2025 Maryland Drivers Permit - Section 3: Basic Driving Flashcards

2025 Maryland Driver's Permit - Section 3: Basic Driving Flashcards

Lane driving- Your vehicle should be driven in a single lane and don't switch lanes until you determine it is safe to do so.- Avoid drifting across lane lines and making lane changes within an intersection.When making a U-turn...turn on your left signal and turn into the right or outside lane going opposite direction .When passing...- use turn signals- leave space- check headlights of other cars on rearview mirror you can pass on the right side when...- they're turning left- when you're going the same way, and there's no median strip, signs or other things What should you do to manage risks while driving? - Adjust to road conditions- Increase amt of time you have to respond- use signals- Maintain distance between you and other drivers- Don't assume others know what you're doing When should you yield the right of way?- When a driver is at an intersection before you or if you guys arrive at the same time let the person on the right go first.- If something risks your ability to go around curves, obstacles, or it takes longer to stop.-Driver's already on the road at T intersection.- If approaching an intersection with yield sign facing you.- Driver's in opposite lane when making a left turn- When entering driveways or private place- Drivers already on the highway when you on the entrance or acceleration lamp.What determines your stopping distance?-amt of time it takes to notice a dangerous situation-type and condition of road-condition of tires and brakes When turning...- look for signs and signals on when to turn and plan before reaching turning point.- turn on turn signal before reaching turn point- look front behind and in front as well as adjust your speed.When to slow down?- at sharp turns, curves or hills-slippery roads-Roads where people and animals are present (shopping centers, parking lots, schools, parks, residential areas etc.)- Heavy traffic, railroads- Narrow bridges, tunnels, tolls What is yielding the right of way?Letting other cars, people, or bike riders go first. DON'T

ASSUME !!!

What happens when driving under the speed limit? It will encourage cars to speed around you increasing the risk of a car crashing into you How far away should you be from the vehicle in front of you?

• You should be at least 3 - 4 seconds away under ideal

conditions. Meaning it takes you 3-4 seconds to get to where the car in front of you is.- If a vehicle in front of you stops often (buses, delivery trucks) increase the time. 4 - 5

seconds.Keep your vehicle to the right of the center roadway, unless...

• You're passing a vehicle driving opposite of you-A traffic

sign says it's ok to do so or there's something in the way

making you change positions

`you shouldn't pass when...- you see a solid yellow line or double solid yellow lines- when approaching top of hill or curve- when 100 ft from a railroad, tunnel, bridge, etc.What is driving defensively?- You take the action of avoiding crashes and being the responsible driver.- Checking ahead in order to be ready to change speed or lanes safely and identify risks.Affects of driving over speed limit?- Lowers ability to handle curves and turns- takes longer to stop- can't identify risks around you and react to hazards- Increases risk of crashes because others won't be able to accurately judge your distance from them and it increases impact of the crash How to be considered a safe driver?- observe surroundings (front, back, left, & right of vehicle) constantly to identify problems that causes speeding and changing lanes.