Driver Education Lecture Notes (Traffic Signals, Stopping & DUI)

Question-and-answer flashcards covering key points from the lecture: traffic signal meanings, stopping requirements, following distances, crash-prevention strategies, and DUI BAC limits.

What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

Come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe—treat it like a stop sign.

What does a flashing yellow traffic light indicate?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

What is the vertical order of colors on a standard traffic signal (top to bottom)?

Red, Yellow, Green.

On a horizontal traffic signal, which side displays the red light?

The left side.

What does a steady red light require a driver to do?

Stop completely before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection.

How should a driver react to a steady yellow light?

Slow down and prepare to stop unless already in the intersection.

What is the Crash Prevention Formula?

Be Alert, Be Prepared, Act in Time.

What following-distance rule is recommended on highways?

Maintain at least one car length between vehicles (roughly one car length for every 10 mph).

How is total stopping distance computed?

Perception distance + Reaction distance + Braking distance.

For drivers aged 21 or older, what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) constitutes DUI?

0.08 % BAC or higher.

For drivers under 21, what BAC level places them under the influence?

0.01 % BAC or higher.

When must you obey a traffic officer’s signal to stop?

Always—whenever a traffic officer orders the vehicle to stop.

What does a green arrow traffic signal permit you to do?

Proceed only in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians.