signs
traffic lights & signals
defensive driving
right of way rules
driving emergencies
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what sign is this?
slippery when wet
100
What does a red traffic light mean?
Stop
100
What does tailgating mean?
Following another vehicle too closely
100
What does right-of-way determine?
Who must yield and who may proceed first
100
What should you do if your tire suddenly goes flat?
Keep a firm grip on the wheel and slow down gradually
200
What does a white rectangular sign with a black number usually show?
speed limit
200
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Slow down and proceed with caution
200
What should you do before changing lanes?
Check mirrors, signal, and check your blind spot
200
At a four-way stop, two cars arrive at the same time. Who generally goes first?
The driver on the right
200
What should you do if your wheels leave the pavement?
Ease off the gas, slow down, and return when safe
300
What shape is used for a school crossing sign?
Pentagon
300
What should you do at a flashing red light?
Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
300
What is a safe following-distance guideline in normal conditions?
At least 3 seconds
300
Who has the right-of-way in a roundabout?
Vehicles already in the roundabout
300
What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Ease off the accelerator and steer where you want the vehicle to go
400
What does a yellow pennant-shaped road sign indicate?
No passing zone
400
What does a steady yellow light tell you?
The light is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely
400
What should you do when driving in heavy rain?
Reduce speed and increase following distance
400
What must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with its lights and siren on?
Safely pull to the right and stop when required
400
What should you do if your brakes fail?
Pump conventional brakes if appropriate, downshift, and use the parking brake gradually while steering to safety
500
What does a yellow diamond sign showing a truck on a steep slope mean
steep hill ahead
500
What should you do if a traffic signal is completely dark?
Treat the intersection as an all-way stop in North Carolina
500
Why should you look far ahead instead of only at the car in front of you?
To identify hazards early and have more time to react
500
When turning left at an intersection, what must you do for oncoming traffic?
Yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard
500
What should you do if your accelerator sticks?
Shift to neutral, brake firmly, steer to a safe place, and stop