Puerto Rico Permit Test flashcards
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- Octagon sign shape
- An eight-sided sign always means STOP. Come to a complete stop behind the stop line or crosswalk, and proceed only when the way is clear and it is your turn.
- Diamond warning sign
- A yellow diamond-shaped sign warns of a change in road conditions ahead, such as a curve, hill, intersection, or merging traffic. Slow down and prepare to respond.
- Flashing yellow signal
- A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution; it does not assign the right-of-way. Slow down, check for cross traffic and pedestrians, then continue when it is safe.
- Double solid yellow line
- Two solid yellow lines mean passing and crossing into the opposing lane are prohibited in both directions. You may cross only to enter a driveway or side road when safe.
- Right turn on red
- In Puerto Rico you may turn right after a complete stop at a red light unless a sign forbids it, but you must yield to pedestrians and to traffic already in the intersection.
- Four-way stop order
- The first vehicle to stop is the first to proceed. If two vehicles stop at the same moment, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
- Uncontrolled intersection yield
- Where no signs or signals control an intersection, you must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle approaching from your right, and to any vehicle already in the intersection.
- Three-second following rule
- Watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed object, then count three seconds before you reach that object. Add at least one second in rain or darkness.
- SIPDE scanning system
- A five-step defensive driving loop: Scan for hazards, Identify them, Predict what may happen, Decide on an action, and Execute it smoothly and early.
- Recovering from hydroplaning
- Ease off the accelerator and hold the steering wheel straight; do not brake hard or turn sharply. The tires regain contact with the pavement as speed decreases.
- Low beams in fog
- Use low-beam headlights in fog, heavy rain, or falling snow. High beams reflect off the moisture and glare back, reducing how far ahead you can see.
- Tire blowout response
- Grip the wheel firmly, release the accelerator, and let the vehicle slow gradually. Once control is regained, brake gently and pull off the road.
- Legal BAC limit adults
- For drivers age 21 and older in Puerto Rico, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher is illegal. Commercial drivers are limited to 0.04 percent.
- Alcohol elimination rate
- The body clears alcohol at roughly 0.015 percent BAC per hour. Coffee, food, cold showers, and exercise do not speed this rate up at all.
- Implied consent law
- By driving, you agree to submit to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs when an officer lawfully requests it. Refusal brings automatic license suspension.
- Open container law
- It is illegal to keep an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a moving vehicle, even if the driver personally has not been drinking.
- School bus red lights
- When a school bus flashes red lights and extends its stop arm, traffic in both directions must stop and wait, unless the lanes are separated by a physical barrier.
- Passing a bicyclist
- Give a cyclist at least three feet of clearance when passing where conditions allow; slow down and wait if oncoming traffic prevents a safe pass.
- Pedestrian with white cane
- A pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog has the right-of-way at all crossings. A white cane with a red tip means the person is deaf and blind.
- Move over law
- When approaching stopped emergency, tow, or utility vehicles displaying flashing lights, change lanes away from them if possible; otherwise slow down and pass cautiously.
- Minimum tire tread depth
- Tires need at least 2/32 of an inch of tread to pass inspection. A quick check: insert a penny upside down and see whether Lincoln's head is partly covered.
- Compulsory liability insurance
- Puerto Rico requires every registered vehicle to carry compulsory liability insurance, administered by ACAA. Drivers must be able to show proof of coverage when requested.
- Annual vehicle inspection
- Puerto Rico requires a yearly safety and emissions inspection at a DTOP-authorized station, and a current inspection sticker must be displayed on the vehicle.
- Duty after a crash
- Stop immediately, give aid to the injured, and exchange names, addresses, license, registration, and insurance information with the other driver. Leaving the scene is a crime.
- Reporting a crash
- Call police immediately when anyone is hurt, a driver leaves the scene, or damage is significant. A police report supports insurance and ACAA claims.
- Brake failure response
- Pump the brake pedal, downshift to a lower gear, and apply the parking brake gradually. Steer toward an open escape route and sound the horn to warn others.
- Provisional license under 18
- Drivers under 18 receive a provisional license with restrictions on driving hours and passengers, and must build supervised experience before a full license at 18.
- Point system threshold
- Moving-violation convictions add points to a DTOP driving record. Reaching the legal point total within twelve months brings license suspension and higher insurance costs.
- Driving with suspended license
- Driving while your license is suspended or revoked is a separate offense from the original violation, bringing fines, extended suspension, and possible jail time.
- Texting at 55 mph
- Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for about five seconds. At 55 mph that covers the length of a football field driven blind.
- Three types of distraction
- Distractions are visual (eyes off the road), manual (hands off the wheel), and cognitive (mind off driving). Texting involves all three types at the same time.
- Signs of drowsy driving
- Warning signs include heavy eyelids, frequent yawning, drifting out of the lane, missing signs or exits, and not remembering the last few miles driven.