Rules and Road Etiquette Flashcards

What should a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights and lowered gates?

Answer: Stop and wait until gates rise and lights stop

When gates are lowered and lights are flashing, you must stop and wait until the gates fully rise and signals stop before proceeding.

Which of the following is an example of aggressive driving?

Answer: Tailgating and weaving through traffic

Tailgating and weaving through traffic are hallmarks of aggressive driving, which endangers all road users.

When parking parallel to a curb, your wheels should be no more than how many inches away?

Answer: 6 inches

Parallel-parked vehicles must have their right wheels within 6 inches of the curb.

What does it mean when the center line is a solid yellow line on your side?

Answer: Passing is not permitted from your direction

A solid yellow line on your side of the center means you are prohibited from crossing it to pass.

A driver who fails to dim high-beam headlights when meeting oncoming traffic is:

Answer: Violating traffic law and risking blinding the other driver

Failing to dim high beams for oncoming traffic is a traffic violation that can temporarily blind the approaching driver.

What is the correct hand signal for a right turn?

Answer: Left arm bent upward at the elbow

A right turn hand signal is given by extending the left arm out the window and bending it upward at the elbow.

At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive simultaneously and are facing each other, who goes first?

Answer: The vehicle turning left must yield to the one going straight

When facing each other at a four-way stop, the vehicle going straight or turning right has priority over the vehicle turning left.