South Dakota Drivers Test. Flashcards

South Dakota Drivers Test. Flashcards When are deer most active?October and November What does ABS stand for, and how you activate it,?Anti-Locking Break System. You activate it by pushing down on the breaks.Drugs and alcohol can do what?Impair you vision, judgement, color distiction, and reaction time.What should do when driving in the winter? Go slowly. Plan ahead. Never use cruise control on slippery roads. Give snowplows room of 200 feet when their amber lights are on. Turn on the headlights. Pay attention to closed roads.What should you do if you come across an emergency vehicle?Pull over to the right side of the road. The vehicle always has right of way.You should keep how many seconds of space between you and the vehicle in front of you?

• seconds. Increase this when in some situations, such as

slippery roads, when being followed closely, carrying a heavy load, bad weather, darkness, etc

A flashing yellow light means:slow down and proceed with caution

Worn tires can causeHydroplaning or a flat tire What does this sign mean?No U-turns allowed A bicyclist puts their hand up to turn... Rightthey stick it out to turn leftthey point it down to signal stoping A green arrow meansYou can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. There should be no oncoming or crossing traffic while the arrowis green.The minimum vision you can have to drive without

restrictions is:

20/40 or better with both eyes, but no worse than 20/50 in one eye.When do you give the Yield of right away? When a driver get to an intersection before you Drivers in the opposing lane of traffic when you are turning leftThe driver to your right when you meet at an intersection at the same timeDrivers already on a limited access or interstate highway if you are on the entrance or acceleration ramp.Pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers who are still in the intersection.What do you do if you have a tire blowout? Grip the steering wheel to keep the car going straight, slow down gradually, DO NOT BREAK, do not stop on the road and turn on emergence flashers. Pull over into a safe place.When should you use hand signals?When bright sunlight makes it hard to see lights or when using a antique car The innermost part of a round about isThe truck apron. It accommodates the rear wheels of long vehicles.If the line is dotted you:May pass, but only if it's on your side.if it's white traffic is one way, if it's yellow it's two way.

What do you do during a enforcement stop? Acknowledge their presence by Turning on your right turn signal.Move your car to the right shoulder of the roadon a free way move completely onto the right shoulder of the roadEnd any phone calls and turn off the radiostay inside the car unless told otherwiseput your hands in clear view What should you do if you are hit?Brace for impact from the direction the car hit you. You will fly in the direction you were hit.Adjusting your mirrors can give you how many extra degrees on vision when driving?12-16 extra degrees

A green light means:Go, but yield to emergency vehicles

What should you never do when driving?Drive in someone's no-zone for an extended period of time.What direction do round-abouts go?Counter-clockwise Who should you give extra space too?People who can't see you, people who are distracted, people who may be confused, large vehicle's, and drivers In trouble.How do you avoid fatigue?Avoid Driving at nightGet plenty of restHave some caffeine and take a nap to get the benefits of bothIf you are tired find a place to sleep or rest for the night.How far should you look ahead when driving? 20-30 seconds What is the speed limit in school zones? 15 MPH What is comprise space?Where you weigh two risks and give a greater coushin to the greater risk.When changing lanes, what do you do?Check the mirrors, check your blind spots, identify a gap in traffic when you are turning at sharp corners, you should:Use the hand over hand technique

This sign means:Low clearance ahead

A three point turn about (Y-Turn)A turnabout used for when the road is too narrow to do a U turn.What does DUI stand for?Driving under influence What do you do if the accelerator pedal malfunctions?Turn off the engine. Shift into neutral and find an escape.Have the pedal fixed before driving again.What position do you hold your hands when backing up?At position 12 (The top of the wheel) When do you use high beams?At night when there are no oncoming cars, when on unfamiliar roads, or when there are people on the side of the road. In every other situation, use low beams, especially if it's foggy/lightly raining/lightly snowing, as the light can refract in the water and blind other drivers.Where is it not safe to pass?Intersections and at railroad grade crossings When do you signal you are going to turn? 100 feet before the turn How do you keep a vehicle behind you at a safe distance?Keeping a steady speed and signaling in advance when you need to turn.How much space should you give on your side? As much as the road allows. Give extra room to bicyclists, pedestrians, large vehicles and parked cars.Using a penny you can:Check your tire's treads depth. If you can see Abe's head, get new tires.

What are some driver distractions?Using your phoneArgumentsEatingUnsecured children and pets.

When the light is red you:Stop

What does this sign mean?Sharp Curve When should you not use the horn?Greeting a friendaround blind pedestriansaround animal drawn vehiclesinforming other drivers of errorAsking someone to get out of the way or go faster What does BAC stand for?Blood Alcohol Content If the light is out of commission you:May proceed if it's greenMay proceed with caution if it's yellowIf it's red treat it as a stop sign.What should you NOT do when encountering a uneven surface drop off?Panic steer to return to the pavement

Booster seats:For toddlers at least 30lbshas to be used with an tethered

harness or shoulder straps without a sheildcan Just use a lap belt with a sheild

When the light is yellow you:Slow to a stop if it is safe to do so

What is the worst kind of winter storm to drive in?The first one, people need to relearn their skills.When parking on a hill, where do you point your wheels?Downhill you point in with or without a curbUp hill without curb, you point outUp hill with a curb, you point in.Never do what at an accident?Run away. You will be punished by law if you hit and run. If anyone is hurt, the police must be called.Lights that are not working correctly can do what?Blind other drivers or they won't show when you are turning.

When making a turn you should:Use your turn signal

If your car is in a emergency, what do you do? Turn on the emergency lights, pull over the the side of the road, and signal that you need help by using flares and raising your car hood.What are the four driving techniques used on the interstate?

• you must not cross the median2 If you miss an exit, you

must take the next exit.3 Avoid unnecessary lane changing4 Maintain steady speed, keep pace with traffic, obey posted speed limits.What should you do if you are in a rural area? Go slower, especially on dirt/gravel roads. Narrower roads and bridges mean go slower. If you meet a driver on a single lane bridge, the person who got their first has right of way. Vision may be reduced due to plants. Intersections may have no signs. Be wary when using them.What should you be aware of when going down a hill?Large trucks and busses How do you separate risks?Take risks one at a time when possible. Slow down or speed up to give more space.What are shared lanes used for?Making U turns How do you communicate with other drivers? Using headlights.What do you do if you have a headlight failure? Try the headlight switch a few times. If it does not work, put on the emergency flashers, turn signals, or fog lights if possible. Get of the road ASAP.

You should do what to your windows/windshield/mirriors?Keep them clean. Remove any frost /snow/dirt that is on them. Use the windshield wipers, and if they break, get them fixed.When do you use the horn?When something is in danger of hitting youwhen some one is not paying attentionwhen you have lost control of the vehiclewhen you cannot see due to a hill, corner, ect To avoid an accident you may have toSwerve around, accelerate past, or brake suddenly What kinds of slow vehicles should you be aware of?Tractors, horses, and horse carriages. They cannot go faster than 25 mph.You should always be...Aware of your surroundingsMake sure there is no oncoming traffic when turningDon't rely on signals to tell you if a driver is doing something. Some drivers don't follow the rules.Make sure you can see traffic when crossing an intersection

This sign means:Railroad crossing ahead

A red arrow meansYou must stop and cannot go in the direction of the arrow What do you if you have a power failure? Keep a firm grip on the wheel. It may be hard to turn, but it is still possible. Look for an escape path and stop. Restart the engine, if that does not work, call for help.Infant seats should..Face rearwardRecline 30 degreesnot contain children over 20lbs When should you increase following distance On slippery roadswhen the driver behind wants to passwhen following mortercycles or bycicleswhen following drivers who can't see youwhen hauling a heavy loadin darkness or bad weatherwhen following emergency vehicleswhen approaching railroad crossingswhen on a hill or incline.

To drive you are required to have:Your Insurance card and drivers license

When can you get a learners permit?When you are 14 When driving, what position do you hold your hands?At 9 and 3 What is the punishment for being caught with a bac of over 0.02% when under 21?Fine and 30 day loss of licenseMore infractions lead to more fines and a 180 day loss of license What should you do in a work zone?Reduce your speed. Be prepared to stop. Use extreme caution. Allow space for construction workers/vehicles.Expect delays. Observe posted work zone signs.

When passing you:Check for oncoming trafficcheck mirrorssignal you

intentions to passsteer smoothly into the passing lanemaintain or adjust speedsignal you intentions to return to the lane How do you check what pressure your tires need to be?On your car door on the inside jam there should be a number that is what tire pressure needs to be at. Using a pressure gauge, you can see your cars pressure. If it's higher then the number, let out some air, if it's lower, put some in.