Questions and Answers
What does a stop sign mean?
Stop completely, check for pedestrians, and cross traffic.
What should you do if there are no signals at a railroad crossing?
Slow down and prepare to stop if you see or hear a train approaching.
What color are Highway & Expressway guide signs?
Green with white letters.
What does a yellow and black diamond-shaped sign indicate?
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What does it mean if a green arrow turns into a green light?
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You may continue carefully through a yellow light if you are within the intersection.
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You may turn left at a red light if you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.
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What should you do before turning right on red?
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What must you yield to when making a right turn on a green light?
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The speed limit is _____ miles per hour when the yellow lights are flashing on the school zone speed sign.
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When may you cross solid yellow lines?
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Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when they are driving with teenage passengers.
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What is the top major crash type for 16-year-old drivers in PA?
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What should you allow when driving behind a motorcycle?
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What is the recommended following distance when traveling behind a motorcycle?
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What does an orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicate?
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When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks take shorter distances than cars to stop.
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You do not have to stop for a school bus whose red lights are flashing and stop arm is extended if you are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway.
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What should you do if you need to slow down or stop unexpectedly?
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When planning to make a turn, how far in advance should you activate your signals?
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What is your blind spot?
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What should you do when you park on the roadway?
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What should you do before backing up?
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To help avoid crashes, what should you do?
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What should you do when traveling below 40 miles per hour on a limited access highway?
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You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible from ____ feet away.
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If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards ____ of the road.
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The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as what?
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Teenagers should try to get at least ____ of sleep each night to avoid the risk of drowsy driving crashes.
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If another driver cuts you off in traffic, what should you do?
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For an average person, how many minutes does the body need to process the alcohol in one drink?
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Crashes in work zones are most commonly the result of what?
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What is a good safety practice when driving through a work zone?
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On two-lane, two-way streets or highways, where should you start left turns?
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To turn left on multi-lane streets and highways, from which lane should you start?
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Study Notes
Road Signs and Signals
- A stop sign requires a complete stop, checking for pedestrians and cross traffic before proceeding.
- No signals at a railroad crossing mean you should slow down and prepare to stop if a train approaches.
- Highway and expressway guide signs are green with white letters.
- A yellow and black diamond sign warns about road conditions.
Traffic Lights and Turns
- A green arrow turning into a green light allows a turn but requires yielding to oncoming traffic.
- Drivers can cautiously proceed through a yellow light if already in the intersection.
- Turning left at a red light is permissible from a one-way to another one-way street.
- Right turns on red are allowed after stopping and checking for traffic and pedestrians.
Pedestrian and Motorcycle Safety
- Yield to pedestrians when making a right turn on a green light.
- School zone speed limit is 15 mph when yellow lights are flashing.
- Maintain at least a 4-second following distance when traveling behind a motorcycle and allow motorcycles to use an entire lane.
Special Vehicle Situations
- An orange triangle on a vehicle indicates lower speed than normal traffic.
- Trucks generally require longer stopping distances than cars.
- Stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights is only exempt when on the opposite side of a divided highway.
Defensive Driving
- To signal that you need to slow down unexpectedly, quickly tap the brake pedal a few times.
- Activate turn signals 3 to 4 seconds before reaching an intersection.
- The blind spot is defined as the area you cannot see without moving your head.
Parking and Backing Up
- Use four-way flashers when parking on the roadway.
- Before backing up, always look through the rear window to check your surroundings.
Safe Driving Practices
- Communicate with other drivers to help avoid crashes.
- Traveling below 40 mph on a limited access highway requires using four-way flashers.
- Headlights should be used when vehicles are not visible from 1,000 feet away.
- If blinded by an oncoming vehicle's high beams, look to the right side of the road.
Drowsy Driving and Alcohol Impact
- Lack of sleep impairs driving ability similarly to alcohol. Aim for at least 7 hours of sleep nightly to prevent drowsy driving.
- It takes approximately 60 minutes for the body to process the alcohol in one drink.
Driver Behavior and Work Zones
- Crashes in work zones often result from carelessness and speeding; double your usual following distance in these areas.
- Begin left turns on two-lane roads close to the center line and from the left lane on multi-lane streets.
Passing Vehicles
- Passing another vehicle on the right is permissible on a two-lane road under certain conditions not specified in the flashcards.
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