Traffic Rules and Vehicle Operations

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by?

riding the pedal lightly

When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must?

enter the two-way road to the right of its center line

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should?

stop and wait for a large space in traffic

After parking, are you allowed to open a door on the road side of your vehicle?

True Signup and view all the answers

Are bicyclists required to obey traffic laws and signs?

True Signup and view all the answers

If your front wheels start to skid, the first thing you should do is?

take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral Signup and view all the answers

As you drive on the expressway, make sure to?

signal all lane changes Signup and view all the answers

Your license will be suspended if you are convicted of?

speeding more than 75 MPH Signup and view all the answers

Never make a U-turn from?

the right lane Signup and view all the answers

You can pass on the right when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.

True Signup and view all the answers

Left turns on a red light are allowed from a one-way street into a one-way street.

True Signup and view all the answers

When exiting a highway, you should slow down?

once you have moved into the exit lane Signup and view all the answers

If you refuse to take a chemical test issued by a law enforcement officer, the DMV is required to?

revoke your driver license for at least 12 months Signup and view all the answers

A broken white line separates?

two lanes traveling in the same direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of a first license suspension?

60 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of a second license suspension?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of a third or subsequent license suspension?

12 months Signup and view all the answers

An individual's license may be suspended if they accumulate as many as?

12 points within a three-year period Signup and view all the answers

When a driving privilege is reinstated, all previous points on an individual's record are canceled.

True Signup and view all the answers

Secondary roads are?

roads where hills are more likely to be steep and curves more likely to be sharp than on primary roads Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Braking and Vehicle Control

To dry wet brakes, lightly ride the brake pedal.
If the front wheels skid, first remove foot from the gas and shift to neutral.

Turning and Lane Changes

When making a left turn from a one-way to a two-way road, enter on the right side of the center line.
Signal all lane changes on the expressway to alert other drivers.

Merging and Exiting

If the entrance lane is too short for safe acceleration, stop and wait for a clear space in traffic.
Slow down upon entering the exit lane when leaving a highway.

Parking and Opening Doors

Opening a door on the roadside of a parked vehicle is permitted if it does not obstruct traffic or bicyclists.

Bicyclist Regulations

Bicyclists are required to adhere to all traffic laws and signs.

Passing and U-Turns

It is permissible to pass on the right when another vehicle is making a left turn.
U-turns should never be made from the right lane.

Traffic Lights and Signals

Left turns on red are only allowed from one-way streets to one-way streets.

Licensing and Penalties

A license will be suspended for speeding over 75 MPH.
Chemical test refusal results in a 12-month revocation of the driver's license.

Road Markings and Suspensions

A broken white line indicates separate lanes moving in the same direction.
First license suspension lasts 60 days, the second suspension is 6 months, and a third suspension is 12 months.
Accumulation of 12 points within three years can lead to license suspension.

Reinstatement and Road Types

All points on a driver's record are canceled when driving privileges are reinstated.
Secondary roads are characterized by steeper hills and sharper curves compared to primary roads.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

This quiz covers important traffic rules and vehicle control techniques essential for safe driving. Learn about braking, lane changes, merging, and parking regulations, ensuring you are well-informed on the road. Test your knowledge of specific scenarios that every driver should understand.