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When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must pull to the curb and stop.
When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must pull to the curb and stop.
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When driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is behind your car, you:
When driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is behind your car, you:
- Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop (correct)
- Drive with your flashers on
- Slow down until the vehicle passes you
- Speed up and take the nearest exit
After an emergency vehicle passes you with its siren on, you must:
After an emergency vehicle passes you with its siren on, you must:
- Drive closely to the police car
- Drive near the curb very slowly
- Avoid driving closer than 500 feet behind the emergency vehicle (correct)
- Drive as fast as the police car
Crashes in work zones are most commonly the result of:
Crashes in work zones are most commonly the result of:
When driving through a work zone, it is a good safety practice to:
When driving through a work zone, it is a good safety practice to:
On two-lane, two-way streets or highways, you should start left turns:
On two-lane, two-way streets or highways, you should start left turns:
To turn left on multi-lane streets and highways, you should start from:
To turn left on multi-lane streets and highways, you should start from:
Teenagers driving are more likely to be involved in a car crash when:
Teenagers driving are more likely to be involved in a car crash when:
Drivers who eat and drink while driving:
Drivers who eat and drink while driving:
Preparing to smoke and smoking while driving:
Preparing to smoke and smoking while driving:
The top major crash type for 16-year-old drivers in Pennsylvania is:
The top major crash type for 16-year-old drivers in Pennsylvania is:
When passing a bicyclist, you should:
When passing a bicyclist, you should:
When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:
When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:
If you are driving behind a motorcycle, you must:
If you are driving behind a motorcycle, you must:
When traveling behind a motorcycle:
When traveling behind a motorcycle:
You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:
You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:
When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:
When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:
Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
An orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that vehicle:
An orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that vehicle:
At night, it is hardest to see:
At night, it is hardest to see:
When a truck driver behind you wants to pass your vehicle, your speed should:
When a truck driver behind you wants to pass your vehicle, your speed should:
When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks:
When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks:
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to:
If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to:
The only time you do not have to stop for a school bus whose red lights are flashing and stop arm is extended is when you:
The only time you do not have to stop for a school bus whose red lights are flashing and stop arm is extended is when you:
When a school bus has its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must:
When a school bus has its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must:
After a train has passed, you should:
After a train has passed, you should:
If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should:
If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should:
When you are planning to make a turn, you should activate your turn signals:
When you are planning to make a turn, you should activate your turn signals:
Before passing another vehicle you should:
Before passing another vehicle you should:
Your blind spot is the area of the road:
Your blind spot is the area of the road:
Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
Before changing lanes on a multi-lane highway you should:
Before changing lanes on a multi-lane highway you should:
When you park on the roadway, you should:
When you park on the roadway, you should:
Before backing up, you should:
Before backing up, you should:
To help avoid crashes, you should:
To help avoid crashes, you should:
The driver is: (Driving, arm relaxed out window)
The driver is: (Driving, arm relaxed out window)
If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate you are turning:
If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate you are turning:
When traveling below 40 miles per hour on a limited access highway, you should:
When traveling below 40 miles per hour on a limited access highway, you should:
You should honk your horn when you:
You should honk your horn when you:
You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible from ____ feet away:
You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible from ____ feet away:
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should:
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should:
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards ______ of the road:
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards ______ of the road:
You may honk your horn when you:
You may honk your horn when you:
Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
Before turning, you should:
Before turning, you should:
The driver is: (Left arm up.)
The driver is: (Left arm up.)
The driver is: (Left arm down.)
The driver is: (Left arm down.)
If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:
If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:
If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is:
If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is:
The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:
The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:
Teenagers should try to get at least _____ of sleep each night to avoid the risk of drowsy driving crashes:
Teenagers should try to get at least _____ of sleep each night to avoid the risk of drowsy driving crashes:
If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:
If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:
If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:
If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:
For an average person, how many minutes does the body need to process the alcohol in one drink?
For an average person, how many minutes does the body need to process the alcohol in one drink?
_____ limits your concentration, perception, judgement, and memory:
_____ limits your concentration, perception, judgement, and memory:
Taking drugs along with alcohol:
Taking drugs along with alcohol:
As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:
As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:
If your blood alcohol level is 0.04, you:
If your blood alcohol level is 0.04, you:
When you hear a fire engine siren, you must:
When you hear a fire engine siren, you must:
If you have a tire blowout, you should:
If you have a tire blowout, you should:
If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
Study Notes
Teen Driver Risks
- Teenagers are more likely to crash when driving with teenage passengers compared to adult passengers or alone.
Distracted Driving
- Drivers eating or drinking while driving struggle with vehicle control.
- Preparing to smoke or smoking is distracting and negatively impacts driving.
Young Driver Statistics
- In Pennsylvania, the most common crash type for 16-year-olds is single vehicle/run-off-the-road incidents.
Bicyclist Safety
- Always move as far left as possible when passing a bicyclist to ensure safety.
Child Safety Awareness
- Expect children playing in areas to run out unexpectedly without looking for traffic.
Motorcycle Safety
- Allow motorcycles to use a complete lane when driving behind them and maintain a following distance of at least 4 seconds.
Pedestrian Awareness
- Use extra caution around pedestrians with a white cane as they are typically blind.
- Slow down and be prepared to stop for blind pedestrians using guide dogs.
Right-of-Way Rules
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing without a traffic light, ensuring their safety.
Vehicle Markings
- An orange triangle indicates a vehicle traveling slower than normal traffic.
Nighttime Visibility
- Pedestrians are hardest to see at night compared to road signs or other motorists.
Truck Driving Considerations
- Trucks require a longer stopping distance than cars; maintain a steady speed when being passed by a truck.
- When a truck swings left before turning right, never attempt to pass between the truck and the curb.
School Bus Regulations
- Always stop at least 10 feet away from a school bus with flashing red lights unless on the opposite side of a divided highway.
Railroad Crossing Safety
- At crossings with multiple tracks, check that all tracks are clear before proceeding after stopping.
Communication with Other Drivers
- Use your brake lights to signal stopping and communicate clearly with other drivers to avoid crashes.
Signaling for Turns
- Activate turn signals 3 to 4 seconds before reaching an intersection to inform other drivers.
Blind Spots
- Your blind spot is an area that cannot be seen without turning your head.
Driving Cautions
- Use four-way flashers when parking on the roadway and check mirrors before lane changes.
- Always look through the rear window when backing up, not solely relying on mirrors.
Handling Aggressive Driving
- Ignore aggressive drivers and safely maneuver away from their path when necessary.
Effects of Sleep and Alcohol
- Lack of sleep impairs driving similar to alcohol consumption; aim for at least 8 hours of sleep to prevent drowsy driving.
- Alcohol slows down reactions, and even low levels raise crash risk significantly.
Emergency Vehicle Protocol
- Pull over to the side of the road and stop when you hear a fire engine siren.
Breakdown Procedures
- Activate four-way flashers if your vehicle breaks down on the highway to warn others.
Work Zone Safety
- Crashes in work zones often result from carelessness and speeding; increase following distance in these areas.
Understanding Turn Signals
- Use hand signals if turn signals malfunction to indicate turning intentions on the road.### Turning and Lane Usage
- Begin left turns on two-lane, two-way streets close to the center line.
- On multi-lane roads, start left turns from the left lane.
Passing on Two-Lane Roads
- Passing another vehicle is only permitted when the passing vehicle is making a left turn.
- To pass a slower vehicle, crossing the center line is necessary.
Intersection Rules
- Center lane markings indicate that traffic may either proceed straight or turn left.
- At intersections with a stop sign, sequence of checking traffic is right first, then left, and finally right again.
- Drivers turning left must yield to vehicles going straight when no signs indicate otherwise.
Roundabouts and Traffic Circles
- Drivers entering roundabouts must yield to those already in the roundabout.
Speed Management
- It is crucial to adjust speed before entering curves and drive at posted speed limits.
- Increase following distance under poor conditions and adjust when stopping, especially at hills and intersections.
Highway and Ramp Entrances
- When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, accelerate to match traffic speed.
- If an exit is missed on the freeway, continue to the next exit instead of reversing.
Situational Awareness
- Maintain a safe following distance; at highway speeds, a minimum of three to four seconds is recommended.
- Use mirrors and glance over the shoulder while preparing to merge onto freeways.
Emergency Response
- In a skid, steer in the direction you want to go and avoid hitting brakes abruptly.
- If a vehicle is heading toward you in your lane, steer right, utilize the horn, and brake as needed.
Road Conditions and Safety
- On slick roads, adjust driving behaviors—slow down, take turns gently, and avoid sudden changes in speed.
- Always wear a seat belt as the most effective measure against injuries in accidents.
General Driving Tips
- Maintain a consistent speed with the traffic flow, allowing for space around your vehicle to react to emergencies.
- Scan the road and surroundings regularly for hazards or potential obstructions.
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