INTERSECTIONS
RULES OF THE ROAD
FACTS OF THE ROAD
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EXTRA POINTS
100

As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:



Slow down and proceed with caution

100

When using a roundabout, drivers should:

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

100


Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.



100

Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:



The truck driver to stop the vehicle.



100

What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?



You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.



200

When turning left at an intersection:



You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.



200

You may pass a vehicle when:

You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane.



200

Stopping distances and the severity of collisions:



Increase as a vehicle's speed increases.



200

It is illegal to park your vehicle:



In an unmarked crosswalk.



200

When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

Merge carefully into the gap.



300

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:



Under any circumstances.



300

If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:

Move to the lane on your right.



300

If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road:



Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.



300

WHO'S ON THE ROAD TO GET THEIR LICENSE?


YOU! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

300

Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted:



Under any circumstances, even if your light is green.



400

If you come to an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:



Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.



400

At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:



On your headlights.



400

Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?



The lane nearest the left curb.



400

Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):



Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.



400

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:



Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.



500

At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is:



15 mph.



500

The speed limit in any alley is:



15 mph.



500

On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:



In order to see potential hazards early.



500

Sudden wind gusts on highways:



Can cause problems for all vehicles.



500

What personal documents do you need when going to the DMV for your permit?

Birth certificate

Social Security card

1 form of proof of address with applicants name

ID card

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