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Drivers Ed Segment I
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Flashing Yellow Light | Drive carefully through the intersection. |
| You are turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be: | In the left lane of the street.(always turn into the closest lane you have just left) |
| From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform? (with a center lane only sign) | You may make left turns. |
| When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or cross walk? | After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed |
| When you park uphill on a street with a curb. | Turn the front wheels away from the curb. |
| On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic" sign. You should: | Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter |
| When approaching a roundabout what should you do to your speed? | Decrease your speed. |
| A "No standing" sign a a certain location means: | You may stop temporarily, only to pickup or discharge passengers. |
| Hydroplaning is usually caused by: | Excessive speed. |
| When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb: | Turn front wheels sharply away from the curb. |
| What is a safe way to drive through a curve? | Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit. |
| If a driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This signal means that the driver plans to: | Turn right |
| Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping: | On an incline |
| You may cross solid yellow lines: | When making turns |
| When a traffic signal light turns green you should: | Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. |
| In city traffic you should always | Look at least one block ahead. |
| Weaves on freeways are very dangerous because | It is both an entrance and an exit. |
| The number one cause of crashes in Michigan is: | drivers bumping into objects they can’t see |
| When a driver tries to turn but does not control the turn, the car will: | keep moving straight |
| Before you enter the roundabout you will see a: | Yield sign |
| If the traffic lights are not working at a controlled intersection you should: | Treat it like an uncontrolled intersection |
| A child at the age of four can only be strapped in the front seat of a car if: | If all rear seats are taken by kids under four, rear-facing car seats are only allowed in the front seat with the airbag turned off. |
| The space cushion, (driving distance) for highway driving | Is a minimum of 4 seconds |
| If it is too dark to see in a city even when your lights are on you should: | Turn off your interior lights and turn on your high beams IF the rural road permits it. |
| If you are trying to drive straight in your lane where should you look? | In front of you, the middle of your lane |
| What is the difference between 2-point and 3-point turns? | 2-point turns: You are reversing, and turning right into a driveway or space. 3-point turns: You are driving headfirst into a driveway or space on your left. |
| You come up to a four-way intersection, all of the lanes have stop signs, there was a car that came up with you on the left. Who has the right of way? | You do. (You are the person furthest to the right.) |
| How far should you look when driving in city traffic? | 20 seconds or more. |
| If a driver's left arm and hand are extended straight. This signal means that the driver plans to: | Turn Left |
| f a driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This signal means that the driver plans to: | Stop or slow down. |
| As the speed of a vehicle doubles, its destructive power in a crash: | Increases by four times |
| When all or part of a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, mantenance, or surveying, the speed limit is: | 45 MPH, unless posted otherwise. |
| When the brake system warning light stays on after you have shifted to drive, you should first: | Check to make sure the parking break is released. |
| If you cannot stop before hitting another vehicle, it is USUALLY best to: | Try to steer around the vehicle. |
| On slippery roads you should stay at least _______ seconds of travel time behind the vehicle ahead. | 4 seconds |
| If your vehicle's brakes fail completely, you may be able to stop safely by : | Slowly applying the parking brake |
| Which of the following drugs will have the GREATEST effect on your perception of speed and distance. | Narcotics (like pain relivers) |
| To avoid being hit in the rear by another car, you should: | check your rearview mirrors often |
| MOST drivers who have been drinking will: | Take more chances than usual. |
| You may pass a vehicle on the right if: | there is enough room on a two-lane road and the vehicle you want to pass is turning left. (On a one-way street with more than one lane.) |
| When you come to a railroad crossing that does not have a signal on it. | Slow down and be prepared to stop |