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Questions and Answers
What should you do when driving downhill with or without a curb?
What should you do when driving downhill with or without a curb?
- Slow down but maintain direction
- Keep the wheels straight
- Turn the wheel to the left
- Turn the wheel to the right (correct)
What should you do when driving uphill with a curb?
What should you do when driving uphill with a curb?
Wheels to the left against curb
Where may you not park or stop?
Where may you not park or stop?
- Within 8 feet of a fire hydrant
- At a bus stop
- Both A and B (correct)
- Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
What should your wheels do when driving uphill without a curb?
What should your wheels do when driving uphill without a curb?
What is the procedure for passing a car?
What is the procedure for passing a car?
What do yellow signs indicate?
What do yellow signs indicate?
What does a white sign indicate?
What does a white sign indicate?
What do brown signs indicate?
What do brown signs indicate?
What do orange signs typically indicate?
What do orange signs typically indicate?
What does a blue sign indicate?
What does a blue sign indicate?
What do broken white lines signify?
What do broken white lines signify?
What do solid and broken lines represent?
What do solid and broken lines represent?
What do yellow center lines indicate?
What do yellow center lines indicate?
What does a yellow double line with one broken line mean?
What does a yellow double line with one broken line mean?
What do two solid yellow lines mean?
What do two solid yellow lines mean?
What are double white lines used for?
What are double white lines used for?
When should single white lines be crossed?
When should single white lines be crossed?
When should headlights be used?
When should headlights be used?
When should low beam headlights be used?
When should low beam headlights be used?
What is the recommended distance for dimming your headlights?
What is the recommended distance for dimming your headlights?
What is the penalty for passing a stopped school bus?
What is the penalty for passing a stopped school bus?
What is implied consent in RI?
What is implied consent in RI?
What does BAC stand for?
What does BAC stand for?
What happens if you refuse to take a breathalyzer test?
What happens if you refuse to take a breathalyzer test?
What do school zone signs indicate?
What do school zone signs indicate?
What is black ice?
What is black ice?
What are turnabouts?
What are turnabouts?
What should you do during a blowout?
What should you do during a blowout?
What can cause carbon monoxide poisoning?
What can cause carbon monoxide poisoning?
How to count following distance?
How to count following distance?
Alcohol first affects the ______ before any other part of the brain.
Alcohol first affects the ______ before any other part of the brain.
What is the basic speed rule?
What is the basic speed rule?
Study Notes
Parking Regulations
- When parked downhill, turn wheels to the right, curb or no curb.
- Uphill with a curb: turn wheels to the left against the curb; without a curb: turn wheels to the right.
- Prohibited parking within 8 feet of a fire hydrant and within 20 feet of a crosswalk at intersections.
Road Signs and Markings
- Yellow signs indicate caution and require driver alertness.
- White signs typically represent stop instructions or regulations.
- Brown signs point to recreational areas such as parks.
- Orange signs are used in construction zones.
- Blue signs provide information about services available.
Lane Markings
- Broken white lines separate traffic moving in the same direction and allow lane changes if safe.
- Solid and broken lines on highways generally prevent crossing of solid lines.
- Yellow center lines separate opposing traffic; passing is allowed where lines permit.
- Double yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions.
- Double white lines on highways should not be crossed except in emergencies.
Headlight Usage
- Headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise, in low visibility conditions, or when windshield wipers are in use.
- Use low beam headlights in adverse weather (snow, rain, fog) to improve visibility.
- Dimming headlights should occur at least 500 feet when meeting other vehicles.
Traffic Enforcement and Safety
- Passing a stopped school bus results in a fine of $300 or license suspension for 30 days.
- Implied consent law mandates that drivers submit to breath tests for suspected DWI.
- Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limits: 0.08% for 21 and older, 0.02% for under 21.
- Refusal to take a breathalyzer test leads to a minimum 90-day license suspension and potential fines and assessments.
Driving Conditions and Techniques
- Black ice is virtually invisible but extremely dangerous; exercise caution.
- Turnabouts allow you to reverse direction using U-turns or driving into a side street.
- In case of a blowout, grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands to maintain control.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning may occur in closed vehicles during cold weather; open windows to ventilate.
- Follow the basic speed rule by adjusting speed according to road conditions.
General Knowledge
- The brain is significantly affected by alcohol even before other body parts.
- Maintain a safe following distance: count seconds for safety adjustments, especially in adverse conditions (add 1 or 2 seconds as needed).
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Description
Test your knowledge on essential driving regulations, including proper parking techniques and understanding various road signs and markings. This quiz covers crucial information that every driver should know to ensure safety on the roads.
