Colorado Drivers Handbook Questions Flashcards

Colorado Driver's Handbook Questions Flashcards When a vehicle is being driven, unbalances tired and low tire pressure can causes (4) things...?faster tire wareharder to steer and stopReduced fuel

economyworn/bald tires: increases stopping distance and

when road wet--> turning= difficult White lines mean what?separate traffic moving in same direction.What level of BAC is considered Driving Under the Influence (DUI)?.08% or greater Which has the right-of-way when 2 vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass?Vehicle traveling uphill What are 3 kinds of pavement markings?Yellow lines, white lines, and crosswalks Approximate Stopping Distances at 55 mph (4 vehicle types)

• Car= 200 ft from stop sign2. Bus= 230 ft. from stop

sign3. CDL truck= 300 ft from stop sign4. Airplane= 5,280 ft from stop sign To enter a freeway you should....?Enter at or near the speed of the freeway traffic When you see flashing signals at an intersection, you should...?Slow down and proceed with caution What NOT to do/know about a freeway?Do not: cross a solid line immediately after entering the freeway or immediately before exiting the freeway On snow and ice, when you begin to skid you must...?let up on accelerator and turn front wheels in direction of the skid Types of Yellow lines (4)1. Broken= right side2. Solid= no passing zone3.Double-Solid= neither side can pass4. Solid and broken together= (solid)= not pass on your side; (broken)= pass on your side In an intersection, drivers yield to....? vehicles coming from the right.What level of Blood Alcohol Concentration is considered Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI)?.05% to .07% A lighted RED ARROW indicates that...?You may not proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow Steps when changing lanes: (5)1. Turn signal on2. check mirrors3. check blind spot (look over shoulder)4. If safe to do so, change lanes5. Turn off signal after lane change completion On a multi lane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use the....?Right lane. Yield to vehicles in front that are turning to exit Types of White lines (2)1. broken= can change lines2. Solid= stay in your lane/ marks shoulder of runway DUI Fines (4)1. DWAI->0.05%->8 pts.-> $200-$5002. 1st DUI-> 0.08%-> Rev. 9 mnths. -> $600-$10003. 2nd DWAI or DUI-> ).08%->Rev. 1 yr. ->$600-$15004. 3rd or subsequent DWAI or DUI-> X->Rev. 2 yrs-> $600-$1500 What's true about driving on highways? Right vs. left lanesRight lane= slow-moving carsvs./andLeft lane= fast-moving cars

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must...? Yield to the traffic in the circle What does an intersection look like?An area that has no signals and signs When may you turn left on a red light?When turning from a one-way street onto anther one-way street.If you approach a roundabout, always enter to the......? of the central island right Unless otherwise prohibited, drivers must use the three-point turn to...?Turn around on a narrow street because they are a source of crashes Highway dovided in two roadways by a median/barrier...?Can only do at approved crossover Name 3 Types of Traffic controls other than personnel:1. Signs2. Signals3. Pavement markings A headrest should be adjusted so that the head restraint contacts the back of the head. This prevents....?Neck injuries if your vehicle is hit from behind

Tip for Night Driving: What light should you have on from

sunset to sunrise or when visibility is less than 1,000 ft?headlights must be on What happens if a person does not comply with the Express Consent Law?If a person refuses to take the test or does not comply with the testing procedure, their driver's license will be revoked for 60 days and they will be required to install an interlock device on any vehicle they drive for 2 years.Yellow Line mean what?separate traffic moving opposite directions.Crosswalks mean what? (HAWK)High Intensity Activated Crosswalk; for pedestrians to cross the roadway