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30 Cards in this Set
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How far before turning should you use your turn signal? |
At least 100 feet. |
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When are U-turns legal? |
1. At a traffic signal when there is not a, “no u-turn,” sign 2. Across a double yellow, as long as there isn’t oncoming traffic, pedestrians or obstructions 3. On a divided highway, when there is an opening in the center divider 4. In a residential area, when there there is no oncoming traffics for 200 feet of then you have a traffic signal/sign |
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Explain hand signals to use when your turn signals aren’t working. |
1. Right turn: left arm pointing up 2. Left turn: left arm straight out 3. Stop: left arm point down |
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How many feet can you drive in a left hand turn lane? |
No more than 200 feet |
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Headlight use |
30 mins after sunset 30 mins before sunrise |
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Dim headlights |
Oncoming traffic within 500 ft Approaching a vehicle from behind within 300 ft |
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Roundabout |
Yield to cars in it, and pedestrians and cyclists |
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School bus stops with flashing lights |
Come to a stop before reaching bus Stop until arm and lights turn off |
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Railroad with flashing and ringkng |
Flashing: stop 15 feet back from track Not flashing: drive <= 15 mph within 100 feet of any tracks you can’t see 400 feet either way down the track |
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Marked bicycle lane |
Driving: only for turning right for up to 200 feet Parking: if not blocking a cyclist and there isn’t a “no parking” sign |
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Yellow road signs |
Warning for possible danger ahead |
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Orange road signs |
Construction or maintenance, possible reduced speed ahead |
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Curb colors |
Red: no stopping or parking Yellow: loading/unloading White: passenger or mail pickup/drop off Green: limited time parking, posted Blue: handicapped |
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How much space for a bicycle? |
3 feet |
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Is lane splitting legal? |
Legal but thought to be unsafe. Give motorcycles full lane if they come up beside you. |
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What is the #1 lane? |
Fast lane or passing lane; all the way to the left. |
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What should you do on an entrance ramp? |
Accelerate to speed and use signal to enter. |
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On what side should you pass? |
Left, and ensure there is a broken yellow on your side of the road. |
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When can you pass on the right? |
If 1. a car is turning left 2. you are on a one way street 3. There are two lanes in the same direction |
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If another car wishes to pass you... |
Slow down so they can get past.
If you are on a freeway change to the right lane so they can pass. |
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Right of way when turning left. |
Oncoming and any pedestrians. |
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Two vehicles on a narrow, one lane road; who has right of way? |
The vehicle going uphill. Downhill vehicle must back up till there is room. |
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What should you do if a car approaches with high beams on? |
Look to right edge of lane. |
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What should you do if a car approaches with high beams on? |
Look to right edge of lane. |
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How far ahead should you scan the road? |
10-15 seconds ahead. |
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How much following distance should you give? |
3 seconds. |
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What should you do in fog? |
Low beam lights, or avoid driving all together |
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What to do in a collision? |
1. Stop vehicle as soon as is safely possible 2. Call 911 with injuries 3. Exchange personal and insurance info 4. Report to dmv if an injury occurred and chp within 24 hrs |
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When are roads most slippery? |
First rain after a dry spell Drive 5-10 miles an hour slower |
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Can you use a cell phone? |
Hands free and can’t have headphones in both ears. |
