Driver's Education and Traffic Regulations

Vocabulary flashcards outlining essential driving regulations, safety procedures, distance requirements, right-of-way rules, and license penalties.

Signaling Distance (35-45 mph and Under)

The requirement to signal at least 100 feet before making a turn when driving at or below this speed range.

Signaling Distance (45 mph and Higher)

The requirement to signal at least 200 feet before making a turn when driving at or above this speed.

Fire Hydrant Parking Restriction

The rule stating you cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Intersection Curb Line Parking Restriction

The rule prohibiting parking within 25 feet of an intersection curb line.

High Beam Dimming (Oncoming Car)

The requirement to dim high beams when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

High Beam Dimming (Following a Car)

The requirement to dim high beams when following another vehicle within 200 feet.

Headlight Visibility Threshold

The condition requiring headlights to be turned on whenever visibility is reduced to 400 feet or less, as well as from sunset to sunrise.

School Bus Stopping Distance

The requirement to stop at least 20 feet away from a stopped bus; both lanes must stop unless separated by a median.

Fire Truck Following Distance

The restriction prohibiting drivers from following closer than 500 feet behind a fire truck.

Railroad Crossing Stopping Distance

The requirement to stop 15 to 50 feet from a railroad crossing when a train is approaching.

Passing Restriction (Railroad, Underpass, or Tunnel)

The safety rule prohibiting passing another vehicle within 100 feet of a railroad, underpass, or tunnel.

Two-Lane Passing Return Distance

The requirement to safely return to your lane within 100 feet of an oncoming vehicle when passing on a two-lane road.

Stopping Distance at 55 mph

The total distance required for a car to come to a complete stop at 55 mph, which is 211 feet.

Passing a Stopped Bus Penalty

A traffic violation resulting in an assessment of 5 points on your driving record.

BAC of 0.08% or Higher Penalty

A blood alcohol concentration level resulting in an automatic 30-day driver's license revocation.

Underage BAC Standard

The zero-tolerance regulation where any blood alcohol concentration over 0.00% is an automatic violation for drivers under the age of 21.

BAC of 0.02%

A blood alcohol concentration level that can begin to impair and affect vision.

Inoperative Traffic Light Protocol

The procedure requiring motorists to treat an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic light as a four-way stop.

Driver Improvement Clinic

A remedial program that drivers who accumulate 7 points can attend to have 3 points removed from their record.

Default Speed Limit (Cities and Towns)

A standard speed limit of 35 mph, unless posted otherwise.

Default Speed Limit (Rural Roads)

A standard speed limit of 55 mph, unless posted otherwise.

Windshield Wiper Headlight Law

The rule requiring low beam headlights to be turned on whenever windshield wipers are activated due to rain or snow.

Hydroplaning Threshold

The condition where tires lose contact with the road on wet pavement, which can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.

Initial Rainfall Road Hazard

The phenomenon where pavement is at its most slippery immediately after it begins to rain.

Brake Failure Emergency Procedure

The steps to take if brakes fail: first pump the brake pedal rapidly; if ineffective, shift into a lower gear and apply the emergency/parking brake slowly.

Tire Blowout Emergency Procedure

The steps to take during a blowout: grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car straight, ease off the gas pedal, and steer toward the shoulder.

Standard Following Distance

The recommended spacing of at least two seconds when following behind another automobile.

Motorcycle Following Distance

The recommended spacing of at least 4 seconds when following a motorcycle or when driving in poor weather conditions.

Move Over Law

The regulation requiring drivers approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the highway with flashing lights to vacate the adjacent lane if safe, or slow down and maintain a cautious speed if unable to change lanes.

12-Point License Suspension

The mandatory suspension of a driver's license resulting from accumulating 12 or more points within a 3-year period.

Downhill Curb Parking Procedure

The technique of turning vehicle wheels toward the curb or edge of the road when parked facing downhill.

Night Pedestrian Safety Rule

The safety recommendation that individuals walking on the road at night should wear white clothing.

Simultaneous Arrival Right-of-Way

The rule specifying that when multiple drivers arrive at an intersection at the same time, right-of-way yields to the person on the right (clockwise).

Hill Incline Right-of-Way

The rule dictating that vehicles driving uphill have the right-of-way over vehicles driving downhill.

Speed Doubling Braking Effect

The physical principle that doubling vehicle speed increases total braking distance by 4 times.

Turning Alongside a Bus Rule

The rule requiring a driver to wait for a bus to complete its turn fully before making their own turn.

Jammed Accelerator Procedure

The emergency response of shifting the car into neutral and steering off the road.

Aggressive Driving Penalty

A driving offense that adds 5 points to your license.

Illegal Passing Penalty

A driving violation that results in 4 points on your driving record.

Following Too Closely Penalty

A driving offense commonly known as tailgating that results in 4 points on your license.

Chemical Test Refusal Penalty

An automatic 12-month driver's license suspension resulting from refusing to submit to chemical sobriety testing.