FLHSMV Flashcards - fall or blow onto the roadway? You must use clo...

FLHSMV Flashcards What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway?You must use close-fitting cover when hauling loads which could fall or blow (trucks carrying logs must use lock chains securing the load).What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What should you do?Red reflectors on lane lines always mean you are facing traffic the wrong way and could have a head-on collision. If you see red reflectors facing you on the lane lines, you are on the wrong side of the road. Turn around or get into the proper lane immediately! If you see red reflectors on the edge lines of the road, you are going the wrong way on an entrance or exit ramp. Pull over immediately! Turn around when it is safe to do so.What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red,orange, yellow, etc.) Red: Stop. Do not enter. Wrong WayOrange: Construction

and maintenance warning.Yellow: General warning.

Advisory of unexpected roadway conditions.Fluorescent

Yellow Green: High emphasis warning of school,

pedestrian and bicycling activity.White/Black:

RegulatoryGreen: Guide, or directional information.Blue: Motorist services guidance. It is also used to identify

parking spaces for disabled drivers.Brown: Areas of public

recreation, cultural, and historical significance.At night within how many feet of approaching a vehicle from the rear must you dim your high beam headlights?300 feet What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A double white line?May not pass What should you do during a tire blow out? 1. Take your foot off the gas. Do not use brakes.2.Concentrate on steering.3. Slow down gradually.4. Brake softly when the car is under control.5. Pull completely off the pavement/roadway.When may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes? With four lanes?On a two-lane highway you must always drive in the right lane unless you are overtaking and passing (where permitted).If the road has four or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes except when overtaking and passing.What are the requirements of the no-fault law? You must show proof of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Property Damage Liability (PDL) coverage.If your license and registration are suspended for being in violation of the No-Fault Law, what must you do to get them reinstated?In order to lift the suspension, you will have to get insurance and pay a reinstatement fee ($150 to $500).What must you do when you see a pedestrian with a white cane in the street ahead of you?Yield the right-of-way. Come to a complete stop when they are crossing the street.

What is a "No Zone"?Large blind spots in front, behind, and on both sides of the vehicle (CMVs, semi trucks, or travel buses) What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?A solid yellow line to the right of a broken yellow center line means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane, except when turning left.What are the three main categories of distracted driving? Visual - Taking your eyes off the road Manual - Taking your hands off the steering wheel Cognitive - Thinking about anything other than driving.What are the time restrictions for a motorist with a learners license?Only drive during daylight hours What can happen to you if you are in a crash not wearing a seatbelt?Can be ejected from vehicle or thrown against the wheel, the windshield, and other passengers 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?A load that extends beyond the sides of a vehicle more than four feet or more beyond its rear must be clearly marked. During the day, red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the load.How long(distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn?You must give a turn signal for at least 100 feet BEFORE you make your turn If you hit a parked car and are unable to find the owner, what should you do?Give the owner your name, address, and tag number in person or in a note attached to the object that was hit.Why is drowsy driving dangerous?slow down thoughts & reaction time, affect judgment and vision, impair senses and abilities,nodding off or falling asleep What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?If the red light is burning at the same time, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn and you must yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians within the intersection.How do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn?Turn your head to make sure these areas are clear.When emergency braking, what is the difference between conventional brakes and anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

Conventional Brakes: Pump the brakesAnti-Lock Brakes

(ABS): Must press down hard on the brake pedal, hold it,

and steer out of danger.What is the farthest away you can park from a curb?12 inches Are motorists required to stop or yield for pedestrians crossing the street or driveway?yes, It is the motorist's responsibility to do everything possible to avoid colliding with pedestrians What should you do if you drive past your exit on a limited access highway?Don't make last minute turns into an exit. If you pass your exit, you must go to the next one.Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your high beam headlight?500 feet If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do?Stop and allow for the train to pass What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way?An open intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals. When you enter an open intersection, you must

yield the right of way if: a vehicle is already in the

intersection; you enter or cross a state highway from a secondary road; you enter a paved road from an unpaved road; or you plan to make a left turn and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction.

If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and the front seat passenger under 18 years old is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seat belt violation?driver What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat?Children under age of 4 must be in a safety seat, and children ages 4 and 5 must be in either a safety seat or booster seat.What are blind spots?the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that the driver cannot see using the mirrors If you have a learner's license, how many hours of driving experience are required to earn the Class E license?At least 50 hours of driving experience, of which 10 hours must be at night.Where is parking prohibited? CrosswalksSidewalksBicycle lanesIntersections BridgesOverpasses Tunnels In front of driveways By yellow painted curbs NO PARKING or DISABLED PERMIT ONLY zones On the roadway side of another parked vehicle (double parking) On highway pavement not marked for parking Anywhere that blocks or creates a hazard for other

vehicles Or within: 15 feet of a fire hydrant. 20 feet of an

intersection. 20 feet of the entrance to a fire, ambulance, or rescue station. 30 feet of a rural mail box on a state highway (8 am-6 pm). 30 feet of any flashing signal, stop sign, or traffic signal. 50 feet of a railroad crossing What does a flashing yellow light mean?slow down and proceed with caution What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop?The arm signal for a left turn is your left arm held horizontally out your window. The arm signal for a right turn is your left arm pointed straight up out your window. The arm signal for slow or stop is your left arm pointed straight down out your window.When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first?The vehicle who arrived first. If they came at the same time, the driver on the right goes first What should you do if your tires begin to skid while driving?1. Take your foot off the gas pedal.2. Do not use your brakes, if possible.3. Turn the vehicle's front tires in the direction you want to go (steer in the direction of the skid).4. If you are about to hit something see Emergency Braking, below.When driving in the rain, fog, or smoke in the daytime, what lights should you use?headlights What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?Come to a complete stop. A flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign.After a full stop at a red traffic light when may a driver turn right?After stopping, you may turn right if there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear.What must you do when children or school school crossing guards are present in a crosswalk?Yield and stop What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.