Rules of the Road Flashcards
6 cards from real Driver Licensing practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Rules of the Road flashcards as text
How far from a railroad crossing must you stop if required?
Answer: 15 to 50 feet
Drivers must stop between 15 and 50 feet from a railroad crossing when the crossing gate is lowered or a train is approaching.
When parallel parking, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?
Answer: 6 inches
Most states require your tires to be within 12 inches of the curb when parallel parking, though 6 inches is the ideal target.
What does it mean when a school zone sign shows flashing lights?
Answer: Reduced speed limit is in effect — children are present
Flashing lights on a school zone sign mean the reduced speed limit (typically 15–25 mph) is currently in effect because children are present.
At what BAC level is a driver legally considered impaired under federal standard in the US?
Answer: 0.08%
All 50 US states set the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for non-commercial drivers at 0.08%.
What is a 'right-of-way' in driving terms?
Answer: The privilege of immediate use of the road ahead of others
Right-of-way is the privilege of one road user to proceed ahead of another in a given situation as defined by traffic laws.
When driving in a roundabout, you must yield to traffic coming from which direction?
Answer: Traffic already inside the roundabout (to your left)
When entering a roundabout, you must yield to all vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout, which will appear to your left.