drivers ed

information on routes, service areas, and points of interest are provided on a

guide sign

what tells you about the laws that you must obey

regulatory signs

to keep traffic moving, what is set on some primary highways and expressways

minimum speed

a yellow, diamond-shaped sign that alerts you to possible hazards is called

waring sign

two signs used in what to alert drivers to children who might dart out into the street without looking

school zone

obey what when traffic, roadway, or weather conditions are bad

basic speed law

to help drivers make safe left turns in the middle of a block, a _ lane is used in many cities

shared left turn

special conditions such as a sharp curve are often posted with what sign

advisory speed

at some intersections what alerts drivers to dangerous conditions

flashing signals

painted solid lines, broken lines, arrows or words are called

roadway making

changes in travel direction during rush-hour traffic is indicated by a _ light hanging overhead

lane signal

when a traffic signal is red, what law allows a driver to turn right

right-turn-on-red

drivers who travel from country to country can understand the meaning of _ because they use symbols rather than words

international signs

at heavily traveled intersections, a _ is mounted near traffic lights

pedestrian signal

all what have specific colors to help traffic flow smoothly

traffic signals

RED light

Stop

YELLOW light

Prepare to stop

GREEN light

Proceed with precaution

Arrows

apply only to the direction indicated

flashing red light

means the same as a stop sign. you must come to a complete stop

flashing yellow light

slow down, be more aware and proceed with caution

red arrow

a full stop is required you may not proceed in the direction of the red arrow

flashing red arrow

turns are permitted in the direction of flashing red, after coming to a full stop

if you are declared a habitual offender, your drivers license will be revoked for up to…

5 years

to avoid driving faster than the distance you can see ahead, you use

the four second sight distance rule. if you drive faster than the distance you can see ahead, you may not be able to stop in time to avoid the hazard ahead.

if the calculated point of value on your driving record reaches _ within two years, your drivers license will be suspended for 1 year

22, if the calculated point of value on your driving record reaches 22 within two years, your license will be suspended for one year

are you allowed to turn left at a steady red signal

yes, but only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street

the danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur are

No-Zones, they are large areas around trucks, buses, and other larger vehicles in which car may disappear into blind spots

if you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you should

signal just after you pass through the intersection

unbalanced tires or low tire pressures can cause

faster tire wear

to whom do traffic signs and signals apply

apply to everyone

regulatory signs

signs that control traffic. squares, rectangles, inverted triangle, octagons. red and white.

what are examples regulatory signs

STOP:Octagon, its red with white letters, when come to a stop sign, you must stop. YIELD: you must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian in or approaching the intersection (Dimond shape, red and white. DO NOT INTER: you must not inter the street so marked,. SPEED LIMIT: shows maximum speed. NO TURN ON RED: you must wait until the signal turns green before proceeding

Warning signs

these signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond shaped. these warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary

Examples of warning signs

SCHOOL ZONE:Five-sided sign black on yellow is used only to warn of school and school crossings. RAILROAD:Round sign black on yellow is used as an advance warning that you are approaching a highway-rail intersection. Sharp turn to right. reduce speed.

Guide signs

most of these signs are rectangular (four sided) in shape with white letters on green background. United States numbered routes are marked with a sign having black letters and a white background. INTERSTATE ROUTES: markers in the shape of a shield, blue, red and white. the H sign stands for hospital

you are going through an intersection and you have a green light, you notice traffic is slowing - do you continue through or stop

STOP

Broken White Line:

you can change lanes if it is safe to do so.

Solid White Line:

requires you to stay within the lane and also marks the shoulder of the roadway

When can you pass a yellow line

You may pass on a two-way road if the yellow centerline is broken.

What can you do if a solid yellow line and a broken line are together

When a solid and a broken yellow line are together, you must not pass if you are driving next to the solid line.

what do two solid yellow lines mean?

Two solid yellow lines mean no passing.

if you are underage and found at a party with alcohol what happens?

your license will be revoked for a period of 30 days for the first offense and no less than 90 the second time

when is the road more slippery in a rainstorm

in the beginning because the rain hasn't washed the oils off the road yet

why should you give yourself space between you and the car infront of you when at a red light

because if a ambulance comes along then you need to be able to get out of the way

what is the fine for not restraining a child with safety belts ?

83.50

delaware law requires every child under the age of _______ to be restrained properly

16

what age or weight do children have to be in a booster seat

age eight or 65lbs

how much is the fine for failing to restrain your child in a seat in a moving car

25$

What group of kids cannot sit in the front seat

under age 12 and 65 inches in hight

what car seat does birth - 12 month year old need

rear facing car seat

1-3 year old car seat

rear facing seat until no longer possible, then use booster

8-12 year old car seat

until they are big enough to sit with a seatbelt properly keep them in the booster seat

what is the best thing to do when you are tired and driving

to rest or change drivers

what are some signs of drowsy driving

when your eyes close or go out of focus by themselves

when you have trouble keeping your head up

when you can't stop yawning

you have wandering disconnected thoughts

you don't remember driving the last few miles

you keep driving out of your lane

When left on red is permitted

one lane roads - there is no on-coming traffic

rolling left hand turn - when you are not in a controlled intersection- you don't have a stop sign or a light-

yield to on-coming traffic

you are doing a rolling left hand turn, you are stopped and yielding to on coming traffic. how should your wheels be turned?

straight

when the road has salt and sand, there is pot holes or there are wet leaves- which is the most slippery -

wet leaves

how far do you park from a fire hydrant

fifteen feet away or more

how far do you park from an intersection

20ft

how far do you park from a stop sign

30ft

Driving 1-9 mph over speed limit loses you

2 points

10 - 14 mph over the speed limit loses you

3 points

15-19 mph over speed limit gets you

5 points

Passing a stopped school bus , reckless driving , agressive driving

6 points

Failure to stop at the command of a police officer will result in:

Having your license revoked

According to Delaware law, drivers must use their turn signals at least___ ft before turning

300ft

Good drivers scan and look____ seconds seconds ahead.

10 - 20 seconds

When applying for a GDL at the DMV you must have the following:

Birth Certificate and social security card, parent/guardian, $40.00, and a blue certificate.

When do you get the 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 4 lane divided highway.

The best way to see while backing your car straight is to

is to look directly out your rear window

The_____ refers to a tractor trailers blind spots

“No-Zone”

which area is most slippery in freezing conditions

bridges

When leaving a high-speed expressway

A driver should begin braking in the exit/deceleration lane.

Turning left at a red light is permitted

from a ONE-WAY to a ONE-WAY

It is necessary for drivers to use their headlights

during rainy conditions and as it begins to get dark.

It's against the law to pass another vehicle

with solid yellow lines.

BASIC speed law

No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and without having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing

zero tolerance law

applys to anyone under the age of 21, who drives, operates, of has actual physical control of a vehicle after consuming alcoholic beverages should get his/her license revoked for 2 months

What’s the hardest vehicle to see

motorcycles

When Turing left at an intersection you should?

yield

what is a sign of road rage

aggressive driving

What is the seatbelt law in Delaware?