DMV Flashcards

Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?

Answer: As close as possible to the center line.

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway, you should position your vehicle as close as possible to the center line. This positioning allows for the widest turning radius, helps prevent cutting the corner, and signals your intention clearly to other drivers.

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Answer: Shift to a lower gear.

In case of brake failure, drivers should shift to a lower gear to use the engine's braking power to slow the vehicle down. Pumping the brake pedal might also help build pressure, and using the parking brake gently can assist in stopping, but shifting to a lower gear is a primary action.

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

Answer: Lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time.

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time while driving slowly. This action creates friction and heat, which helps evaporate the moisture from the brake pads and rotors, restoring full braking effectiveness.

Speed limit signs are:

Answer: regulatory signs

Speed limit signs are classified as regulatory signs because they inform drivers of laws and regulations they must obey. These signs indicate the maximum or minimum legal speed for a particular stretch of road, ensuring compliance and promoting safety.

Anything that requires you to _______ could cause you to crash.

Answer: All of the above.

Anything that requires you to take your hands off the wheel, take your eyes off the road, or take your attention away from driving could cause you to crash. These actions constitute distracted driving, significantly increasing the risk of accidents by impairing a driver's ability to react safely and promptly.

A flashing red light means:

Answer: The same as a STOP sign.

A flashing red light means the same as a STOP sign: you must come to a complete stop before the intersection or stop line. After stopping, you must yield the right-of-way to other traffic and pedestrians before proceeding when it is safe to do so.

When approaching someone using a white cane, you should proceed with caution because:

Answer: the pedestrian is blind.

When approaching someone using a white cane, you should proceed with extreme caution because the pedestrian is blind. A white cane is universally recognized as a symbol indicating that the user has a visual impairment, requiring drivers to be extra vigilant and yield the right-of-way.