KY drivers Manual Flashcards

KY driver's Manual Flashcards If you get boxed or stalled at a railroad crossingrun away from vehicle, off the railroad, toward the direction of the incoming train, until you reach a safe distance to call for help.What is hydroplaning?when the surface of your tires are skimming across water on the road rather than in contact with the cement If you are skidding sidewaysline up the front with the back by turning in direction the back of the vehicle is skidding Rules for funeral processions-they have the right of way at intersections if led by escort units-cannot be cut in between by another vehicle-cannot be passed unless authorized, are outside of urban limits, or on the interstate highway or state parkway In weather conditions that lessen visibility, your speed should be?25 miles per hour According to state law, a pass must be completed -before a no passing zone-when within 100 ft on an oncoming vehicle How should you drive on a traffic circle or roundabout?turn right and drive counterclockwise into destination on intersection, use turning signals when exiting the circle/roundabout.How much can be seen by high beam than low beam under regular conditions?twice the distance How can you avoid hydroplaning?have properly inflated tires, proper tread, and reduce your speed Where are your blind spots?on the left and right rear of your vehicle should you ever u-turn or turnabout on a hill or curve?of course not rules for large vehicles-do not enter a road in front of a large vehicle-do not make sudden stops in front of a large vehicle-large vehicles tend to swing to right when turning left and same for right turns, so do not stay on side of truck if it is signaling a turn-oncoming trucks can create jolting wind turbulence, hold steering tightly to be prepared for any needed correction in steering-when stopped on upgrades, stay to left of lane to driver's side and increase distance behind truck-when on downgrades, watch for out-of-control trucks-avoid the right lane in vicinities of truck weigh-in stations what does the slow-moving emblem look like and what does it mean?it is a fluorescent orange triangle for the day with 3 reflective red outlines for the night. it signifies vehicles moving at 25 miles per hour or less When should you check for items behind the car when backing?before you enter a car

If you are being followed to closelymove to right lane when safe or available, or otherwise, flash your brake lights and slow down to encourage the tailgater to move around or increase their space cushion On icy roads, how should you reduce your speed? to 10-15 miles per hour What is the passenger limit for a permit driver? 1 unrelated person under 20 When should you have a space cushion to the sides?on multi-lane streets and with oncoming vehicles, entering vehicles, and parking vehicled When exiting a highway(with signals on) turn onto deceleration lane then slow down to speed limit on new road and into the exit What is the speed limit on open highways, urban interstates and urban limited-access highways?55 miles per hour If your vehicle is having troublepull of to the right if you can, put on your emergency flashers, and lift the hood At least how many wheels must the brakes of a car be able to be applied on?2 The red traffic light means?stop until green; right turns are permitted as long as there are no incoming traffic(and nothing prohibiting it); turns onto a one way street is also permitted Flashing yellow light means?slow down and watch for others when turning left and there are two or more lanes turn on lane closest to center What is the speed limit on rural interstates and rural limited access highways?65 miles per hour If an oncoming vehicle has high beam onlook to the right of the vehicle to prevent blinding but keep your low beam on Which situations require a greater space cushion with cars around you?on slippery roads, following motorcycles, heavy loads, and big vehicles, when there is a blocked view of your car, and when other drivers pass in front or behind you When backing, should you depend on your mirrors? no, you must look over your shoulders What is the speed limit in residential districts and when entering limits of a town?35 miles per hour If you are hydroplaningremove foot gradually from brake or accelerator, do not try to stop or turn abruptly until you have slowed down and have regained traction, pump brakes gently unless they are anti-lock in which a steady pressure must be applied With busesvehicles must always stop until all children cross and bus starts moving; on highways with four or more lanes, don't stop for the bus if you are in the opposite direction Rules for emergency vehicles-they have the right-of-way-cars must move to right of road or to curb and must stop clear of any intersections until emergency vehicle passes or instructed to move- if stopped emergency vehicle, move to left, slow down, or pass if safe What is the speed limit in parking facilities off the street15 miles per hour When should you use low beam versus high beam? At or less than 500 feet before an oncoming car, at or less than 200 feet behind a car, and in weather conditions such as rain, fog, or etc

When parking on a hillturn wheels so that the vehicle will touch the curb if it rolls or so that the vehicle will roll off the road if no curb is present How old must be the instructor for a permit driver?21 when turning right and there are two or more lanesturn on lane closest to the curb what does a broken yellow line on your side mean? allows passing as long as there is no oncoming traffic What are the limits on hours of driving for a permit driver?12:00am to 6:00 am Yield vs stop?the yield sign is like the stop sign except you may go ahead without stopping at all if it is totally clear On wet roads, how should you reduce your speed? -10 to 15 miles per hour When there are multiple traffic lights, which do you use?the one over your lane How many driving hours should you have before taking the road test?60 How many points can you receive before being suspended for a permit driver?6 when turningturn on lane closest to you When entering a highway(with signals on) continue onto acceleration lane, speeding up, and stopping before end of merging lane if you need space to enter How much of a space cushion should you have with cars in front of you?at least 3 to 4 seconds worth of your speed limit On snowy roads, how should you reduce your speed? -1/2 your speed Flashing red light means?fully stop and proceed only when clear Should you pass on the left or right?generally on the left and only on right when considered safe How should you adjust your seat?so that you can see 12-15 feet in front of the car, that your chest is 10-12 inches from the center of the steering wheel, and that your shoulders are no lower than the top of the steering wheel If you are skidding in straight lineremove foot gradually from brake or accelerator, do not try to stop or turn abruptly until you have slowed down and have regained traction, if in straight line pump brakes gently unless they are anti-lock in which a steady pressure must be applied what does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?no passing Rules of right-of-way?-left turn drivers must yield to straight and right turns-drivers on minor roads must yield to major roads-drivers must always yield to pedestrians on intersections and crosswalks-on roundabout or traffic circles, drivers must yield to drivers already in the circle how much space should you have before merging? 6 seconds