Study Guide


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1 If you stop along the road at night, what should you do to make your vehicle as visible as possible?

2 How many feet does it take to react and bring a vehicle to a complete stop when traveling at 55 mph? Stopping - How many feet does it take to react and bring a vehicle to a complete stop when traveling at 55 mph?
3 What is the average perception time under normal conditions?

4 What is reaction distance?

5 What is the average reaction time for an average driver in response to a hazard?

6 What does 'reaction time' refer to?

7 When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, what should you do? Stopping - When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, what should you do?
8 It takes the average person ______ seconds to think, react, and apply the brakes.

9 How long should you wait at a railway crossing after the train has passed?

10 It is __________ to drive around, under, or through a railway gate or barrier while it is down, being lowered, or being raised. Stopping - It is __________ to drive around, under, or through a railway gate or barrier while it is down, being lowered, or being raised.
11 What should you do if you encounter school buses or trucks carrying hazardous materials at a highway-railway crossing?

12 When you encounter a train at a railway crossing, why should you be cautious about misjudging its speed and distance? Stopping - When you encounter a train at a railway crossing, why should you be cautious about misjudging its speed and distance?
13 What should you do when you encounter flashing red warning lights at a railroad crossing, even if the gate rises? Stopping - What should you do when you encounter flashing red warning lights at a railroad crossing, even if the gate rises?
14 In a situation where your vehicle stalls on the railroad track, why is it advised to escape in a 45-degree angle away from the tracks toward the train if a train is coming? Stopping - In a situation where your vehicle stalls on the railroad track, why is it advised to escape in a 45-degree angle away from the tracks toward the train if a train is coming?
15 Where should you cross railroad tracks?

16 You approach a railroad crossing with only a crossbuck sign (X) and no flashing lights or bells. What should you do? Stopping - You approach a railroad crossing with only a crossbuck sign (X) and no flashing lights or bells. What should you do?
17 Trains are required to sound a horn when they are approximately:

18 What should you do to ensure you can hear the sound of an approaching train at a railroad crossing?

19 Can you pass a school bus that has flashing red lights and the stop arm extended?

20 Under what circumstances are you NOT required to stop for a school bus?

21 How long should you remain stopped before a school bus with its red lights flashing and "STOP" sign out? Stopping - How long should you remain stopped before a school bus with its red lights flashing and
22 Before a school bus stops to load or unload passengers, which color of lights does the driver usually flash? Stopping - Before a school bus stops to load or unload passengers, which color of lights does the driver usually flash?
23 When is it prohibited to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload passengers?

24 What should you do if there's a school bus picking up or dropping off children on the roadway?

25 What should you do before moving to the curb or another lane?

26 What should you do if you need to stop quickly with an antilock braking system (ABS)?

27 When stopping, you should completely cease all forward motion for a minimum of:

28 To maintain a safe stopping distance, you should:

29 What should you do if your car stalls on a railroad track and a train is approaching?

30 If the railway tracks appear abandoned:

31 When you're approaching a school crossing, you must:

32 What happens if you don't stop for a school bus that is flashing red lights?