Test #2 Review

Flashcards for Test #2 Review

2 point turnabout

The safest turnabout on a two way street.

Speed

A driver must adjust this in order to maintain a four second following distance.

Solid double yellow line

Indicates no passing in either direction.

If there are any traffic controls

Before entering an intersection, a driver must determine this.

Broken yellow line

Passing is allowed when a two-way two-lane road is marked with this.

The vehicle may enter your path of travel

Predict this when approaching a car parked on the shoulder with a driver and wheels pointed toward the street.

Take a nap

What you should do before driving if you are tired.

No

Is it legal to exceed the speed limit when passing a slower vehicle on a two-lane, two-way roadway?

Away from the curb

When parking uphill with a curb, your tires should be turned sharply in this direction.

As far as needed to complete the maneuver

When making a 3 point turnabout, back only this far.

Loading and unloading a school bus

The risk of injuring a child is greatest during this time.

Looking over your shoulder

How to check the mirror blind spot.

SMOG (Signal, Mirrors, Over the shoulder/Blind spot, Go)

Acronym for changing lanes.

Continually scan for hazards or changing areas

The best way to avoid collisions.

Check for oncoming traffic in all directions

The most important thing to do when turning around.

Scanning

Looking far and near while driving is described as this.

Toward the curb (right)

When parking on a hill with NO CURB, point the wheels in this direction.

Before entering the curve

If a curve requires reduced speed, reduce speed at this time .

Cross the tracks

Never do this when red lights are flashing at a railroad crossing.

Failing to see the full traffic picture

The most serious loss to a driver who tailgates.

Toward the street (left)

When parked uphill WITH A CURB turn wheels in this direction:

In-attentional Blindness

Another name for distracted driving.

Sudden braking and swerving in traffic

What driving behavior shows the driver is not scanning far enough ahead?

12 inches

When parallel parked, you must be within this many inches of the curb.

Transit bus

You must yield to this type of vehicle that is signaling to re-enter the roadway.

Make sure the area and path of travel ahead is clear

Before changing lanes, the most important thing to do is this.

Lane position 3

When nearing a hill on a narrow road, you should use this lane position.

Gradually slow

The best chance to control traffic to the rear.

100 feet

You must signal a turn within this many feet of a turn.

Driving defensively

Maintaining a space cushion is a way of doing this.

Making it easier for others to see you

What driving with lights on during the day helps with.

Lane position two

The best lane position to drive in on a two-way two-lane road with parked cars.

It decreases

What happens to traction when the road becomes bumpy.

Controlled intersection

An intersection that has signs or signals to assign right of way.

The slower you must go

The effect of a sharp curve on speed.

Green arrow

A protected left turn may only be done with this traffic signal.

They may be waiting for a hidden pedestrian to cross

Why you should prepare to stop if cars are stopped on a multiple lane roadway with no traffic control.

Continue through the intersection

What you should do if driving at 30mph and reach the point of no return.

Only when others give it to you

When do you have the right of way at an intersection?

Drive through the tunnel or to the other side of the bridge before changing it

What you should do first if you have a flat tire on a bridge or in a tunnel.

Stop; a train is approaching

What a flashing red light at a railroad crossing indicates

Check your mirrors and prepare to adjust speed

Actions to take when going downhill.

The line of sight through the curve

What most affects your choice of speed around a corner?

Animals, farm equipment, and cross traffic

Risks when driving on a country road

Reading traffic control signs

A habit drivers need to develop.

Stop behind a crosswalk and look for a gap in traffic

What you should do while waiting to make a left turn on a green light when oncoming traffic is within ½ block.

Any vehicle close to or in the intersection

Who you must yield to when making a left turn.

Come to a complete stop

The first thing you must do before turning right on a red light.

You may turn right on a red light after stopping, if it's safe to do so, and no sign prohibits it.

The action(s) you're allowed to perform regarding turning right on a red light in Washington.

Be sure it is safe, legal, and necessary

What must be true before any driving maneuver.