Aloha Driving Flashcards - Set 4

Anytime you have difficulty seeing other cars or objects on the road turn on your:

HEADLIGHTS/LOW BEAMS

You are driving on a fwy posted for 65; most vehicles are going 70 or faster. You may legally drive:

NO FASTER THAN 65

A large truck is ahead of you turning right onto a street with 2 lanes. The truck may have to swing _____ to complete the turn.

WIDE

At intersections, crosswalks and railroad tracks, you should always:

Look to the sides of your vehicles to see what is coming...scan L-R-L.

When scanning what should you be looking at?

EVERYTHING

L-R-L,

FWD & BEHIND

You may pass someone as long as it is safe and your yellow line is:

DASHED/BROKEN

You are driving on a one-way street, you may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

TRAFFIC MOVES LEFT

Most accidents are caused when one driver is going ____ or ______than other cars on the road.

FASTER or SLOWER

Never change lanes in front of another car unless you can see their _____ in your rear view mirror.

HEADLIGHTS

Can you drive a car with headphones covering/in both ears?

NO

You need to leave a _____ second space cushion when following a big-rigs & motorcycles.

5 SECOND

Should you turn on your low beams during the day when driving on a narrow country road?

YES

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly and you can be ticketed for it.

When can you drive in the dashed bike lane?

The last 200 ft before turning right.

When you check your blind spot is it a brief or a long check?

BRIEF

When approaching uncontrolled intersections you should:

Slow down & be prepared to stop

You see a flashing yellow light at an upcoming signal, what should you do?

Slow down and cross

the intersection carefully.

On freezing wet days can roadways that are shaded by trees or buildings hide patches of ice?

YES

The maximum speed limit for ideal driving conditions is:

The posted speed limit for the road you are on.

What do orange cones indicate?

CONSTRUCTION ZONES OR LANE CHANGES AHEAD

If you need to make multiple lane changes what rule should you use?

S.M.O.G. & Turn signal off/on in between each lane change.

After you turn off your car you should set your______ brake.

PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE

Can you drive on the shoulder of the road to pass a slow moving car?

NO

What is the speed limit at a blind intersection?

15 MPH

You are driving on a fwy posted for 65. Traffic is moving at 35. How fast should you go?

Is this a good example of The Basic Speed Law?

35 MPH

YES

Your light is green but traffic is blocking the intersection, what should you do?

Wait to enter until traffic clears

Is it legal to make a U-Turn across 2-sets of solid yellow lines?

NO

If you cannot see ____ FT ahead or if it is raining or snowing you must use these:

HEADLIGHTS/LOW BEAMS

Should you use your blinkers when you do not see any other cars?

YES, it may prevent a vehicle you do not see from hitting you.

Drivers under 21 cannot have a BAC over__%. This law is called_____.

.01%

ZERO TOLERANCE

A safety zone is a space specifically set aside for passengers to get on & off buses and trolleys. Can you drive through a safety zone?

NO

At a traffic light if pedestrians are stopped and all oncoming traffic is stopped what type of light do you have? *hint: it is protected

Green Arrow=Protected Turn

Where should you stop your vehicle if there is not limit line?

At the corner

What is hydroplaning?

When your tires are riding on water and lose contact with the road.

1 in 6 traffic fatalities is a ______.

Pedestrian

A green light ONLY gives right-of-way to cars going ______.

Straight

Why should you always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes?

Their smaller size makes them harder to see.

To see cars in your blind spot you need to check:

Over your shoulder

If you always insist on letting other drivers go ahead of you at intersections or multiple stops, you are most likely:

Causing traffic delays

Define Road Rage

When one driver reacts angrily to another driver (this can result in being arrested).