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Driver permit test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| fat al crashes are most likely to occur when? | at night time |
| best way tp prevent car crahses are? | buckle up |
| All passenegrs in the passenger seat must wear what? | Seat belt that raps around lap and shoulder |
| how many drinks impact a teen’s driving ability and increases the risk of a crash | one drink |
| When you are in a car crash who is responsible for your vehicle and what happens? | you and insurance rate raises |
| minimum vison requirement | 20/40 |
| side vision helps with what | ets you spot vehicles and other potential trouble on either side of you while you look ahead. Side mirrors suggested |
| Judging gives you the ability to what | merge and pass on two lane roads |
| First time driver may only have a driver with what requirements | east 20 years old, has held a driver’s license for four or more consecutive years and whose license has not been suspended during the four years prior to training. |
| 18 yars or older first time drivers must complete what after getting permit test before road test | 8 hour course at an eligable driving school |
| which 6 driving tips should you have knowledge of before taking you road test | speed, turning, right of way, stopping, backing, parking |
| what should you do before you shift the car into gear from the “park” position. | apply the brake |
| When you see a pedestrian who has to yield right of way | You must yield right of way to the pedestrian |
| for new drivers under 18 months 7 through 12 only additional passenegrs are? | family members |
| what hours are teens under 18 banned from driving unless its school, church or work related reasons | 11 pm to 5 am |
| What kind of electronic device can teens under 18 use | no electronics |
| can teens transport more passenegrs than the number of seatbelts? | NO |
| what do brake lights inform | stopping just as turn signals tell them that you are turning |
| worn or bald tires increase what | stopping distance and make turning more difficult when the road is wet. |
| Unbalanced tires and low-pressure cause | aster tire wear, reduce fuel economy, and make the vehicle harder to steer and stop. |
| What should you do when leaving the motor run for a while | Open the windows |
| burning of fossil fuels release what | carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere and contributes to climate change. |
| when should you use your horn | warn others |
| What is required before driving | seat belts |
| What happens if you are caught failing to compel to the seat belt laws with 16 or 17 year old drivers | citation of a fine of 75 dollars |
| Airbags only protect you when | being hit against the steering wheel, dashboard, or windshield |
| Will safety belts trap you in a car? | false |
| Safety belts are good on long trips, but I do not need them if I am driving around town.”? T/F | false |
| Some people are thrown clear in a crash and walk away with hardly a scratch.” T/F | false |
| “If I get hit from the side, I am better off being thrown across the car and away from the crash point.” | false |
| “I can brace myself at slow speeds.” without a seatbelt? | false |
| Are hand cell devices illegal while driving | yes |
| Where on the highway can you use your cell phone | highway side or shoulder when parked safely |
| 18 years or older are permitted to what kind of phone device | hands free |
| what is the only exception for using a hand held mobile device while driving | s an emergency situation, when contacting an emergency response operator, a hospital, physician’s office, health clinic, ambulance company or fire or police department. |
| what are the only kind of drivers that can use hand held devices | peace officers, firefighters, or ambulance drivers |
| What happens when you violate the cell phone law or alcohol driving law | 45 day license suspension |
| After market, any changes to equipment, such as tinted windows, are legal or illegal? | Illegal |
| What is the first thing before starting your car? | activate parking brake |
| If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it must not be in | gear |
| For a vehicle that has an automatic transmission, shift selector must be in | park |
| Trying to start too fast can cause | the drive wheels to spin, particularly on slippery surfaces, and cause the vehicle to slide |
| With a manual-shift vehicle you must practice | practice using the clutch and accelerator so that the engine does not over accelerate or stall when shifting between gears |
| imagine steering wheel as a clock where should the hands be placed | 9 pm and 3 pm |
| When should you use hand over hand | when turning sharp corners |
| when using hand over hand | straighten out the steering wheel by hand. Letting it slip through your fingers could be dangerous. |
| whats the push/pull | knuckles facing outward as hands holding steering wheel firmly on outside rim. Push hand to 12 o’clock letting wheel slide through other hand. Bring hand to 1 or 11 o’clock and pull down. other hand slides back to original starting position. |
| what is scanning | You must look ahead, to the sides, and behind your vehicle. Scanning helps you to see problems ahead; vehicles and people that may be in the road by the time you reach them, signs warning you of problems ahead, and signs giving you directions. |
| Drivers tend to look how many seconds down the road | 12 seconds equal to a city block |
| how to figure how far ahead you are looking | Find a non-moving object, Start counting “one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand,” etc. until you reach the object, The number of seconds you have counted is the number of seconds ahead that you were looking |
| why is it important to look at your sides | bicycles or pedestrians may cross or enter your path at any time, you should look to the sides to make sure no one is coming. |
| why is it important to look behind | This is the only way you will know if someone is following too closely or coming up too fast.important to look for vehicles behind you when you change lanes, slow down, back up or drive down a long or steep hill |
| what are intersections | Intersections are any place where traffic merges or crosses |
| what should you do before you enter an intersection | look both left and right for approaching vehicles, bicycles, and/or crossing pedestrians |
| Before turning left at an intersection,... | look for a safe opening in the traffic. Remember, oncoming traffic, including bicycles, always has the right-of-way. |
| before turning right at an intersection,.. | make sure that there is no traffic approaching from your left and no oncoming traffic turning into your path. |
| Can you turn right at a red light | unless prohibited by a stop sign |
| When heavy traffic at an intersection, ... drivers are prohibited from what | entering any intersection unless there is sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate their vehicle without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. This is commonly known as “blocking the box” |
| What should you do when approach a railroad crossing | slow down and look up and down the tracks to make sure that no trains are coming |
| if there are no reduced speed limit signs, you should | obey normal speed limit |
| nyone convicted of speeding, disobeying traffic control devices, using an improper lane or endangering a highway worker within a work zone could face what | fines $1,000, can be assessed points against license and may be required to complete retraining program.distracted driving fines doubled for anyone convicted of illegally using hand-held cellphone or mobile electronic device while driving in a work zone. |
| What should you do when entering a work zone | Slow down, obey posted speed limits and be alert to conditions around you. Workers could be present.• Follow the instructions on the work zone warning signs and those given by flaggers.15 |
| when should you merge in a work zone | asap, Motorists can help maintain traffic flow and posted speeds by moving to the appropriate lane at first notice of an approaching work zone. |
| How should you adjust your lane position | away from the side where workers and equipment are located when possible. |
| What should you do with your distance in a work zone | increase dont tailgate |
| Vulnerable users law | provides for higher penalties for drivers who fail to exercise reasonable care and cause the serious injury or death of a vulnerable user. |
| What should you do when an approaching an emergency vehicles in front or back of you | yield right of way and oull over to the right and stop known as "move over law" |
| must slow or stop your vehicle and grant the right-of-way for a pedestrian crossing at a crosswalk (marked or unmarked)when the pedestrian | Steps to the curb at the entrance to the crosswalk • Is within any portion of the crosswalk. |
| If the pedestrian is crossing the road and at a green light who has right of way | you |
| Who may use the left lane if headed straight | bicyclists |
| What does bicyclist take the travel lane mean | driving in or near the center of the lane. |
| bicyclists are suggested to ride on what lane at all times | right side of roadway |
| When approaching a bicyclist who should yield right of way | you |
| When approaching a bicyclist what should you do | slow down and pass only when you are able to give a minimum of three feet distance between your vehicle and the bicycle |
| In a no passing zone what vehicles may you pass | slow moving vehicles including bicyclists |
| What's the hand signal to tell a driver to stop | hand facing downward |
| hand signal for left turn | straight arm or hand facing left |
| right turn hand signal | facing right or facing up |
| May you pass a motorcycle in the same lane | NO |
| 40 percent of motorcycle crashes are caused by what | the other vehicle turning left in front of the motorcyclist |
| How many seconds should you allow for following motorcyclist in wet or bad weather conditions | 3-4 seconds |
| When following a motorcyclist at night what should you do with your headlights | dim headlights |
| When motorcycle is trying to pass,.. | let them complete pass |
| what is a no passing zone | permits passing of slow moving traffic, and pedestrians, parked or standing vehicles, animals, bicycles, mopeds and scooters |
| What to do when you cross a double yellow line | you must make sure you can see far enough ahead to enable you to safely pass before attempting this passing maneuver |
| four-second sight-distance rule. | Pick out a stationary object as far ahead as you can clearly see, Start counting “one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand, four-one-thousand.” If you reach the object before you finish saying “four-one-thousand,” you need to slow down |
| When you approach a horse on a public highway,... | you must reduce your speed (or stop, if necessary) to avoid striking, endangering or frightening a horse |
| No zone | large vehicles are longer, higher and wider than other vehicles. accelerate slowly and require greater stopping and turning distances. Plus, there are danger areas around these vehicles where crashes are more likely to occur. |
| side no zone | large vehicles make wide turns. These No-Zones or blind spots are much larger than your car’s blind spots. If you can’t see the driver’s face in his side view mirror, then he can’t see you. |
| Rear no zone | The driver can’t see your car behind his vehicle and you can’t see what’s happening in traffic ahead of his vehicle |
| Front no zone | f you cut in front and then suddenly slow down, truck, bus and RV drivers are forced to slam on their brakes. These vehicles need nearly twice the time and room to stop as cars. |
| What should you do when passing a truck or large vehicle in front no zone | look for the entire front of the truck in your rearview mirror before pulling in front. And then, don’t slow down! |
| How do large vehicles make wide turns | swing wide to the left or right in order to safely make a turn. They can’t see the cars directly behind or beside them |
| Trucks in a panic stop need... | more stopping distance |
| If a truck tries passing you, | help the truck driver to pass safely by slowing down slightly to shorten the time required to pass. Never speed up. |
| Space cushion | You must always share the road with others. The more distance you keep between yourself and everyone else, the more time you have to react. This space is like a safety cushion. The more you have, the safer it can be |
| When you enter into traffic what speed should you go? | try to enter at the same speed that traffic is moving. |
| If you have to wait for space to enter a roadway,... | slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before you have to merge onto the main road. |
| how many seconds of an opening do you need to merge with traffic | 4 |
| When entering an exit ramp what should you do with your speed? | Slow down but don't start slowing your speed until you offically reached the exit ramp. |
| When is it safe to stop halfway across traffic | Stopping halfway across traffic is only safe when there is a median divider large enough for your vehicle. Do not stop in a divider where part of your vehicle is sticking into traffic |
| Three second rule | Watch for when rear of vehicle ahead passes sign, pole, or other stationary point, count seconds, following too closely if pass mark before finish counting, |
| Why use 4 second rule on slippery roads | Because you need more distance to stop your vehicle on slippery roads, you must leave more space in front of you. If the vehicle ahead suddenly stops, you will need the extra distance to stop safely. |
| how to use 4 second rule when The Driver Behind You Wants to Pass | Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle. Slowing will also allow the pass to be completed sooner |
| 4 second rule when following motorcycles | If the motorcycle should fall, you need extra distance to avoid the rider. The chances of a fall are greatest on wet and icy roads, gravel roads, and metal surfaces such as bridges, gratings and streetcar or railroad tracks |
| 4 second rule when Following Drivers Who Cannot See You | drivers of large vehicles cant t see you when you are directly behind them. They could stop suddenly without knowing you there. Large vehicles also block your view of road ahead. Falling back allows you more room to see ahead. |
| What to do if being followed too closely | move to right and allow driver to complete there turn |
| What happens when pulling a trailer | increases stopping distance |
| What should you do when you have low visibility | increase your following distance |
| 4 second rule for railroad crossings | Leave extra room for vehicles required to stop at railroad crossings, including transit buses, school buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials. |
| rule for parallel parking | If you want to parallel park and there is traffic coming behind you, put on your turn signal, pull next to the space and allow following vehicles to pass before you park |
| What do you have to do when you drive Slowey | When you have to drive so slowly that you slow down other vehicles, pull to the side of the road when it is safe to do so and let them pass. There are “turnout” areas on some two-lane roads you can use. Other two-lane roads sometimes have “passing lanes.” |
| What should you avoid on multi lane roads | driving next to other vehicles |
| What's the safest lane to drive in on multi roads | center lane |
| How to avoid a blind spot | Try to avoid driving on either side and slightly to the rear of another vehicle. When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver’s blind spot as quickly as you can. Never stay alongside a large vehicle such as a truck or bus |
| How to avoid trouble spots | You need to lower your speed to have time to react in a crowded space |
| Where might you have trouble spots? | Shopping centers, parking lots, or downtown areas, rush hours, narrow bridges and tunnels, toll plazas, Schools, playgrounds and residential streets, Railroad crossings |
| What are some smart strategies when changing lanes | Look in your rear-view and side mirrors, Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move, Check quickly, check the far lane, one lane at a time, |
| How much feet must you allow when passing a bicycle | 3 feet |
| What should you do before you pass? | Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to move into your lane. People or bikes, narrow bridge or other situation that causes reduced lane width, patch of ice, pothole, or something on the road. |
| At a speed of 55 miles per hour how many seconds do you need to pass | 10 |
| How will you know when it is safe to return to the driving lane | When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rear-view mirror, it is safe to return to the driving lane. |
| When not to pass? | Signs or lane markings that indicate a no passing zone tell you that you cannot see far enough ahead to pass. Never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not |
| On multi lane roads what lane is for passing with slower vehicles | left most |
| Why should you not pass to the right on a multi lane road | the other driver may have difficulty seeing you and might suddenly change lanes in front of you. |
| When your direction of travel is less than three lanes, what does the Connecticut law require you to do | drive in the right lane, except when passing. If you need to make a left turn or exit the highway on the left you may move into the left lane. Always remember to do so safely and with a signal. |
| Where there are no signs or lane markings to control turning... | you should turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from. |
| Why should you avoid swinging wide turns on the right lanes? | the driver behind you may think you are changing lanes or going to turn left and may try to pass you on the right. If you swing wide as you complete the turn, drivers who are in the far lane will not expect to see you there |
| What should you do when making a left turn? | avoid cutting the corner so sharply that you run into someone approaching from the left. However, be sure to leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you |
| If there are signs or lane markings that allow for two or more turning lanes... | stay in your lane during the turn |
| What are some good tips for backing up when necessary | Check behind your vehicle before you get in, Turn around and look over your right shoulder so that you can look directly through the rear window, Back slowly |
| How many seconds ahead must you be able to see on hills and curbs | 10 seconds equal to one third of a mile |
| How much time can you take your eye off the road for when needed | one second but dont if can be avoided |
| Rubber necking | look at a crash or someone getting a ticket or other roadside activity. |
| When driving on gravel or dirt, | you must slow down. It will take you much longer to stop and it is also much easier to skid when turning. |
| How to handle a curve | Always slow down before you enter the curve so you do not have to brake in the curve. Braking in a curve can cause the vehicle to skid. |
| What to do on a wet road | reduce your speed by 10 mph |
| When driving in packed snow what should you do with your speed | cut in half |
| How to avoid lane blocking | Don’t block the passing lane. Stay out of the far left lane and yield to the right for any vehicle that wants to pass. |
| How to avoid failing turns | In most areas, right-hand turns are allowed after a stop at a red light. Avoid the right-hand lane if you are not turning right. |
| At night tim what should you do with your headlights when you see oncoming traffic | dim headlights |
| If you are pulling a trailer or driving a cumbersome vehicle that impedes traffic behind you... | pull over when you have the opportunity so that motorists behind you can pass. |
| People with Undiagnosed or Untreated Sleep Disorders are how many times more likely to fall asleep behind the wheel | 7 |
| Working the night shift increases your risk of falling asleep at the wheel by how many more times | 6 |
| To avoid drowsy driving how much sleep is recommended | 7-9 hours |
| When should you schedule proper brakes to get fresh air | about every 100 miles or 2 hours during long trips |
| Alcohol is involved in what percent of car crashes | 40 |
| Alcohol affects what when you are driving | Judgement |
| You could be impaired for driving after having how many drinks | one drink |
| What will help you sober up | time |
| Any type of drugs can affect what when driving | Vision and judgement |
| If you fail the BAC test what happens | 45 day license suspension |
| What is a youthful offender | Reckless driving• Operating while under suspension• Evading responsibility following an accident involving property damage or non-serious injury • Street racing• Disregarding a police officer’s signal to stop or increasing speed to elude an officer |
| how many feet does it take to react at 50 mph | 400 feet |
| When turning left you must yield right of way too | oncoming vehicles going straight |
| Drivers entering a roadway from a driveway must yield to | vehicles on the main road |
| What to do when turning right at a roundabout | stay right as you enter |
| How many feet within a stop sign can you not park | 25 |
| How many feet within a pedestrian safety one can you not park | 25 |
| How many feet within a fire hydrant can you not park | 10 |
| How far can you park from th curb | less than a foot |
| When to use your high beams | whenever there are no oncoming vehicles unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people along the side of the road or one-block distance of an oncoming vehicle. |
| low beams must be used when | following another vehicle or when in heavy traffic, in fog or when it is snowing or raining hard |
| If a vehicle comes toward you with high beams on... | flash your headlights quickly a couple of times. |
| If the driver fails to dim the lights, | look toward the right side of the road. |
| give your horn a light tap | When a person on foot or on a bike appears to be moving into your lane of travel.• When you are passing a driver who starts to turn into your lane.• When a driver is not paying attention or may have trouble seeing you |
| Sharp blast your horn when | A child or older person is about to walk, run, or ride into the street.• Another vehicle is in danger of hitting you.• You have lost control of your vehicle and are moving towards someone |
| How often should you signal before making your move | 3 at least |
| When to use hand signals | Turning off roadway that not have separate turn/exit lanes. Parking or turning just before an intersection. Approaching an intersection where you expect to turn. Avoiding something in the road that driver behind you cant see, |
| What should you do if your brakes stop working? | Pump the brake pedal several times.If that does not work, use the parking brake. If that does not work, start shifting to lower gears and look for a safe place to slow to a stop. |
| How to handle a flat tire | Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight.• Slow down gradually. Take your foot off the gas pedal and use the brakes lightly.• Do not stop on the road if at all possible. Pull off the road in a safe place. |
| How to handle engine failure | Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel. Be aware that it may be difficult to turn, but it is possible.• Pull off the roadway. The brakes will still work, but you may have to push very hard on the brake pedal. |
| How to handle headlight failure | Slow down gradually and pull off the road as soon as possible.• Try the headlight switch a few times.• If that does not work, put on the emergency flashers; turn on signals or fog lights if you have them.• Do not operate your vehicle |
| What to do if a gas pedal sticks | Keep your eyes on the road.• Quickly shift to neutral.• Pull off the road when it is safe to do so.• Turn off the engine. |
| How will the steering wheel lock | Vehicle ignition to the lock position |
| What are three options to avoid a Collison | Stop turn or speed up |
| Antilock braking system and how to use it | Press on the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing on it.•You might feel the brake pedal pushing back when the ABS is working. Do not let up on the brake pedal. The ABS system will only work with the brake pedal pushed down |
| How to stop without an ABS | cause the vehicle skid if brake too hard. brake hard without locking them.• If brakes lock up, you feel vehicle skid. Quickly let up on brake.• As soon as vehicle stops skidding, push down on brake again. Keep doing this until the vehicle has stopped |
| What is great about the ABS | helpful if you must turn and stop or slow down because you can turn your vehicle while braking without skidding. |
| What three things should you do if your vehicle skids | Stay off brake, steer, and continue steering |
| When is the only time you should stop for an accident | You are involved or emergency help hasn't arrived yet |
| What should you do if you are hit from the rear | Press yourself against the back of your seat and put your head against the head restraint. Be ready to apply your brakes so that you will not be pushed into another vehicle |
| What should you do if you are hit from the side? | Your lap and shoulder belts are needed to help keep you behind the wheel. Get ready to steer or brake to prevent your vehicle from hitting something else. |
| What to do if being hit from the front? | If vehicle has airbag, will inflate. also deflate following crash, so be ready to prevent your vehicle from hitting something else. You must use your lap and shoulder belts to keep you behind the wheel and to protect you if your vehicle has a second crash |
| At an accident scene what should you do with ignition | Turn off the ignition of each wrecked vehicle. Do not smoke around wrecked vehicles. Fuel could have spilled; fire is a real danger. |
| If you were involved in an accident how can you avoid other accidents | Make sure that other traffic will not be involved in the crash. Use flares or other warning devices to alert traffic of the accident |
| Dashed Yellow Line Alongside a Solid Yellow Line | indicates that passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line |
| Solid Double Yellow Lines | used where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions. Two solid lines mark the center of the roadway. Solid yellow lines may be crossed to make a left turn to or from an alley, private road, driveway, or street |
| HOV meaning | High Occupancy Vehicles;” a diamond-shaped marker indicates lanes reserved for vehicles with more than one person in them. Signs are posted that say how many people must be in the vehicle |
| Reversible Lanes | Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. These lanes are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines |
| Yellow or white diagonal stripes | used to mark fixed obstructions. |
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