Driving section 3

Basic Driving

The speed limit is the blank speed limit under perfect conditions.

maximum

safest to drive at the blank blank that traffic is moving

same speed

you may drive blank than the speed limit if conditions apply

slower

it is illegal to drive any blank than the speed limit no matter what

faster

the speed limit in any business district is

30 MPH

what does it mean to yield the right of way

to let them go first

The driver who is at or arrives before you at an intersection

yield the way

the driver on your right, if both of you arrive at an intersection at the same time

yield the way right

reduces your ability to handle curves and drive around obstacles in the road

yield the way reduce

takes longer to stop your vehicle

yield the way longer

decreases your ability to recognize and react to a hazard or dangerous situation 

yield the way decrease

increases the risk of crashes because other vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians may not be able to judge your distance accurately.

yield the way crash

increases the force and impact in a crash, which more likely results in serious injuries and deaths. 

yield the way impact in a crash

drivers on a road you are entering from a driveway or a private road

be aware of

sharp curves or hills, where it is hard to see

reduce your speed hills

slippery roads

reduce your speed

roads where there may be pedestrians or animals

reduce your speed

shopping centers, parking lots, and downtown areas. 

reduce your speed

heavy traffic

reduce your speed

narrow bridges and tunnels

reduce your speed

toll plazas

reduce your speed

schools, playgrounds, and residential streets

reduce your speed

railroad grade crossings, this is when the railroad tracks are level with the road. 

reduce your speed

the amount of time it takes you to see that there is a dangerous situation has to do with your

stopping distance

the type and condition of the road has to do with your

stopping distance

the condition of your tire treads

stopping distance

the condition of your vehicles brakes

stopping distance

how much of a distance do you keep with the car infront of you

3 seconds

how much of a distance do you keep with a truck that stops, like UPS, infront of you

4 to 5 seconds

when do you switch lanes

when you determine to do so

how many lanes do you stay in

1

what should you not do in a lane while in an intersection

drifting across lane lines or making lane changes

what side of the road are you always on

the right

if you are passing another vehicle going in the same direction you can

not be in the right of the center of the road

if there is a traffic sign or signal saying it is okay to do so, you can not be in the right center of the road, true or false

true

if there is something in the way that makes it necessary for you to change your position safely you can

not be in the right of the center of the road 

look for signs and signals to do so when

turning

plan your blank before reaching the blanking point

turn turning

Switch on your blank signal before you get to the blank to let other drivers know what you plan to do

turn

Look in front, behind, and to both sides of your vehicle to make sure it is safe to blank

turn

Adjust your blank for the turn

speed

If you want to take a U turn, what must you do first

check if the area allows the U turns

How do you take U turns?

turn your left blinker on, stop, and yield for traffic, when the way is clear turn into the outside or right hand lane traveling in the opposite direction. 

for U turns, When your view is obstructed as you come within blank feet of a bridge, elevated road, or tunnel

100

For U turns, When crossing or within blank feet of an intersection or railroad grade crossing

100

For U turns, on the shoulder of the road, either to the blank or to the blank.

right left

When passing a vehicle what must you do.

Estimate the time and space, use turn signals before passing, leave plenty of space, and see both headlights of the pass vehicle in your rear view mirror before returning to the lane you came from.

Generally, what side should you pass of other vehicles

the left

when is it okay to pass the other vehicle on the right side

there going to make a left turn, in an unobstructed road with two or more lanes moving in the same direction, or you are in an unobstructed road with one way road with two or more lanes

Where the solid yellow line in the middle of the road is on your side

you cannot pass

• Where there are double solid yellow lines

you cannot pass

When passing will interfere with the safe operation of other vehicles

you cannot pass

When approaching the top of a hill or on a curve and you cannot clearly see ahead

you cannot pass

what should you park your vehicle as far as way from

traffic

before opening your door when you park, what should you check

your mirror and traffic