{ "source": "https://peabody.kids/flashcards/driving-rules-of-the-road", "id": "driving-rules-of-the-road", "title": "Rules of the Road", "category": "health-life", "subject": "Driving", "levels": [ "9-12", "adult" ], "description": "General US driving rules for permit tests. Exact numbers vary by state, so check your state's driver manual.", "tags": [ "driving", "permit", "traffic rules", "safety" ], "frontLabel": "Question", "backLabel": "Answer", "cards": [ [ "Right of way", "Who is allowed to go first" ], [ "Four-way stop: who goes first?", "The vehicle that arrived first; if tied, the one on the right" ], [ "Uncontrolled intersection", "Yield to vehicles already in the intersection and to the one on your right" ], [ "Turning left at an intersection", "Yield to oncoming traffic" ], [ "Roundabout rule", "Yield to traffic already in the circle, and enter to the right" ], [ "Emergency vehicle with siren behind you", "Pull to the right edge and stop" ], [ "Funeral procession", "Yield, do not cut in" ], [ "School bus with flashing red lights and stop arm", "Stop; wait until it moves" ], [ "Pedestrians in a crosswalk", "Always yield" ], [ "White cane or guide dog", "Pedestrian is blind; yield and stop" ], [ "Following distance rule", "At least 3 seconds behind the car ahead" ], [ "Three-second rule", "Pick a fixed object; you should pass it 3 seconds after the car ahead" ], [ "Following distance in bad weather", "Increase to 4 or more seconds" ], [ "Blind spot", "An area around your car you can't see in mirrors" ], [ "Checking blind spots", "Turn your head and look over your shoulder" ], [ "Signal before turning", "Signal at least 100 feet before the turn in many states" ], [ "Use the turn signal before changing lanes", "Always" ], [ "Seat belt law", "Driver and passengers must wear seat belts" ], [ "Children in cars", "Use child restraints suited to height, weight and age" ], [ "Texting while driving", "Illegal in most states and extremely dangerous" ], [ "Distracted driving", "Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off driving" ], [ "Drunk driving", "Never drive impaired by alcohol or drugs" ], [ "BAC limit for adults 21 and over", "0.08 percent in all states except Utah (0.05)" ], [ "Zero tolerance for drivers under 21", "Any alcohol can lead to a loss of license" ], [ "Drowsy driving", "Pull over and rest when tired" ], [ "Speed limit", "Maximum legal speed under good conditions" ], [ "Basic speed law", "Never drive faster than is safe for conditions" ], [ "Slow down in rain", "Roads are slippery, especially in the first minutes of rain" ], [ "Hydroplaning", "Tires lose grip on a thin layer of water" ], [ "If your car hydroplanes", "Ease off the gas, steer straight, don't slam the brakes" ], [ "Skidding on ice", "Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go" ], [ "Fog driving", "Use low beams and slow down" ], [ "High beams", "Use at night in open areas, dim for oncoming cars within 500 feet" ], [ "Headlights on when", "From sunset to sunrise and whenever you use wipers in many states" ], [ "Parking uphill with a curb", "Turn wheels away from the curb" ], [ "Parking downhill", "Turn wheels toward the curb" ], [ "Parallel parking distance from the curb", "No more than 12 inches in many states" ], [ "Parking near a fire hydrant", "Not allowed, usually within 15 feet" ], [ "Parking in front of a crosswalk", "Not allowed" ], [ "Passing on the left", "Pass only where permitted and when the road is clear" ], [ "Never pass on", "Hills, curves, bridges or railroad crossings" ], [ "Merging", "Match the speed of traffic and find a gap" ], [ "Exiting a highway", "Signal and move into the exit lane early" ], [ "Slow-moving traffic on the highway", "Stay in the right lane" ], [ "Railroad crossing with no gates", "Slow down, look both ways and listen" ], [ "Never stop on the tracks", "Keep going or wait before the crossing" ], [ "Stopping distance", "Reaction distance plus braking distance" ], [ "Reaction time", "About three-quarters of a second to react" ], [ "Braking distance increases", "With speed; double speed means about four times the braking distance" ], [ "ABS brakes", "Anti-lock brakes that prevent wheels from locking; press firmly and hold" ], [ "Tailgating", "Following too closely" ], [ "Road rage", "Angry, aggressive driving; stay calm and don't engage" ], [ "If you're in a crash", "Stop, check for injuries, call 911, exchange information" ], [ "Hit-and-run", "Leaving the scene of a crash, which is a crime" ], [ "Documents to carry", "License, registration, proof of insurance" ], [ "Learner's permit", "Lets new drivers practice with a licensed adult" ], [ "Graduated driver licensing (GDL)", "System that adds privileges in stages for new teen drivers" ], [ "Insurance", "Required by law in nearly all states" ], [ "Check your car", "Look at tires, lights and mirrors before driving" ], [ "Adjust mirrors and seat", "Before you start driving" ], [ "Hands on steering wheel", "9 and 3 or 8 and 4 positions" ], [ "Turning wheel when backing", "Look behind you and move slowly" ], [ "Three-point turn", "Turn around on a narrow street using three moves" ], [ "U-turn", "Allowed only where signs and laws permit" ], [ "Right turn on red", "Allowed after stopping unless a sign prohibits it" ], [ "Left turn on red", "Allowed in some states only from a one-way street to a one-way street" ], [ "Move over law", "Slow down and change lanes for stopped emergency vehicles" ], [ "Yielding to buses", "Often required when a bus signals to pull out" ], [ "Motorcycles", "Give them a full lane and check mirrors twice" ], [ "Bicycles", "Give at least 3 feet when passing in many states" ] ] }