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Drivers permit
questions that maybe found on permit test
66
Driving Skills
Not Applicable
06/23/2011

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Term
WHAT DO YOU DO AT A RED LIGHT?
Definition
Stop and only proceed when light is green
Term
WHAT DO YOU DO AT A GREEN LIGHT?
Definition
If stopped then you can go if not stopped cont. going
Term
WHAT DO YOU DO AT A YELLOW LIGHT?
Definition
If safe then stop because a red light is soon going to appear, if not safe to stop then con. going
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WHAT DOES A GREEN ARROW MEAN?
Definition
may turn the way the arrow points
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WHAT DOES A YELLOW ARROW MEAN?
Definition
movement is allowed but turning lane is about to end
Term
WHAT DOES A FLASHING RED LIGHT MEAN?
Definition
same as a stop sign
Term
WHAT DOES A FLASHING YELLOW LIGHT MEAN?
Definition
caution. Slow down, look and cont. going with care
Term
WHAT DO YOU DO IF A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS NOT WORKING?
Definition
Treat it as a 4 way stop
Term
WHAT DOES A GREEN DOWNWARD POINTING ARROW MEAN?
Definition
You may use that lane
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WHAT DOES A DOWNWARD POINTING YELLOW ARROW MEAN?
Definition
You must change lanes because direction is about to change
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WHAT DOES A DOWNWARD POINT RED ARROW MEAN?
Definition
You may not use this lane
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WHAT DOES A LEFT POINTING CLEAR ARROW MEAN?
Definition
One lane, left turn only
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What does a white, steady two-way left-turn arrow mean?
Definition
You may only turn left if you are in that lane, but the lane is shared by left- turning drivers approaching from the opposite direction.
Term
WHAT DOES A WALK SIGN OR A WALKING PERSON MEAN?
Definition
Pedestian can walk, but they must be alert for turning vehicles.
Term
WHAT DOES A DON'T WALK OR A HAND MEAN?
Definition
Don't walk or finishing crossing if you are in the street?
Term
SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO STOP FOR A PEDESTRIAN?
Definition
Yes
Term
WHO HAS THE RIGHT AWAY, PEDESTRIANS OR CARS?
Definition
pedestrians
Term
WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU SEE A BLIND PEDISTRIAN?
Definition
Slow down, yield the right-away, and proceed with caution.
Term
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF A PEDESTRIAN IS BLIND?
Definition
They will be carrying a white cane or walking with a guide dog.
Term
WHAT DO YOU DO IN A SCHOOL ZONE?
Definition
travel no faster than 15 miles per hour when there are flashing yellow lights.
Term
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU EXCEED THE 15 MPH SPEED LIMIT IN A SCHOOL ZONE?
Definition
3 points and a fine
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HOW SHOULD YOU APPROACH A RAILROAD CROSSING?
Definition
with caution
Term
WHAT IS A REGULARTORY SIGN?
Definition
They are usually red and white and they tell you what you MUST do
Term
WHAT IS A WARNING SIGN?
Definition
they tell you about conditions near or on the road ahead, usually yellow and black
Term
WHAT IS A GUIDE SIGN?
Definition
they provide info about intersecting roads, help direct you to areas, shows points of interest. usually green and white
Term
WHAT ARE SERVICE SIGNS?
Definition
they are square or rectangular, blue and white, and show areas like hospitals, telephone, food, gas, ect.
Term
WHAT DOES A SINGLE, BROKEN YELLOW CENTERLINE MEAN?
Definition
Passing is allowed on either side, if safe conditions exist
Term
WHAT DOES A DOUBLE, YELLOW CENTERLINE SHOW?
Definition
No passing on either side of the road
Term
WHAT DOES A SINGLE BROKEN YELLOW LINE BESIDE A SOLID YELLOW LINE MEAN?
Definition
If you are on the side with a single line you can pass if you are on the solid yellow line side you may not pass
Term
ON A THREE WAY HIGHWAY WHAT DOES THE CENTER LANE WITH A SOLID YELLOW LINE AND THEN A BROKEN LINE ON BOTH SIDES MEAN?
Definition
Turning lanes only
Term
WHAT IS THE BAC LEVEL OF AN ADULT?
Definition
.08
Term
WHAT IS THE BAC LEVEL ALLOWED TO BE OF A PERSON WHO IS UNDER 21 YEARS OLD?
Definition
people under the age of 21 are not allowed to drink
Term
HOW MANY SECONDS AWAY FROM A CAR SHOULD YOU BE? (THIS IS CALLED YOUR SPACE CUSHION)
Definition
4 Seconds
Term
SHOULD YOU LOOK AHEAD FOR DRIVING HAZZARDS?
Definition
yes
Term
SHOULD YOU CHECK BEHIND YOU WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING? IF SO HOW OFTEN?
Definition
yes and as often as possible
Term
WHAT MUST YOU TURN ON WHEN IT IS DARK?
Definition
your head lights
Term
WHAT MUST YOU TURN ON DURING THE RAIN?
Definition
your head lights
Term
When can the roads become very slippery?
Definition
first 10 to 15 mins of rain
Term
WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN YOU HYDROPLANE?
Definition
your tires lose their grip on the road and ride like skies on a film of water
Term
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU START TO HYDROPLANE?
Definition

1. keep hands on the wheel

2. slowly take your foot off the gas, let your car slow down, DO NOT SLAM ON THE BREAKS

3. Turn slowly and only as much as necessary

4. if you have to use your breaks, break gently

Term
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN ROADS GET SLICK?
Definition

reduce your speen by 5 to 10 mph and increase your following distance to 5 or 6 seconds.

slow down even more on snow or ice covered roads.

apply breaks gently, ease off if you start to skid.

do not use cruise control.

adjust your speed to avoid meeting other cars.

 

Term
HOW DO YOU SAFELY COMPLETE A TURN?
Definition

1. signal 3 to 4 seconds before you turn

2. position your vehicle in the proper lane

3. control your speed

4. complete your turn in the proper lane

Term
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO MAKE A U-TURN?
Definition
allowed only if they can be made safely without endangering other traffic. make sure drivers coming from all directions are at least 500 feet. u- turns are not allowed on curves or when you are approcaching or nearing the crest of a hill. u-turns are illegal when sign is posted
Term
WHEN CAN YOU TURN ON RED?
Definition
Any time as long as the no turn on red sign is posted
Term
WHAT DO YOU DO BEFORE TURING AT A RED LIGHT?
Definition
stop first, yield to pedestrians and cross traffic
Term
WHAT MUST YOU DO WHEN MERGING WITH TRAFFIC?
Definition

1. put your turn signal on, and looking for an opening in traffic.

2. accelerate up to the speed of traffic

3. merge into the opening in traffic

Term
WHAT MUST YOU DO BEFORE YOU TURN?
Definition

1. look for signs and markings saying you can or cannot pass.

2. look ahead carefully before you start to pass and check for any dangers in the passing area.

3. look in your side and rearview mirrors and quickly check your blind spots to make sure there are no vehicles about to pass you when you start to pass.

4. make sure passing lane is clear and give the proper turn signal to show you are going to change lanes, signal early enough to so others will know in advance.

5. after passing, signal your plan to return to your lane.

6.before you move back into the lane, make sure you can see both headlights on the front of the car you passed in your rearview mirror.

Term
CAN YOU EVER PASS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD?
Definition
yes, under certain conditions
Term
UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS CAN YOU PASS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD?
Definition

1.when the driver you are passing is making or signaling a left turn.

2.when driving on a roadway with two or marked traffic lanes in each direction

Term
WHEN CAN YOU NOT PASS?
Definition

1. you are within 100 feet of or are crossing any intersection or railroad grade crossing, unless an official traffic control device says you may.

2. you are within 100 feet of any bridge, elevated structure or tunnel,

3. you are approaching or are on a curve or a hill crest (top) restricting your view on oncoming traffic.

4. you are on the shoulder of a multi-lane highway

Term
WHO HAS THE RIGHT AWAY AT AN INTERSECTION?
Definition
the law says no one, you must yield and never insist on having the right away
Term
WHAT MUST YOU DO AT AN INTERSECTION?
Definition

1.yield to pedestians when they are a.) crossing at any intersection without a traffic light, b.) crossing the roadway in marked crosswalks, wheather or not at an intersection; c. walking on a sidewalk crossing a driveway or alley; and d.) when the driver is turning a corner and pedestians are crossing with the light.

2. drivers turning left must yield to oncoming cars going straight.

3. drivers entering a circular intersection (roundabout) must yield the right-away to drivers already in the circle.

4. when 2 cars approach or enter an intersection from different roadways ar or about the same time, drivers coming from the left must yield to vehicles coming from the right.

5. at a 4 way stop all vehicles must stop. the first to reach the intersection should move forward firts. if 2 reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. if facing one another proceed with caution, watching for possible turns

Term
HOW DO YOU USE A CIRCULAR INTERSECTION?
Definition

1. slow down as you approach the intersection

2. put on your right turn signal

3. keep to the right of the painted or raised island that separates entering traffic from exiting traffic

4. look left for traffic approaching in the circle

5. enter the roundabout by turning right when there is a safe gap in traffic approaching from your left. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout. If there is no traffic approaching, you may enter without stopping

6. do not pass bicyclists or other vehicles when in the roundabout

7. when in the roundabout, do not stop- you have the right-away over entering traffic

8. use your right turn signal to indicate where you plan to exit the roundabout. turn it on after you have passed the exit just before the one you plan to use

9. if you miss your exit, continue around the circle until you reach it again

10. as you exit, yieild to pedestians who are in the crosswalk or are waiting to cross the exit lane

Term
HOW DO YOU SAFELY DRIVE THROUGH CURVES?
Definition

1. keep slightly to the right of the lane center on right curves in the middle of your lane or left curves.

2. the sharper the curve, the more you need to reduce your speed.

3. look for traffic coming from the opposite direction

4. for guidance about how to steer your vehicle, scan ahead and look at the inside edge of the curve. if there are muliple curves, look at the inside edge of each curve as far as you can see.

Term
WHEN YOU PARK DOWNHILL WITH A CURB WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR WHEELS?
Definition
right
Term
WHEN PARKING YOUR CAR UPHILL AT A CURB WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR WHEELS?
Definition
LEFT
Term
DOWNHILL OR UPHILL WITHOUT A CURB WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR WHEELS?
Definition
RIGHT
Term
HOW FAR DO YOU PARK AWAY FROM A CURB?
Definition
no more than 12 inches
Term
WHICH WAY DO YOU PARK YOUR CAR?
Definition
always in the direction traffic moves
Term
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE YOU PARK?
Definition
turn on you 4 ways and give enough room for passing vehicles. make sure car can be seen from at least 500 feet in both directions, use your parking brake
Term
WHAT ARE THE STEPS FOR PARALLEL PARKING TIPS?
Definition

1.stop even with the vehicle ahead and two feel away from it.

2.turn wheels sharply to the right and back slowly toward the vehicle behind.

3. as your front door passes the back bumper ahead turn the wheels sharply to the left and back slowly to the vehicle behing.

5. turn wheels sharply to the right and pull toward the center of the parking space.

If the street has a curb, you must park as close to it as possible, but no more than 12 inches away. if it has no curb then you must pull off of the roadway as possible.

before leaving your car, turn off engine, remove keys and lock doors. check for traffic behind you before getting out

Term
HOW MUCH ROOM SHOULD BE LFET FROM YOU AND A MOTORCYLE?
Definition
4 seconds
Term
WHO DO YOU NEED TO SHARE THE ROAD WITH?
Definition

motorcycles and mopeds

bicyclists

pedestrians

others drivers

Term
HOW FAR SHOULD YOU BE FROM A BUS WITH ITS RED LIGHTS FLASHING AND ITS STOP ARM EXTENDED?
Definition
10 feet
Term
WHEN YOU HEAR A SIREN OR SEE A VEHICLE APPROACHING FROM ANY DIRECTION WITH FLASHING RED LIGHTS ON A COMBINATION OF RED AND BLUE LIGHTS WHAT MUST YOU DO?
Definition

1. pull over to the curb or side of the road and stop

2. drive parallel and as near to the curb as possible on one way streets, drive toward the nearest roadside and stop

3. stay clear of intersections

4. start driving again after the emergency vehicle passes you

5. make sure another emergency vehicle is not coming

6. obey uniformed police, sheriff, constable or other attired person, including fire police

Term
HOW FAR AWAY FROM A FIRE TRUCK SHOULD YOU BE?
Definition
500 feet
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