Signs
A Yellow Traffic Signs means
specific road conditions/hazards ahead
True or False: it is legal to turn left if you are traveling from a one-way road onto a one-way road
TRUE
True of False: If you are 18yo or older and trying to renew your learners permit but it has been expires for more than 180 days, you are required to retest.
TRUE
Don't let it expire!
You get pulled over by a police officer for speeding. Name physical/emotional/social traits you should do to remain calm and safe in the situation
Answers may vary
Listen and obey directions
Don't argue/debate- be polite! You can take it to traffic court if you feel it was unfair
Be Cooperative
Keep hands on the wheel until the officer tells you to reach for something
You are driving on a road and notice a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing. What should you do?
STOP. Even if you are on the opposite side of the road
Rectangular Traffic Signs mean (give at least 1 of the 3)
1- traffic regulation drivers must obey (no left turn)
2- Warn about hazardous conditions (sharp curve)
3- Helpful information (route markers, destinations)
A solid yellow line on the road means what?
You cannot cross over the line to pass
True or false: Anger can impair judgement and reaction time, making it dangerous to engage aggressive driving (road rage). Managing your emotions and slowing down can help you avoid accidents
TRUE
Your safety is always the most important thing, don't sweat the small things while driving
You notice a driver is being unsafe on the road- excessively speeding and breaking, swerving in and out of traffic, and stopping for no reason. How might you feel in that situation? What should you do?
Answers may vary how you may feel
Stay away from the driver- go around, pull off and wait. Do not stay behind/near them.
Call 911 to report. Get the make of car (license plate also helpful), direction traveling
You are approaching a 4-way stop. Who has the right away?
The vehicle on the right, unless another vehicle is already in the intersection
What shape of sign warns drivers they are entering a school zone
FIVE (5) Sided Traffic Signs
At a round about, traffic enters or exits through right turns only, and proceeded in a ______ direction
Counterclockwise
List 3 ways you can get your license suspended
Driving under the influence (especially under age), driving without insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, too many points on your license, failure to pay child support, failure to appear in court, etc.
You are driving in a busy traffic jam and another driver cuts you off. You feel angry and frustrated. What is the safest course of action?
A- follow the other driver closely and honk your horn excessively
B- Take a deep breath, slow down, and increase your follow distance to avoid an accident
C- Get out of your car and yell at the driver
D- Speed up and try to cut them off as pay back
B-
BREATHE- it's not the end of the world. Your safety is more important
You were stopped for running through a red light. You pull over, place both hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer. Your passenger sits quietly and places their hands where they are visible. Were these actions safe or unsafe for the officer and driver? provide evidence to support your answer
Safe
True or False: White traffic signs display temporary traffic conditions
FALSE
ORANGE= temporary construction/conditions
White= traffic regulations, helpful information
A flashing yellow arrow traffic light means what?
You may turn as long as it is safe and no cars are coming
If you have an address change, you must notify the BMV within ___ days of the address change
30 days
*you can change it online, at a BMV kiosk, or license branch
You are driving in extreme fog, what kind of headlight should you use to better illuminate the road and objects ahead?
If that doesn't help, then what should you do?
Low beam headlight
If you still cannot see- pull over to a safe location. Use your hazard lights
You just got off work after working for 16 hours straight... THEN immediately you started your 12 hour drive to go on your vacation. You start feeling tired and drowsy, but you just want to get there sooner than later because all of your friends are there and you want to hang with them. What should you do in this situation?
Do not drive if you are tired. Pull over and rest, split the driving (if possible) with someone who is well rested, carpool (plan accordingly!!)
Remember, drivers going on 18 hours without sleep is the same as someone driving with a BAC of .08 (which is the legal alcohol limit)
List all the 7 traffic sign shapes
Eight sided (stop), Five sided (think school HOUSE), Diamond shaped, Rectangular, Pennant (no passing zone), Equilateral Triangle (yield), Circular (railroad)
Do not pass another vehicle within ___ ft of a railroad crossing, intersection, bridge, or tunnel
100 ft
When should you use your headlights? Between _____ and _______.
Also, when visibility is less than ____ ft. (Bonus 500 points if you get the Ft correct).
between sunset and sunrise
visibility less than 500 ft
You just turned into your neighborhood and you see police lights flashing directly behind you. You are only a few streets away from home so you continue driving until you safety park in your driveway. Were these actions safe or unsafe for the officer and driver? Provide reasons to support your answer
Unsafe
You're running late for a very important appointment and feel overwhelmed and stressed. While driving, your phone rings. What should you do?
Don't answer the phone. Prioritize safety- if you really need to, pull over to talk to avoid distractions and potential accidents
Stress and distractions can impair driving performance