Kentucky Drivers Manual Flashcards

Kentucky Drivers Manual Flashcards drivers must yield to pedestrians under the following

conditions:

When pedestrians are in a crosswalk or at an intersection and there is no traffic light. When turning a corner and pedestrians are crossing with the light. Other special

right-of-way laws to follow are: Drivers turning left must

yield to oncoming vehicles that are going straight or turning right. Drivers entering a traffic circle or roundabout must yield right-of-way to drivers already in the circle. Drivers on a minor road must yield to drivers on a main road.Traffic ConditionsThere is less space to react to vehicles whenever traffic is

heavy. You need to adjust your speed when you approach:

Shopping centers, parking lots, and downtown areas.Roads with heavy traffic. Narrow bridges and tunnels.Schools, playgrounds, and residential areas. Vehicles moving in the same direction at the same speed cannot hit one another. Collisions tend to happen whenone driver is going faster or slower than other vehicles on the road.When entering traffic, try to enter at the speed of the traffic already in that lane. Most interstate and parkway highways usually have a merging area. If you have to stop to wait for space to enter the highway, do it before you reach the end of the merging lane.Most merging areas will have an acceleration lane. Most areas with a yield sign will not have a merging lane.When exiting, maintain your speed as long as you are on the main road. Do not slow down until you move into the deceleration lane or ramp.Keeping a Space Cushion to the SideYou need a space cushion on each side of your vehicle to have room to react to sudden moves toward you by others.Multi-Lane Streets. Avoid driving alongside other vehicles on multilane streets. Someone may crowd you or try tochange lanes and pull into you. Move ahead of the other vehicle or drop back. Oncoming Vehicles. Keep as much space as you can between your vehicle and oncoming vehicles that couldsuddenly swerve toward you. Entering Vehicles. Make room for vehicles entering interstate highways. Whenever possible, change lanes toallow those entering to do so smoothly and safely. Parked Vehicles.Keep a space between yourself and parked vehicles.Someone may step out of the vehicleor from between the parked vehicles, or a vehicle may start to pull out suddenly.Especially use caution when traveling interstate highways because there may be parked vehicles on the shoulder of

the highway. When approaching these vehicles, move to the left lane safely before passing them and then back to the right lane after passing.Handling SkidsDrivers must develop the skill to regain control of their vehicle when a loss of traction occurs and the vehicle begins to skid. Drivers who fail to gain these skills respond to a skid by panicking, stomping on the brake, and then steering too much. These actions will only make the skid worse and often result in a vehicle collision, which could be fatal.If your vehicle begins to skid, here is how to regain

control: Release the brake or accelerator. If you are

skidding in a straight line and have to use the brakes, DO NOT brake hard. This will only lock your wheels and make the skid worse. You should pump the brakes gently unless your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, in which case you should apply steady pressure. Your brakes will work the best and stop you quicker if they are not locked up. If you begin to skid sideways, you need to turn the

wheel in the direction the back of the vehicle is skidding.This will allow the front of the vehicle to line up with the back. As soon as the vehicle begins to straighten out, turn the wheel back to prevent the vehicle from skidding in the opposite direction. Continue to correct your steering, left and right, until you recover completely from the skid. The most important vehicle control to use during a skid is the steering wheel.Accelerator Sticks: vehicle keeps going faster and faster: what to do

• Keep your eyes on the road.2. Quickly shift to neutral.3.

Pull off the road as soon as you can, to the right ifpossible, and bring your vehicle to a stop.4. Turn off the engine.Signaling when you change DirectionsFor the benefit of other drivers, you should always signal when you change directions. This gives them time to react safely to your changes.You shall use your turn signals

before you: Parallel Park. Make a turnabout (turnaround).

Change lanes or pass another vehicle. Turn at an intersection. Enter or leave a freeway or interstate highway.Pull away from the curb. Pull over to the side of the road. If you do not signal, other drivers will not know what you plan to do. Theymay start to do something that will lead to a collision. Here are some important rules about signaling

directionchanges: Signal every time you change direction,

even when you do not see anyone else around. The vehicle you donot see is the most dangerous. Check your blind spots by looking over your shoulder.REMEMBER

YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY JUST BY

TURNING ON YOUR TURN SIGNALS.If you plan to turn at an intersection, signal 100 feet before the turn. If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, signal just after you pass through the intersection. If you signalearlier, another driver may think you are turning at the intersection. After you have made a turn or lane change, turn your signal off. An inappropriate turn signal is unsafe andannoying. Be cautious of improper signals by other drivers. If the driver in front of you is signaling for a turn, do not signal unless you are also going to turn there. Tapyour brake to warn others that you are slowing down. Signaling a turn for someone else is confusing to othersand may cause a collision. Signal only for the maneuvers you intend to make. Your car must have mechanical signals. Hand signals cannot be used.Green lightIf the way is clear, after yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection, you may go straight or turn left or right, unless such turns are prohibited. Left turns on green must yield to through traffic coming from the opposite direction.Using your HeadlightsHeadlights help you see at night and help others see you at night and during the daytime.On rainy, snowy, or foggy days, it is sometimes difficult for other drivers to see your vehicle. On cloudy days, vehicles seem to blend into surroundings. In these conditions, even during daytime, low