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If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, what should drivers do?
If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, what should drivers do?
Follow the directions given by the officer.
What do highway markings provide?
What do highway markings provide?
Information for drivers.
The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as what?
The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as what?
The effect that alcohol has.
What may a person who drives much slower than the speed limit create?
What may a person who drives much slower than the speed limit create?
To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, where should you glance?
To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, where should you glance?
What does a solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicate?
What does a solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicate?
When must you yield for emergency vehicles?
When must you yield for emergency vehicles?
What does the sign showing 'a truck on a downward hill' mean?
What does the sign showing 'a truck on a downward hill' mean?
Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
On long trips, how can you prevent drowsiness?
On long trips, how can you prevent drowsiness?
When should you drive below the posted speed limit?
When should you drive below the posted speed limit?
What can the consumption of alcohol while taking drugs do?
What can the consumption of alcohol while taking drugs do?
"Highway Hypnosis" is a driving condition that can result from what?
"Highway Hypnosis" is a driving condition that can result from what?
What does a red traffic signal light mean?
What does a red traffic signal light mean?
Study Notes
Traffic Management and Driver Responsibility
- Follow directions from an officer directing traffic, even at functioning traffic lights.
- Driving significantly below the speed limit may lead to hazardous conditions on the road.
- Yield to emergency vehicles when you see flashing lights or hear sirens.
Roadway Indications and Safety
- Highway markings provide essential information to drivers regarding lane usage and behavior.
- A solid white line indicates lanes moving in the same direction, prohibiting passing.
- Signs depicting "a truck on a downward hill" warn of an upcoming hill.
Driving Conditions and Effects
- Lack of sleep adversely affects driving ability similarly to alcohol impairment.
- At higher speeds on wet roads, tire effectiveness diminishes, increasing accident risk.
- Consume alcohol with caution; it can amplify the effects of other drugs taken simultaneously.
Preventive Measures for Safe Driving
- Combat drowsiness during long trips by taking regular breaks to rest.
- In adverse conditions, such as rain or fog, limit speed below the posted limit for safety.
Psychological Factors and Alerts
- "Highway Hypnosis" can result from prolonged focus on the road without breaks, leading to decreased awareness.
- A red traffic signal requires drivers to stop at the designated line, crosswalk, or intersection to ensure safety.
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Description
This quiz covers essential safety practices for drivers, including following traffic instructions, understanding roadway markings, and recognizing the impacts of impaired driving. Test your knowledge on safe driving measures and the importance of yielding to emergency vehicles.
