CA Drivers Handbook - Section 7: Rules of the Road Flashcards

CA Driver's Handbook - Section 7: Rules of the Road Flashcards

right of way when entering traffic (2)Must be cautious and yield to traffic already in the lanes-do not cross the intersection if there is not enough space to fit, even if it is a green light Driving in alleystravel 15mph when road is no longer than 25ft Yellow and black circular or X-shaped sign railroad xing You should always follow orders from an officer or a firefighter even if their directions conflict with traffic laws.(T/F) True When in a school zone you should go how fast in how many feet within the school?25mph within 500ft of the school if there are children present Right of way on uncontrolled "T"intersections Vehicles on the through road have right of way Regular car going at 55mph usually stops within how many feet?300ft-400ft if larger vehicle Sharing the road with bikes (3)-leave 3ft between you and bicyclist-change lanes to safely pass the bicyclist-enter the bike lane no more than 200ft before a turn What should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching with its sirens on?drive to the right edge and stop until the vehicle has passed-if in the middle of an intersection, continue through the intersection and then go right white rectangular sign= regulatory signs-traffic rules If you get into accidents within the first how many months of driving, then the DMV may restrict or suspend your driving privilege?12 months DMV can restrict your license if...(3)-liable for one collision or violation-liable for 2 collisions or violations or both-liable for 3 collisions or violations or a mixture of the two Your license may be suspended if...(points in how many months) (3)

• 4pts in 12months2. 6pts in 24 months3. 8pts in 36

months Do NOT pass a light rail vehicle or streetcar unless...(2)-on one-way street-traffic officer says otherwise If you are liable for 3 collisions or violations, then...(2)-driving privilege will be suspended for 6months-go on probation for a year How to travel in a roundabout (3)-slow down-enter heading to right when there is enough space to merge safely-signal when you exit or change lanes Right of way w/o stop or yield signs (uncontrolled) (2)Vehicle that arrives first has right of way-if arrive at the same time, the vehicle to your right has right of way Warning signsyellow diamond shaped Uncontrolled intersectionthere are no STOP or YIELD signs; none Driving next to a huge truck (No zones) (3) -increase following distance than you would when following a passenger car-NEVER drive NEXT to a truck-after you pass the truck, drive ahead of it!

Sharing the road with motorcycles (2)maintain a 3-second following distance-move to one side of the lane to give room for motorcyclists (lane splitting); however, it is safer to give the motorcyclists a full lane What should you do when you see animals on the road?(3) -slow down, stop, and proceed when safe-do NOT honk your horn to purposely scare the animals-follow instructions from the person in charge of the animals Right of way when turning left and right pedestrians and other oncoming vehicles have right of way Controlled intersectionan intersection where there are traffic lights or signs When a bus, trolley, or streetcar is stopped, you can...you can pass at no more than 10mph Orange signsconstruction warnings Driving in residential areasdrive 25mph unless sign says otherwise If you fail to stop when bus red light is flashing...(2)-fined up to $1000-license can be suspended for 1yr Right of way on mountain roadif it is too narrow to the point that no vehicle can pass, then the vehicle GOING UPHILL has the right of way-bc those facing downhill have more control You should travel counterclockwise or clockwise when going in a roundabout?counterclockwise Pedestrians are ready to cross if...they make eye contact with you If you are liable for 2 collisions or violations, then...you cannot drive for 30 days unless a licensed 25yo is present At controlled and uncontrolled intersections, you should be prepared to...slow down and stop Dealing with blind pedestrians (3)-do not stop in the middle of the crosswalk-don't honk your horn at a blind pedestrian-when blind pedestrian pulls away cane and steps back from intersection, YOU CAN GO