Safe Driving Practices Flashcards

When making a left turn at an uncontrolled intersection, you must yield to:

Answer: Oncoming traffic and pedestrians

A left-turning driver must yield to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians crossing the intersection.

What is the correct action when you see a school bus with flashing red lights stopped ahead on a two-lane road?

Answer: Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves

All traffic on a two-lane road must stop when a school bus activates its red flashing lights and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.

You are driving and a tire blows out. What should you do first?

Answer: Grip the wheel firmly and ease off the gas gradually

Maintaining a firm grip and gradually releasing the accelerator lets you regain control before steering safely to the shoulder.

What is the safest speed to drive in a school zone when children are present?

Answer: 15 mph unless otherwise posted

Most school zones have a reduced speed limit of 15 mph when children are present, unless a different limit is posted.

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.

When parking on a downhill slope with a curb, which direction should your front wheels be turned?

Answer: Toward the curb

Turning wheels toward the curb on a downhill slope ensures the car rolls into the curb instead of into traffic if the brakes fail.

At night, you should dim your high-beam headlights when an oncoming vehicle is within:

Answer: 500 feet

High beams must be dimmed when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle to avoid blinding the other driver.