BMV Traffic Laws Flashcards
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on a wet road?
Answer: Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas
To recover from a skid, ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go.
A double solid yellow line in the center of the road means:
Answer: No passing in either direction
Double solid yellow lines mean passing is prohibited for traffic in both directions.
What is the proper following distance in good driving conditions?
Answer: The three-second rule
The three-second rule provides a safe following distance in good conditions.
When entering a highway from an on-ramp, you should:
Answer: Accelerate to match highway speed and merge safely
You should use the ramp to accelerate to highway speed and merge smoothly into a gap.
What does a diamond-shaped sign typically indicate?
Answer: A warning about road conditions ahead
Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs alerting you to conditions ahead.
If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should:
Answer: Continue to the next exit
Never back up on a freeway; continue to the next exit and turn around safely.
What must you do before changing lanes?
Answer: Signal, check mirrors, and check your blind spot
Before changing lanes, signal, check your mirrors, and glance over your shoulder to check the blind spot.