all rear view mirrors
In your vehicle what should you adjust before you start your engine
windshields must be safety glass and not be covered with any material that makes the windshield reflective or non transparent and free of any stickers not required by law, side windows must not be covered with any reflective or mirrored appearance and ref
what is the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows
owners of automobiles are required to have both front and rear bumpers mounted within certain height levels, not every vehicle have the same height requirments it depends on the weight of the vehicle
what are the bumper height requirements are they the same for every vehicle
must have a close fitting cover
what must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway
during the day red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the load and at night two red on the back of the load which can be seen at least 500 feet to the rear
when a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle, what must you use to clearly mark it in the daytime? At night?
slows down thought process and reactions, affects judgement and vision, impair senses and abilities, cause you to nod off and can potentially cause an accident
why is drowsy driving dangerous
remain calm and try to put as much distance between you and them as possible, slow down and let them pass and avoid eye contact
what should you do if another driver is threating you or intentionally driving dangerously around you
visual manual and cognitive
what are the three main categories of distracted driving
because it requires all three categories of distracted driving
why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors
no
can anyone drink and drive safely
a persons judgement
both your judgement and vision are affected after drinking alcohol which is affected first
you can be ejected from the vehicle thrown against the the windshield
what can happen if you crash and are not wearing a seatbelt
children under 4 must be in a car seat and children ages 4-5 should be in a booster seat
what age are children required to be in a car seat? in car seat or booster seat?
the driver
if a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and a front passenger (under 18 years old) is not wearing a seat belt , who will be charged with the seat belt violation?
you can cross this line to change lanes when safe to do so
what does a single broken white line on the highway mean
vehicles moving in either direction must NOT cross these lines ( UNLESS turning LEFT when it is safe to do so) and crossing a double solid white line is NOT allowed
what does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway? a double solid white line?
divided highways and one way streets
what does a solid yellow line to the RIGHT of the center line of the highway mean?
stop do not enter wrong way
red traffic sign indicates
general warning advisory of unexpected roadway conditions
yellow traffic signs indicate
construction and maintenance warning
orange traffic sign indicates
high emphasis warning of school pedestrian and bicycling activity
fluorescent yellow/green sign indicates
regulatory
white/black sign
guide or directional information
green sign
motorist services guidance, identify parking spaces for disabled drivers
blue
areas of public recreation cultural and historical significance
brown
STOP
octagon shape
YIELD
triangle shape
warning of existing or possible hazards
diamond shape
no passing zones
pennant shape
railroad crossing
crossbuck shape
railroad advance warning
round shape
school advance/school crossing
pentagon shape
regulatory
rectangle(vertical) shape
guide
rectangle (horizontal) shape
traffic from all four directions must stop the first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first
when more than one vehicle approaches a four way stop sign , which one moves first?
the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
if two vehicles reach the 4 way stop
come to a complete stop at the stop line and remain stopped until light turns green and a flashing red light is used at more dangerous intersections and must be treated like a stop sign.
what does a red traffic light mean? what does a flashing red traffic light mean?
when there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear
after a full stop at a red traffic light when may a driver turn right
must be in the proper lane for such a turn
what does a green arrow showing at the same time as the red traffic light mean you can do
used to alert you as a warning sign such as a school crossing or sharp curve and to proceed with caution
what does a flashing yellow light mean
stop do not cross till the train passes
if you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train coming , what should you do?
doubling the speed increases the impact four times and tripling speed increases it 9 times
what happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? triple your speed?
30 mph
unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit of cars in residential areas
70 mph
what is the maximum speed limit on a interstate highway
yes
can you be issued a ticket for driving to slowly
check mirrors blind spots for traffic in rear release accelerator press brake pedal to activate break lights and use steady pressure
what are the steps for making a smooth stop
from the left side of vehicle arm positioned upwards for right arm straight out for left and arm downwards for slow and stop
what is the arm signal for left turn right turn and slow or stop
100 feet before your turn
how long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn
if the road Is too narrow for a U turn and cant go around the block and never make three point turn on a curve hill highway or where there's a sign that prohibits U turns
when can you use a three-point turn? where should you never make a three point turn?
one without traffic control signs or signals you must yield right of way when a vehicle is already in the intersection you enter or cross a state highway from a secondary road or u plan to make a left turn when a vehicle is approaching from opposite direc
what is an open intersection? When must you yield right of way?
when your over taking or passing
when may you drive in the left lane of the road with two lanes? With four lanes?
means your facing traffic the wrong way or could have a head on collision turn around or get in the right lane immediately pull over or turn around when safe to do so
what does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? what should you do?
four seconds during normal weather an traffic conditions
what is a recommended safe following distance?
during unusual weather or traffic conditions
when should you increase following distance?
areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you cant see in the rear view mirrors or with peripheral vision
what are blind spots
turn your head to make sure the areas clear, never drive in another drivers blind spot , move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you
how do you check your blind spots when preparing to change lanes or turn?
pulling off to the side and passing on the right
where is unlawful to overtake and pass
unless traffic is to heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely
under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an expressway
go to the next one
what should you do if you drive past your exit on an interstate highway
move it completely off the pavement no more than 6 hours
where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the highway
1 foot
what is the farthest away you can park from a curb
shift to reverse
if you have a manual transmission, what gear should you put the car in when parking downhill?
put the gear shift in park
what gear should you put the car in when parking downhill if you have automatic transmission?
crosswalks sidewalk bicycle lanes intersections bridges overpasses tunnels in front of driveways by yellow painted curbs no parking or disabled zones ect
where is parking prohibited?
turn wheels from curb
which way should you turn your wheels when parking uphill along a curb
turn wheels to the right
which way should you turn them (wheels)uphill, where there is not a curb?
turn wheels to curb
which way should you turn them(wheels) f parking downhill
yes
are motorists required to stop or yield for pedestrians crossing the street
come to a compete stop and yield the right of way
what must you do when you see a pedestrian with a white cane in the street ahead of you
minimum of 3 feet
what is the minimum distance a motorist must give when traveling next to a cyclist
yield to any cyclist in the bike lane and make your turn behind the cyclist
as a motorist what should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane
yes
when on the roadway do bicyclists and moped riders have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers
no
if you are driving a motor vehicle are you allowed to share a lane with a motorcyclist
yes
when a school bus stops to unload children are vehicles traveling in the same direction required to stop
you must yield and stop at the stop line not the crosswalk
what must you do when children or school crossing guards are present in a crosswalk
yield the right of way and pull over to the nearest side of the road and stay there till the emergency vehicle has passed
what must you do if an emergency vehicle with activated lights and/or sirens is approaching you from behind
you must vacate the laen closest to the stationary emergency vehicle if you can not move over u must slow down speed to atleast 20 mph below speed limit
what does the move over law require you to do
blind spots located in the front behind and sides of vehicle
what is a "no zone
between the hours of sunset an sunrise
at what times must you use your headlights
within 300 feet
at night within how many feet of approaching a vehicle from the rear must you dim your bright headlights
within 500 feet
within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights
headlights
when driving in rain fog or smoke in the daytime what lights should you use
slow down because roads become slick and will increase your braking and stopping distance, increases the risk of hydroplaning and you can easily lose control of the vehicle
what should you do when driving on wet roads in the rain? Why?
take your foot off the gas pedal hold the wheel firmly and steer in a straight line brake lightly wait till the road is clear and turn back onto the pavement with a slow speed and signal
what should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement while driving
take foot off the gas pedal dont use brakes if possible steer in the direction of the skid and if your about to hit something
what should you do if tires begin to skid while driving
with conventional braking traction is lost by pumping the brakes and for drivers with anti lock breaks must press down hard on the brake pedal hold it and steer out of danger
when emergency braking what is the difference between conventional brakes and anti lock brakes (ABS)
take foot of gas dont use brakes concentrate on steering slow down gradually brake softly when car is under control pull completely off the roadway
what should you do during a tire blow out
you must move vehicle or have it moved
what must you do if involved in a minor accident that your vehicle is blocking the flow of traffic
leave a note including your name contact info and license plate number
if you hit a parked car and are unable to find the owner what should you do
1st degree felony is cause death minimum 4 year prison sentence 2nd degree felony if cause bodily harm 3rd degree felony if you cause an injury and lose license for 3 years minimum 2nd degree misdemeanor if you cause damage to vehicle or preperty
what are the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death
must have a minimum of 10,000 dollars in PIP and a minimum of 10,000 dollars in PDl coverage
what are the requirements of the no fault law
you will have to get insurance and pay a reinstatement fee
if your license and registration are suspended for being in violation of the no fault law what must you do to get them reinstated
DHSMV can require you to pay for the damages before your drivers license can be reinstated.
what are the penalties if you are at fault in a crash and you are not insured in compliance with the financial responsibility law
must only drive during daylight hours after having it for three months you can drive till 10 pm
what are the time restrictions for a driver with a learners license
a 16 year old must not drive between the hours of 11 pm to 6 am unless driving from school or from work or is accompanied by a licensed driver thats at least 21 and a 17 year old driver must not drive between 1 am and 5 unless driving from work or accompa
what are the time restrictions for a person under the age 17? under 18?
found to be driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances
when can you be charged with driving under the influence DUI
your license will automatically be suspended for one year and a second refusal will result in an 18 month suspension and a first degree misdeameanor
what are the penalties for refusing to take a blood test a urine test or a breath test when suspected of driving under the influence
your license will be revoked
what can happen if you are found guilty of racing on a highway
50 hours of driving and atleast 10 hours of night driving
if you have a learners license how many hours of driving experience are required to earn the class E license
15 years old, complete traffic law and substance abuse course, pass vison and knowledge test
what education course are you required to take if if you are applying for a learners license (or never have had a dirvers license
yes
are you required to notify DHSMV of any health problems that may affect your driving
to improve your driving skills
what would one opt to take a basic driver improvement course
primary identification proof of social secuirty number tow documents showing resendial adress
what is required for the driving exam