Drivers Ed Flashcards

Questions and Answers

The most common color of warning signs is:

Blue

Yellow (correct)

Green

Red

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

A green arrow pointing left (correct)

A solid green light

A flashing red light

A flashing yellow light

This sign means:

Sharp turn ahead, slow down (correct)

Work crew ahead

Side road

Playground ahead

When in a travel lane on the roadway:

Don't stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road. Signup and view all the answers

While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words 'Reduced speed, 35 mph.' This means:

That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign Signup and view all the answers

If you need to drive in foggy weather you must?

Turn on your hazard lights Signup and view all the answers

What does this sign mean?

Stop Signup and view all the answers

What does this sign mean?

Yield Signup and view all the answers

What does the color red mean?

Stop, do not enter, wrong way, yield Signup and view all the answers

What does the color orange mean while driving?

Construction and maintenance warning Signup and view all the answers

What does the color yellow mean while driving?

General warning, advisory of unexpected roadway conditions Signup and view all the answers

What does the color fluorescent yellow green mean while driving?

High emphasis of school warning, pedestrian crossing, and bicycle activity Signup and view all the answers

What does the color white/black mean while driving?

Regulations, control traffic, set limits or give commands Signup and view all the answers

What does the color blue mean while driving?

Drivers guidance and handicap parking Signup and view all the answers

What does the color brown mean while driving?

Areas of public recreation, cultural, and historical significance Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Must turn' sign indicate?

You cannot go straight ahead. You must turn either to the right or left. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'One way' sign indicate?

Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'No symbol' sign indicate?

Red circle with a slash shows that you are not allowed to do something. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'two-second' rule while driving?

The amount of time you should allow between you and another vehicle to avoid rear-end collisions. Signup and view all the answers

When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or behind you, what should you do?

Pull over to the right and stop. Signup and view all the answers

What is the No Zone?

The blind spots on the right, left, front, and behind a truck or large vehicle where drivers can't see you. Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right-of-way in Florida?

No one. The law only states who must yield in any given situation. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three parts of an expressway entrance?

Entrance ramp, acceleration lane, merging area. Signup and view all the answers

What would happen to the license of a driver who was involved in an accident and did not stop to help the persons who were injured?

The license will be revoked. Signup and view all the answers

What locations are you never allowed to park?

On a sidewalk or crosswalk, within 20 feet of an intersection, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, on any bridge or overpass. Signup and view all the answers

What lights are required on your car?

Two red tail lights, a white light for license plate visibility, two headlights with high and low beam settings, and two red stoplights. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are appropriate defensive driving techniques to use if you are about to be involved in a crash?

Try to hit a vehicle moving in the same direction, swerve right instead of toward oncoming traffic, drive off the road rather than skid off, hit something that is not moving. Signup and view all the answers

What must you do if you approach a roundabout?

Slow down and yield to traffic already in the circle. Signup and view all the answers

You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:

The cyclist might have to swerve into the road into traffic to avoid an object on the road Signup and view all the answers

You must yield for emergency vehicles?

When you see a red and blue or hear a siren Signup and view all the answers

What might help drivers conserve gasoline?

Slowing down gradually Signup and view all the answers

What sign is this?

Lane ends sign Signup and view all the answers

An 'End school zone' sign indicates:

The end of a reduced speed zone Signup and view all the answers

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Slow down by gently using the brakes and turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed Signup and view all the answers

Children are required to wear their seat belts:

If they choose to do so Signup and view all the answers

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Look toward the right side of the road Signup and view all the answers

This sign is a:

Warning sign Signup and view all the answers

A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

400 feet Signup and view all the answers

You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

Only if you have an emergency Signup and view all the answers

You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows Signup and view all the answers

Always signal when:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right Signup and view all the answers

This sign means:

A divided highway begins Signup and view all the answers

This road sign means:

Deer crossing Signup and view all the answers

On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. You should:

Continue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or other location where you can safely turn around Signup and view all the answers

When a drawbridge signal is red, you should:

Come to a complete stop Signup and view all the answers

____ greatly increases stopping distances and severity of crashes.

High speeds Signup and view all the answers

If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

Try to get out of the aggressive driver's way Signup and view all the answers

This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left Signup and view all the answers

As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Warning Signs

The common color for warning signs is yellow.
A sign with a sharp turn symbol advises drivers to slow down.

Right-of-Way Regulations

Left turns have the right-of-way at a green arrow pointing left.
In Florida, no specific driver has the right-of-way; yielding is situation-dependent.

Speed Limit Signs

A sign stating "Reduced speed, 35 mph" indicates the speed limit starts at that sign.

Driving in Adverse Conditions

Use low beam headlights when driving in foggy conditions; it's also essential during daylight when visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

Upon encountering an emergency vehicle with lights or sirens, pull over to the right and stop.

Defensive Driving Techniques

Maintain a two-second gap between vehicles to avoid rear-end collisions.
If an accident is imminent, try to steer away from oncoming traffic.

Parking Regulations

Parking is prohibited on sidewalks, within 20 feet of intersections, within 15 feet of fire hydrants, and on bridges.

Traffic Sign Meanings

The red color indicates stop, do not enter, wrong way, or yield.
Orange signals construction or maintenance warnings.
Yellow indicates general warnings about roadway conditions.
Fluorescent yellow-green warns of school zones and pedestrian crossings.
White/black represents traffic regulations and controls.
Blue indicates driver assistance and handicap parking.
Brown signals public recreational areas.

Town and Highway Safety

A must-turn sign indicates the driver cannot go straight and must turn.
The No Zone refers to blind spots around large vehicles where visibility is limited.

Expressway Entrances

An expressway entrance consists of an entrance ramp, an acceleration lane, and a merging area.

Crash Protocol

If an accident occurs and a driver doesn't stop to assist, their license will be revoked.

Guidelines for Children

Children are required to wear seat belts in all moving vehicles.

Intersections and Traffic Signals

At uncontrolled intersections, the car to the left must yield to the car on the right.
A flashing red light requires a complete stop at intersections.

Lane Control Signals

Lane ends signs prepare drivers for merging traffic; they are typically yellow and black.

General Driving Practices

Signal for lane changes, when entering or exiting parking spaces, and when merging from alleys.
Brake gently if your vehicle’s wheels slip off the road.
Always proceed with caution at drawbridges when the signal is red.

Considerations When Passing

Be cautious when passing bicycles; cyclists may need to swerve unexpectedly.

Fuel Conservation Tips

Gradually slowing down can help conserve gasoline and improve fuel efficiency.

Wildlife Awareness

Signs indicating deer crossings alert drivers to potential wildlife hazards on the road.

Missed Exits

If a turn or exit is missed on the freeway, continue to the next opportunity to safely turn around.

Aggressive Driver Encounters

When being followed by an aggressive driver, attempt to safely move out of their way.

High-Speed Driving Risks

High speeds and uphill inclines significantly increase stopping distances and crash severity.

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Questions and Answers

The most common color of warning signs is:

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

This sign means:

When in a travel lane on the roadway:

While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words 'Reduced speed, 35 mph.' This means:

If you need to drive in foggy weather you must?

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

What does the color red mean?

What does the color orange mean while driving?

What does the color yellow mean while driving?

What does the color fluorescent yellow green mean while driving?

What does the color white/black mean while driving?

What does the color blue mean while driving?

What does the color brown mean while driving?

What does the 'Must turn' sign indicate?

What does the 'One way' sign indicate?

What does the 'No symbol' sign indicate?

What is the 'two-second' rule while driving?

When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or behind you, what should you do?

What is the No Zone?

Who has the right-of-way in Florida?

What are the three parts of an expressway entrance?

What would happen to the license of a driver who was involved in an accident and did not stop to help the persons who were injured?

What locations are you never allowed to park?

What lights are required on your car?

Which of the following are appropriate defensive driving techniques to use if you are about to be involved in a crash?

What must you do if you approach a roundabout?

You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:

You must yield for emergency vehicles?

What might help drivers conserve gasoline?

What sign is this?

An 'End school zone' sign indicates:

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Children are required to wear their seat belts:

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

This sign is a:

A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

Always signal when:

If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

This sign means:

This road sign means:

On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. You should:

When a drawbridge signal is red, you should:

____ greatly increases stopping distances and severity of crashes.

If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

This road sign means:

As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:

Study Notes

Warning Signs

Right-of-Way Regulations

Speed Limit Signs

Driving in Adverse Conditions

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

Defensive Driving Techniques

Parking Regulations

Traffic Sign Meanings

Town and Highway Safety

Expressway Entrances

Crash Protocol

Guidelines for Children

Intersections and Traffic Signals

Lane Control Signals

General Driving Practices

Considerations When Passing

Fuel Conservation Tips

Wildlife Awareness

Missed Exits

Aggressive Driver Encounters

High-Speed Driving Risks

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