_______ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.
Intersections
________ show parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
Blue pavement markings
A barrier of grass, concrete or other material separating two roadways, including interstate highways is known as:
A median
A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where:
travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the lane, but crossing the line is prohibited
A driver must _______ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road
come to a complete stop
A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that:
the left turn signal is about to change to red
A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that:
the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph
A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means:
you may either proceed straight ahead or turn to the left
ABS
antilock braking system
An ideal position to place both hands on the steering wheel is at about the:
10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions
Arkansas: Arrested for alcohol impairment at:
0.0004
Arrested for driving while intoxicated with an alcohol concentration of:
0.08% or more in breath or blood
As per the law of Arkansas, you can be arrested for alcohol impairment with any blood alcohol level:
above 0.04%
Before turning right, make sure that there is no traffic approaching:
from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path
blowouts
keep going straight --> slow gradually and press breaks lightly --> pull off road
Brake failure
pump break several times --> parking brake slowly (release if skid) ---> lower gears and safe place to slow to a stop off roadway
Children under the age of ..., or weighing less than ... pounds, must be secured in an approved safety seat.
6, 90
Come within 500ft of oncoming vehicle (lights)
Dim high beams
Continuous yellow light
Traffic signal is about to change
Speed in darkness...
50mph
Diabetes
Take insulin shouldn't drive because of shock
Diabetic drivers who take_______ should not drive vehicles when there is any chance of going into shock.
insulin
Do not _______ at crash scenes or at locations along the highway where a law enforcement officer may have a vehicle pulled off the road.
rubberneck
Do not leave ... or ... unattended.
Children, pets
Do not share a lane with _______ , because they need extra space.
motorcycles, bicyclists, pedistrians
Do not sound your horn when...
Encourage someone to go faster or get out of the way, errors, friends or blind pedestrians
Don't linger along a truck when passing
Always pass completely and on the left side
Driver behind you wants to pass
Slow down for room in front of your vehicle
Drivers are not required to stop if the school bus is approaching...
Along an opposite lane of travel separated by a median of 20ft or more in width
Drivers must avoid driving in no-zones such as:
20 feet in front of the cab, on either side of the tractor-trailer and up to 200 feet in the rear of the trucksI
Drivers must be cautious if it starts to rain on a hot day, because pavement can be very slippery for the first few minutes due to:
oil in the asphalt
Drivers must use the _______ to avoid crashes when following other vehicles.
two second rule
engine failure
strong grip on steering wheel --> pull off road
Epilepsy
Under care of doctor or no seizure for 1yr
faulty accelerator
neutral ---> pull off when safe --> turn off engine
First conviction of alcohol
$150-1000, 1yr in jail or license suspension for 120 days
First offenders of littering
$1000 and no more than 8 hours of community service
Flashing red light
Complete stop, proceed only when safe
Fog (lights)
low beams
Following another vehicle close than 200ft (lights)
low beams
Following drivers who cannot see your vehicle
reduce your speed and falling back
Following motorcycle
Extra distance if they may fall
Give extra space to ... or ....
Pedestrians, bicycles
Green arrow
May turn in direction of arrow
Green light
Proceed if no opposing traffic
Head rests should be adjusted so that head restraint contacts the back of the head. This prevents:
neck injuries if you are hit from behind
headlight failure
put on emergency flashers, turn signals, fog light --> pull off road
Hills and curves (look ahead)
1/3 mile or 10 sec
Hills and curves (passing distance)
do not pass if 1/3 of mile
Hills and curves (speed)
Adjust speed to stop if necessary.
How long do you need to pass a car at 55mph?
10 sec
How long does it take to get rid of each drink?
1 hour
How many drinks can cause you to be arrested?
2+
How many seconds do you count when behind a car? (rear)
2 sec
If a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk with a white cane or a guide dog, you must:
not use your horn or rev your engine
If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.
wait until the driver actually makes a complete turn
If an emergency vehicle approaches while you are driving in a roundabout, you must:
continue to your exit, pull over, and let the emergency vehicle pass
If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing lights or using a siren, you are required to:
pull over to the curb and stop
If an officer instructs you to take an alcohol test...
You have to by law
If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must:
stay in the lane and do not increase your speed
If there are no reduced speed limits posted at work zones, drivers should:
obey the normal posted speed limit
If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle in the _______ of the lane.
center
If you can't remove your car from a crash...
Warn others that your vehicle is there, or stop somewhere where they can see
If you can't see 400ft ahead, it is not safe to be driving at...
50mph
If you cannot see 200 feet ahead, you may not be driving safely at
30 mph
If you find yourself feeling sleepy while driving, it is better to:
pull over and take a nap
If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown:
toward the side that is hit
If your vehicle is moving at a speed of 55 mph, you will travel over _______ in ten seconds.
800 feet
If your vehicle speed exceeds 35 mph on a wet road or in the rain, your tires will start to ride up on the water, which is known as:
hydroplaneing
In a crash, you should:
Get your vehicle off the road away from traffic
In a roundabout, a driver must drive in:
a clockwise direction
In Arkansas, it is illegal to drive, or to be a passenger:
without wearing a safety belt
In order to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn, you should look down the road at least _______ in the city.
one city block
It is against the law to make a left turn on red light EXCEPT:
from one one-way street to another
Lighted red arrow
Must stop and prohibited from turning in direction of arrow
No oncoming vehicles (lights)
high beams
On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as:
left-edge lines
Passing on both sides of a highway is not allowed when:
both sides have solid yellow line markings
peripheral vision
vision from corner of your eye
poor visibility
increase following distance
Rain, fog, snow (speed)
30mph, but if necessary, pull off and wait until weather clears
rear impact
apply brakes to not hit vehicle ahead
Red Light
Stop
Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.
For making left turns
sight-distance rule
4 sec
Snowing or raining (lights)
low beams
Tailgating is the practice of:
following too close
The law requires that all children under the age of ... wear appropriate safety restraints.
15
To avoid la)st-minute braking or the need to turn, how far do you look ahead?
At least one city block in city, or 1/4 mile on highways and interstates (15 sec
tractor-trailer at 55mph
400+ft for complete stop
Turn on your headlights _______, or at any time you cannot see a person or object clearly within 500 feet.
1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise
Turn on your wipers, turn on your...
Headlights
Underage Driving Under the Influence
0.0002
Vehicle comes towards you with high beams...
Flash your headlights quickly a couple of times
What area is the safest to drive in your lane?
Center
What do you do if a driver fails to dim the lights?
Look toward the right side of the road
What happens if you do not leave extra space when stopped on a hill?
Vehicle ahead may roll back when started
What is a necessary action when slowing?
Check behind your vehicle
What is the traction for tires when the road is wet?
35mph
What railroad sign as the same meaning as yield sign?
crossbuck
What should you do if your tires lose traction?
Ease your foot off gas pedal, keep steering wheel straight, turn (if needed) slowly, don't try to stop or turn
What slows down the rate that alcohol gets into your bloodstream?
Food
When do you signal?
100ft before you make a change
When do you stop near a school bus?
Warning lights are all activated
When do you turn on your headlights?
1/2 hr after sunset and before sunrise or any time you can't see clearly within 500ft or driving away from a rising or setting sun
When drivers find a square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red ball, they must:
not enter the roadway
When making a left turn at an intersection, a motorist must yield to:
oncoming traffic
When making right turns, drivers must avoid _______ before initiating the turn.
a swinging wide turn to the left
When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only to:
the left of the vehicle
When tractor-trailers make right turn...
They must often swing left
When turning corners, turn the steering wheel using the:
hand over hand technique
When you are passing a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must:
slow down and let the vehicle pass first
When you merge, how long is the gap?
4 sec
When you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you.
try not to slow down your vehicle too early
Where do you never pass?
shoulder
Where do you turn the wheels when parking on a hill?
Away from traffic
Which direction do you move in a collision?
Toward the crash
Which of the following statements is true regarding yellow and white lane markings on the road?
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane, unless a special situation requires you to change lanes
Which vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings?
transit and school buses, vehicles carrying hazardous materials
with abs (stopping)
press brake as hard as you can and keep pressing
with abs (turning)
turn while braking without skidding
without abs (stopping)
apply brakes as hard as you can without locking break, if locks up then let up on brake and when it stops skidding, push down again until vehicle stopped
without abs (turning)
step on brake, but let up and turn steering wheel. do not lock up front wheels while braking or turn too sharply
Yellow arrow
Signal is about to change
Yellow light
Caution
You must not pass if you are _______ of a hill or curve.
within one-third of a mile
You need a _______ gap whenever you change lanes, enter a roadway, or when your lane merges with another travel lane
four-second
You should pull over_______ of the road, when you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction.
the right side