Drivers Ed Flashcards

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Your driver license may be suspended for causing?

One serious collision

You can lawfully allow one object to extend beyond the left side of your vehicle?

3 inches

What is the maximum fine for a conviction of driving without a valid driver license?

$200

Your driver license may be suspended for?

Habitual reckless driving Signup and view all the answers

Uninsured drivers become subject to license and vehicle registration suspension when damages amount to?

At least $1000 to property of one person Signup and view all the answers

If you are teaching a beginner to drive, you must?

Be a licensed driver age 21 or over Signup and view all the answers

A person's driver license will automatically be suspended if convicted of?

Possessing a fake drivers license Signup and view all the answers

If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, for how many years must the proof be kept?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

If you move, how many days do you have before you must report your change of address to the Department of Public Safety?

30 Days Signup and view all the answers

Not including thinking distance, lawful brakes must stop a car at 20 miles per hour within how many feet?

25 feet Signup and view all the answers

Once you have stopped for a school bus, do not pass until the driver signals you to proceed, the red lights stop flashing, or?

The bus starts moving ahead Signup and view all the answers

When a vehicle ahead of you stops to let a pedestrian pass in front of you, you should?

Stay in line and wait until the vehicle ahead proceeds Signup and view all the answers

When possible, pedestrians should walk?

On a sidewalk Signup and view all the answers

When entering a street from a private alley or driveway, you must?

Stop, then yield to approaching vehicles and pedestrians Signup and view all the answers

When you hear a siren coming you should?

Yield to emergency vehicle Signup and view all the answers

It is a violation of state law for pedestrians to?

Stand in the roadway for purposes of soliciting a ride Signup and view all the answers

A driver waiting to make a left turn when the traffic light turns green should?

Turn only after there is no danger from oncoming vehicles Signup and view all the answers

If you must walk on the highway, you should?

Walk on the left side in order to watch for approaching vehicles Signup and view all the answers

When a pedestrian walks out into the street in violation of the law, you should?

Yield the right of way to avoid injuring them Signup and view all the answers

When entering a street from an unpaved road, you should?

Yield to vehicles on the paved road in all instances Signup and view all the answers

When approaching an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing, you should never drive (pass) on the left half of the roadway when within?

100 feet Signup and view all the answers

If you are driving at the speed limit and another driver sounds his horn and starts to pass, you should?

Slow down and allow him to pass Signup and view all the answers

When following another vehicle how much driving time should you maintain between yourself and the vehicle you are following?

3 seconds Signup and view all the answers

After parking your vehicle, for greatest safety you should get out of your vehicle?

On the curbside Signup and view all the answers

The speed limit for passenger cars on highways numbered by this state or the United States is?

70 mph Signup and view all the answers

The speed limit for passenger cars in urban districts is?

30 mph Signup and view all the answers

A vehicle should never be parked closer to a fire hydrant than?

15 feet Signup and view all the answers

When choosing your driving speed, the most important thing to consider is?

The condition of weather, traffic, road, car, and driver Signup and view all the answers

At 20 miles per hour the driver, from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brake, will travel about?

44 feet Signup and view all the answers

When you are caught behind a very slow truck going up a long hill, you should?

Stay behind the truck until you reach the top of the hill and the way is clear Signup and view all the answers

When making a long trip, you should stop for a rest?

About every two hours or one hundred miles Signup and view all the answers

The headlights must be turned on?

30 minutes after sunset Signup and view all the answers

When you are driving in fog, you can see better by?

Using lower headlight beam Signup and view all the answers

The lights on your vehicle must be turned on at any time day or night when persons and vehicles cannot be clearly seen for?

1000 feet Signup and view all the answers

To avoid accidents, a defensive driver should?

Stay alert and look for trouble spots developing around him Signup and view all the answers

Why should you drive slower at night?

The distance which you can see ahead is less Signup and view all the answers

If you get drowsy while driving it is best to?

Stop, get out, and walk around Signup and view all the answers

At night a driver should dim his headlights when an oncoming motor vehicle comes within?

500 feet Signup and view all the answers

On multiple lane highways slow drivers should drive?

In the right hand lane Signup and view all the answers

If blinded by an approaching motor vehicle at night, it is best to?

Slow down and avoid looking directly into the lights of the approaching vehicle Signup and view all the answers

If you are involved in an injury accident in a city, you must immediately notify?

The local police Signup and view all the answers

It is against the law for a child under what age to ride in the open bed of a truck or trailer?

18 Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing that should be done when a motor vehicle starts to skid?

Take your foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid Signup and view all the answers

Child passenger safety seats are required for all children under the age of?

8 years of age and less than 4 feet, 9 inches Signup and view all the answers

Vehicles skids are most likely to be caused by?

Driving too fast on slippery roads Signup and view all the answers

If you have a blowout while driving, you should?

Steer firmly, take your foot off the gas, and brake cautiously Signup and view all the answers

If you run off the pavement, you should?

Steer straight and slow down before attempting to return to the pavement Signup and view all the answers

If you damage an unattended vehicle you must?

Locate the owner or leave a signed statement on the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

If you have an accident in which someone is injured, you should?

Carefully help anyone who might be hurt and send for skilled help as quickly as possible Signup and view all the answers

Heavy amphetamine use?

Makes a driver less coordinated and at times more likely to be involved in an accident Signup and view all the answers

Possession of an open container of alcohol receives a $500 fine and a jail confinement of?

6 days Signup and view all the answers

If a minor under the age of 21 refuses to provide a breath or blood specimen to a police officer, the minor's driver license will be suspended for a first-time refusal for?

180 days Signup and view all the answers

A person who has been drinking alcoholic beverages will usually?

Have impaired judgment and coordination Signup and view all the answers

The maximum fine for driving and drinking an alcoholic beverage?

$500 Signup and view all the answers

The maximum fine for the first non-driving alcohol-related offense of possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor is?

$500 Signup and view all the answers

Marijuana use will?

Weaken abilities to concentrate, to perceive distances and speed, and to make wise decisions about driving Signup and view all the answers

When you are taking medicine prescribed for you by a doctor you should?

Ask your doctor if it is safe for you to drive Signup and view all the answers

Even if you are not intoxicated and you are under the age of 21 and have any detectable amount of alcohol in your system while operating a vehicle, you may be charged with?

Driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor Signup and view all the answers

Fatigue has many of the same dangerous effects of?

Drinking alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Personal grooming is best done?

Before leaving your home Signup and view all the answers

Multi-tasking while driving means?

Performing multiple functions in the vehicle at the same time Signup and view all the answers

The best advice for cell phone use is?

To not make or take calls if the car is not parked Signup and view all the answers

Text messaging or surfing the internet on your wireless device while driving?

Takes your hands off the wheel and your eyes off the road Signup and view all the answers

Driving when tired, sick, or medicated causes?

Impardment which adds to driving risk Signup and view all the answers

The definition of a driving distraction is?

Any activity that takes your mind off your driving or your eyes off the road Signup and view all the answers

The video of TOE TAG warning about the dangers of distracted driving opens to scene at?

A morgue Signup and view all the answers

A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means?

Do not pass Signup and view all the answers

When parking near a corner, you may park your vehicle no closer than?

20 feet from the crosswalk Signup and view all the answers

If you are being passed, you should?

Keep in your lane Signup and view all the answers

If a child ran into the road 60-65 feet ahead of your vehicle, what is the highest speed from which you could stop before hitting him?

20 mph Signup and view all the answers

If you are involved in an injury accident in the city, you must notify?

The local police Signup and view all the answers

The maximum daytime speed limit for passenger cars on a numbered highway is?

70 mph Signup and view all the answers

When parking parallel it is best to leave the curbside wheels?

6-18 inches from the curb Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driver License and Suspension

A driver license may be suspended for causing one serious collision.
Habitual reckless driving can lead to license suspension.
Driving without a valid driver license may incur a maximum fine of $200.
Uninsured drivers face suspension if property damage amounts to at least $1,000 to one person's property.
Possessing a fake driver's license results in automatic license suspension.

Teaching and Learning to Drive

A licensed driver aged 21 or older is required to teach a beginner to drive.
When entering a street from a private driveway, stop and yield to vehicles and pedestrians.

Vehicle Operation

An object may legally extend up to 3 inches beyond the left side of your vehicle.
Lawful brakes must stop a car at 20 mph within 25 feet, not including thinking distance.
A driver must wait for a school bus to signal to proceed or for the red lights to stop flashing before passing.
When a vehicle ahead stops for a pedestrian, maintain your position and wait for it to move.

Pedestrian Rules

Pedestrians should walk on sidewalks when available.
Pedestrians are not allowed to stand in roadways to solicit rides.

Traffic Regulations

Yield to emergency vehicles when they approach with a siren.
Maintain a distance of 100 feet from the left side of the roadway when approaching intersections, bridges, or railroad crossings.
Slow down and allow other vehicles to pass when necessary, such as when being overtaken.

Speed Limits and Distance

The speed limit for passenger cars on state highways is 70 mph; in urban districts, the limit is 30 mph.
Vehicles must not park closer than 15 feet to a fire hydrant.
Maintain a three-second following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.

Night Driving and Weather Conditions

Turn on headlights 30 minutes after sunset and use lower beams in fog for better visibility.
At night, dim headlights when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet.
Fatigue presents risks similar to alcohol impairment when driving.

Safety Practices

If experiencing a blowout, steer firmly and brake cautiously.
If off the pavement, slow down and steer straight before returning to the road.
Notify local police immediately if involved in an injury accident in the city.

Alcohol and Drug Regulations

Open container violations result in a fine of $500 and potential jail time.
A minor refusing a breath or blood test faces a 180-day driver license suspension.
Alcohol consumption impairs judgment and coordination, while marijuana can weaken concentration and perception.

Distractions and Multi-tasking

Personal grooming should be done before driving to avoid distractions.
Drivers should not use their cell phones while driving unless the vehicle is parked.
Text messaging and web surfing while driving distract from watching the road.

Parking Rules

When parking parallel, leave curbside wheels 6-18 inches from the curb.
When parking near a corner, vehicle must be no closer than 20 feet from a crosswalk.

Emergency Situations

In an injury accident, provide assistance and summon medical help promptly.
If a child runs into the road, the maximum speed to stop safely is 20 mph if they are 60-65 feet away.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering essential Drivers Ed concepts. Each card addresses key regulations, penalties, and definitions related to driving. Perfect for anyone preparing for their driver's license exam!