Traffic Rules
When you come to a stop sign what should you do?
Stop! (Unless it indicates you may turn right.)
Where do you usually find a spare tire?
In the trunk of the car.
What do you do if there is a fire truck, police car, or ambulance behind you with their lights on?
Safely pull over to the side of road and wait for the car to pass.
Who is the person who fixes a car or truck? (What is their profession?)
The mechanic.
What does the flashing or blinking yellow traffic light mean?
Caution! Slow down! Look before proceeding.
Where is the brake pedal in a car?
On the left - or in the middle if the car has a clutch.
What should you do if a police car signals you to pull over?
Slow down and find a safe place to pull over to the side of the road.
When a car is making a lot of noise -- especially when accelerating -- it may need a new part. What is that part called?
A muffler.
Are you allowed to park in a handicapped parking spot?
No, unless you have a handicapped placard or license plate that allows you to park in the spot.
When should you not use your high beams?
When there is a car just in front of you or a car driving toward you on the opposite side of the road.
Is it a good idea to argue with a police officer - even if you are in the right?
No, it is better to cooperate and make your case later if you are given a ticket.
What is the identifying sign on the back of a car (sometimes also on the front) called? It often has letters and numbers. Each state has a different one.
A license plate - or tag.
Are you allowed to pass a vehicle if there are two solid yellow lines down the middle of the road?
No. You can only pass if there is a broken white line on your side of the road.
What should you always put on as soon as you get into the car and before you get on the road?
Your seat belt.
What documents should you keep in your car? The document are usually stored in the glove box (also called the glove compartment).
Your car registration and insurance card.
What is the front the protective piece in the front of the car and back of the car called?
The bumper.
Are you allowed to proceed if you are driving on the opposite side of the road if a school bus is flashing red lights and has stopped?
No. Traffic on both sides of the road must stop when a school bus is flashing red lights.
What should you do to alert drivers that you are turning left or right?
Use your directional signal (also called the blinker).
When a police officer approaches your car, where is the best place to keep your hands?
It is best to keep both hands on the steering wheel in a place where the officer can see your hands. (Speak calmly and ask the officer to speak slowly if you do not understand the officer.)
What is the pedal called that when pressed down causes the vehicle to move?
The gas pedal or accelerator.