day 7
carbon monoxide poisoning
has no early warning symptoms
How does a funeral procession identify itself?
headlights gonna be on
6. Regarding stopping for school buses, what is the "exception for separated roadways"?
if you are on the side of the divided highway,,You are not required to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing if it is on the opposite side of a separated roadway
Crowding a motorcyclist is ____________ and ____________.
illegal and dangerous
1. A stop sign requires a complete stop unless you are making a right hand turn. T or F
false
2. You have to stop when entering a roadway from an alley but not a driveway. T or F
false
If a railroad crossing has lights and they are not flashing, you don't need to look for trains before you cross the tracks. T or F
false
If you are stopped at a red light and an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches from behind, you should check traffic and cautiously make a right turn
false
When faced with an oncoming vehicle in your lane, immediately slow down and steer to the left
false
When there is an animal in the roadway, always swerve to avoid hitting it.
false
When you have emergency vehicle with lights flashing, approaching from behind or oncoming, you only need to pull over and stop if the siren is also sounding
false
If you notice smoke rising from beneath the hood of your vehicle, pull over and use water to extinguish the fire.
false, never use water on an engine fire
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles can be driven on a road with a 40 mph speed limit. T or F
false, only go 25 mph
Carbon monoxide is all of the following except:
flammable
On a two-lane road, you must pull over and stop when an emergency vehicle is approaching and displaying ________________________ and sounding a ________________________.
flashing red lights, siren
Commercial vehicles make wide ____________ turns. To avoid a collision, do not pass a commercial vehicle on the ____________.
right, right
if your friend uses your car and illegally passes a school bus, you may have to pay the consequences unless you can prove the friend was driving. T or F
true
when applying for a driver's license, your signature certifies that you understand that you must stop for a school bus and are aware of the penalties for violating this law. T or F
true
When two vehicles approach an all-way stop intersection at about the same time, which goes first?
vehicle to the right has the right of way vehicle on the left yields
17 List three things to consider when deciding what is a safe following distance:
weather road conditions traffic
When you meet a commercial vehicle coming from the opposite direction, stay as far as possible to the side to avoid being sideswiped and to reduce what?
wind turbulence
It is illegal to pass any vehicle within ______ feet of a railroad crossing.
100ft
When approaching a railroad crossing with red lights flashing, how far from the rail or gate should you stop your vehicle?
10ft
When passing a bicyclist, the law requires at least ______ feet between the side of your vehicle and the bicycle.
3, so the wind does not knock dem over
When carrying a canoe on top of your vehicle, it cannot stick out more than ______ from your front bumper.
3ft
How far behind a fire truck (with lights and sirens on) must you be?
500 ft
Carbon monoxide can render a person unconscious within:
A few minutes
The Move Over Law means that you must move to the furthest lane away from which vehicles that are stopped on the side of the roadway?
A) Emergency vehicles (Fire trucks - Ambulances). B) DOT (Department of Transportation) vehicles, like Highway Helpers. C) Law Enforcement (Sheriff - Troopers - Police
5. If the school bus you are following is approaching a railroad crossing, you should:
Be prepared to stop at least 20 feet behind the school bus.
To stop on a roadway covered with ice or snow with ABS brakes, you should
Brake firmly and hold
All of the following may help you maintain alertness while driving except
Driving more slowly
When you have a tire blowout, what should you do first?
Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep your foot off the brake
Which of the following is false?
If you see a deer while driving, blow the horn and slow down
Which is not an early symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning;
Itchiness on exposed skin
Which of the following is false? Only cross a flooded roadway if you think it is shallow enough to cross b) As little as 6 inches of water on a roadway can cause loss of control c) Two feet of moving water on a roadway can carry away most vehicles d) Flash floods can occur within a few minutes of excessive rainfall
Only cross a flooded roadway if you think it is shallow enough to cross
In highway work zones, what special considerations should be made?
Remember to be patient and expect delays, especially during peak travel times. Reduce your speed, watch out for workers and equipment, and follow any flag person's directions. Failure to obey a flag person in a work zone will result in a violation and financial penalty
Name at least four things to remember when you are stopped by law enforcement:
Stay calm. • Activate your turn signal. • As soon as safely possible, pull onto the right shoulder; or if on a multilane road and closer to the left shoulder, move to the left shoulder if there is a full lane to park. • Avoid stopping on an overpass, bridge, or curved part of a roadway. • If the stop is made after dark, turn on the vehicle's interior light. 40 Sharing the Road Minnesota Driver's Manual • Keep all doors shut, and remain in the vehicle unless directed by the officer to exit. • Keep your hands on the steering wheel so they are easily observable. • Give the officer your full attention. • Do not make sudden moves or search for your driver's license or vehicle documents, wait for the officer to give you instructions. • If you have a weapon or firearm in the vehicle, inform the officer upon first contact.
If your headlights suddenly go out, use your parking lights, hazard warning lights or turn signals:
To get off the road
In general, large trucks are driven by professionals. While each of the following is true, which factor presents the biggest risk to car drivers in the city?
Trucks accelerate more slowly and have larger blind spots.
In rainy conditions, how can you keep the inside of your vehicle windows from fogging up?
Use the defroster or air conditioner
1. When an emergency vehicle, with lights and/or siren is approaching you should:
a) Check traffic and select a safe path of travel. B) SMOG to the right side of the roadway. C) Bring your vehicle to a full stop and wait.
Black ice is a thin sheet of invisible ice on roads caused by:
all of the above
Define "commercial vehicle":
anything that weighs more than 26,000
Define an "unmarked crosswalk":
areas where a road intersects a sidewalk and there are no solid lines painted on the road. When stopping at a marked or unmarked crosswalk, do not block the crosswalk with your vehicle.
What are a commercial vehicle's "no zones"?
blind spots
When your tires hydroplane, you will be unable to:
brake, steer, accelerate
9. Right-of-way and yielding laws are based on ____________ and ________________________.
courtesy and common sense
When your vehicle starts to skid, you should:
look up and steer in the direction you want to go
Hydroplaning occurs when your tires:
lose contact with the road
Just before dusk to just after dawn, turn on your:
low beam headlights
If there is an emergency vehicle stopped on or next to a roadway with two or more lanes of traffic in the same direction, what must you do?
move to the lane farthest from the vehicle
If windows ice up and traction conditions are especially hazardous, it might be best to
not drive at all
To what other vehicles does the Move Over Law apply?
patrol vehicles, road maintenance vehicles, utility company vehicles, or construction vehicles that are stopped with warning lights activated.
school bus flashes its overhead ____________ lights alternately when loading or unloading children. You must stop your vehicle at least ______ feet from the bus. This law applies to both oncoming traffic and motorists approaching from behind.
red, 20
How should you change your driving when driving in bad weather?
slow down, increase following distance, turn on your lights
If you become distracted and your right wheel suddenly drops off the pavement, you should
stay off, slow down until you have control
The Zipper Merge, a new driving procedure, should be used when you see a "lane closed ahead" sign and traffic is backing up. ____________ in your current lane up to ________________________ and then take turns with the other lane.
stay, point of the merge
Never remove a radiator cap on a hot engine because:
the hot liquid inside can scald you
What is a safe following distance when behind a motorcycle?
the same as, or greater than your following distance from other vehicles. Riders may experience difficulty controlling the motorcycle 6-8 SECONDS
5. It is always illegal to pass a school bus with its overhead red lights alternately flashing. T or F
true
Bicycles are legal vehicles and have the same legal rights and responsibilities as other vehicles. T or F
true
Driver errors cause more emergencies than vehicle malfunctions.
true
It is legal for a vehicle to drive in the bicycle lane when making a right turn. T or F
true
It is legal to honk your horn to warn other drivers or pedestrians when you approach a curve on a narrow road.
true
It takes at least 3-5 seconds longer to pass a commercial vehicle than a car. T or F
true
Rocking the vehicle is a maneuver to free your vehicle from snow, mud, or sand
true
When driving behind a commercial vehicle, make sure the driver can see you in their side mirrors. t or f
true
You must stop if a pedestrian is crossing a roadway at an intersection or crosswalk. T or F
true
You must yield right of way to buses entering the roadway from a bus stop or the shoulder. T or F
true
a school bus flashes its overhead ____________ lights alternately to warn vehicles that it is going to stop. The yellow lights will flash ______ feet before it stops in a speed zone of 35 mph or less and ______ feet before it stops in a speed zone over 35 mph.
yellow, 100, 300
