Driving Safety Flashcards

Questions and Answers

If you encounter a severe dust storm while driving, what must you do?

Reduce your speed immediately, drive carefully off the highway, stop as far to the right as possible, turn off your lights and take your foot off the brake. Stay in the vehicle with your seat belts buckled and wait until the dust storm has passed.

When driving in fog, what type of lights should you use?

Low beam lights.

Which statement about a freeway is not correct?

While using the freeway, cross a solid line before entering or exiting.

When riding at night, a bicyclist should have a ______ visible from 500 feet.

a white head lamp. Signup and view all the answers

If you park on an uphill grade with a curb, what should you do?

Turn your wheels to the left. Signup and view all the answers

What does white broken lines mean?

Traffic in the same direction. Signup and view all the answers

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, when should you signal?

Do not signal until you are in the intersection. Signup and view all the answers

You should ______ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle.

Yield to the right of way onto oncoming traffic. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign 'low clearance ahead' indicate?

It warns of low clearance ahead. Signup and view all the answers

______ lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction.

Double solid yellow. Signup and view all the answers

What must a driver do who wants to enter a highway from a private road?

Stop and yield to the vehicles on the highway. Signup and view all the answers

When should you not pass another vehicle?

When a solid yellow line indicates a 'no-passing zone'. Signup and view all the answers

By how much does talking on a cell phone while driving increase your chances of being in a crash?

Four times. Signup and view all the answers

If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you, what should you do?

Yield to the bicycle. Signup and view all the answers

Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to:

Turn around on a narrow street. Signup and view all the answers

What do diagonal yellow lines indicate?

The road is narrowing or there is an obstruction on the highway. Signup and view all the answers

If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, what should you do?

Pull forward. Signup and view all the answers

What can unbalanced tires and low tire pressure cause?

Faster tire wear. Signup and view all the answers

When slowing down or stopping, what must you use?

Either an arm signal or the brake-operated signal lights. Signup and view all the answers

If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the _________ are usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic.

Middle lanes. Signup and view all the answers

__________ are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.

Escape ramps. Signup and view all the answers

To prevent drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate road, what must drivers do?

Shift your eyes. Signup and view all the answers

Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.

Making left turns. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign 'traffic merging ahead' indicate?

It prompts caution because vehicles will be merging. Signup and view all the answers

What is a circular intersection?

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When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, what must you do?

Stop your vehicle and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians and other vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

What do regulatory devices on the road instruct you to do?

To stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are three types of intersections on the road?

Controlled, uncontrolled, T-intersection Signup and view all the answers

If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, what should you do?

Hold the steering wheel tightly, and keep the vehicle straight. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign 'divider ahead' indicate?

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When two or more lanes of travel are permitted in the same direction, a broken white line is used to indicate _______.

Separate lanes for vehicles traveling in the same direction. Signup and view all the answers

If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, what should you do?

Get out of the way. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'speed zone ahead' sign indicate?

You are entering an area where a reduced speed limit has been established. Signup and view all the answers

At rail crossings with a standard stop sign, when must drivers stop?

When they determine no train is approaching. Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

You may proceed with caution. Signup and view all the answers

What must you do if you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left and you are already in the intersection?

Clear the intersection quickly. Signup and view all the answers

Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are:

Avoiding an obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to perform a turn around when there is no traffic on both sides of the road?

A three point turn. Signup and view all the answers

What does a red arrow at an intersection indicate?

The turning traffic must stop. Signup and view all the answers

What does a solid yellow line indicate?

The left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Severe Dust Storms

In severe dust storms, reduce speed immediately and drive off the highway carefully.
Stop as far to the right as possible, turn off lights, and remove pressure from the brake.
Stay in the vehicle with seat belts buckled until the storm passes.

Driving in Fog

Use low beam lights when driving in fog for better visibility.

Freeway Regulations

It is incorrect to cross a solid line when entering or exiting the freeway.

Bicyclist Safety

Bicyclists riding at night must have a white headlamp visible from 500 feet.

Parking on Uphill Grades

When parked on an uphill grade with a curb, turn wheels to the left.

White Broken Lines

Indicate traffic traveling in the same direction.

Signaling Turns

Do not signal your intent to turn beyond an intersection until you are in the intersection.

Left Turn Protocol

Yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic when preparing to turn left at an intersection.

Passing Regulations

Passing is prohibited when a solid yellow line marks a lane.

Highway Entry from Private Roads

Drivers entering a highway from a private road must stop and yield to highway traffic.

Communication Technology

Talking on a cell phone while driving increases crash risk by four times.

Yielding to Bicycles

Yield to bicycles at intersections if they arrive simultaneously.

Turning on Narrow Streets

Use a three-point turn to turn around on narrow streets unless prohibited.

Diagonal Yellow Lines

Indicate a narrowing road or obstruction on highways.

Responding to High-Speed Vehicles

If approached by a high-speed vehicle, pull forward at a traffic light.

Tire Maintenance

Unbalanced tires and low pressure lead to faster tire wear.

Signaling for Stops

Use an arm signal or brake-operated signal lights when slowing down or stopping.

Highway Lane Usage

Middle lanes are typically smoother for traffic flow when three or more lanes are present.

Escape Ramps

Designed to stop runaway vehicles safely on steep mountain grades.

Preventing Drowsiness

Shift your eyes periodically to prevent drowsiness during continuous driving.

Shared Center Lanes

Marked with solid and dashed yellow lines; used for making left turns.

Regulatory Road Signs

Instruct drivers to stop, proceed in specific directions, or limit speed.

Types of Intersections

Three types: controlled, uncontrolled, and T-intersections.

Handling Flat Tires

If a tire goes flat, hold the steering wheel tightly and maintain a straight vehicle path.

Broken White Lines

Used to separate lanes of travel in the same direction on multi-lane highways.

Response to Flashing Headlights

If a driver behind flashes headlights, get out of their way.

Speed Zone Signs

Indicate an area where a reduced speed limit is established.

Rail Crossing Protocol

Drivers must stop at crossings with red-and-white stop signs and proceed only when no train is approaching.

Flashing Yellow Light

Means to proceed with caution.

Yellow Arrow Signals

If in an intersection with a yellow arrow signal, clear the intersection quickly.

Legal Left-Side Driving

Legal when turning left, avoiding obstructions, or passing another vehicle.

Three-Point Turns

Can be performed on roads without traffic on both sides.

Red Arrow at Intersections

Indicates that turning traffic must stop.

Solid Yellow Lines

Indicate the left edge of traffic lanes moving in the same direction.

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Test your knowledge on safe driving practices with these flashcards. Focused on situations like dust storms and fog, the quiz helps reinforce essential guidelines for staying safe on the road. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their driving skills and awareness.