Driving Regulations and Sign Meanings

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If your license has expired more than 30 calendar days, you must pay a ____ late fee.

What is the ultimate penalty of an expired license?

There are no grace periods.

On July 1, 2009, instant messaging and talking on the phone was prohibited for teenage drivers as well as adult drivers.

True

What does a red background color of a sign indicate?

Stop signs Signup and view all the answers

A black and white sign is typically used for:

Regulatory signs Signup and view all the answers

What does a white background color of a sign typically denote?

Regulatory signs Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by an orange background color of a sign?

Construction signs Signup and view all the answers

What is the color for school warning signs?

Fluorescent yellow-green Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the broad X-shaped sign?

A crossbuck sign Signup and view all the answers

What do you do at an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic light?

Treated like a four-way stop Signup and view all the answers

What do you do at a flashing yellow light?

Slow down and proceed with caution at the intersection. Signup and view all the answers

What do broken yellow lines mean?

You may cross the line to pass if there is no oncoming traffic. Signup and view all the answers

What do two solid yellow lines mean?

You may not cross the lines from either direction. Signup and view all the answers

What does one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line mean?

You may pass on the broken line but not on the side of the solid yellow line. Signup and view all the answers

What are HOV lanes used for?

Reserved for buses and high occupancy vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

At what rate of speed are you deemed a slow moving vehicle?

10 mph or more below the lawful maximum speed. Signup and view all the answers

It is unlawful for any person to drive below 55 mph in the left lane of any interstate highway.

True Signup and view all the answers

How far away should you stay behind a vehicle?

Two seconds (four seconds minimum at night). Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a railroad track and a train is coming, how far away should you be?

15-50 feet. Signup and view all the answers

What do you do if a school bus is flashing yellow lights?

Slow down and prepare to stop. Signup and view all the answers

What do you do if the school bus is flashing red lights?

Stop and wait until the lights are off, and the stop arm is withdrawn. Signup and view all the answers

What do you do when entering a main road from a driveway, alley, parking lot, or roadside?

You must yield to vehicles already on the main road. Signup and view all the answers

How much distance should be left between a vehicle and a bicycle?

Less than 3 feet. Signup and view all the answers

What is the move over law?

Requires motorists to stay closest to any emergency, maintenance, or recovery vehicle stopped on the shoulder. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first trait that decreases with alcohol use?

Judgment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a second conviction of a DUI?

45 days to 11 months, 29 days in jail; a minimum fee of $600-$3500; license revocation period of two years; seizure of vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum jail sentence under the Drunk Driving Children Protection Act?

30 days. Signup and view all the answers

Whenever a driver license is suspended or revoked, it must be returned to the Department of Safety within ____ days.

20 Signup and view all the answers

What does liability insurance provide coverage for?

Damages you caused to another person. Signup and view all the answers

What does collision insurance provide coverage for?

Damages sustained by your vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What does uninsured motorist insurance cover?

Damages caused by an uninsured person. Signup and view all the answers

What is the no-zone?

The area approximately up to 20 feet directly in front of a large vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is electronic stability control?

An assist in management in response to driver challenges. Signup and view all the answers

By what percentage does ESC reduce crashes?

35% Signup and view all the answers

Sports utility vehicles with stability control are involved in ___ fewer accidents than SUVs without the system.

67% Signup and view all the answers

By what percentage does ESC reduce the likelihood of all fatal crashes?

43% Signup and view all the answers

Fatal single-vehicle rollovers are reduced by ____

77-80% Signup and view all the answers

Since 2007, less than ____ of driver training instructors could explain ESC.

1% Signup and view all the answers

What is ABS?

Anti-lock Braking System; allows the car to safely brake and steer. Signup and view all the answers

What is traction control?

Allows acceleration without spinning wheels. Signup and view all the answers

What is diminished during stressful situations?

Eyesight. Signup and view all the answers

Where the tire meets the road is called the:

Contact Patch. Signup and view all the answers

Under federal law, all tires are worn at what inch of tire tread depth?

2/32". Signup and view all the answers

The only information you can trust comes from the three most important senses of driving:

Sight, Touch, Sound. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to find feet per second?

SPEED x 1.5= Feet per second. Signup and view all the answers

What does Early Entry Apex refer to?

Reduced Sight Line (not a good line to use). Signup and view all the answers

What does Late Entry Apex refer to?

The best driving line in a corner. Signup and view all the answers

The _______ must be straight to achieve platform stability during an exit of a corner.

Steering Wheel Signup and view all the answers

What is Front Wheel Skid/Understeer?

When the vehicle doesn't steer as sharp as you would like; loss of front wheel grip. Signup and view all the answers

How do you correct an Understeer/Push Front Wheel Skid?

<ol> <li>Ease off the throttle; 2) Brake lightly; 3) Straighten the wheel a little; 4) Control the car; 5) Repeat if necessary; 6) Look where you need to go.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Name three ways one could cause Oversteer/Rear-Wheel Skid.

<ol> <li>Braking hard in a corner; 2) Accelerating hard in a corner; 3) Turning hard in a corner.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Name the three types of Oversteer.

<ol> <li>Mild Oversteer; 2) Pronounced Oversteer; 3) Extreme Oversteer.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

If you have not corrected the oversteer by _____, the car will continue to spin.

20 degrees Signup and view all the answers

Name four ways to correct an Oversteer/Rear-Wheel Skid.

<ol> <li>Turn in the direction of the skid; 2) If the car skids right, turn right; 3) If the car skids left, turn left; 4) Straighten the wheel.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Name four causes of Hydroplaning.

<ol> <li>Low Tire Pressure; 2) High Tire Pressure; 3) Worn Tires; 4) Driving in water that is too deep.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are Hydroplaning?

<ol> <li>Do not push on the brake pedal; 2) Do not turn the steering wheel; 3) Ease off the gas; 4) Wait for the speed to go down and for the tire to touch the pavement; 5) Steer back onto the road if necessary.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is one thing you should do in a tire blowout?

Put flares or reflectors out. Signup and view all the answers

What should you not do in a tire blowout?

Press the brake pedal. Signup and view all the answers

What do you do if you have brake failure?

Shift the car into a lower gear; pull on the handbrake. Signup and view all the answers

What do you do if you lose control of your car?

Pump the brake pedal; gear the car down; steer the car to an open area. Signup and view all the answers

What do you do in case of Brake Fade?

Gear the car down; steer to an open area. Signup and view all the answers

What are the five causes of Brake Fade?

<ol> <li>Frequent braking; 2) Steep downgrades in mountains; 3) Left foot braking; 4) High speeds; 5) Pursuits.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Federal law requires that all automobiles have a ________.

Secondary safety latch. Signup and view all the answers

What do you do if you have wet brakes?

Place your left foot lightly on the brake, then accelerate the car. Signup and view all the answers

What do you not do if there's a fire in the car?

Raise the hood of your car. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

License Expiration and Fees

An expired license over 30 days incurs a $5 late fee; after six months, it becomes $10.
After five years, the fee remains $10, and drivers must pass a vision screening, knowledge, and skills test.
There are no grace periods for expired licenses.

New Driving Regulations

Instant messaging and phone use while driving has been prohibited for both teenage and adult drivers since July 1, 2009.

Sign Colors and Meanings

Red: Indicates stop signs, do-not-enter messages, and wrong way signs.
Black and White: Used for regulatory signs that inform drivers of laws or regulations.
White: Employed for route markers, guide signs, and regulatory signs.
Orange: Designates construction and maintenance signs.
Yellow: Used for warning signs and school zone signs.
Brown: Provides information on recreational and cultural interest points.
Green: Indicates guide signs, mileposts, and parking regulation legends.
Blue: Represents motorist services and emergency route markers.
Fluorescent Yellow-Green: New color for school zones.

Traffic Control and Road Rules

A malfunctioning traffic light should be treated as a four-way stop.
Flashing yellow lights require drivers to slow down and proceed with caution.
Flashing red lights necessitate a complete stop until it's safe to proceed.
Broken yellow lines allow for passing if there is no oncoming traffic.
Two solid yellow lines prohibit crossing from either direction.
A combination of a solid and broken yellow line allows passing on the broken side.

Vehicle Regulations and High Occupancy Vehicles

HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes are reserved for buses, carpools, motorcycles, and other high-occupancy vehicles.
A slow-moving vehicle is considered to travel 10 mph or more below the speed limit.
Driving below 55 mph in the left lane of interstates is unlawful.

Safety Distances and Traffic Behavior

Maintain a two-second following distance; increase to four seconds at night.
When approaching railroad tracks with an oncoming train, stay 15-50 feet away.
Slow down and prepare to stop if a school bus's yellow lights are flashing; stop if red lights are flashing and wait until signals are off.

Insurance and Liability

Liability insurance covers damages you cause to others.
Collision insurance covers damages to your vehicle.
Uninsured motorist insurance provides coverage for uninsured individuals.

Driving Safety Technologies

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) reduces crashes by 35% and decreases fatal crashes by 43%.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) helps maintain steering control during braking.
Traction control prevents wheel spin during acceleration.

Skid Control Techniques

Understeer is characterized by loss of front wheel grip; correct it by easing off the throttle and straightening the wheel.
Oversteer can be caused by hard braking, acceleration, or turns; correct it by turning in the direction of the skid and straightening the wheel.

Hydroplaning and Tire Maintenance

Causes of hydroplaning include low tire pressure, worn tires, and driving in deep water.
During hydroplaning, avoid braking and steering, ease off the gas, and regain control when speed decreases.

Emergency Situations

In case of a tire blowout, do not press the brake; slow down and steer safely.
For brake failure, shift to a lower gear or pull the handbrake.
Manage wet brakes by lightly pressing the brake while accelerating.

Vehicle Safety Regulations

Federal law mandates that all vehicles must have a secondary safety latch.
Do not raise the hood during a car fire; instead, evacuate the vehicle safely.

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Test your knowledge on the latest driving regulations, including license expiration fees and the meanings of different traffic sign colors. This quiz will cover essential rules and guidelines that every driver should be aware of to ensure safety on the road.