Lights, signs, and lines
When a traffic signal is showing a flashing yellow light, you must:
A. Stop and proceed when you can do so safely
B. Slow down and be especially alert
C. Proceed as normal, crossing traffic must always stop
B. Slow down and be especially alert
Which is not a factor in determining the distance it takes to stop your vehicle:
A. Reaction time
B. Perception time
C. Steering ability
C. Steering ability
The main reason why drinking alcohol and then driving is so dangerous is that it affects your:
A. Vision
B. Judgment and skill
C. Balance
B. Judgment and skill
When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to prevent
A. traction with the surface
B. tailgating
C. wear and tear
D. hydroplaning
D. hydroplaning
Parking on a crosswalk in the middle of a block is:
A. Never allowed
B. Allowed, if there are no traffic lights
C. Allowed, if more than 20 feet from an intersection
A. Never allowed
When you approach a railroad crossing without warning signals, stop signs, or crossing gates:
A. Always stop
B. Keep speed and cross the tracks quickly
C. Yield to all trains
C. Yield to all trains
Which line indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, which could only be crossed by traffic that is moving to or from the shoulder?
A. solid white line
B. dashed white line
C. solid yellow line
D. dashed yellow line
A. solid white line
When there is an oncoming car to your left and a child on a bicycle to your right on a two-way road, you should:
A. Slow down and let the car pass before you pass
B. Keep speed and drive between the car and the child
C. Speed up and complete the pass as quickly as possible
A. Slow down and let the car pass before you pass
If your vehicle breaks down at night, use _______ to prevent an accident
A. higher gears first and then lower gears
B. high-beam headlights first and then low-beam headlights
C. hand and arm signals and high-beam headlights simultaneously
D. emergency flashers
D. emergency flashers
You may make a left turn at a red light if you are turning from
A. the left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street
B. the left lane of a one-way street onto a two-way street
C. the right lane of a one-way street onto a two way street
A. the left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street
To avoid confusion and misunderstanding at four-way stop intersections, you should:
A. Just stop briefly, and insist on right-of-way
B. Try to make eye contact with other drivers
C. Yield to all vehicles from both left and right
B. Try to make eye contact with other drivers
Which of the following best describes the phrase, “to follow another vehicle too closely”?
A. center signaling
B. carpooling
C. tailgating
D. hot tailing
C. tailgating
When driving in foggy conditions, using high-beam headlights will:
A. Improve your visibility
B. Improve your ability to see ahead
C. Create glare that reflects back into your eyes
C. Create glare that reflects back into your eyes
At what speed can hydroplaning take place
A. 35
B. 45
C. 55
D. 65
A. 35
If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights or sounding a siren approaches, you must pull over and remain stopped until it has passed, unless…
A. you are in an intersection
B. there’s enough room for the emergency vehicle in another lane
C. you are in a hurry
A. you are in an intersection
Which of the following statements about lane markings is true?
A. a solid what line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes
B. a double solid yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that either side can pass
C. where there are both a solid yellow line and a dashed (broken) yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may pass if the solid line is on your side
A. a solid what line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes
If you are proactively looking ahead, to the sides and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead of time, you are showing _____.
A. offensive driving
B. defensive driving
C. anticipatory driving
D. excitatory driving
B. defensive driving
Which car or cars are driving in the truck's blind spots? (show picture)
A. The red (B) car only
B. Both the blue (A) and green (C) car
C. Both the red (B) and green (C) car
B. Both the blue (A) and green (C) car
If you are parallel parked on the right side of a street, you should ______ before pulling out into traffic
A. signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder
B. signal a left turn and look over your right shoulder
C. signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder
D. signal a right turn and look over your left shoulder
C. signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder
Are you allowed to turn right at a red signal?
A. yes, but not during rush hour
B. yes, but only after coming to a stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians
C. yes, but only if a sign permits you to do so
D. no, you must wait for the light to turn green
B. yes, but only after coming to a stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians
On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks
A. the right edge of the pavement
B. the end of the roadway
C. the left edge of the pavement
C. the left edge of the pavement
If your vehicle has no ABS brakes you should ______ to stop on the ice.
A. slam on the brakes
B. gradually press the brakes
C. keep going the same speed
D. pump the brakes
D. pump the brakes
Why is it important not to drive with a defective muffler or exhaust system?
A. It causes the engine to run hot
B. Your motor is likely to stall
C. You may be a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning
C. You may be a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning
To avoid a head-on collision if there is an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you should
A. keep your steering wheel straight
B. steer right toward the shoulder or curb
C. steer left toward the median
D. steer into the middle of the lane
B. steer right toward the shoulder or curb
Which of the following are true about passing on a two-lane road?
A. you must return to your lane before coming within 100ft of an oncoming vehicle
B. you must use your left turn signal before you move into the left lane to pass
C. you may exceed the speed limit by 10 mph when you are passing on a two-lane highway whose posted speed limit is 55 mph or higher
D. all of the above are true
D. all of the above are true