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| No matter what speed limit is posted, all states have a basic speed rule. What is it? | Always drive at a speed that is reasonable and proper for existing conditions. |
| What does it mean to revoke a license? | to take it away from the driver so they can no longer operate a motor vehicle |
| What is a Point System? | When you get a ticket, often points are assigned based on the seriousness of the violation. Continuous earning of points will cause a license to be revoked. |
| What administrative laws does every state have? | laws that allow it to control the operation of the stat's highway transportation system. |
| What is "yielding Right of Way?" | letting others go first |
| What are three situations where you MUST yield right of way? | 1.to emergency vehicles 2.to blind persons 3.to pedestrians |
| At a 4 way stop intersection, who yields right of way to others? | 1.whoever gets to the stop sign first has the right to go first 2.If all cars get to the stop sign at the same time, the person on the right is given right of way to proceed first. |
| If you are turning left at a stop sign, and there is a car stopped at the intersection across from you, who has right of way? | If you are turning left, you must wait until the oncoming traffic is clear before you turn left, even if they arrive after you. |
| What is one of the most common violations in fatal collisions involving more than one car? | failure to yield right of way |
| At a yield sign, what should you do? | Wait and yield to all vehicles on the cross streets. |
| Name the three most important requirements for safe driving. | visibility, time, space |
| Posted speed limits do not tell you what speed to drive. What do they tell you? | the maximum speed you may drive |
| What is a fixed speed limit? | the maximum and minimum speed that a car may travel on a certain roadway. |
| If you are pulled over by the police while driving, should you get out of your car when the officer approaches your vehicle? | NO, stay calm; remain in your car, keeping your hands visible; produce your license, insurance card, & owners card; be courteous |
| What is an advisory speed limit? | speed limits that interupt normal driving speed for a limited time (like on a curve) |
| The higher your speed, the higher your risks. List a few. | 1.It's hard to spot danger and respond to it 2.Your car can more easily skid 3. Impact with another car or object will be more dangerous 5.It will take longer to stop your car. |
| What should you do if you are in an accident? | 1.Stop immediately. 2.Move your car off the roadway if possible. 3.Warn other drivers. (hazard lights, flares, reflecting triagles) 4.Give aid to injured 5.Try to get medical help 6.Call the police 7.Exchange information with other driver 8. Get names and addresses of witnesses 9.Make accident report 10. See a doctor. |
| Are death rates higher for occupants of small pickup trucks and small utility vehicles or for passenger type vehicles? | pickup trucks and small utility vehicles have higher death rates. |
| If you drive in another country, what system of measurement will likely be used to measure distance? | kilometers |
| What is the fast and easy way to estimate kilometers per hour into miles per hour? | Divide the kilometers in half, and add just a little bit more to your answer. (ex. 100 km / 2 = 50 + alittle bit more = 60-65 |
| What is the Pennsylvania law regarding stopping for a school bus when it's red lights are flashing? | You must stop at least 10 feet away from the bus and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing. There is one exception: If you are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway, you do not have to stop. |
| In Pennsylvania, if you are under 18, and are given 6 or more points for driving violations, what will happen to your driving priveleges? | You will lose your license for 90 days for the first 6 points, and 120 days if it happens again. |
| If you are under 18, you can lose your license in another way, besides the point system. What is it? | If you drive over 26 MPH or more over the posted speed limit. |
| If you do not stop at a red light, a stop sign, or when entering from an alley, driveway or building, how many points will you receive? | 3 points |
| If you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights, how many points will you receive? | 5 points |
| Almost every driving violation will earn you how many points? | 3 points |
| How long does it take to have points removed from your driving record in Pennsylvania? | PennDot will remove 3 points from your driving record every 12 months, if you have not committed any driving violations. |
| In Pennsylvania, when must you yield to pedestrians? | When they are crossing the roadway at an intersection, or on a sidewalk at a driveway or alley |
| What are the right-or-way rules at a traffic circle in PA? | Drivers must yeild right-of-way to vehicles already in the circle. |
| In PA, what is the rule about U-Turns? | U-turns are only permitted if they can be made without endagering other traffic. Other drivers must be at least 50 feet away. U-turns may bot take place on a curve, or when approaching or nearing the crest of a hill. U-turns are also illegal if a sign is posted prohibiting them. |
