Comprehensive BMV Flashcards
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What is the recommended following distance under good conditions?
Answer: At least a 3-second gap
The 3-second rule gives enough time to react and stop safely under normal conditions.
A yield sign means you must:
Answer: Slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic
Yield means slow or stop if needed to let other traffic and pedestrians go first.
What does a white diamond symbol painted on a lane indicate?
Answer: A reserved HOV or special-use lane
A diamond marks a lane reserved for high-occupancy or other special-use vehicles.
When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided road?
Answer: From both directions
On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus's flashing red lights.
What is the first thing to do if your brakes suddenly fail?
Answer: Pump the brake pedal to build pressure
Pumping the pedal may restore some pressure; then downshift and use the parking brake gradually.
What does a solid white line between lanes going the same direction mean?
Answer: Discourages or prohibits lane changes
A solid white line discourages or prohibits crossing between lanes traveling the same way.
Before changing lanes, you should:
Answer: Signal, check mirrors, and glance over your shoulder
Signal, check mirrors, and check the blind spot over your shoulder before changing lanes.