Aceable Level 1, Chapter 5 Flashcards
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What should turn signals be used for?

  • Pulling away from the curb
  • Changing lanes
  • Turning
  • All of the above (correct)

    • 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.

    True

    When should you avoid passing a vehicle on the highway?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first thing you should do when you want to pass a vehicle on the highway?

    <p>Check to see if everything is clear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When passing on a two-lane road, what should you first ensure?

    <p>Checking your rear view and side mirrors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can you move back over after passing a vehicle?

    <p>When you can see the car in your rear view mirror.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should Pete do when he is being passed by a vehicle on his left?

    <p>Stay to the right edge of his lane and maintain or reduce his speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should Stella do if she needs to make a left turn in 50 ft while in the far right lane?

    <p>Drive past the turn and keep going until she finds a safe place to turn around.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When turning left, you don't need to yield to oncoming traffic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For how much distance should you signal before turning?

    <p>100 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parking spots do you need a permit for?

    <p>Handicap parking spaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You shouldn't park your vehicle within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    <p>15 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should Riley do when parking on a paved highway at night?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When parallel parking, what is the first thing you must do?

    <p>Pull up even with the front car, about two feet out from the space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should you position your car to start parallel parking?

    <p>Line up even with the car in front of your spot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When parking uphill with a curb, which direction should your front wheels face?

    <p>Away from the curb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is illegal to coast downhill with the transmission or gears in neutral.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are your blind spots located?

    <p>Left and right sides of your vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Drivers should keep _________ of following distance between them and the car they are following.

    <p>3 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the road becomes wet or crowded, what should you do?

    <p>Slow down and increase your following distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation should you lower your headlights?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Turn on your headlights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When driving on the highway, what should you not do?

    <p>Speed up the flow of traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first thing Emma must do to get off the highway?

    <p>Get into the exit lane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you avoid highway hypnosis?

    <p>Don't drive more than 8 hours a day and stop every 2 hours or 100 miles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must you do if your car starts to skid?

    <p>Ease pressure off the gas pedal and turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you drive off the pavement, what should you do?

    <p>Grab your wheel tightly and take your foot off the gas pedal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stella is driving down a steep hill. She should keep her car __ to help __.

    <p>In a lower gear to help slow her vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you need to request from the state before starting drivers ed?

    <p>A Parent Taught Drivers Ed packet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.
    • 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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    Test your knowledge on traffic signals with these flashcards from Aceable Level 1, Chapter 5. This quiz focuses on the proper use of turn signals, arm signals, and alternatives to brake lights. Ideal for new drivers looking to enhance their understanding of road safety.

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