Driving Regulations and Safety
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Driving Regulations and Safety

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The speed limit approaching a school crosswalk is:

15 mph

A school bus is stopped on a four-lane road with its stop-sign arm extended, you must:

  • Stop regardless of your direction of travel (correct)
  • Stop only if you are traveling behind the bus
  • Slow down and proceed with caution
  • Pass the bus if it's safe
  • At an uncontrolled intersection, which car has the right of way?

    Car 3

    What should you do when you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching?

    <p>Immediately drive to the right side of the road and stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This hand signal (arm at a 90° angle and hand pointing towards the ground) means:

    <p>Stopping or slowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You should give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

    <p>Crossing any street</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When driving on wet roads you should:

    <p>Reduce your speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must you do before entering a road from an alley or driveway?

    <p>Stop before reaching the sidewalk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When backing, you should:

    <p>Turn and look out the rear window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are parking uphill and there is a curb, you should:

    <p>Turn your wheels to the left, away from the curb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When no speed limit is posted, the maximum speed in a business or residential area is:

    <p>25 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A yellow line in the middle of the road means:

    <p>Two-way traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you intend to turn beyond an intersection, you should:

    <p>Wait to signal your turn until you are in the intersection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is illegal to follow fire vehicles traveling in response to an alarm, within:

    <p>500 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you approach a school bus that is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

    <p>Stop until the bus is moving or the stop sign arm is no longer extended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This hand signal (arm extended straight outside of the window) means:

    <p>Left turn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is safe to return to your lane after passing when:

    <p>You can see both headlights of the vehicle in your inside rearview mirror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are parking downhill, you should:

    <p>Turn your wheels to the right, toward the edge of the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before you make a turn, use your turn signals:

    <p>For at least 4 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is illegal to park if a crosswalk is within:

    <p>20 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before you turn, you must signal continuously for at least:

    <p>100 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This hand signal (arm at a 90° angle and hand pointed towards the sky) means:

    <p>Right turn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The wheelchair symbol in a parking space means that it is reserved for disabled persons:

    <p>With no exceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The white car will turn left. The black car will go straight. Which car had the right-of-way?

    <p>Black car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To make a left turn, you should turn into:

    <p>Lane 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is illegal to park if a fire hydrant is within:

    <p>15 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A school bus with flashing lights has stopped on a divided highway. Who must stop?

    <p>Cars 2 and 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are parking uphill and there is no curb, you should:

    <p>Turn your wheels to the right, toward the edge of the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This sign means:

    <p>Slippery when wet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When observing law enforcement lights and/or sirens activated behind you, drivers should:

    <p>Immediately yield to the right side of the roadway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When stopped by law enforcement, drivers should:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When stopped by law enforcement, if there is a firearm in the vehicle, the driver should:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Signing for or accepting a citation from a law enforcement officer:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you do after a non-injury, fender bender collision?

    <p>A driver involved in a minor crash without injuries, should remove the vehicle from the roadway (quick clearance) if it is operable and can be moved safely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Speed Limits and School Bus Regulations

    • Approach a school crosswalk with a speed limit of 15 mph.
    • Stop for a school bus on a four-lane road with an extended stop-sign arm, regardless of direction.

    Right of Way and Intersections

    • At an uncontrolled intersection, priority goes to Car 3 (specific image reference).
    • Always yield to pedestrians crossing any street.

    Emergency Situations

    • When an emergency vehicle is approaching, pull over immediately to the right and stop.
    • It is illegal to follow fire vehicles responding to an alarm within 500 feet.

    Driving Techniques and Signals

    • On wet roads, reduce your speed to maintain control.
    • Before entering a road from an alley or driveway, stop just before the sidewalk.
    • When backing up, ensure to look out the rear window.

    Hand Signals

    • A right arm extended at a 90° angle indicates stopping or slowing.
    • An arm extended straight signals a left turn.
    • An arm at a 90° angle pointed upward signals a right turn.

    Parking and Lane Changes

    • Park uphill with wheels turned left away from the curb; park downhill with wheels turned right toward the road edge.
    • Return to your lane after passing only when both headlights of the vehicle are visible in your inside rearview mirror.

    Turning and Signaling

    • Signal your turn for at least 4 seconds prior to making a turn.
    • Use turn signals continuously for at least 100 feet before turning.

    No Parking Zones

    • It is illegal to park within 20 feet of a crosswalk or 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

    School Bus and Traffic Laws

    • Stop for a school bus picking up or dropping off children until the bus is moving or the stop sign arm is retracted.
    • Be aware that cars 2 and 3 must stop when a school bus with flashing lights is halted on a divided highway.

    Collision and Law Enforcement Protocol

    • In a non-injury, fender-bender collision, remove the vehicle from the roadway if safe and operational.
    • When stopped by law enforcement, drivers should yield right and follow all instructions.
    • If a firearm is in the vehicle during a law enforcement stop, comply with all officer directions.

    Miscellaneous Road Rules

    • A yellow line in the center indicates two-way traffic.
    • When making a left turn, aim for lane 2 (specific image reference).
    • The white car turning left yields to the black car going straight, which has the right of way.
    • The wheelchair symbol in a parking space is reserved for disabled persons with no exceptions.

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    Description

    This quiz covers essential driving regulations, including speed limits, right-of-way rules, and proper hand signals. It also addresses actions during emergency situations and safe driving techniques. Test your knowledge and ensure you are prepared for the road!

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