Basic Driving Flashcards

When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights and a lowered gate, you must:

Answer: Stop and wait until the gate rises and lights stop flashing

You must remain stopped until the gate fully rises and the lights stop flashing before crossing railroad tracks.

What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center mean?

Answer: Passing is prohibited

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means passing is not permitted from your direction.

You are driving in heavy rain and your windshield wipers stop working. You should:

Answer: Pull off the road safely and stop until conditions improve or wipers are fixed

If wipers fail in rain, you must pull over safely because driving without visibility is extremely dangerous.

When parallel parking, which direction should you turn your front wheels when parked uphill with a curb?

Answer: Away from the curb (left)

When parked uphill with a curb, turn wheels away from the curb so if the car rolls, it will roll into the curb and stop.

What is the primary purpose of rumble strips on the edge of a highway?

Answer: To alert drowsy or distracted drivers that they are drifting off the roadway

Rumble strips create noise and vibration to warn drivers they are leaving the travel lane.

If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you should:

Answer: Continue to the next exit and turn around

Backing up on a highway or crossing a median is extremely dangerous and illegal — always proceed to the next exit.

When must you use your headlights during the day?

Answer: Only during rain that requires windshield wipers in most states

In most U.S. states, law requires headlights whenever weather conditions require windshield wipers.