Once the brakes have been applied about how many feet does a car 70mph travel
before it comes - ANS ✓It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when you overtake a school bus
loading or unloading children? - ANS ✓You should never overtake a school bus,
especially when it is loading or unloading children. You should stop until the bus
either resumes its drive or the driver tells you to pass.
About how many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the
moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes? - ANS ✓110 feet
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner?
- ANS ✓No less than 20 feet.
What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts.. - ANS ✓30 mph
Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that
highway under all conditions? - ANS ✓No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions
in order to avoid accidents.
You should never drive on the left half of the roadway when you are within how
many feet from an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing? - ANS ✓100 ft (five
car lengths)
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What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as
you enter an intersection? - ANS ✓If you can't get into the proper lane at least
within one-half block before you turn, then don't turn and continue straight.
When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road, which
one must yield the right-of-way? - ANS ✓The car on the two-lane road should
yield.
If you are driving and hear a siren coming? - ANS ✓Yield the right-of-way by
moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid? - ANS ✓Take
your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the
skid.
At what time of day should your headlights be turned on? - ANS ✓Half an hour
after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended? - ANS ✓DWI by
use of alcohol or drugs, drug offense, intoxication manslaughter, intoxication
assault, failure to stop and render aid, causing the death or serious injury of
anyone while operating a motor vehicle, any offense punishable as a felony under
the motor vehicle laws of Texas, overtaking and passing a school bus, boating
while intoxicated, evading arrest, driving while license invalid, altered/unlawful
use of driver license, etc.
What is carbon monoxide, and how may it be harmful to drivers? - ANS ✓It's a
colourless, deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause
poisoning.
Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while driving? - ANS ✓Move
the car off the pavement, turn on emergency warning lights, and tie a white cloth
where visible or raise your hood.
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