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Rules of the Road

General US driving rules for permit tests. Exact numbers vary by state, so check your state's driver manual.

70 cardsGrades 9–12, Adult#driving#permit#traffic rules#safety

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  • Right of wayQuestion
    Who is allowed to go first
  • Four-way stop: who goes first?Question
    The vehicle that arrived first; if tied, the one on the right
  • Uncontrolled intersectionQuestion
    Yield to vehicles already in the intersection and to the one on your right
  • Turning left at an intersectionQuestion
    Yield to oncoming traffic
  • Roundabout ruleQuestion
    Yield to traffic already in the circle, and enter to the right
  • Emergency vehicle with siren behind youQuestion
    Pull to the right edge and stop
  • Funeral processionQuestion
    Yield, do not cut in
  • School bus with flashing red lights and stop armQuestion
    Stop; wait until it moves
  • Pedestrians in a crosswalkQuestion
    Always yield
  • White cane or guide dogQuestion
    Pedestrian is blind; yield and stop
  • Following distance ruleQuestion
    At least 3 seconds behind the car ahead
  • Three-second ruleQuestion
    Pick a fixed object; you should pass it 3 seconds after the car ahead
  • Following distance in bad weatherQuestion
    Increase to 4 or more seconds
  • Blind spotQuestion
    An area around your car you can't see in mirrors
  • Checking blind spotsQuestion
    Turn your head and look over your shoulder
  • Signal before turningQuestion
    Signal at least 100 feet before the turn in many states
  • Use the turn signal before changing lanesQuestion
    Always
  • Seat belt lawQuestion
    Driver and passengers must wear seat belts
  • Children in carsQuestion
    Use child restraints suited to height, weight and age
  • Texting while drivingQuestion
    Illegal in most states and extremely dangerous
  • Distracted drivingQuestion
    Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off driving
  • Drunk drivingQuestion
    Never drive impaired by alcohol or drugs
  • BAC limit for adults 21 and overQuestion
    0.08 percent in all states except Utah (0.05)
  • Zero tolerance for drivers under 21Question
    Any alcohol can lead to a loss of license
  • Drowsy drivingQuestion
    Pull over and rest when tired
  • Speed limitQuestion
    Maximum legal speed under good conditions
  • Basic speed lawQuestion
    Never drive faster than is safe for conditions
  • Slow down in rainQuestion
    Roads are slippery, especially in the first minutes of rain
  • HydroplaningQuestion
    Tires lose grip on a thin layer of water
  • If your car hydroplanesQuestion
    Ease off the gas, steer straight, don't slam the brakes
  • Skidding on iceQuestion
    Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go
  • Fog drivingQuestion
    Use low beams and slow down
  • High beamsQuestion
    Use at night in open areas, dim for oncoming cars within 500 feet
  • Headlights on whenQuestion
    From sunset to sunrise and whenever you use wipers in many states
  • Parking uphill with a curbQuestion
    Turn wheels away from the curb
  • Parking downhillQuestion
    Turn wheels toward the curb
  • Parallel parking distance from the curbQuestion
    No more than 12 inches in many states
  • Parking near a fire hydrantQuestion
    Not allowed, usually within 15 feet
  • Parking in front of a crosswalkQuestion
    Not allowed
  • Passing on the leftQuestion
    Pass only where permitted and when the road is clear
  • Never pass onQuestion
    Hills, curves, bridges or railroad crossings
  • MergingQuestion
    Match the speed of traffic and find a gap
  • Exiting a highwayQuestion
    Signal and move into the exit lane early
  • Slow-moving traffic on the highwayQuestion
    Stay in the right lane
  • Railroad crossing with no gatesQuestion
    Slow down, look both ways and listen
  • Never stop on the tracksQuestion
    Keep going or wait before the crossing
  • Stopping distanceQuestion
    Reaction distance plus braking distance
  • Reaction timeQuestion
    About three-quarters of a second to react
  • Braking distance increasesQuestion
    With speed; double speed means about four times the braking distance
  • ABS brakesQuestion
    Anti-lock brakes that prevent wheels from locking; press firmly and hold
  • TailgatingQuestion
    Following too closely
  • Road rageQuestion
    Angry, aggressive driving; stay calm and don't engage
  • If you're in a crashQuestion
    Stop, check for injuries, call 911, exchange information
  • Hit-and-runQuestion
    Leaving the scene of a crash, which is a crime
  • Documents to carryQuestion
    License, registration, proof of insurance
  • Learner's permitQuestion
    Lets new drivers practice with a licensed adult
  • Graduated driver licensing (GDL)Question
    System that adds privileges in stages for new teen drivers
  • InsuranceQuestion
    Required by law in nearly all states
  • Check your carQuestion
    Look at tires, lights and mirrors before driving
  • Adjust mirrors and seatQuestion
    Before you start driving
  • Hands on steering wheelQuestion
    9 and 3 or 8 and 4 positions
  • Turning wheel when backingQuestion
    Look behind you and move slowly
  • Three-point turnQuestion
    Turn around on a narrow street using three moves
  • U-turnQuestion
    Allowed only where signs and laws permit
  • Right turn on redQuestion
    Allowed after stopping unless a sign prohibits it
  • Left turn on redQuestion
    Allowed in some states only from a one-way street to a one-way street
  • Move over lawQuestion
    Slow down and change lanes for stopped emergency vehicles
  • Yielding to busesQuestion
    Often required when a bus signals to pull out
  • MotorcyclesQuestion
    Give them a full lane and check mirrors twice
  • BicyclesQuestion
    Give at least 3 feet when passing in many states

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