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Drivers test
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Education
11th Grade
07/31/2008

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Term
Yellow signs
Definition
Warning signs
Term
what happens to fines in a work zone?
Definition
they double
Term
non yellow signs
Definition
regulatory signs
Term
what is the fine for parking in a disabled parking spot?
Definition
$250
Term
Destination signs
Definition
They show directions and distance to various
locations such as cities, airports, or state lines or to
special areas such as national parks, historical areas, or
museums.
Term
Service signs
Definition
They show the location of various services such
as rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds, or hospitals.
Term
Medians
Definition
When a highway is divided into two or more
roadways, it is illegal to drive within, over, or across the
space.
Term
round a bouts
Definition
to the right
15-20 mph
Term
Reversible Lanes
Definition
A green arrow means you
can use the lane beneath it, a red
“X” means you cannot. A flashing
yellow “X” means the lane is only
for turning. A steady yellow “X”
means that the use of the lane is
changing and you should move
out of it as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Term
“HOV”
Definition
“High Occupancy Vehicles”
Term
how long should you stay in a Two-Way Left Turn Lanes
Definition
300 ft max
Term
speed limit on beaches
Definition
25b mph
Term
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV), Medium-speed
Electric Vehicles (MEV), and Motorized Foot Scooters
(MFS) – Both NEV and MEV are electrically powered,
four-wheeled vehicles that can be driven on roads posted
35 mph or less.
Definition
A NEV can reach speeds of 20-25 mph. A
MEV can reach speeds of 30-35 mph and is equipped with
a roll-cage or a crush-proof body design.
Term
when do Pedestrians and bicyclists have the right-of-way?
Definition
at crosswalks and intersections,
Term
when should you stop for a school bus?
Definition
red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the
road, the opposite side of the road or at an intersection
you are approaching.
Term
when do you not have to stop for a school bus?
Definition
a school bus with red lights flashing when the stopped
school bus is traveling in the opposite direction and the
roadway:
- has three or more marked traffic lanes,
- is separated by a median, or
- is separated by a physical barrier.
Term
with a curb and are facing uphill
Definition
, set your parking
brake and turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
This way, if your vehicle starts to roll, it will roll into the
curb.
Term
facing downhill,
Definition
set your parking brake and turn your
steering wheel toward the curb.
Term
there is no curb,
Definition
set your parking brake and turn
your steering wheel toward the edge of the road. This
way, if your vehicle starts to roll, it will roll away from
traffic.
Term
how to parallel park
Definition
• Stop even with the
car ahead. Turn
the wheel sharp
right and back
slowly toward the
car behind.
• When clear of the
car ahead, turn
the wheel sharp
left and back
slowly to the car
behind.
• Turn the wheel
sharp right and
pull toward the
curb in the center
of the parking
space.
Term
how far away from a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign.
Definition
30 ft away
Term
how far from a pedestrian safety zone.
Definition
20 ft
Term
how far from a fire hydrant.
Definition
15b ft
Term
how far from a railroad crossing.
Definition
50 ft
Term
how far from the curb.
Definition
more then 12 in
Term
where should your hand be
Definition
9 3
8 4
Term
speed ina school zone
Definition
20 mph
Term
speed in cities and towns
Definition
25 mph
Term
speed on county roads.
Definition
50 mph
Term
speed on state highways.
Definition
60 mph
Term
how far ahead should you look?
Definition
10 seconds
Term
when should you start to signal
Definition
100 ft ahead
Term
when should you turn off your high beams
Definition
500 ft away
Term
when can you use your high beams when following someone
Definition
300 ft
Term
if broken, how far behind your car should you place emergency flares
Definition
200 300 ft
Term
how slow should you go on a wet day?
Definition
10 mph less then what it says
Term
in heavy rain, when can your tires lose traction
Definition
5o mph
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