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What law requires that you complete a field sobriety test from any law enforcement officer? How long will you lose your license for if you do break this law?

Implied consent law, 1 year

What law requires you to have liability insurance to drive legally?

financial responsibility law

When you judge where possible points of conflict might occur, what IPDE step are you using?

predict

most states have a law requiring drivers to have liability insurance to drive legally called:

financial responsibility law

A driver who refuses to take an alcohol test will lose his/her license under which law?

implied consent law

what is 4 requirements to attain your driver's license?

have permit 6 months, pass driver's ed, drive 50 hours with parents, be 16 years old

what does a yellow light indicate? what must you do? what is the point of no return?

light about to turn red, you must stop if safe, imaginary line 2secs prior to intersection

what law indicates that you may complete a right turn on a red signal light?

right-turn-on-red

Yellow solid line:

marks the left edge of the road and separates opposing traffic

double solid yellow

no passing allowed from either direction

solid and dashed yellow

passing is only allowed of the dashed side, not on solid side

dashed yellow

separates opposing traffic flow and allows passing

solid white

marks the right edge of the road

dashed white

separates multiple lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

small dashed white

exit only lane; lane is about to end

where are you supposed to stop at a stop sign?

stop line, crosswalk, or curb line

roundabout rules (2)

enter to the right and signal right when leaving

Where are you required to yield?

pedestrians and intersections

What does the white diamond shape indicate? what are they for?

reserved lane. for bus, bike, and HOV

what stipulates that you can only legally drive the speed that is safe under current conditions?

basic speed law

You are approaching an intersection with a stop sign and stop line that you intend to turn left after stopping. Bushes block you view to the right so you should

stop at the stop line and then creep forward slowly and stop again if necessary

a solid and broken line painted on the center of a two-lane highway means passing is:

not allowed when the solid line is on your side

when approaching a stop sign at an intersection what is the priority indicator to stop at?

stop line

Curbs painted red, yellow, or white are generally designated as

no-parking zones

steps in scanning intersections

1) Scan all four corners for signs
2) Determine which direction has the right-of-way based on signs or if uncontrolled
3) Scan traffic ahead of you, scan to the left, and scan to the right
4) Look left and right just before entering the intersection

What does the financial responsibility law require? (2 things)

1. Liability Insurance


2. Carry a current ID card in vehicle

1st thing you do when getting into the car

Adjust seat

What gear(s) can a vehicle be started in?

Park or Neutral

In a vehicle with an automatic transmission (shifting gears):

Always come to a full stop before shifting gears

The driving task is primarily a:


a) Physical Task


b) Routine Task


c) Thinking Task


d) Social Task

C, Thinking task

Unless posted speed limit in school zones

20mph

Unless posted speed limit on city streets

25mph

Unless posted speed limit on county roads

50mph

Unless posted speed limit on state highways

60mph

How far in front of you should you scan?

At least 10seconds

Required times for headlights

30mins after sunset and before sunrise

Dim high-beams how close to an oncoming vehicle? Vehicle you are following?

500' oncoming, 300' following

What to do in oncoming vehicle with high-beams is approaching you (2)

1) Blink Highbeams


2) Look to the right of the road

Hand signals for turn signals when turn signals not working:

90 degrees up - Right


Straight out - Left


90 degrees down - Stop

Does a bridge freeze before a highway?

Yes

Name of the distance it take to recognize a hazard, decide what to do, and get you vehicle stopped

Total stopping distance

How many feet must you park away from a fire hydrant?

15'

How close must you park to a curb?

12inches

Yellow curb

Restricted from parking

No Color Markings on curb

No restrictions

Red curb

Reserved for emergency vehicles

White curb

short stops only allowed

Who has full right-of-way at crosswalks and intersections?

Bicycles and pedestrians

At an uncontrolled intersections, yield to drivers coming from the:

right

At a 4-way stop right-of-way goes to the vehicle that:

Stops first

If a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing you are required to stop for it unless you are oncoming traffic and the roadway: (3 things)

1) Has 3 or more marked traffic lanes


2) Separated by a median


3) Separated by a physical barrier

You intend to turn left at an intersection. Other traffic will yield the right-of-way to you for a left turn only when your:

left-turn arrow is green

You plan to cross an intersection, but your vision is blocked by parked vehicles. You should:

look left, right, and ahead as you creep forward

When are the road slickest due to rain and why?

As the rain first starts to fall due to oil

How much space much you keep when following emergency vehicles?

500'

At a speed of 55mph how many seconds do you need to pass another vehicle?

10 seconds

Total stopping distance is the distance:

It takes to use the IPDE process and come to a complete stop

The spot where you can no longer stop safely at a yellow light is called:

The point of no return

An intersection with a left-turn light, a green arrow, or a delayed green light has:

A protected left turn

When riding a bicycle at night use a headlight visible from how many feet away?

500'

What is the slow-moving vehicle sign?

Orange triangle with red trim

Taking your foot off the accelerator and holding it over the brake pedal is called:

Covering the brake

When changing lanes, check the blind-spot by:

Checking over your shoulder in the direction you are going to move

Sign that gives suggested travel speed for a curve under ideal conditions

advisory speed sign

Questions to ask when passing:

Is it legal?


Is it safe?


Is it necessary?

4 steps to safely driving around a curve

1) Slow down while wheel is straight to advisory speed limit


2) Look far around curve to aim steering


3) Begin steering and release break


4) Accelerate gently about halfway through curve

An escape path is the opening into which you can move to:

avoid a collision with another vehicle

At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction on a two-lane road?

About 10mph faster than the other vehicle

When do I know it is safe to return to my lane after passing?

When you see both headlights of the car passed

Rules to highway driving (Try to get all 6, only need 4)

*Stay centered in lane


*Maintain consistent speed


*Maintain 4 second following distance


*Stay out of other vehicle's blind-spots


*Scan 10-15 seconds ahead


*Don't break unless necessary

Where does it freeze first and dry out last on cold, wet days?

Shady areas

Why do overpasses and bridges get icy faster?

Air circulating all around them

What is hydroplaning?

When your tires lose traction on wet roadways

Breaking hard with ABS breaks

Keep firm, steady pressure

When driving with no other vehicles at night, use

high-beam headlights

Steps to take in total brake failure (3 steps)

1) Pump brake pedal 3-4 times


2) Downshift to lower gear


3) Use parking brake to gently bring car to stop

How to counter a rear-wheel skid:

Steer in the direction of the skid

Info needed to exchange after a collision

Personal Info (Typically found on driver's license)


Insurance Info


Vehicle Info

What to do in a blowout:

Brake hard

Accelerator sticks. 1st step:

Kick the side of the pedal once