Traffic Safety Flashcards

What is the effect of carbon monoxide (CO) on a driver?

Answer: It causes drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired judgment

Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that causes drowsiness and impaired judgment, making it a silent driving hazard.

When sharing the road with large trucks, you should avoid:

Answer: Driving in the truck's blind spots on the sides and rear

Large trucks have wide blind spots on both sides and the rear where the truck driver cannot see nearby vehicles.

What does it mean when the center lane has a yellow line on each side with arrows pointing in both directions?

Answer: It is a two-way left-turn lane used by traffic from both directions to make left turns

A two-way left-turn lane allows vehicles traveling in either direction to use the lane to complete a left turn.

What is the safest following distance in ideal conditions called?

Answer: Three-second rule

The three-second rule is the minimum following distance recommended in ideal driving conditions to allow adequate reaction time.

If your accelerator pedal sticks while driving, you should first:

Answer: Shift to neutral and steer to a safe stop

Shifting to neutral disengages engine power, allowing you to steer safely and brake to a stop without cutting the ignition.

When should you activate your turn signal when preparing to change lanes?

Answer: At least 100 feet before starting the lane change

Turn signals must be activated at least 100 feet before a lane change to give surrounding drivers adequate warning.

What should you do if you miss your exit on a highway?

Answer: Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route

Missing an exit requires continuing to the next one; reversing or crossing the gore area is extremely dangerous and illegal.