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What is the BAC percentage considered drinking and driving

0.08%

Hand Placement on steering wheel

9 and 3 o clock

Red light rules

Stop



Right on red



Left on red only if you're coming from a 1 way street going to another one way

Green arrow light

You may pass on regular solid green arrow



If the arrow light is off but the signal light right next to it, you may go, but only after yielding to the oncoming traffic

Flashing red sign

Treat the same as a stop sign

Flashing yellow sign

Means there's a hazard so be careful

Stop signs

Come to a complete stop, feel the car go thump a little backwards

Yield signs

Slow down or stop to yield right of way to oncoming traffic they are crossing or entering

Speed signs

Indicate a safe speed for the turns/corners/off-ramps

Railroad

Never try to beat the train



Don't shift gears when crossing (your vehicle could stall or stop)



Don't cross unless there is ample time and space for your car to fully enter the other side

Sign indicates recreational, cultural, or historical areas

Highways

Interstate, US, State, County highways

A vehicle that has this sign means its designated to go less than 25 mph

Parking spaces that are cross hatched for disabilities

Only vans can park there

Yellow lines

Indicate traffic moving in opposite directions

Singular, broken yellow line

Two lane road


Passing permitted with care

Broken yellow line; solid yellow line

Only allowed to pass on the side of the broken line (with care)

Solid yellow lines

Cannot pass either way

White lines

Indicates traffic moving in the same direction

Broken white lines

Can pass between lanes when its safe to do so

Solid white line

Cannot pass

Crosswalks

Stop behind the crosswalk



Need to stop behind cross walk even if it is not painted on the street

H.A.W.K cross walk

High intensity activated cross walk



Black: proceed with caution


Blinking yellow: slow down


Solid yellow: stop if possible


Red: stop

What to look for at intersections

1. Traffic control devices


2. Oncoming and cross traffic


3. Pedestrians and bicyclists


4. Road condition


5. AREAS OF LIMITED VISIBILITY

At the intersection

Do not go immediately once green

Bicyclists

On areas they don't have a lane, they are expected to go furthest to the right on the right lane

High Occupancy Vehicle lane



Indicates what kind of vehicle and how many people need to be in there to use the lane

Reversible Lane

They are used to sometimes have traffic in one direction and sometimes have it in the opposite direction



Indicated by:


Separated by a barrier


Or marked by double broken ,yellow lines


Sometimes special lights or posted signs are up on there

Indicate you're going in the wrong direction on a one way

Shared center turn lane



Cars from either direction can use these lanes to turn



When a road has this lane, you may not turn left from any other lane



You may stop in this lane until its safe to complete the turn



You cannot use this lane to pass other cars



Unmarked lanes

1. Drive to the center right of the road


2. Do not drive on the shoulder/edge of the road

Rotary island/roundabout

1. Yield to the traffic already in the circle


2. Drive to the right direction (counter-clockwise)


3. Watch for driving signs

Diverging Diamond Intersection

A DDI crosses traffic to the opposite side of the road across an interchange so vehicles have uninterrupted movement onto the freeway ramps.



You cannot left turn ONTO a DDI

Yielding right of way

Yield to:


1. Driver who arrives at the intersection before you


2. Drivers in the opposing traffic lane when making a left turn


3. Driver on your right at a 4 way intersection with just stop signs (arrived at the same time)


4. Drivers on public highway if you're entering into the highway


5. Pedestrians, bicyclists, other cars still in the intersection

Pedestrian right of way

Pedestrians always have right of way in crosswalks and intersections

Bicycles

Have same rights as all motor vehicles

Changing lanes

Must yield to drivers already in the lane

Backing/driving in reverse

You must yield right of way to all vehicles close enough to be a hazard

Narrow mountain roadway

When two cars meet on a narrow road, the car driving downhill must yield right of way by backing up to a wider place or by stopping to leave sufficient space for the vehicle going up.


EXCEPT when its more practical for the vehicle going uphill to back up to a wider space

Emergency vehicle

Yield right of way to all emergency vehicles with sirens/horns with white, blue, or red lights.



Pull over to the right edge of the road if possible.



If at an intersection, drive through the intersection before you pull over



If you are approaching an emergency vehicle on a 2 roadway, leave at least 1 lane in between you and the vehicle if possible. If you can't, slow down to a safe speed and be careful

Maintenance vehicles

Be careful and yield right of way to maintenance vehicles. Sometimes they can create a smoke so be careful

School buses

You must stop 20 feet before a school bus that is stopped with its red lights blinking. Even if it's on the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection you are approaching.



Remain stopped until the lights stop blinking.



Proceed with caution because kids



You are not required to stop if there is a median or physical barrier between you and the bus.

Transit bus

Drivers in the same lane of traffic are required to yield right lf way to buses signalling to enter the lane (after boarding people on) and have the yield warning sign illuminated on the back.

Construction zone

Yield to the construction zone, workers, and vehicles.



Speed limits reduced and clearly marked



Adjust lane position to go away from construction zone

20 mph speed limit

Narrow, winding mountain highways and blind curves

25 mph

Business district

30 mph

Residence district

40 mph

Open mountain highways

45 mph

Trash taking vehicles

55 mph

Urban interstate, highways

65-75 mph

Designated rural interstates, highways

Stopping distance

Lightweight passenger going around 55 mph should stop 200 ft before the line.


Buses need about 230 ft stopping distance

Turning/signaling

In urban areas: signal 100 ft before



40 mph + : signal 200 ft before



Extra caution should be used when approaching or coming from a private lane near a main intersection.

Turning from double lanes

Left turns

Never turn your front wheels when you are waiting to turn.

Turning from a one way street to a two way street

Two point turn about

A street, alleyway, driveway is used to turn


1. Signal intention to turn right


2. Move back until the rear end reaches the edge corner into the alley


3. Steer rapidly all the way to the right


4. Center into alley


5. Straighten wheels, stop


6. Signal , turn left, accelerate as appropriate

Forward two points turnabout

1. Signal intention to turn left


2. Move into driveway


3. Signal right turn


4. Move slowly back out while steering all the way to the right


5. Straighten wheels, stop, shift to drive, move forward

Prohibited parking

Crosswalk, sidewalk, bridge, elevated structure, railroad tracks



Within 30 ft of traffick signal, stop sign, railroad crossing



Within 15 ft of fire hydrant



In intersection, tunnel, runways truck ramp, or blocking driveway

Parallel parking

1. Stop even with car ahead


2. Turn wheel sharp right and turn slowly into the space


3. When clear of the car ahead, turn wheel sharply to left and back into the car behind


4. Turn wheel sharp right and pull towards the curb in the center of space


Uphill, down hill

Leave car in low gear if headed uphill


Leave car in reverse gear if headed down hill

Parking uphill down hill

Uphill:


1. Turn front wheels away from the curb and let car roll until rear ends of the front wheels rest on the curbs



Downhill:


1. Turn front wheels toward the curb, let car roll until the front wheels rest on the curb



Uphill No curb:


1. Turn front wheels to the right. Car might roll off the highway, but not into traffic

Entering freeway

1. Match speed to that of the freeway when coming from on ramp


2. Don't stop in the acceleration lane

Freeway driving

1. Slower traffic goes in the right lane


2. To be nice to traffic entering the lane, you should move to the center or left lanes


3. Plan ahead and look for direction, guide signs


4. Be aware of other drivers, especially in your blinds pot


5. Signal 200 ft before changing lanes

Deacceleration lane

When getting off freeway use this lane.


1. Slow down only after turning into the lane


2. Check posted safe speed for exit ramp

Changing lanes

1. Turn signal on


2. Check mirrors


3. Check blindspot


4. Safely change lanes


5. Turn off signal

Do not pass a vehicle if..

1. You cannot safely return to the right hand side before coming within 200 ft of oncoming vehicle


2. You're on a curved hill with obstructed views


3. Within 100 ft of marked or unmarked crossing


4. Within 100 ft of bridge, tunnel

Night driving

1. When visibility is less than 1000 ft use headlights

Highbeam lights/ lowest light

1. If driving with highbrow lights or low beam with fog lights on, dim them before coming 500 ft of another driver

Following another car at night

Use low beam lights with no fog lights if you are within 200 ft of them

Driving through fog

Use low beam lights with fog lights on

Bad weather

1. Slow speed


2. Do not use cruise control if toad is wet or icy

If hydroplaning

1. Ease foot off gas pedal


2. Steer straight


3. Don't stop or turn until you get friction on wheels again

Skidding on snow/ice

Let up on accelerator


Steer in the way your wheels were pointing

Three second rule

When the car ahead of you passes a sign, reference point, etc count to 3 and then pass

Trucks' blind spots

Trucks need about 290 ft to stop completely

Brake failure

Pump brake several times


If that doesn't work use Parking Brake

Tire blowout

Steer straight, slow down gradually, foot off gas pedal use brakes lightly. Pull off into a safe place

Headlight failurw

Switch on and off



If Does not work, use emergency flashers, lowbeams, fog lights, turn signals, etc. Pull off road asap

Suspension points for minor under 18

6 points in 12 months

Suspension points minor 18-21

9 points in 12 months


12 points in 24 months


14 points in this period of time

Suspension points for adult

12 in 12 months


18 in 24 months

DWAI

Driving while ability impaired


.05-.07 bac