Kentucky Permit test Flashcards

Kentucky Permit test Flashcards When driving on a two way road with no center-line markings, you must leave at least half the road for vehicles going in the opposite direction.Rear end collisions are common on highways because many drivers follow too closely How far should you look ahead when driving 10-15 seconds When an emergency vehicle is approaching you from either direction, displaying flashing red lights or sounding siren, you must...immediately pull over, clear of any intersection and stop.In a skid, the most important control device in a vehicleThe steering wheel You must complete a pass with ______ feet of a vehicle100 feet What are No-Zones?Large areas around trucks or other vehicles where cars may disappear into blind spots.When you are parking against a curb facing uphill,Which way do you turn your wheels?Turn away from the curb If you are stopped for a traffic violation, you must showdriver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance.You may only make a left turn on a red light when...Turning from a one-way street onto a another one-way street When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, you must yield to oncoming traffic If a vehicle is tailgating youslow down and encourage them to pass.If a bicycle on your right reaches an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as you do, you must....yield to the bicycle When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce speed to prevent hydroplaning.If you plan to turn beyond an intersection you must...you must signal just after you pass through the intersection Before entering a curve you should....Reduce your speed All regulatory devices on the road tell you to stop, proceed in a certain directions, or limit your speed.A "Speed Zone Ahead" sign means that you are approaching an area where a lower speed limit has been established.Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually orange Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are used as regulatory signs A double solid yellow lines separate two lanes of trafficmoving in opposite directions Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must slow down, move to the right side of the road, and watch for oncoming vehicles.The first rule to a sake and legal turn is to move into the proper lane well before the turn.A single broken yellow line usually marks the center line of a two-way roadway where you may pass if it is safe.You approach an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. You must stop if it is safe to do.Who should wear a seat-belt in a carThe driver and all passengers

When following a large vehicle that blocks your view ahead, you need to...Create a larger following distance to see around the vehicle Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead and can make roads more slippery. To be able to stop safely, you should increase your following distance.If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a crosswalk sign you should slow down and proceed with caution.Crosswalk lines are a pair of white or longitudinal lines that mark where pedestrians may walk Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes Dont _______ at crash scenes or locations along the highway where a law enforcement officer may have pulled a vehicle off the road.Rubberneck If you find yourself feeling sleepy while driving, you shouldpull over and take a nap You are allowed to beep your horn when you approach a driver who is not paying attention, when you approach a driver who may not have seen you and where you cannot see ahead.You are traveling on a two-lane road. If a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, you you must not pass the stopped vehicle.If you start to skid, you mustease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction in which you want the car to go.What is the speed limit for state highway 55 mph If your moving and the light changes from green to yellow you should...follow through and proceed to clear the intersection Do you use high or low beam headlights in bad weatherUse low beam, headlights to make it easier to see On a highway, you must use the left lane for passing If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should get out of the way.On an expressway, you can avoid highway hypnosis byconstantly shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another.You must keep your windshield wipers in good operating condition because they keep rain and snow off the windshield.If you parked car rolls away and hits another vehicle, you should report the incident to the police.When you are driving a vehicle, unbalanced tired and low tire pressure can cause faster tire wear.When preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you shouldlook over your shoulder, look in your mirrors and indicate your intention by signaling.If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the middle lanes usually offer the smoothest flow of traffic When two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time.Who has the right of the way?The car on the right has the right of the way What is a legal way to turn your vehicle around, also known as a two-point turn.Turnabout

Most warning signs are _____ shaped, with ______ letters on a _____ background.diamondblackyellow The standard method for turning around on a narrow, two-way street is called three point turn.Work zone or construction zone signs have black letters on an orange background While driving in a roundabout, you are approached by an emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn or flashing red or blue light. You should...continue to your exit, then pull over to the right.When entering a main road from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must come to a complete stop and then give the right of way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the main road.Passing is not allowed on either side of a roadway when both sides have solid yellow lines.A center lane between opposing lanes of traffic may be designated for left turns When exiting an interstate highway, do not start to slow down until...You have moved into the deceleration lane To guard against glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you, use...a day/night mirror To handle a curve, you shouldslow down before entering the curve.Hydroplaning may occur when your tiers are moving at an excessive speed on...speed on ice, snow, or rain A double solid line next to your lane means that youare not allowed to pass or change lanes.The primary traveling aids for a blind person: a white, red-and-white cane or a trained guard dog When making a left turn at an intersection, you must yield the right of way to pedestrians, other vehicles already in the intersection and oncoming traffic.If fog closes in completely while you are driving and visibility is reduced to zero, you should carefully pull as far off the road as possible and stop When passing a large vehicle do not merge back into the front of the vehicle until...you can see its headlights in your rear-view mirror A steady red arrow meansyou must stop, and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow.If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should....continue on to the next exit When should you proceed you reach a railroad crossing...Stop and proceed when you determine no ones coming Where there are two or more lanes of traffic in each direction, a broken white line is used.....to divide each side of the roadway into separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.What should you do when a school bus or church bus is loading or unloading passengers Stop and remain stopped When you turn off a high speed, two lane roadway try not to slow down too suddenly if you have traffic following you.At an intersection, a steady yellow left arrow meansit is about to change to red.Single solid yellow lines are used asleft edge lines on divided highways.When you park and leave your vehicle in the street, you should not lower the windows The hand signal for a left turn ishand and arm extended outward.

To turn from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided road, you should turn from the lane nearest to the curb.At an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and then yield the right of way.Whats the following distanceMaintain a 3-4 second following distance You are at an intersection, waiting to turn left. The traffic light changes from green to yellow. You should still turn left.The distance your vehicle travels between the time you recognize a problem and the time you apply the brakes is known as the reaction distance.Dim your headlight when coming ____ feet of an oncoming vehicle 500 feet What does Flashing yellow arrow meanproceed with caution in the direction of the arrow You are on a two-lane road with traffic moving in both directions. To pass a vehicle on the left, you must give a left-turn signal before passing and a right-turn after passing.You may not park your car in any of the following placeson a sidewalk, in an intersection, in front of a private drivewayexcept on the side of the street On a highway with four or more lanes, slower traffic should always use the rightmost lane Never make a U-turn at a location marked with a "No U-Turn" sign.If a car approaches you with its bright headlights on, you must look toward the right edge of the road to prevent being temporarily blinded.You must avoid stopping or shifting gears while crossing railroad tracks.To pass a stopped emergency vehicle, you must slow down and move into a non adjacent lane.What is considered intoxicated0.08% RoundaboutKeep to the right of the central island and drive counterclockwise On a highway, signs with black letters or symbols on an orange background provide specific information and directions to drivers in work zones.Never turn ignition key to lock position while your vehicle is in motion because....It will cause the steering wheel to lock If a blind person with a white cane or a guide dog is waiting at a crosswalk, you must not use your horn or rev your engine.Don't turn the steering wheel whenyou turn your head to check your blind spots when changing lanes.If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left you....slow down and let the vehicle pass first to leave extra room for the bicycle.A solid line next to your lane means you must not pass on the left You're parallel parked on the right side of the street.To get out...Signal Left and look over your Left shoulder before pulling out into traffic When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two lane road, you should pass only on the left of the vehicle High beams are not used when travelingbehind other vehicles.