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Why is driving called a social taks?
Because drivers must interact with others
The traffic safety course gives you the basic knowledge and skills. What else do you need to be a good driver?
Experience
Is an appointment needed for your DOL knowledge test?
No
Traffic Laws are made primarily to?
Keep order and safety on the highway
Improving the Highway Transportation System is important because:
Collisions cause serious social and economic problems.
The main goal of traffic safety education is to?
Develop responsible drivers who are capable of driving collision free for a lifetime.
Within the highway transportation system, which of the three are the hardest to control?
Other highway users
You have reached threshold braking in your car's braking system when?
Your brakes are exerting full braking power, without traction loss
When you use hand over hand steering technique while making a right or left turn, you should?
Keep hands palm down in the top third of the steering wheel
What must you do at a flashing red light?
Stop and proceed only when clear.
Always hold the steering wheel?
From the outside, with thumbs relaxed
When should you release the parking brake?
After starting the engine, and after shifting to the proper gear
ABS stands for?
Anti-Lock Braking System
A diamond shaped yellow sign with black marking is to?
Warn of hazards ahead
Parking with a handicapped parking symbol, you must?
Have the proper permit
What are the three majoy groups of traffic signs?
Regulatory, warning, and guide/destination signs
What does a sign with a red circle and a red line going from left to right across the circle mean?
You may not make the maneuver shown on the sign.
A red X above a lane of travel indicates?
The lane is closed
Police, Flaggers, or other Emergency Personnel may hold up their hand, plam towards you indicating they want you to do what?
Stop
Speed Limit Signs, means exactly what?
The maximum speed indicated on the sign for ideal conditions
The following is NOT a reason for changing lanes.
When the person in front of you is going the speed limit.
Prior to entering an intersection, you should?
Look left, front, right, front again, and left again
Where should you look when backing in a straight line?
Out the rear window with occasional glances forward for front end swing
You are approaching an intersection, you intend to make a right turn after stopping for a STOP sing and bushes block you vision, what do you do?
Stop even with the STOP sign, creep forward, and stop again if necessary
What are the most important abilities need in driving?
Perceptual skills, good judgement, and motor skills
What does a round yellow sign mean?
Train crossing ahead
An orange diamond or rectangle sign indicates what?
Construction zones
A broken/dashed white center line on a street indicates what?
A one way traffic flow
A pennant shaped sign means?
No passing zone.
What line is used to mark the outer edge (right side) of a road?
Solid white line
When yo look far and near and side to side you are?
Scanning
When you turn a corner, when should you accelerate?
When you line of sight (LOS) to the target area is visible again
Why is it important to know the shape and color of traffic signs?
To recognize the meaning before you are close enough to read them.
How should you position your car while waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic?
Your car wheels should be straight while close to the intersection
When you approach a yield sign at an intersection , you should?
Stop if there are vehicles approaching the intersection
The following is NOT a regulatory sign?
Construction zone sign
Your light turns green and a pedestrian is crossing in your lane, what do you do?
Give the right of way to the pedestrian
Which is NOT true of speed limit signs?
They are considered warning signs
Why should you adjust the mirrors after you have adjusted the seat?
Changing the seat postition usually requires mirror adjustment
Before you move your car in reverse, you should?
Check to see if the area behind the car is clear
What are the colors of the signs for recreation and motorist services?
Blue and brown
As you approach an intersection and the light turns to yellow, you should?
Make every effort to stop
Which lane position is three?
Near the lane line (white fog line)
What is the best way to prevent conflict with parked cars?
Drive in lane position 2
If you decide the seat needs adjusting while you are driving?
Pull off the road, stop the car, and then adjust the seat
Lane position 5 is used for?
Emergency situations only
After starting the engine, before shifting into drive, you should?
Keep your foot on the brake pedal
What is important about a school zone?
You know you are within one block of a school and may need to slow down
What is the last thing you should do before entering traffic from the curb?
Check your blind area by looking over your shoulder
If a turn has been executed correctly, you can do what?
Speed up gently coming out of the turn.