speed as the expressway traffic

If the head restraint is adjusted properly, it should

Be behind the middle of the person's head

To plan for a turn, You should

Be in the correct lane well in advance or 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

To avoid a collision with a vehicle that appears will hit you in the side, you should

Brake or accelerate quickly

The best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations, its best to

Continually search for hazards

_____ Zones and side impact panels protect occupants by allowing structures to collapse at different rates, reducing the risk or penetration into the passenger compartment or spreading force over a wider area

Crumble Zones

Pedestrians should only cross at an intersection when they

Face a WALK sign or symbol

When Parked at a curb, which direction should you approach the vehicle

From the Front

A vehicle driven into a curve tends to _____ unless controlled by the front tires

Go in a straight line

One effect of fatigue is

Misjudgment of speed and distance

When measuring a following distance under normal driving conditions, the 4 second rule following distance is

Safe for dry conditions under 45 MPH

You are the first vehicle at the 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 you double the speed of your vehicle, the kinetic will be how many times greater

4 times greater

if you double the speed of your vehicle, the kinetic energy will be how many times greater?

4 times greater

At a Roundabout, you may most likely see

A yield sign

Which of the following is true regarding mirrios

Driver should glance at their mirrors often while driving

A traffic signal changes yellow as you approach an intersection, in most cases, what action should you take?

Make every reasonable effort to stop safely

Perception distance is the distance your vehicle from the time..

The eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows its a hazard

You may pass a vehicle on the right if

The vehicle ahead is making a left turn and you do not have to leave the paved lane to pass

You are driving in a steady rain. A good indication that hydroplaning can occur is when

The vehicle in front creates water splashes

The following vehicles have the right-of-way at a roundabout

The vehicles circling

How can you keep the inside of your vehicles windows clear after you have cleared them in high humidity or rainy conditions

Use the defroster or the air conditioning

you are at a red traffic light, The traffic light turns green but there is still other vehicles in the intersection, you should

Wait until the vehicles clear before entering the intersection

When can a left or right turn be made from a lane other than the far left or right lane

When pavement markings and signs permit such moverment

You may turn right from a lane other than the far right lane

When there is a sign or marking permitting the turn

When you are parallel parked, how close to the curb should you be?

With in 12 inches

When passing a vehicle on a two-lane road you should return to the right side of the lane when

You are 2 seconds ahead of the vehicle or you can see both headlights in your rear-view mirror

You should not pass if

You cannot complete the pass before a no-passing zone

The distance you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving in city traffic at low speeds is at least

at least 2 blocks

When driving in the far right lane of the expressway, you

should expect merging vehicles at entrance ramps

Which steering techniques is correct when backing

steer in the same direction you want to move the vehicle

Entering an express-way from the left presents a higher risk because

the higher speed vehicles are using the left lane

How far ahead should you be searching to identify potential problems

20 or more seconds

You are driving at night on a dimly lit city street with your high beam headlights on. You must dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of

An oncoming car

What action should you take first if the accelerator sticks and you need to stop quickly

Apply brakes and shift neutral

When braking for an emergency stop with a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes, you should

Apply full brakes

When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross, you must stop

At the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to cross the street

When stopped for a red signal at an intersection you should

Check traffic, before moving after the lights turn green

The single biggest cause of crashes is?

Drivers running into things they can't see

What does a railroad crossing sign mean?

Look, Listen, and Prepare to stop at the railroad crossing ahead

You are driving through a highway work zone. You should

Lower your speed anytime you see a highway worker

If the air bags are not in proper operating condition

The warning light will stay on

It is night. A vehicle cumming toward you has its high beam headlights on which makes it hard to see the road ahead. You should look

To the right of the roadway

You are planning to cross or turn at an intersection. DO NOT ENTER

Unless complete passage through is available

You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because

You need extra room to see around the truck

Your driving on a two-lane highway with a speed limit of 55 MPH, How long will it normally take to pass a vehicle

About 12 seconds

a solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction means

Discourages lane-changing at high-risk location

When Choosing the ramp to enter the expressway, the following is an important clue

Do Not Enter and Wrong Way signs at the ramp

When driving in traffic at night on a dimly lit street, you should

Drive slow enough so that you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights

Rumble strips that are placed on the side of the roadways are to alert drivers when they are

Driving off the traveled portion of the road

When you have a tire blowout, What should you do first?

Grip the steering wheel firmly

The loss of traction most difficult to identify quickly is

Hydroplaning

By law, a child less than 4 years of age may legally be positioned in the child restraint system in the front seat

If the front passenger air-bag is off and the rear seating is occupied by children less than 4 years of age

The primary problem associated with front-wheel lock up when braking on a slick surface is

Inability to steer the vehicle

If you MUST attend to a distraction while driving

Increase your following distance

When you are following a motorcyclist, you should

Increase your following distance

A body at rest tends to stay at rest, is defined as

Inertia

what is the primary reason that safety belts are important to a driver in a crash

Inertia

Which one of these statements is a good thing to do when driving at night?

Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlights

When driving behind a large, slow moving vehicle on a rural road, you should

Leave enough space so that it doesn't block your view of potential dangers

The imaginary line that extends from a driver's eyes to a point of focus is a...

Line of sight

When getting ready to exit from the express-way, you should

Maintain your speed until reaching the deceleration lane

Your most important decisions will involve how to manage available time and space and

Minimize risk

Determining safe speed is the

Most important decision in rural driving

Which of the following is true about motorcycles?

Motorcycles should be followed at a greater distance 4 feet

A law enforcement officer with his vehicle's lights flashing on has stopped a vehicle on the right side of the expressway. you should

Move at least one lane to the left

When traveling on a 2-lane road and an emergency vehicle is approaching, you should

Move to the right edge of the road and stop

You are driving on a city street and have the green light. A pedestrian begins to cross the street ahead of you. You..

Must stop regardless of the signal light

A double yellow line down the center of a two-lane roadway indicates

No passing in either direction

A yellow pennant shape sign means

No passing zone

Sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicates that the driver is

Not searching far enough ahead

When driving o a slippery road, you should

Not use Cruise Control

Medicines used to treat the common cold

Often make you sleepy and thus should not be used while driving

Guide Signs

Provide information

a large truck is in the middle lane of the 3 lanes of traffic going in the same direction you want to pass. Its best to pass

Quickly on the left and move ahead of it

If you experience sudden brake failure while driving, you should

Rapidly pump brakes

When approaching loose gravel on the roadway, you should

Reduce speed before the gravel

If you must leave the roadway at a high speed. You should

Search for an open zone

To turn right on a one-way street, you

Should position yourself in the right lane

If a passing vehicle has to cut closely in front of you to avoid oncoming traffic, you should

Slow down and check the right shoulder ahead

The best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface is

Steer and brake smoothly and gradually

You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow, you should

Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely

Whenever you approach an intersection with a yield sign, you should

Stop if Vehicles are entering from the left or right

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

You do not have to stop for a school bus that has

Stopped on the other side of the road of a divided highway where the road is separated by a barrier

To drive straight forward, you should look

Straight ahead in your lane

When preparing to make a right turn, besides signaling 3 to 4 seconds in advance, you should

Tap your brake pedal to flash your brake lights

Changing lanes and passing vehicles are similar tasks because

The Driver's view is easily blocked

According to Michigan law, " operating while intoxicated" means

The driver has a blood alcohol content of .08 or more

When Driving on a one-way street past vehicles parked n the left, you should position your vehicle

To the right portion of your lane

Why should you stay out of the open space to the right of a tractor-trailer at an intersection

Trucks make very wide right turns

If you want to stop or slow down gradually when driving on ice, you should

Use light and steady pressure on the brakes