Sharing the Road
In North Carolina, the maximum speed limit in cities and towns is _______ except where otherwise posted.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is 35 mph in cities and towns.
If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do what?
Turn on your windshield wipers. Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road. Allow at least twice the normal following distance.
Red Octagon
Stop Sign
Is it illegal to drink and drive?
Yes
What precautions do you take when in dark areas with a lot of animals.
Slow down and be on the look out for animals.
In North Carolina, you must use your headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is how many feet or less
400 feet or less
What is hydroplanning?
To slide uncontrollably on the wet surface of a road.
What are the color of warning signs
Yellow
What are effects of drinking & driving
impared vision & judgement
What do you do if your brakes fail?
Shift into lower gear, release the clutch pedal, & apply emergency brake.
When two or more vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
The vehicle to the right has the right-of-way.
What do you do if you start to skid?
Take your foot off the accelerator and control it with steering wheel. Do not hit the brake right away
What are the four main categories of signs
regulatory, warning, guide, construction
It is illegal to have a BAC over _____ while driving.
0.08
What do you do during Blowouts?
Gradually release the accelerator to gradually slow down your car and grip your wheel tightly to keep your car straight.
If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do what?
Flicker your headlights.
When do you use your high beams?
On dark roads and when no other car is around
What color are construction signs?
Orange
What is BAC
Blood alcohol concentration
What do you do during breakdowns?
Exit main part of road & move the vehicle completely onto the shoulder of the road and put on your parking lights
Bicyclists stay on the ____ side of the road
The Right.
What do you do while driving in thick fog?
Slow down and turn on your car’s low beams
What does a yellow circle road sign mean?
It is a railroad crossing.
Does your size or the amount you weigh affect your BAC?
Yes, a person with a larger build who drinks the same as a person with a smaller build will have a lower BAC due to the amount of space alcohol has to distribute through.
Whats the first thing you do if you have just hit another car?