Drivers Ed Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What should you do when changing lanes?

Turn on your signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder, change lanes if safe, and turn off your signal after completing the lane change.

You must give a proper turn signal at least _____ ft before turning or changing lanes.

200

What are the steps to make a right turn?

Get into the right lane, signal at least 200 ft before turning, reduce speed, yield to pedestrians, scan for bicyclists, and end the turn in the lane nearest the right-hand curb.

What are the steps to make a left turn?

Activate the left turn signal at least 200 ft before the turn, keep close to the center line, look both ways, make the turn from the designated lane, and do not swing wide, cut corners, or cross over lane markings. Signup and view all the answers

What conditions make a right turn against a red light legal?

You must come to a complete and full stop before the stop line, make the turn from the correct lane, and ensure there are no vehicles or pedestrians in your path. Signup and view all the answers

How do you navigate a roundabout?

Enter and exit through right turns, yield the right-of-way to circulating traffic. Signup and view all the answers

What steps should you follow when making a U-turn?

Start the turn from the far left lane, give a left turn signal, stop and check for oncoming traffic, complete the U-turn in the right lane, and never drive over or across any dividing section. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do whenever you park your car?

Confirm parking in a legal space, set the parking brake, put the gear in park, turn off accessories, turn ignition to off and remove key, check for traffic before exiting, and lock the vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What does SIPDE stand for in defensive driving?

S (Search), I (Identify), P (Predict), D (Decide), E (Execute). Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between central and peripheral vision?

Central vision is detailed, covering about three degrees of the visual field, while peripheral vision is less sharp but more sensitive to light and motion. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lane Changing Procedures

Signal before changing lanes, typically using a turn signal.
Check mirrors to assess traffic conditions.
Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot.
Change lanes only when safe to do so.
Disable the turn signal after the lane change is complete.

Turn Signal Requirements

A proper turn signal must be given at least 200 feet before turning or changing lanes.

Right Turn Guidelines

Position in the right lane before the turn.
Begin signaling 200 feet in advance.
Reduce speed and yield to any pedestrians.
Scan for bicycle traffic.
End the turn in the lane closest to the curb.

Left Turn Guidelines

Activate left turn signal at least 200 feet prior.
Maintain proximity to the center line when preparing to turn.
Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Use designated left-bound lanes for the turn.

Legal Right Turn on Red

Complete a full stop at the traffic light before the stop line.
Turn only from the correct lane (right-hand lane).
Ensure no vehicles or pedestrians impede the turn's right-of-way.

Enter and exit roundabouts using right turns exclusively, reducing collision risks with left turns.
Yield to traffic already circulating within the roundabout.

U-Turn Instructions

Perform U-turns from the far left lane while signaling left.
Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Complete the turn into the right lane, heading in the opposite direction.
Avoid crossing any dividers or curbs during the turn.

Vehicle Parking Procedures

Ensure the vehicle is parked legally and securely.
Engage the parking brake after stopping.
For automatic transmissions, shift to park; for manual, shift to first or reverse gear.
Turn off accessories and ignition, taking the key with you.
Look for traffic before exiting and open the door safely.
Lock the vehicle and secure windows.

SIPDE Strategy

Search: Actively scan the driving environment.
Identify: Recognize potential hazards.
Predict: Anticipate hazards that may emerge.
Decide: Determine necessary actions based on assessment.
Execute: Perform maneuvers to maintain safety.

Visual Perception in Driving

Driving safety is fundamentally a mental skill reliant on visual input.
Effective visual perception is critical for quick reactions and situational awareness.

Types of Vision

Central Vision: Provides detailed focus within a narrow field (approximately 3 degrees).
Peripheral Vision: Covers a broader field; essential for detecting motion and light sensitivity.

Importance of Visual Skills

Central vision enables important judgments regarding distance and details in the driving path.
Peripheral vision, though less sharp, alerts drivers to side events like nearby vehicles and emergency signals.

Description

Test your knowledge of essential driving rules and signals with these flashcards. Each card covers important actions to take when changing lanes and using turn signals. Perfect for those studying for their driving test or wanting to refresh their road safety skills.