Cenla Driving Academy Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How often should you conduct an inspection of your vehicle?

Every time you drive

What should you do when your tire blows out while driving down the highway?

Hold tight to the wheel, slow down, pull as far off to the shoulder and stop.

True or False: Driving while taking over the counter (OTC) medication can make you drowsy and impair your driving.

True

What should you do when driving in a construction zone?

Slow down. Signup and view all the answers

What position in the vehicle is the safest to put a child restraint system?

Middle back seat. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a pedestrian or bicyclist appears to be moving into your lane?

Tap your horn lightly. Signup and view all the answers

If you pass your intended exit on the interstate, what should you do?

Go to the next lane. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you're about to be hit from the rear?

Brace yourself against the seat back. Signup and view all the answers

When can you make a left turn?

From a one-way to another one-way. Signup and view all the answers

What must you do if you want to turn left at an intersection with no green arrow indicated?

Must yield to oncoming traffic. Signup and view all the answers

What are the recommended hand placements for a steering wheel?

9 and 3 or 8 and 4. Signup and view all the answers

What should you NEVER do when approaching railroad tracks?

Never stop your vehicle on the tracks. Signup and view all the answers

Where are the No-zones for a cargo truck?

Fronts, sides, rear. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you notice a motorcyclist traveling near you?

Make constant visual checks, pass with care. Signup and view all the answers

What are blind spots?

Areas around your vehicle that you cannot see with your mirrors. Signup and view all the answers

What have you consented to when you agree to abide by the 'implied consent law'?

To take a breathalyzer. Signup and view all the answers

What three things should you do before backing your vehicle?

Hand on top of the steering wheel, foot on the brake, turn around and look. Signup and view all the answers

When following a school bus or a large truck at railroad tracks, how many seconds must you stay behind?

4 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four essential defensive driving techniques?

Alertness, anticipation, judgment, skill. Signup and view all the answers

If the rear of your car begins to skid to the right side of the road, what should you do?

Turn your front wheels to the right. Signup and view all the answers

When following another car in traffic, what is the basic rule to follow at any speed?

3 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do during heavy rain?

Slow down. Signup and view all the answers

True or False: You must not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

True Signup and view all the answers

If you must use your cell phone or electronic device, what should you do?

Pull over and stop. Signup and view all the answers

When preparing for a turn, how many feet before the turn should you signal?

100 feet. Signup and view all the answers

When driving in the rain, fog, or mist, what lights should you use?

Use your dim lights. Signup and view all the answers

If you stop your vehicle in the middle of a crosswalk, what does it force a blind pedestrian to do?

Walk outside the crosswalk into traffic. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do at an intersection when the light turns green?

Check for traffic. Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a flashing red light, what should the driver do?

Stop. Signup and view all the answers

When a school bus has stopped to load or unload children, how many feet must you stop from the bus?

30 feet. Signup and view all the answers

What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center lane mean?

No passing on the left. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your tires slip off the edge of the roadway?

Slow down gradually and get back on the roadway. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you are turning left and a bicyclist is crossing the intersection from the opposite direction?

Yield to the bicyclist. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cost to Louisiana taxpayers to pick up litter each year?

$40 million. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the law governing who should stop 30 feet from a school bus that is loading or unloading children.

Everybody must stop, regardless of the type of road. Signup and view all the answers

Which way does traffic travel in a traffic circle?

Counter-clockwise. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vehicle Inspections and Safety

Conduct vehicle inspections every time you drive; address any defects ASAP.
In case of a tire blowout, hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and pull over safely.

Impairment and Construction Zones

Driving under the influence of OTC medications can cause drowsiness, impairing driving ability.
Slow down in construction zones; fines are doubled.

Child Safety and Pedestrian Awareness

The safest position for a child restraint is the middle back seat.
If a pedestrian or bicyclist enters your lane, tap your horn lightly. Maintain at least a 3-foot distance when passing a bicyclist.

Interstate and Traffic Control

If you miss your exit on the interstate, proceed to the next exit safely.
In case of a potential rear-end collision, brace yourself. For side impacts, hold tightly to the wheel. In head-on collisions, cross arms in front of your face when unbuckled.

Lane Changes and Traffic Signals

You can make a left turn from a one-way street onto a two-way street.
Yield to oncoming traffic if turning left at intersections without a green arrow.

Steering and Vehicle Handling

Recommended hand placements on the steering wheel are 9 & 3 or 8 & 4, sitting 10 inches away from it.
Never stop on railroad tracks or shift gears while crossing. If warning lights are off, slow down and check for trains.

Truck Awareness and Motorcycle Precautions

No-zones for cargo trucks are at the front, sides, and rear. Stay out of the right lane near truck weigh stations and allow wide turns if a truck is in the left lane.
When near motorcyclists, maintain constant visual checks, pass safely, and keep a 4-second following distance.

Blind Spots and Defensive Driving

Blind spots are areas around your vehicle not visible in mirrors. Adjust mirrors and check over your shoulder to minimize them.
Agreeing to the "implied consent law" means you're consenting to a breathalyzer test if requested.

Safe Backing and Following Distance

Before backing up, place a hand on the steering wheel, a foot on the brake, and turn around to look.
Maintain a 4-second following distance behind school buses or large trucks near railroad tracks.

Defensive Driving Techniques

Essential defensive driving techniques include alertness, anticipation, judgment, and skill. SIPDE stands for Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
If your vehicle begins to skid right, turn the front wheels to the right.

Speed Regulations and Weather Conditions

The basic following distance rule is 3 seconds, increasing to 4 seconds in poor visibility conditions or at night.
Slow down during heavy rain as roads become slippery, especially in the initial moments of rain.

Parking and Cell Phone Use

It is illegal to park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
If using a cell phone while driving, pull over first. A 17-year-old cannot use a cell phone while driving.

Turning and Visibility

Signal continuously at least 100 feet before making a turn. Extend arms straight out for a left turn.
Use dim lights in fog, rain, or mist for visibility. Never drive without headlights on in fog.

Crosswalk and Intersection Protocols

Stopping in a crosswalk forces blind pedestrians to walk into traffic.
At a green traffic light, check for traffic and yield to pedestrians.

Traffic Light Responses

At a flashing red light, come to a complete stop; at steady yellow, slow down; a flashing yellow light indicates to proceed with caution.

School Bus Safety and Lane Regulations

Stop 30 feet from a school bus loading or unloading children.
Solid yellow lines indicate no passing; broken yellow lines signify two-way traffic.

Roadside Assistance and Traffic Circles

If tires slip off the roadway, slow down gradually to regain traction and get back on the road.
Traffic travels counter-clockwise in traffic circles.

Littering Impact

Louisiana taxpayers spend $40 million annually to clean litter, which also decreases property values and neighborhood quality.

School Bus Compliance

Stopping requirements vary by road type for school buses loading/unloading. All lanes must stop on two- and three-lane roads, while divided highways require stopping only for vehicles in the same direction.

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Test your knowledge and readiness for safe driving with these flashcards from Cenla Driving Academy. Each card presents key questions and answers regarding vehicle inspection and emergency actions while driving. Perfect for reinforcing essential driving safety information.