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What is the most important driving technique to avoid crashes when driving in icy or snowy conditions? - ANS-Reduce speed and increase following distance A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as which of the following? - ANS-A stop sign The application for an operator's license must be signed by the parent or guardian when the applicant is under what age? - ANS-18 Unless it is posted otherwise, the speed limit in a residential area is: - ANS-25 mph Child restraints are required for which of the following? - ANS-AIl children who are under the age of eight and are less than 4'9" When traveling on a highway divided into four traffic lanes, which vehicles are required to stop for a school bus that has stopped to unload children? - ANS-Only vehicles approaching the rear of the bus traveling in the same direction as the bus When two vehicles arrive at an intersection at the same time, which one has the right- of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules? - ANS-The car approaching from the tight has the right-of-way If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks? - ANS-Time When is a driver permitted to turn right on a red traffic signal? - ANS-When the driver has stopped and checked to see that the turn will not interfere with crossing traffic Whena stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, which of the following is the appropriate place to make the stop? - ANS-At the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before actually entering the roadway On the freeway, you see a “merging traffic" sign. You should: - ANS-Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter On a road with no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the: - ANS-Side of the road facing oncoming traffic A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign: - ANS-Warns you about conditions on or near the road A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means: - ANS-Passing is permitted from the lane nest to the broken line You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should: - ANS-Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as: - ANS-Information signs A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause: - ANS- Carbon monoxide poisoning When entering a street from a driveway, you: - ANS-Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching Guide signs are ANS-Green signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers - When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers: - ANS-May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates: - ANS-Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on freeways with paved shoulders is: - ANS-65 mph When traveling on a multi lane roadway with traffic moving in opposite directions, how should drivers use the shared center lane? - ANS-To slow down or stop before tuming left Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should: - ANS-Drive cautiously and reduce your speed, not use your high beam headlights, and use low beam headlights to better illuminate the road and objects A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates: - ANS-Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: - ANS-Stop Regulatory signs are usually and should always be obeyed - ANS-White From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: - ANS-Red, yellow, green The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to: - ANS-Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp You may not park within __ of a crosswalk - ANS-20 feet A "No Stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only: - ANS-To avoid conflict with other traffic When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should: - ANS-Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by: - ANS-Stopping at regular intervals to rest You may turn right on red: - ANS-After coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive? - ANS-Your seat Road freeze quickly when they are: - ANS-Shaded To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look: - ANS-To the right edge of the road Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to: - ANS-Vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians in the roundabout What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite directions? - ANS-Yellow To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must: - ANS-Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should: - ANS-Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must: - ANS-Yield You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if: - ANS-You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow A leaky exhaust system can: - ANS-Make you drowsy when driving Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle? - ANS-Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow: - ANS-Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light Signs indicating areas of public recreation are: - ANS-Brown Child restraints are required for: - ANS-Infants and children who are under the age of four and/or weigh less than 40 pounds A speed restriction sign: - ANS-Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn When changing lanes, you should: - ANS-Always check your blind spot Signs that are colored orange are: - ANS-Work zone signs Driving while keeping your pet in your lap is: - ANS-Illegal To enter a freeway: - ANS-Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving When in a travel lane on the roadway: - ANS-Don't stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should: - ANS-Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that: - ANS-When pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way If your turn signals fail, you should use to indicate that you are turning. - ANS-Hand signals An intersection has no signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should: - ANS-Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right A diamond-shaped sign: - ANS-Warns of existing or possible hazards You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should: - ANS-Keep your windshield and mirrors clear, allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following, and approach all vehicles with caution At dusk or on overcast days, you should: - ANS-Turn on your headlights When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember: - ANS-That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain, wet roads can cause hydroplaning, and to give yourself additional space when coming to a stop When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates: - ANS-You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping Drowsy drivers: - ANS-Can drive so poorly they may appear to be drunk You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should: - ANS-Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid Drivers may not pass from either side of a centerline - ANS- Double solid yellow Your ability to stop is affected by: - ANS-The condition of the road When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit? - ANS-When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic The speed limit in school zones is: - ANS-20 mph At an intersection with a yield sign, you should: - ANS-Slow down and yield the right-of- way to other traffic On slippery roads, you should: - ANS-Slow down When driving to an unfamiliar, you: - ANS-Should plan your trip in advance Which of the following does not happen after drinking? - ANS-You calm down and concentrate better In general, when driving, you should drive: - ANS-On the right half of the road A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp: - ANS-Should yield to drivers already on the interstate Drinking alcohol and driving is: - ANS-A serious traffic safety problem You may not park within __ of a railroad crossing - ANS-50 feet When may you pass on the right shoulder of the road? - ANS-Never Highway markings - ANS-Provide information for drivers What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards? - ANS-Black letters or symbols on a yellow background When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must: - ANS-Pull over to the side of the road and stop Distracted driving is: - ANS-Extremely risky behavior Braking distance is affected by - ANS-The speed your vehicle is traveling, the condition of your brakes and tires, and the condition of the pavement As a pedestrian, you should: - ANS-Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching A bicyclist who doesn't obey traffic laws: - ANS-Can be ticketed A person's ability to drive can be impaired by: - ANS-Alcohol, any medication, and a lack of sleep When stopped for a traffic violation or at an equipment check, the driver must produce: - ANS-Proof of insurance, their license, and proof of registration When passing on a multi-lane highway: - ANS-Be sure the passing lane is clear The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. The hand signal means that the driver plans to: - ANS-Turn right What is the intention of the driver, when he extends his arm straight out? - ANS-Turning left Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)? - ANS-The breathalyzer is a test of a person's BAC Which of the following influences the effects of alcohol? - ANS-The amount of food in the stomach, the body weight of the individual, and how much time passes between drinks Which of the following does alcohol affect? - ANS-Recovery from headlight glare, reaction time, and judgement of distances What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability? - ANS-Allergy medicines, marijuana, and cold remedies On two-lane, two-way streets or highways, you should start left turns: - ANS-Close to the center line If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track: - ANS-Wait until you have a clear view of all tracks Collisions can happen more often when: - ANS-One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic At night, it is hardest to see: - ANS-Pedestrians An orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that vehicle: - ANS-Travels at slower speeds than normal traffic People under 16 years of age who use a false identification card to buy alcohol will: - ANS-Receive a driving suspension that starts on their 16th birthday Parental consent to conduct breath, blood, and urine tests is: - ANS-Not required If you are under age 21 and are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, you will receive a __ license suspension for a first offense - ANS-1 year If a person under 21 years old consumes alcohol, but is not driving a motor vehicle, the penalty for a first offense is: - ANS-A 90-day driver license suspension and up to $500 fine For a first conviction for driving under the influence at any blood alcohol concentration level, you could: - ANS-Pay a fine of at least $300 You may legally block an intersection: - ANS-Under no circumstances You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should: - ANS-Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction: - ANS-Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn You are driving in the middle lane on a three-lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are: - ANS-OK if no signs forbid passing on the right When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you: - ANS-See the vehicle's headlights in your rear-view mirror When driving through a work zone, it is good safety practice to: - ANS-Lengthen your usual following distance-by double Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have: - ANS-Front headlight and red taillight Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street? - ANS- You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively You may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal: - ANS-When directed to do so by a police officer You can practice driving with a special learner's permit: - ANS-Between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on: - ANS-The time of day The Implied Consent Law is: - ANS-You agree to a breath test when under arrest and suspected of drinking and driving You cannot park and leave your car: - ANS-In a tunnel, 30 feet from a railroad crossing, and between a safety zone and the curb What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood? - ANS- Increase the effects of both If you drive after drinking, be aware that alcohol affects: - ANS-Your coordination, your vision, and your judgement Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following except: - ANS-How physically fit you are A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should: - ANS-Read the labels on the drug before driving A chemical test is used to measure: - ANS-Blood alcohol content You drive defensively when you: - ANS-Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light? - ANS-The driver When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: - ANS-At the same speed as traffic on the freeway When passing a bicyclist, you should: - ANS-Move as far left as possible When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you: - ANS-Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic To turn right from a highway into two lanes in your direction, turn from: - ANS-The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should: - ANS-Signal and keep your wheels straight You may not park your vehicle: - ANS-Next to a red painted curb When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: - ANS-Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb Before you leave a parking, space which is parallel to the curb you should: - ANS-Look for traffic by turning your head You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to: - ANS-Turn left You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the: - ANS-Yellow line next to your side of the road in broken The car behind you begins to pass you. You should: - ANS-Slow down slightly and stay in your lane In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden? - ANS-The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going: - ANS-On the left Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: - ANS-May not be crossed for any reason A white painted curb means: - ANS-Loading zone for passengers or mail only When can you drive in a bike lane? - ANS-When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right The effect that lacks of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as: - ANS-The effect that alcohol has If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should: - ANS-Sound your horn Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle: - ANS-You are approaching from behind At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - ANS-Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming You are getting on a highway which has a very short entrance lane. The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to: - ANS-Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly When driving at night, be sure you can stop: - ANS-Within the distance you can see ahead Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following? - ANS-CD player, radio, or cell phone Anything that requires you to , ,or could cause you to crash - ANS-Take your eyes off the road, take your hands off the wheel, or take your attention away from the driving task Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: - ANS-They are properly secured Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: - ANS-You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks You need not stop your vehicle for a frozen dessert truck when: - ANS-You are on the other side of a safety island on a dual highway if your windshield wipers stop suddenly during rain or snow you should: - ANS-Slow down, roll down the driver's side window and put your head out so you can see ahead, and brake and pull off the road If a collision is possible, you should: - ANS-Choose to hit something that will give way rather than something rigid, choose to hit something that's standing still rather than moving toward you, try to make it a glancing blow or a sideswipe As you drive, you must turn your headlights on: - ANS-When weather is bad and visibility is poor, one-half hour after sunset, and one-half hour before sunrise You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible from feet away - ANS-1000 You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: - ANS-Sell or transfer your vehicle You may honk your horn when you: - ANS-Have lost control of your car You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights: - ANS-Should be on their low beam setting When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should: - ANS-Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words "Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means: - ANS-That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to: - ANS-Stop driving If involved in an accident, a driver should: - ANS-Stop their vehicle at or near the scene, not stand or walk in traffic lanes, and turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles. Stress can affect your driving by: - ANS-Lowering your ability to focus on driving. A license will be suspended if a driver: - ANS-Refuses to submit to a chemical test. When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to: - ANS-Other drivers who are already in the intersection, oncoming traffic, and pedestrians who are already in the intersection. Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as: - ANS-Warning signs Consuming which of the following substances may impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUI|)? - ANS-Beer, wine, and other liquor, controlled substances such as illegal drugs or prescription medicines, and inhalants such as glue or paint You should signal to turn___ before beginning your turn - ANS-100 feet A telltale sign of a drunk driver is: - ANS-They are weaving between lanes, they are driving more slowly than the normal traffic flow, and they are making quick and sudden stops When parallel parking, you should park within __ of the curb - ANS-12 inches 
