• Shuffle
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Alphabetize
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Front First
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Both Sides
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Read
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
Reading...
Front

Card Range To Study

through

image

Play button

image

Play button

image

Progress

1/177

Click to flip

Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;

Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;

H to show hint;

A reads text to speech;

177 Cards in this Set

  • Front
  • Back
1.) Can you turn right when the light is red?
1.) Yes, unless there is a no turn on red sign.
2.) When can you turn left after a red light?
2.) If you are in the left lane and you are turning from a one- way street into another one -way street, unless a sign says not to. You must yield to pedestrians.
4.) What do you do when a red light flashes?
4.) You must come to a complete stop and then proceed when the intersection is clear.
3.) When a green arrow shows are you protected? What if the light turns to a green light?
3.) Yes, you are protected. If it turns into a green light, you can still go but you have to yield to pedestrians.
5.) Flashing yellow light means what?
5.) Caution
6.) Non functioning stop lights should be treated as if they were a…?
6.) Four way stop sign..
7.) On a ramp, when the light turns green, how many cars can enter? Are you protected with this green light?
7.) One. No, you are not protected.
8.) A steady yellow “X” over a traffic lane means..?
8.) You must change lanes because the direction of travel is about to change.
9.) A steady red “X” means..?
9.) You cannot use the lane.
10.) A white steady left-turn arrow means what?
10.) You can only turn left if you are in that lane.
11.) A two-way white left arrow means..?
11.) You may only turn left if you are in that lane but the lane is shared by left turning drivers approaching eachother.
When traveling in a school zone, how fast should you go? What will happen if you exceed the limit?
13.) 15 mph. 3 points and a fine.
Should you stop on a rail road track? When a train is approaching, what occurs?
14.) No, never. Red lights flash and a crossing gate is lowered.
15.) When there is a stop sign and the sign “EXCEPT RIGHT TURN” appears, what does that mean?
15.) It allows motorists to make the right turn without stopping.
16.) When you get to a four-way stop sign, what should you do?
16.) Traffic from all four directions must stop. The person who got there first can go first. If two people get there at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the person on the right. If the two drivers are facing each other, each may proceed with caution.
What do you do when you reach a yield sign?
17.) You must slow down and give the right-of-way to pedestrians.
What does the white sign “YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC” mean?
18.) This sign alerts motorists that the one-lane roadway requires them to yield the right-of-way to opposing traffic.
19.) How should you treat a railroad crossbuck sign?
19.) You should treat it as a yield sign.
The center lane only sign means what?
20.) It indicates where a lane is reserved for the exclusive use of left-turning vehicles in either direction
21.) When a sign says “TURN LEFT ONLY” or “TURN RIGHT ONLY” what should you do?
You must turn the direction the sign points to.
22.) What is the number one cause of death for 16 and 17-year-old drivers that are involved in crashes?
22.) “Driving too fast for conditions”
23.) What must you do if you reach a sign that says “LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN”
23.) Yield to oncoming traffic. You are not protected
24.) When you come across the sign “OPPOSING TRAFFIC HAS EXTENDED GREEN” what does that mean?
It means that opposing traffic may continue to move after your signal has turned red.
25.) Where is the “NO PASSING ZONE” placed on the road?
On the left side of the road
What does the Chevron Sign mean?
Chevron signs- sharp change in direction of the road. The road bends where the chevron points.
What is the only pentagon-shaped sign on the roadway?
School sign
If the school sign has an arrow pointing down under it, what must you do?
Slow down and watch for children crossing
What shape/color are work zone signs?
Diamond shaped/ orange with black coloring.
When you are going through a work zone what should you always do (no matter what time of day)?
34.) Turn on your headlights
When the sign “ROAD WORK AHEAD” comes up, what should you do?
Slow down
Who has the power to report motorists who speed or drive unsafely in work zones to the police?
36.) Highway workers
When there are electronic arrow panels, when should you start to merge?
Well in advance of the sign
Guide signs are generally what shape?
Horizontal rectangles
39.) What color are highway/expressway guide signs?
Green with white lettering
How many highway/expressway signs are there before the exit?
40.) There are 2 signs before the sign for the exit. The sign for the exit is the 3rd sign.
If the name on top of the exit sign points to the right, which way is the exit to. What if it is on the left?
If it points to the right, it is right. If the number sign is to the left, the exit goes left.
What does the red, white, and blue shield sign indicate?
It indicates a highway is an interstate traffic route.
On interstate routes, the even numbered interstates are generally what routes?
East to west routes.
What routes are generally odd numbered?
North to south routes
What do three-digit numbered interstate highways connect to?
Other major highways
46.) If the first three digits of an interstate route is even, which way does it connect?
The highway usually connects to interstate highways at both ends.
On mile markers, where does the zero start? (from east- west and from south- north)
47.) It starts at zero for west when going east to west and it starts at zero at south when going south to north.
49.) What is the legal limit of blood alcohol level?
.08 is the legal limit.
In the USA, one person dies every half hour and one person is injured every two minutes because of..?
48.) Drinking and driving.
What was the status in 2007 of people of the age of 16 who had a crash?
1 out of 6 people that were 16 had a reported crash.
How many areas of space are there around your vehicle?
6 areas of space
When is the only time you can cross solid lines?
When you’re making a turn.
Can you pass with a dotted yellow line?
Yes
Can you pass with a solid double yellow line?
No
When there is a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line, when can you pass?
When the broken yellow line is on your side.
What is the lane with broken yellow lines and solid yellow lines?
It is the lane for left turns
If there are white triangles painted across the lane, what does that mean?
You must yield to approaching traffic
What is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce the risk of death or injury?
Wear your seatbelt
In 2007, how many people were wearing seatbelts?
74 percent
Drivers ages 16-25 had the highest number of?
Unbuckled injuries and fatalities of any age group and the lowest seat belt use.
Where should you never store items?
On the rear window deck.
How should the rearview mirror be set?
So you can see the traffic directly behind the vehicle.
How should the side mirrors be set?
So you can just barely see the side of your vehicle.
Can you put things on your rearview mirrors?
No
Driver distraction and inattention to road and traffic conditions are responsible for?
25-30 percent of police reported crashes. (1.5 million crashes a year)
Being awake for 18 hours impairs your driving as much as a BAC level of?
.05 percent
67.) Every year across the US, falling asleep while driving causes at least?
100,000 crashes. (1,500 people died)
_____ percent of traffic involve drinking drivers?
40%
If you are a driver under age 21 and your BAC is ____ or more, you are considered to be driving under the influence.
.02
What is a safe following distance?
4-second following distance.
When you have oncoming vehicles to your left and parked vehicles on your right, what’s the best thing to do?
“Split the difference”
How do you encourage a tailgater to move around you?
You can tap on the breaks.
What is a place around a vehicle where a driver can’t see without moving his/her head?
Blindspot.
You should be able to identify problem situations _____ seconds ahead.
12
Looking at the sides is important where?
Any place where one stream of traffic meets another.
If your view is blocked you should?
Move forward slowly.
The highest crash rates occur during ______ hours.
Nighttime
Rates are ___ to 4 times harder at night than in daylight?
3
_______ are the hardest things to see at night.
Pedestrians
Headlights have a dual purpose: to _______.
To help you see and be seen
Clean your headlights ______.
Once a week
How much can you get fined if you don’t use your headlights?
$25.00 or more
You should use your headlights when you don’t see vehicles or pedestrians of a distance of _____ feet away.
100
Use low beams whenever you are within _____
500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and following a vehicle within 300 feet.
In urban areas, the maximum speed is ____
35MPH
In residential areas, the limit is _____
25 mph unless otherwise posted
The speed limit in school zones is _____
15 mph (when flashing or on school day)
Can you be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions?
Yes
What freezes quicker than regular?
Sections of road that is shaded by trees or buildings
What is it called when you lose grip on a roadway?
Hydroplane
An orange triangle is displayed on the back of farm tractors and horse-drawn vehicles that operate ______
25 mph or less
If you are going to break where drivers don’t expect it, what do you do?
Tap the brake pedal 3 or 4 times
A driver under 18 will also get suspended if?
If he/she is convicted of driving 26 mph over the speed limit.
How long is the first suspension?
90 Days
_____ points are removed from a driving record every 12 months in which a person is not under suspension.
3
How long do you have to appeal the suspension?
30 days of the mailing date of the Department’s notice.
If PennDot finds your vehicle was not covered by insurance for a period of 31days or longer, your registration will be suspended for?
3 Months
An unmarked police vehicle may be equipped with?
Red Lights Only
If the vehicle is flashing blue lights is it a police officer?
no
If the police do not investigate a crash and someone has died/been injured or if a vehicle must be towed you should?
Send a Driver’s Accident Report Form within 5 days
You are considered DUI if your BAC is?
.08 or higher
If your BAC level is below .8 can you still get convicted for DUI?
Yes
If you are under 21 and you have a BAC level of ___ you are considered to be DUI.
.02
If the police arrest you for DUI and you refuse to take tests, your license will be suspended for _____
1 Year
If you refuse to take the test and you are found guilty for DUI, your license may be suspended for_____ years.
2 ½
If you refuse chemical testing and have had a prior DUI conviction or a prior refusal for chemical testing, you will face?
3 years of suspension
For 2nd and 3rd offenses you will be required to have? You will also be required to undergo?
An ignition interlock system (dashboard breath tester) for one year. Alcohol-abuse screening and treatment.
For DUI, if deemed necessary by the courts, a judge may impose up to?
150 hours of community service.
The zero tolerance law reduced BAC from.08 to ____ for drivers under 21.
.02
____ are the number one cause for teenagers in the US
Traffic Crashes
If you are turning left and you are turning from a mirror street to a major street, allow yourself a _____ gap from any vehicle approaching right.
9 Second
Never start a left turn until?
You can see all the lanes you need to cross are clear and you can safely make turns
Roundabouts are?
Circular intersections where traffic moves counter clockwise.
All turns in roundabouts are?
Right turns
The most frequent cause of crashes at roundabouts?
Drivers who fail to yield before they enter.
The most frequent crash type for 16-year-old drivers in PA?
Single-vehicle run-off the road crash.
The sharper the curve, the more you need to?
Reduce your speed
If you are a driver entering the highway, you must ____ to the exiting driver.
Yield
______ is almost 100 feet per second
65 MPH
If you see a vehicle about to enter the highway, a common courtesy is to?
Change lanes so the driver can enter the highway easier
What is highway hypnosis?
When you stare straight ahead for a while instead of scanning the road.
Of fatal crashes on highways, ______ percent involve rear end collisions.
20
Park no more than ______ inches away from the curb.
12
When you have to park on the roadway, you must ________.
Use four way flashers so you can be seen 500 feet in both directions.
Always park in the direction that ________.
Traffic moves in
When parking downhill, you should ______.
Turn your wheels.
Don’t park within ____ of a fire hydrant.
15 Ft
Don’t park within ____ of any flashing signal, stop sign. Yield sign, or traffic control device located at the side of the roadway.
30 Ft
Don’t park within ______ of a crosswalk/intersection.
20 Feet
Don’t park within ______ of a driveway entrance to a fire station.
20 Feet
When should you double your following distance?
In a work zone
You should never cruise control in ______.
Work Zones
Every year in the US, about ______ people are injured as a result of crashes in work zones.
40,000
You are _______ times more likely to die in a crash with a train than with another vehicle.
40
It takes _______ seconds longer to pass a truck than vehicle
3-5
It takes _______ seconds to get out of the truck’s rear blind spot.
4 seconds
When the truck is turning, don’t pass until?
The truck is done turning.
Never try to cross behind a truck when?
It is preparing to back up.
A loaded truck with good tires and properly adjusted brakes that is going 65 mph on a dry, clear roadway takes ______ to complete a stop.
600 Ft
How far away should you stop from a bus?
10 Ft
Failure to stop for a school bus will result in?
A 60-day suspension of your driver’s license, a fine, and 5 points on your driving record.
Should you pass a snow plow?
No
143.) In Pennsylvania, ____ people are killed because of aggressive driving.
900
144.) In a review of 12,000 crashes, ___ percent of the drivers took no action to avoid the crash
37
145.) If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the right?
Turn your wheel to the right
146.) _____ feet of water will carry away most vehicles, ____ inches of water will cause you to lose control.
2, 6
If your accelerator sticks, you should?
Switch it to Neutral
If your brake system warning light comes on, you may have braking in __ of 4 wheels.
2
Should you hit the brake when your tire goes out?
no
In a funeral procession, you must have ___________ on.
Headlights and emergency flashers
If the lead vehicle in the funeral procession has a given light and goes through it and it turns red while the procession is still going on, can people in the procession still go?
Yes
PennDot begins to take action when a driving record reaches _______
6 or more points.
The drivers license is suspended with a person under 18 if that person accumulates _____ points.
6
If you drive below 40 mph on a limited access highway, what should you do?
Use your hazard flashers to warn the drivers behind you.
You must always use your turn signals at least _____ before turning.
100 feet
If you’re driving under 35 mph, you must signal at least _____ before turning.
300 feet
In 2007, improper careless turning was the cause of ______ crashes involving drivers age 17 in PA.
773
Signal ______ seconds before your turn.
4
If you see a lane in the middle of a two-way street marked on both sides by two line (solid outer line and broken inner line) what does that mean?
It means it may only be used for turning left.
How much room should you leave (in all directions) to make a U-turn?
500 feet
U-turns are not allowed on?
Curves or when you are approaching or nearing the crest of a hill
When can you turn left on red?
When you are on a one-way street that turns into another one-way street and there is no “NO TURN ON RED” sign
Can you enter an intersection if you have a green light?
No, wait until traffic is clear.
Is it illegal to pass a vehicle ahead of you on an acceleration lane?
Yes
When you turn to pass someone, wait to see the other driver’s ________ in your rearview mirror.
Headlights
If you’re passing, you need to be ______ faster than the vehicles you’re passing.
10 mph
You may not pass if you are within _____ of or are crossing any intersection or railroad grade crossing bridge.
100 Ft
If you are on a curve or hill or shoulder, can you pass?
no
Do you ever have the right of way on an intersection?
no
Drivers turning ______ must yield to vehicles going ______.
Left, Straight
You need about a _____ gap when crossing a 30 mph street.
6 Second
To turn right, how much of a gap should you have on the left?
8 Seconds
1. A white painted curb means:
Loading zone for passengers or mail only
How can you assess whether you are not looking far enough ahead when you drive?
You make frequent, quick stops.
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
When driving in fog, you should use your:
Low Beams
Before making a left or right turn, you should signal for at least
100 feet
If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle for a traffic violation and finds a front-seat passenger 17 years of age or younger not wearing a safety belt,a safety belt violation will be charged to:
The Driver
You can reduce your vehicle's blind spot by_______.
Installing large side mirrors
Traffic engineers and lawmakers have designed our roads, laws and traffic controls to help drivers __________ what other road users are about to do.
Anticipate and predict
At intersections, look to the _____ first.
Left
What is the 3-second rule?
The length of time it takes your vehicle to pass a certain point and the minimum distance that you should put between your vehicle and the one in front of you.