West Virginia Permit Test Flash Cards Flashcards

West Virginia Permit Test Flash Cards Flashcards if your car breaks down on an expressway, the first thing you should do is try to pull off the road safely what should you do if you have a blowout? slow down gradually penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a licenseno less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment what is a good practice while drivingkeep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds hand signalssame for all states if the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do look to the lower right side of your traffic lane speed limit in school zone25 mph safest way to exit an expresswayslow your car to speed limit what indicates under-inflated tiresexcessive wear on the edges of the tires what do you do if your brakes failshift to lower gear and pump brakes when driving at night you should be able to stop? within the distance you can see ahead information signs are in color;blue or green penalties for driving without insurancesuspension of license, fines vehicle stopping distances never depend on time of day most fatal accidents are due toinnattentiveness what should you do if you miss an exit on an expresswaynever back up go to next exit hand is upwardright turn what does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean warning may pass bus at a speed of no more than10 mph what is a habitual offenderlicense has been suspended 3 times within 3 years what does a red and white triangular sign mean yield what do two parallel white lines across the road meanpedestrian cross walk if you drive through a deep puddle, what should you dotest brakes if you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should slow down, turn wheels to climb the pavement edge a check point for parallel parking isrear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space proper lane to turn into when making a left turn the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading if the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must attend a driver improvement program, hearing with dmv always yield to;pedestrians and emergency vehicle what is the best way to talk to other drivers horn and lights depth perception means the same asdistance judgment to make a right turn you shouldget in the right lane what is an acceleration laneextra lane at entrance of expressway when should you use your parking lightsonly when parking what is good practice when nearing an intersectionslow down and prepare to stop what is an uncontrolled intersectionno traffic signals for signs

what papers must you have when operating a car license registration insurance where should you position your car to make a left turn, from a 2 way street the lane nearest the center of the road, then turn right before reaching the middle of the road if lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?look to the lower right side of your traffic lane what must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic lightyield to oncoming traffic if a traffic light is horizontal the red is on theleft an agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle; farm use only what is the purpose of traffic lawsto protect you and other drivers if you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should report accident to your insurance company implied consent law meansdriver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition what does a red and white 8 sided sign mean stop what should you do when a traffic light is not workingslow down, yield to traffic, and proceed when safe you must always keep to which side of the road except when passing right the term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describefollowing distance studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking; beer for any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you mustpull over to the right when should you use your horncoming out of a dark alley drugs that may affect basic driving skills are cold medicines, tranquilizers, and some prescription meds a car seat should be placed in therear when is it legal to make a right turn onred make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign what does a flashing red light meanstop, proceed with caution it is important to slow down whenon narrow roads, at intersections, or when the road is wet or slippery when parking down hill make sure wheels are toward curb driver's left hand straight outleft turn how far should you stay behind the car that you are following at least two seconds what is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes pushing the brake too hard what does hydroplaning meanlosing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water one method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:fixed object on the side of road which way should you turn if you are going in the direction the back of your car What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?slow down and stop before entering if possible if you run off the pavement, the first thing you should do isslow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly when should you dim your headlightsin city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

when purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected when it expires yellow center lines are usually found where on 2-way road penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker fine, arrest, and registration revocation on a three lane road, the center lane is usually forleft turns if the collision is impossible to avoid, you can lessen the impact by steering away from objects that do not give way you may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if directed of told so by a police officer your ba content raises above the legal limit depending onhow fast you drank, weight, how much you drank best defense against drunk drivingwear a seat belt when is the road most slipperyduring the 1st few minutes of rain it is good practice to keep a space cushion in order togive you time to react what direction should you check first when approaching an intersection the left you must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on 25 ft the best way to take a turn is toslow down before entering turn what does a greed light meanproceed in a safe manner when may you pass on the rightif car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right what should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly left must yield to the right driver blindspots arearea which cannot be seen in the mirrors when should headlights be usedhalf hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition what is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal be ready to stop what does a solid white line across an intersection meanstop behind line for traffic sign when should you use your high beamsopen country driving what should you do to go into a skidtake your foot off the gas when approaching a railroad with flashing lights stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail how many feet must you signal before making a turn?100 what is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit testUS passport of birth certificate if a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could involved in a lawsuit one of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's blind spot what does tailgating meandriving too close to vehicle in front who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offensestudent and licensed driver best way to reduce having an alcohol related accident isdon't drink and drive to avoid highway hypnosisavoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

when you are driving on a curve, your vehicle will tend to go in what direction straight what do you do if your turn signal fails use hand signals what is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied braking distance