Aloha Driving Flashcards - Set 2

If you are towing something on the freeway which lanes should you be in?

Either of the 2 right lanes

Would a 5 year old weighing 55 lbs need a car seat?

YES

Would a 7 year old that is 4' 10" need a car seat?

No, they are over 4' 9"

When approaching a curve when should you slow down?

Before the curve

If ____ or more vehicles are following you on a 2 lane road you should pull over when safe to let them pass.

5

Before entering an intersection on a green light you should:

Scan making sure all cars and peds are out of the way.

Always look L-R-L (left-right-left)

List the types of vehicles you should increase your following distance for:

Motorcycles, Big Rigs, Buses, Vehicles towing things

When looking ahead of your car you should be looking:

Back & forth, near & far, scanning & looking at everything 10-15 seconds ahead.

If you are on a multilane road and the person behind you wants to go faster you should:

Change lanes to the right when safe

When you back up in a passenger vehicle you should look:

Over your right shoulder through the back window.

What is important to know about a green arrow?

It is a protected turn

What is important to know about red arrows?

They cannot be turned against

Where should you stop your vehicle if there is no limit line or crosswalk?

At the corner

Turn your wheels towards the curb when:

You are parked down hill

If another driver "cuts" in front of you, the first thing you should do is:

Take your foot off the gas

If you see a red light or slowed traffic ahead you should:

Let off the gas pedal and prepare to stop by covering your brake

If your car hydroplanes (tires are riding on water) you should:

Slow down gradually by letting off the gas pedal. Do NOT brake!

A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:

The truck is equipped with secured seats & approved safety belts

What are some things that can happen if a person is arrested for a DUI?

Jail, Fines, Court, License Suspension, DUI Classes, Higher Insurance Rates

If you want to make multiple lane changes can you make them all at once?

NO, you must restart SMOG for every new lane change.

Slower traffic should keep to lanes to the:

RIGHT

Faster traffic should keep to the:

LEFT

Can you legally cross a solid yellow line to pass someone?

NO

When should you assume other drivers will yield to you?

NEVER

What does a yellow arrow mean?

Protected turning time is ending, next light color may vary

If you are turning left and the light is a green circular light, who must you yield to?

Pedestrians and oncoming cars, the turn is UNPROTECTED.

You are driving on a street with multiple lanes. If you need to make a U-Turn what lane should you start it in?

In the left most lane

If a blind pedestrian pulls their white cane back what does this mean?

They will not be crossing & you can proceed through the intersection

It is dark & your headlights are not working what should you do?

Turn on your hazard lights & pull safely off the road.

Do you need to stop for red flashing lights & blacked out traffic signals?

YES

Does a person backing out of a parking space have right-of-way?

NO

What is the fine for fleeing the police?

$2,000 FINE

How often should you check your mirrors?

EVERY 2-5 SECONDS

When parking on a level street should your wheels should be straight or bent?

STRAIGHT

List 5 things you need to take with you for your permit test:

Certificate from ALOHA

Birth-Certificate

Social Security Card

Proof of Residency*

Money for DMV fee

If an intersection is flashing a red light what must you do?

Stop and proceed when safe

Can you park in a bike lane?

YES

When parallel parking between 2 cars should you enter the space going forward or in reverse?

REVERSE