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Driver's Training
straight from the driver's manual
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10th Grade
01/20/2009

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Term
Three kinds of signs:
Definition
Warn, guide, and regulate
Term
red
Definition
requirements that must be followed and that constitute an immediate threat to traffic safety if not followed: stop, yield, wrong way, don't enter
Term
yellow/flourescent yellow-green
Definition
specific road conditions and dangers ahead
Term
white
Definition
traffic regulations like speed limits
Term
orange
Definition
highway construction related
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green
Definition
directions, highway exit signs and mileage signs
Term
blue
Definition
traveler info to motorists
Term
brown
Definition
nearby parks and rec areas
Term
octagon
Definition
stop sign
Term
triangle
Definition
yield sign
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square
Definition
regulatory, red and white
Term
circular
Definition
railroad sign
Term
pentagonal
Definition
school zone
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pennant
Definition
no passing zones
Term
diamond
Definition
specific road conditions and dangers ahead
Term
rectangular
Definition
regulatory, do not pass, pass with care, speed limits, etc.
Term
How often do you have to renew your license?
Definition
every 6 years
Term
If you are changing lanes to prepare for a turn,do so at least ______ before the turn.
Definition
200 ft.
Term
How soon before a turn or changing lanes do you have to give a turn signal?
Definition
200 ft.
Term
How soon before a turn or changing lanes do you have to give a turn signal if you're going more than 50 mph?
Definition
300 ft.
Term
What direction should the wheels be turned if you must stop at an intersection prior to turning?
Definition
straight
Term
When can you not pass?
Definition
*a yellow solid line
*a no passing zone or Do not Pass sign
*when on or approaching a curve
*When approaching the crest of a hill or grade
*within 100 ft. of an intersection or railroad crossing
*within 100 ft. of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel
Term
Which way do you turn you wheels when parked on a hill?
Definition
toward the curve
Term
What is the speed limit for Rural Interstate Highway passenger vehicles?
Definition
70 mph
Term
What is the speed limit for Rural Urban Interstate Highway?
Definition
55 mph
Term
Speed limit for United States Federal Route?
Definition
55 mph
Term
Rural State Highways
Definition
55 mph
Term
speed limit for school zone?
Definition
25 mph
Term
Most residential area speed limits?
Definition
30 mph
Term
speed limit for county roads?
Definition
50 mph
Term
Good following distance?
Definition
2 seconds
Term
Conditions to slow down?
Definition
*bad weather and poor visibility
*slick or icy roads
*worn tires
*unsafe vehicle condition
*impaired physical condition
*overdriving headlights
*hazardous conditions on road surface
Term
When do you use headlights?
Definition
between sunset and sunrise as well as at any other time in which visibility is less than 500 ft.
Term
When must lower headlight beams be used?
Definition
When approaching within 500 ft. of an oncoming vehicle or when following with 200 ft. of a vehicle
Term
In winter conditions what should you do before you begin to drive?
Definition
clear your windows
Term
What do you do when driving in fog?
Definition
don't use high headlight beams
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