Drivers ed

How to use hand-to-hand Steering (push/pull)?

Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock; Do not cross your hands over the middle of the steering wheel.

When to use hand over hand steering?

When you turn at low speeds, park, or need to recover from a skid.

How to use hand over hand steering?

Start with your hands at 8 and 4 o'clock; reach across the steering wheel to grasp the opposite side.; let go of the steering wheel with your other hand; reach across the arm still holding the wheel, grip the wheel, and pull up.

How many feet before a turn should you signal?

100

On a freeway, how many seconds before should you signal a lane change?

5

Other than for avoiding collisions, when can a horn be used?

To alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead.

Dim your headlight high beams to low beams within ___ feet of a vehicle coming toward you or within ___ feet of a vehicle you are following.

500, 300

When must headlights be used?

When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away; On mountain roads and tunnels (even on sunny days); In adverse weather; beginning 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise

White lines mean traffic is going in the (same/opposite) direction?

same

Yellow lines mean traffic is going in the (same/opposite) direction?

opposite

Always stay to the (right/left) of double solid yellow lines, unless under certain circumstances.

right

What is a yield line?

A solid white line of triangles that shows approaching vehicles where to yield or stop, with the triangles pointing towards approaching vehicles.

Which is the faster traffic lane (Number 1 lane) on roadways? Left or right?

Left

Which is the faster traffic lane (Number 1 lane) on roadways? Left or right?

Right

What is the passing lane?

The far left lane that is closest to the center divider, used for passing vehicles.

How many feet can you drive in the center left turn lane?

200

When should you use a turnout lane?

To let other vehicles pass when you are driving slowly on a two-lane road, where passing is unsafe, and there are five or more vehicles following you.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane unless. . .

Parking, entering/leaving the road, turning within 200 feet of an intersection.

At how many feet should you signal before making a right turn?

100

True/False: You can make a right turn on a right arrow.

False.

True/False: You can make a right turn on a red light after stopping completely and checking for no turn on red signs.

True.

True/False: It is illegal to cross a bus lane to make a right turn, or drive, or stop, or park, or leave a vehicle in that area.

False.

When can you turn left on a red light?

When turning from a one-way street into another one-way street.

Which lane must you use to make a U turn?

A left turn only lane or the far left lane.

Where may a U turn be made?

Across a double yellow line; On a divided highway if a center divider opening is provided; In a residential district if no vehicles are approaching you within 200 feet.; At an intersection on a green traffic light or green arrow, unless a No U-turn sign is posted.

Where may a U turn not be made?

Where a No U-turn sign is posted; In business districts; In front of a fire station; At or on a railroad crossing.; When you cannot see clearly for 200 feet in each direction; On a one way street

Where should you end a left turn from a two way street?

In the left lane closest to the middle of the street going in your vehicle's direction.

Where should you begin and end a right turn?

Begin and end the turn in the lane closest to the right edge of the road.

In a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street with three lanes, which lane do you end on?

Any of the lanes that are open.

To reduce the risk of a collision, during a left turn from a one-way street onto a two-way street, where should you end the turn?

End the turn in the left lane closest to the middle of the street going in your vehicle's direction.

Which lane do you enter during a left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street?

Any of the lanes that are open.

Which lane do you enter during a right turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street?

Any of the open lanes.

On a T intersection, which traffic has the right of way?

Traffic continuing straight through

True/False: When turning left from the center lane in T intersection, you must turn onto the leftmost lane.

False.

When in the proper lane, signal ___ seconds, which is about ___ feet, before you exit the highway.

5, 400

To merge, enter, or exit traffic, you need a space that is __ feet on city streets.

150

To merge, enter, or exit traffic, you need a space that is __ feet on the highway.

300

To safely pass, the hill, curve, intersection, or road obstruction should be __ of a mile ahead.

1/3

Do not pass within __ feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous area.

100

Do not pass at

Crossroad and driveways, or near an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, hill, curve, or other hazardous area.

When are the only times you can pass on the right?

An open highway has two or more lanes going in your direction; the driver ahead of you is turning left and you can safely pass on the right; you are on a one-way street.

When a driver is taking a __ turn, do not pass them.

Left

When parallel parking, look for a space at least __ feet longer than your vehicle

3

When pulling up alongside the vehicle in front of the space, leave about __ feet between your vehicle and the vehicle next to you.

2

Turn your steering wheel to back into the space at about a __ degree angle.

45

After parallel parking, your vehicle should now be parallel and within __ inches of the curb.

18

When parking uphill or downhill with no curb, which way should the wheels face?

right

When parking uphill with a curb, which way should the wheels face?

left (away from the curb)

When parking downhill with a curb, which way should the wheels face

right (towards the curb)

What does a white painted curb mean?

Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.

What does a green painted curb mean?

Park for a limited time.

What does a yellow painted curb mean?

Load and unload passengers and freight

What does a red painted curb mean?

No stopping, standing, or parking.

What does a blue painted curb mean?

Disabled persons.

Never park or leave your vehicle within __ feet of a sidewalk ramp for disabled persons.

3

Never park or leave your vehicle within __ feet of a fire hydrant or fire station driveway.

15

Never park or leave your vehicle within __ feet of an unmarked or marked crosswalk.

20

Never park or leave your vehicle within __ feet of a crosswalk where a curb extension is present.

15

During a law enforcement stop, turn on your __ turn signal to acknowledge that you see the officer.

right

During a law enforcement stop, move completely onto the __ shoulder of the road. Roll down your window and put both hands on the steering wheel.

right

True/False: You do not need to stop on a flashing yellow light or yellow arrow, simply proceed with caution.

True

True/False: On a flashing red light, you must treat it like a stop sign, and go when safe.

True

What is a flashing yellow arrow?

You can turn, but your turn is not protected from other traffic. Proceed to turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and proceed with caution.

What is a pentagon sign's purpose?

Nearing a school.

What is a diamond shaped sign's purpose?

Specific road conditions and dangers ahead.

What is a white rectangular sign's purpose?

Communicates many important rules you must obey.

When two vehicles arrive at the same time at an intersection without stop or yield signs, which vehicle goes first?

The vehicle on the right.

Which vehicle has the right of way in an intersection without stop or yield signs?

The vehicle that arrived first.

When entering into a roundabout, enter to the __ side of the median, and go in a ___ direction

right, counterclockwise

If two vehicles meet on a steep narrow road and neither vehicle can pass, the vehicle facing (uphill/downhill) has the right-of-way.

uphill

How to know if a truck driver cannot see you?

If you cannot see the truck's side mirrors.

The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within __ feet.

300

A large vehicle traveling at the same speed can take up to __ feet to stop.

400

When a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone or traffic light, you may pass at no more than __ mph. At other times, never drive on the safety zone.

10

Do not overtake and pass a light rail vehicle or streetcar on the __ side, whether it is moving or standing,

left

Allow a __ second following distance behind motorcycles

3

True/False: Never try to pass a motorcycle in the same lane as you. Always try to give them their own lane.

True

It is against the law to follow within __ feet of any fire engine, law enforcement vehicle, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle when their siren or flashing lights are on.

300

When you cannot change lanes to pass a bicyclist, allow at least __ feet between your vehicle and the bicyclist.

3

Enter a bike lane no more than __ feet before starting a turn.

200

True/False. Vehicles with hazardous signs must stop before crossing railroad tracks.

True

You must drive in the far-right lane or a lane marked for slower vehicles when you:

Tow a vehicle or trailer or drive a truck with three or more axles.

The speed limit is __ mph within 500 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street. Same speed limit for business and residential districts.

25

True/False: When the bus flashes red lights (located at the top, front, and back of the bus), you must stop from either direction until the children are safely across the street and the lights stop flashing.

True

The speed limit for a blind intersection (no stop signs at any corner) and alley is __ mph.

15

The speed limit is __ mph within __ feet of a railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for __ feet in both directions. You may drive faster than 15 mph if the crossing is controlled by gates, a warning signal, or a flagman.

15, 100, 400

Not carry anything in or on a passenger vehicle which extends beyond the fenders on the left side or more than __ inches beyond the fenders on the right side.

6

Cargo that extends more than ___ feet from the back-rear bumper of the vehicle must display a 12-inch red or fluorescent orange square flag.

4

If your brakes get wet, you can dry them by

lightly pressing the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.

On a wet road, reduce your speed by __ mph

5-10

On a snowy road, reduce your speed by

half

On an icy road, reduce your speed to

5 mph

True/False: During law enforcement traffic breaks, you must slow down to the officer's speed and not drive past the patrol vehicle.

True

Children who are under 2 years old, under 40 pounds, and under 3 feet 4 inches tall seating:

Rear facing child restraining seat

Children who are under 8 years old, or who are less than 4 feet 9 inches tall seat:

Back seat in child restraining seat

Children who are 8 years old or older, or at least 4 feet 9 inches tall:

Properly secured safety belt

Ride at least __ inches from the airbag

10

It is illegal to leave a child who is __ years old or younger unattended in a vehicle. A child may be left under the supervision of a person who is at least 12 years old.

6

The ideal maximum speed limit on most California highways is __ mph.

65

Two-lane undivided highway and for vehicles towing trailers speed limit is __ mph

55