Conductores y personas que son un peligro

Preguntas de repaso con respuestas

1. At a blind alley you can see the rear of a car but not its driver. What does this tell you? En un callejón ciego ve la parte trasera de un auto pero no al conductor. ¿Qué le indica esto?
   1. The car is parked and will not move
   2. The driver can see you in the mirror
   3. The driver probably cannot see you either
   4. You have the right-of-way, so keep going
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   The driver probably cannot see you either

   If you cannot see the driver, he or she cannot see you. Be ready to stop because the car may back out or pull into your lane.

   Si no ve al conductor, él no lo ve a usted. Esté listo para detenerse: puede salir en reversa o meterse a su carril.

2. Why should you watch rental trucks carefully? ¿Por qué debe vigilar con cuidado los camiones de alquiler?
   1. Their drivers are often not used to the limited side and rear view
   2. They always have bad brakes
   3. They are not allowed on highways
   4. They are always overloaded
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   Their drivers are often not used to the limited side and rear view

   Rental truck drivers are often not used to the limited vision to the sides and rear of a truck.

   Los conductores de camiones alquilados a menudo no están acostumbrados a la visión limitada hacia los lados y atrás.

3. Which is a clue that a parked vehicle may be about to pull out? ¿Cuál es una señal de que un vehículo estacionado está por arrancar?
   1. It has a clean windshield
   2. It is parked under a street light
   3. It has out-of-state license plates
   4. Exhaust smoke or brake/backup lights are on
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   Exhaust smoke or brake/backup lights are on

   Watch for brake lights, backup lights, exhaust, and movement inside the vehicle; these show a driver is about to move.

   Fíjese en luces de freno o reversa, escape y movimiento dentro del vehículo; muestran que el conductor va a moverse.

4. Drivers of step vans, postal trucks and local delivery vehicles are hazards mainly because: Los conductores de furgonetas de reparto, correo y entregas locales son un peligro sobre todo porque:
   1. They drive slower than the speed limit
   2. They are often in a hurry and may suddenly step out or pull into traffic
   3. They never use turn signals
   4. They always park on the shoulder
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   They are often in a hurry and may suddenly step out or pull into traffic

   Packages and doors block their view, and they often rush, stepping out or driving into the lane suddenly.

   Los paquetes y las puertas les tapan la vista, y suelen apurarse, bajándose o entrando al carril de golpe.

5. Near a stopped bus you should be careful because: Cerca de un autobús detenido debe tener cuidado porque:
   1. Buses always pull out without signaling
   2. Bus drivers cannot use mirrors
   3. Passengers may cross in front of or behind it and may not see you
   4. Buses leak fuel when stopped
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   Passengers may cross in front of or behind it and may not see you

   Passengers may walk in front of or behind a stopped bus, and they often cannot see you.

   Los pasajeros pueden cruzar por delante o detrás del autobús y a menudo no lo ven a usted.

6. On a rainy day, pedestrians may be extra hazardous because: En un día de lluvia, los peatones pueden ser más peligrosos porque:
   1. Hats and umbrellas block their view and they hurry to get out of the rain
   2. They walk slower in the rain
   3. They always use crosswalks in the rain
   4. Rain makes them easier to see
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   Hats and umbrellas block their view and they hurry to get out of the rain

   Hats and umbrellas can keep pedestrians from seeing you, and they may hurry without watching traffic.

   Gorros y paraguas pueden impedir que lo vean, y pueden apurarse sin mirar el tráfico.

7. A pedestrian is looking right at your truck as you approach. You should: Un peatón mira directamente su camión mientras usted se acerca. Usted debe:
   1. Assume they will wait for you
   2. Speed up so they know you are coming
   3. Flash your high beams
   4. Stay alert, because they may think they have the right-of-way
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   Stay alert, because they may think they have the right-of-way

   Even when people look at you, they may believe they have the right-of-way. Stay alert.

   Aunque lo miren, pueden creer que tienen el derecho de paso. Manténgase alerta.

8. An ice cream truck on a street is a hazard clue mainly because: Un camión de helados en la calle es una señal de peligro sobre todo porque:
   1. It drives very fast
   2. Children may be nearby and may not see you
   3. It blocks the whole road
   4. It has no brake lights
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   Children may be nearby and may not see you

   Someone selling ice cream means children may be close by, and they may not see you.

   Un vendedor de helados significa que puede haber niños cerca que no lo vean.

9. Which is a hazard clue for a disabled vehicle with people working on it? ¿Cuál es una señal de peligro de un vehículo descompuesto con gente trabajando en él?
   1. Its turn signal is blinking
   2. Its windows are rolled down
   3. Jacked-up wheels or a raised hood
   4. A clean license plate
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   Jacked-up wheels or a raised hood

   Jacked-up wheels or raised hoods are clues. People fixing vehicles often ignore the danger of passing traffic.

   Las ruedas levantadas o el cofre abierto son señales. Quienes arreglan vehículos suelen ignorar el peligro del tráfico.

10. Which pair of clues suggests a tourist who may be confused? ¿Qué par de señales sugiere un turista que puede estar confundido?
    1. Car-top luggage and out-of-state license plates
    2. A loud exhaust and tinted windows
    3. A clean car and a new license plate
    4. A trailer hitch and fog lights
    Ver respuesta

    Car-top luggage and out-of-state license plates

    Car-top luggage and out-of-state plates are clues to tourists unfamiliar with the area.

    El equipaje en el techo y las placas de otro estado son señales de turistas que no conocen la zona.

11. Where is driver confusion especially common? ¿Dónde es especialmente común que los conductores se confundan?
    1. On long straight rural roads
    2. In empty parking lots
    3. On roads with no signs
    4. Near freeway interchanges and major intersections
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    Near freeway interchanges and major intersections

    Confusion is common near freeway or turnpike interchanges and major intersections.

    La confusión es común cerca de intercambios de autopistas y grandes intersecciones.

12. The slow-moving vehicle symbol is: El símbolo de vehículo de movimiento lento es:
    1. A yellow diamond with a black border
    2. A red triangle with an orange center
    3. An orange square with a red center
    4. A white circle with a red slash
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    A red triangle with an orange center

    The slow-moving vehicle symbol is a red triangle with an orange center, used on farm machinery, construction equipment, and similar vehicles.

    El símbolo de vehículo lento es un triángulo rojo con centro anaranjado, usado en maquinaria agrícola, de construcción y similares.

13. Which is a sign that a driver may be impaired (sleepy, drunk, drugged or ill)? ¿Cuál es una señal de que un conductor puede estar bajo efectos (con sueño, ebrio, drogado o enfermo)?
    1. Using turn signals early
    2. Keeping a steady speed
    3. Stopping at a green light or waiting too long at a stop
    4. Checking mirrors often
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    Stopping at a green light or waiting too long at a stop

    Clues include stopping at the wrong time, weaving, leaving the road, an open window in cold weather, and sudden speed changes.

    Las señales incluyen detenerse en mal momento, zigzaguear, salirse del camino, ventana abierta con frío y cambios bruscos de velocidad.

14. On a cold night, a car ahead has its driver's window wide open and drifts within its lane. This is a clue of: En una noche fría, un auto adelante lleva la ventana del conductor abierta y se desvía dentro del carril. Es señal de:
    1. A possibly impaired driver
    2. A driver about to park
    3. A driver with good ventilation habits
    4. A police vehicle
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    A possibly impaired driver

    An open window in cold weather and drifting are clues to a sleepy or impaired driver. Be alert for drunk and sleepy drivers late at night.

    Una ventana abierta con frío y desviarse son señales de un conductor con sueño o bajo efectos. Cuídese de ellos tarde por la noche.

15. A driver who makes an over-the-shoulder check may be about to: Un conductor que mira por encima del hombro puede estar a punto de:
    1. Stop for a red light
    2. Turn on headlights
    3. Slow for a school zone
    4. Change lanes
    Ver respuesta

    Change lanes

    Over-the-shoulder checks are a body-movement clue that a driver may change lanes, even without a signal.

    Mirar sobre el hombro es una señal corporal de que el conductor puede cambiar de carril, aun sin señalar.

16. Body-movement clues that a road user is about to turn are easiest to see with: Las señales corporales de que alguien va a girar se ven más fácil en:
    1. Bus drivers
    2. Motorcyclists and bicyclists
    3. Tractor-trailer drivers
    4. Drivers of vans with tinted windows
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    Motorcyclists and bicyclists

    Drivers look the way they plan to turn; these head and body clues are most easily seen with motorcyclists and bicyclists.

    Los conductores miran hacia donde van a girar; estas señales se ven más fácil en motociclistas y ciclistas.

17. A driver who feels stuck behind your truck at an on-ramp may: Un conductor que se siente atrapado detrás de su camión en una rampa de entrada puede:
    1. Wait patiently for a gap behind you
    2. Turn on hazard lights and stop
    3. Pull in front of you, causing you to brake
    4. Always pass on the left with a safe gap
    Ver respuesta

    Pull in front of you, causing you to brake

    Drivers in a hurry may cut in front of you or pass without a safe gap to avoid being stuck behind you.

    Los conductores apurados pueden meterse delante o rebasar sin espacio seguro para no quedar detrás de usted.

18. You are "in conflict" when: Usted está "en conflicto" cuando:
    1. You must change speed and/or direction to avoid hitting someone
    2. You disagree with another driver
    3. You are in the left lane
    4. Two traffic signs give different speeds
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    You must change speed and/or direction to avoid hitting someone

    A conflict means you have to change speed or direction to avoid a collision. They occur at intersections, merges, lane endings, stalled traffic and crash scenes.

    Un conflicto es tener que cambiar velocidad o dirección para evitar un choque. Ocurren en intersecciones, incorporaciones, fin de carril, tráfico detenido y choques.

19. Why should you watch other drivers who are in conflict? ¿Por qué debe vigilar a otros conductores que están en conflicto?
    1. They are required to yield to trucks
    2. They always signal before reacting
    3. They usually stop completely
    4. When they react, they may put themselves in conflict with you
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    When they react, they may put themselves in conflict with you

    Another driver's reaction to a conflict may cause them to do something that creates a conflict with you.

    La reacción de otro conductor a su conflicto puede hacer que haga algo que cree un conflicto con usted.

20. Why should you make an emergency plan when you see a hazard? ¿Por qué debe hacer un plan de emergencia cuando ve un peligro?
    1. So you can report the other driver later
    2. So you have time to plan a way out if it becomes an emergency
    3. Because the law requires a written plan
    4. So you can drive faster past it
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    So you have time to plan a way out if it becomes an emergency

    You look for hazards so you have time to plan an escape if they turn into emergencies, and be ready to act on that plan.

    Busca peligros para tener tiempo de planear una salida si se vuelven emergencias, y estar listo para actuar.

21. Drivers or pedestrians who are talking with each other are a hazard because: Los conductores o peatones que conversan entre sí son un peligro porque:
    1. They walk faster
    2. They always use cell phones
    3. They may not be paying close attention to traffic
    4. They are usually tourists
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    They may not be paying close attention to traffic

    People talking to one another may not watch traffic closely.

    Las personas que hablan entre sí pueden no prestar atención al tráfico.

22. At a crash scene, which is a common hazard? En el lugar de un choque, ¿cuál es un peligro común?
    1. Passing drivers look at the crash and vehicles may stop suddenly
    2. Traffic always speeds up
    3. People involved always watch for traffic
    4. The road is always closed completely
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    Passing drivers look at the crash and vehicles may stop suddenly

    At crash scenes, people may run across the road, passing drivers stare, and vehicles may slow or stop suddenly.

    En un choque, la gente puede cruzar corriendo, los que pasan miran y los vehículos pueden frenar o detenerse de pronto.

23. A car ahead is signaling a tight right turn into a driveway. What should you expect? Un auto adelante señala un giro cerrado a la derecha hacia una entrada. ¿Qué debe esperar?
    1. It will keep its speed until the turn
    2. It may slow down a lot or even stop in the road
    3. It will always pull onto the shoulder first
    4. It will speed up to clear your lane
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    It may slow down a lot or even stop in the road

    Drivers signaling a turn may slow more than you expect or stop, especially for a tight turn or when pedestrians block them.

    Quien señala un giro puede frenar más de lo esperado o detenerse, sobre todo en un giro cerrado o si hay peatones.