Road Signs
What do orange signs indicate?
Construction
Who is the last car to have the right of way at stop lights and signs?
whoever is turning left
What is the acronym used for changing lanes?
SMOG
What is one thing you can do to reduce the risk of being injured by an airbag?
-wear a seatbelt
-sit at least 10 inches away
-bend your arms
-unwrap your thumbs
-hold hands at 9 & 3
When parking uphill with a curb, you should turn your wheels what direction?
away from the curb
(up up away)
What represents a protected turn?
a green arrow
Bicycles should always travel in the _______ direction as traffic
What does STV stand for?
Space
Traction
Visibility
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions?
3-5 seconds
How can you tell which way you can drive in an angled parking lot?
Looking at the way the lines or cars are facing (must be towards you)
or
Reading the arrows and following them
What do blue signs represent?
motorist services
What are the 3 phases of the GDL program?
1. Permit Phase
2. Provisional / Initial / Intermediate License
3. Full / Unrestricted License
What is a crumple zone?
front part of your car that absorbs energy during a crash
When doing a 3 point turn, how many times should you use your turn signal?
4:
1. Right to the curb
2. Left leaving the curb
3. Right reversing back
4. Left driving back into your lane
If I wanted to visit the Grand Canyon, what color would the sign be?
brown
When is the only time you don't have to stop for a stopped school bus?
When you are on the opposite side of a 4 lane road
Give an example of why you might be ticketed for a DUI if you are over the legal age but under the legal BAC?
the driver was driving in a way that showed they were impaired (under/over the speed, weaving, etc)
When driving on a 3+ lane highway, which lane is the safest lane to spend the majority of your time?
the middle lane
What maneuver does the DMV use to determine if you know how to back up successfully
a reverse turn
What should you do when you see a flashing red arrow?
Treat it like a stop sign
What are the 4 rules of a 4 way stop in order?
1. First Come First Serve
2. Yield to the Right
3. Straight over Turning
4. Right over Left
What 5 things must you do before turning right on red?
1. STOP
2. S - Sign (look for a sign)
3. T - Traffic (check for traffic from the left)
4. O - Oncoming (check for oncoming traffic)
5. P - Check for pedestrians
When you see a potential hazard, what should always be your first reaction?
covering the brake
What gear do you use when parking up and down hill before you go into park?
Neutral