Questions and Answers
What should turn signals be used for?
Besides your left turn signal light, what is another way to signal a left turn?
Point your left arm straight out the left window.
If the brake lights on your vehicle are malfunctioning, you can signal a stop by pointing your arm straight down out the left window.
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When should you avoid passing a vehicle on the highway?
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What is the first thing you should do when you want to pass a vehicle on the highway?
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When passing on a two-lane road, what should you first ensure?
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When can you move back over after passing a vehicle?
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What should Pete do when he is being passed by a vehicle on his left?
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What should Stella do if she needs to make a left turn in 50 ft while in the far right lane?
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When turning left, you don't need to yield to oncoming traffic.
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For how much distance should you signal before turning?
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Which parking spots do you need a permit for?
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You shouldn't park your vehicle within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
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What should Riley do when parking on a paved highway at night?
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Pete's mother has a physical disability. He borrows her car to go to the grocery store and parks in one of the spaces reserved for customers with disabilities up front.
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When parallel parking, what is the first thing you must do?
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Where should you position your car to start parallel parking?
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When parking uphill with a curb, which direction should your front wheels face?
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It is illegal to coast downhill with the transmission or gears in neutral.
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Where are your blind spots located?
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Drivers should keep _________ of following distance between them and the car they are following.
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If the road becomes wet or crowded, what should you do?
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In which situation should you lower your headlights?
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What should you do when driving on the highway an hour before sunset and you can barely see the vehicle 500 feet in front of you?
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When driving on the highway, what should you not do?
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What is the first thing Emma must do to get off the highway?
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How can you avoid highway hypnosis?
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What must you do if your car starts to skid?
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If you drive off the pavement, what should you do?
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Stella is driving down a steep hill. She should keep her car __ to help __.
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What do you need to request from the state before starting drivers ed?
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Study Notes
Traffic Signals and Signs
- Turn signals indicate actions like pulling away from the curb, changing lanes, and turning.
- An alternative signal for a left turn is pointing your left arm straight out the window.
- If brake lights malfunction, signal a stop by pointing your arm straight down out the left window.
Passing and Lane Changes
- Avoid passing a vehicle when within 100 feet of intersections, railroad crossings, hills, curves, bridges, or tunnels.
- Before passing, check that the road is clear using rear view and side mirrors.
- You can move back into your lane after passing when you see the other vehicle in your rear view mirror.
Driver Responsibilities While Driving
- When being passed, maintain or reduce speed and stay to the right edge of your lane.
- If needing to turn left from the far right lane, drive past the turn to find a safe place to turn around.
- Always yield to oncoming traffic when making a left turn and signal 100 feet before turning.
Parking Regulations
- Permits are required for handicap parking spaces.
- Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- At night, ensure visibility by leaving the parking lights and headlights on dim and allowing room for other vehicles to pass.
Legal and Safe Parking Practices
- Park legally; you cannot use a disabled parking space if the disabled individual is not present.
- Initiate parallel parking by aligning with the car in front of your designated space.
Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
- When parked on an incline next to a curb, turn wheels away from the curb.
- Coasting downhill in neutral is illegal.
- Understand that blind spots are areas not visible in mirrors, located on both sides of the vehicle.
Following Distance and Speed Regulations
- Maintain a following distance of 3 seconds from the vehicle ahead.
- In wet or crowded road conditions, slow down and increase following distance.
Headlight Usage and Highway Driving
- Lower headlights when driving in poor visibility (fog, heavy rain) or when approaching other vehicles.
- Activate headlights when visibility is poor, especially an hour before sunset.
- On the highway, do not accelerate the flow of traffic, instead, safely merge into exit lanes when leaving.
Preventing Driver Fatigue
- Avoid highway hypnosis by limiting driving to 8 hours a day and taking breaks every 2 hours or 100 miles.
Handling Skids and Off-Pavement Situations
- If your vehicle skids, ease off the gas and steer in the desired direction.
- If you drive off the pavement, maintain a firm grip on the wheel and reduce speed by taking your foot off the gas.
Vehicle Control on Inclines
- Driving downhill requires you to use a lower gear to help slow down the vehicle.
Driver Education Requirements
- To begin driver education, request a Parent Taught Drivers Ed packet from the state.
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