| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| 4 second rule refers to how one should | follow another car |
| _ limits your concentration/perception/judgement/ memory | even the smallest amount of alcohol |
| a black and yellow pendant sign is a: | no passing zone sign |
| a cross over a right arrow means | no right turn |
| a cross over a U arrow means | no u turn |
| a driver with their hand out the window is (?) | slowing/stopping |
| a flashing red light at a railroad crossing means: | stop/don't proceed until signals are completed |
| a flashing yellow light means: | slow down and proceed with care |
| a green arrow on a lane use control signal means: | you may use this lane |
| a pedestrian with a white cane is | blind |
| a person under 21 consumes alcohol but isn't driving, the penalty for a first offense is | 90 day license suspension/ up to $500 fine |
| a plus sign | intersection |
| a red circle with a white line means: | do not enter |
| a sign showing a person shoveling | workers are on/close to the road in a work zone ahead |
| a sign showing a truck on a hill means | there is a steep hill ahead |
| a steady green light at an intersection means that you: | may drive through the intersection if the road is clear |
| a steady yellow light at an intersection means: | slow down and prepare to stop |
| a steady yellow light means that a _ light will soon appear | steady red |
| a t sign | intersection |
| a yellow and black diamond sign | warns you about conditions on or near the road |
| ability to stop depends on | condition of the road |
| after a train has passed you should | check again for approaching trains/proceed |
| after an emergency vehicle passes you w/ its siren on you must | avoid driving closer than 500 feet behind the vehicle |
| against the law for anyone under 21 to _ alcohol | consume, possess, or transport |
| allow a larger space cushion when stopping | on an up-hill |
| allowing a space cushion | allows you time to react |
| amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on | road/weather conditions/traffic |
| anything that requires you to _ could cause a crash | take your: eyes off the road, hands off wheel, attention away |
| arrow panels in work zones show a rectangle or line | drive with caution |
| arrows come to a close around the car | end of a divided highway |
| as alcohol builds up in your blood it | slows down your reactions |
| at an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you can't see the traffic when you stop behind the stop bar, you should | pull forward slowly, check, proceed |
| at an intersection with a stop sign, stop and look: | look left first, then right, then left again |
| at highway speeds on dry roads a safe following distance is | 4 seconds |
| before backing up you should | turn your head/look through the rear view window |
| before changing lanes on a multi-lane highway you should: | check your mirrors/blind spots |
| before passing another vehicle you should signal: | early enough so others know your plans |
| before passing another vehicle: | give the proper turn signal to show you're changing lanes |
| before turning you should | use your signal |
| best way to reduce risk of getting hurt in a crash is | wear your seat belt |
| black/yellow rectangle sign with long black arrow | slow down, road changes direction at extreme angle |
| brake light tells others: | are slowing down/stopping |
| cause greater crash risks | CD player, radio, cell phone |
| center lanes an yellow broken highway lines mean | left turns only |
| compared to day, driving at night is | more dangerous |
| crashes in work zones are most commonly the result of | carelessness/speeding |
| divided highway sign means | The road you're on intersects a divided highway |
| drive below the speed limit when | anything makes conditions less than perfect |
| driver with hand pointing left is | turning left |
| driver with hand up is | turning right |
| drivers entering a roundabout or traffic circle | must yield to drivers in the roundabout or traffic circle |
| drivers who eat/drink while driving | have trouble controlling their cars |
| driving near a blind pedestrian | slow down/be prepared to stop |
| driving on slippery roads, you should (distance..) | increase following distance |
| driving on wet roads, you should (distance..) | increase following distance to 5-6 seconds |
| driving on wet roads, you should (speed..) | go 5-10 miles below the speed limit |
| effect of lack of sleep on driving is the same as the | effect that alcohol has |
| first sign on the right | road curves ahead |
| for a first conviction for DUI at any BAC level you could | pay a fine of at least $300 |
| for an average person, how long does the body need to process the alcohol in 1 drink? | 60 minutes |
| hardest to see at night | pedestrians |
| highway and expressway guide signs are: | green with white letters |
| highway hypnosis results from | staring at the roadway for a long time |
| honk your horn when | you see a child who is about to run into the street |
| honk your horn when (2) | you've lost control of your car |
| hydroplaning can be helped by driving | slower |
| if a car is in danger of hitting you | sound your horn |
| if a green arrow turns into a green light, you: | may still turn but must yield to traffic |
| if a police officer requires you to take a blood/breath/ urine test you | must take the test or your license will be suspended |
| if a traffic light is broken/not working you should: | continue as if it were a 4 way stop |
| if a vehicle using high beams comes toward you | flash your high beams |
| if a vehicle using high beams comes toward you look towards the _ side of the road | right side |
| if an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane you should: | steer right, honk horn, brake |
| if another driver cuts you off in traffic you should | ignore the other driver |
| if driving on slick roads, you should (turns..) | take turns more slowly |
| if someone is driving aggressively behind you | try to get out of their way |
| if the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, you should | steer left |
| if there are no signals at a railroad crossing you should | slow down and be prepared to stop |
| if under 21 you're considered to be driving under the influence if your BAC is | .02% or higher |
| if you feel tired while driving | stop driving |
| if you have a tire blowout you should | let the car slow to a stop |
| if you need to slow down/stop and others won't expect it, you should | quickly tap your brake pedal a few times |
| if you see a green sign that says exit only above your lane, you: | must exit the freeway if you stay in the lane |
| if you stop at a railroad crossing with multiple tracks | wait until you can see both tracks |
| if you want to get off the freeway but you missed your exit you should | go to the next exit/get off there |
| if you're arrested for DUI and you refuse to take the blood test you will get a | driver's license suspension |
| if you're driving behind a motorcycle | allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane |
| if you're following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, it is very dangerous to | try to squeeze between the truck and curb to make a right turn |
| if you're stopped by a police officer you should | stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer |
| if you're under 21 and are convicted of DUI you'll get a _ license suspension for a first offense | 1 year |
| if you're under 21/convicted of carrying a fake ID you'll be required to pay a $500 fine and your license will be suspended for 90 days | even if you were not driving |
| if your blood alcohol level is .04 you are | 2-7 times more likely to crash than a person w/o any alcohol |
| if your car breaks down on a highway | use 4-way flashers to warn others |
| if your turn signals fail use _ to show you're turning | hand signals |
| its best to keep a space cushion | on all sides |
| lanes coming together with car in front means | divided highway begins |
| lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are separated by _ lines | yellow |
| lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by _ lines | white |
| main sign | there are a series of curves ahead |
| max speed limit in PA is | 65 mph |
| minimum drinking age is | 21 |
| most important thing about speed management/ curves is | slow down before you enter the curve |
| on a 2 lane road you can pass another vehicle on the right when | the driver you're passing is making a left turn |
| on a 2-lane, 2-way street or highway, you should start left turns | close to the center line |
| one of the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol is | attendance to alcohol highway safety school |
| only time you don't have to stop for a school bus whose red lights are flashing and stop arm is extended is when you | are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway |
| orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates the vehicle: | travels at slower speeds than normal traffic |
| order of traffic lights | red, yellow, green |
| parental consent to conduct breath/blood/urine tests is | not required |
| people under 16 using a fake id to buy alcohol will | receive a driving suspension that starts on their 16th birthday |
| posted speed limits show | max safe speed under ideal road/weather conditions |
| preparing to smoke/smoking while driving | are distracting |
| roads are very slippery | for the first 10-15 minutes of a rain storm |
| roads freeze more quickly when they are | shaded |
| safe speed depends on many conditions: true or false | 1 |
| speed limit in active school zones | 15 mph |
| taking drugs w/ alcohol | increases the risk of causing a crash |
| teen drivers are more likely to crash when | they're driving with teenage passengers |
| teens should get at least _ of sleep each night to avoid driving drowsy | 8 hours |
| the law gives _ the right of way at intersections | no one |
| the road edge on the right side is marked by a _ line | solid white |
| these pavement markings tell you that at the intersection ahead: (left= left arrow only, center= forward/left arrow; right= right arrow only) | center lane can go straight or turn left |
| to avoid crashes: | communicate with other drivers on the road |
| to be prepared for anything coming up in the road ahead you should | continually scan road/roadsides |
| to pass a slower moving car on a 2 lane road you must | use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic |
| to turn left on a multi-lane street/highway you should start from | the left lane |
| top major crash type for 16 year olds in PA is | single vehicle/run off the road |
| trucks in general | take longer distances than cars to stop |
| true about driving on wet roads (tires..) | as you drive faster, your tires become less effective |
| two lines, the right one bends | lane ends, merge left |
| use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian w/ a white cane because | they're blind |
| use your headlights when other vehicles aren't visible from _ feet away | 1000 |
| usually causes hydroplaning | excessive speed |
| what can you do to avoid the need to make emergency/panic stops while driving in traffic | look ahead/keep a safe following distance |
| when a school bus has its lights flashing/arm extended you must | stop at least 10 feet away from the bus |
| when a truck wants to pass you, your speed should | remain steady/decrease |
| when approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended you must | stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing/stop arm has been withdrawn |
| when driving in fog you should use your | low beams |
| when driving in traffic it's safest to | drive w/ flow of traffic |
| when driving near a blind pedestrian you should | slow down and be prepared to stop |
| when driving on a freeway entrance ramp you should look for a gap in freeway traffic by | looking in your mirrors and turning your head to look over your shoulder |
| when entering a highway from an entrance ramp you should generally | accelerate to the speed of traffic |
| when exiting a highway you should slow down | once you have moved into the exit lane |
| when faced with a car on the left/bicyclist on the right you should: | let the car pass, then pass the bike |
| when in a work zone, you should | lengthen your usual following distance by double |
| when making a right turn on a green light you must: | yield to pedestrians |
| when making a turn, _ your speed | reduce |
| when no signs/signals/police tell you what to do at an intersection, the law states that | drivers turning left must yield to drivers going straight thru the intersection |
| when on a 1 way street and an emergency vehicle w/ lights is behind you, you: | drive to the nearest road side/stop |
| when passing a bicyclist | move as far left as possible |
| when passing on a multilane highway | be sure the passing lane is clear |
| when traveling behind a motorcycle, allow how much distance? | at least 4 seconds |
| when traveling below 40 mph on a limited access highway you should | use your four-way flashers |
| when you drive past children, expect them to: | run out in front of you |
| when you hear a fire engine siren | pull over/stop |
| when you park on the roadway | use your 4-way flashers |
| when you see a shoulder sign (car tilted on the road) | you should be most concerned about losing control of your vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder because of a drop off |
| When you see a stop sign you must: | slow, check, cross |
| when you see an emergency vehicle w/ flashing lights, you must | pull to the curb/stop |
| when you're in a line of traffic that's crossing a railroad track w/ no signals/gates | you need to make sure there's space to get all the way across without stopping |
| when you're planning to make a turn, you should activate your turn signals | 3-4 seconds before the intersection |
| who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light? | driver |
| you can cross solid yellow lines | when making turns |
| you can pass if the line dividing two lanes is a _ line | broken white |
| you can turn right on red if you: | stop first and check for traffic/pedestrians |
| you can't pass a car on either side of a _ centerline | double solid yellow |
| you may continue carefully through a yellow light if: | you are within the intersection |
| you may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing: | never |
| you may turn left at a red light if: | you're turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street |
| you must stop when you see a: | flashing red light |
| you're waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection, and opposing traffic is blocking your view, you should | wait till you can see all lanes |
| your blind spot it the area of the road | you can't see without moving your head |
| zero tolerance law reduced BAC from .08% to _ for drivers under 21 to be charged w/ driving under the influence | 0.0002 |