Drivers ed
YOU ARE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE FAR LEFT (FAST) LANE OF A FREEWAY POSTED FOR 65 MPH. YOU SHOULD BE CITED FOR DRIVING TOO SLOWLY:
. If you block the normal and reasonable flow of traffic
IT IS ILLEGAL FOR A PERSON UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE TO DRIVE WITH A BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC) THAT IS ______ OR MORE.
0.01%—One hundredth of one percent
HE SPEED LIMIT IN AN ALLEY IS:
15 mph
WHEN YOU ARE WITHIN 100 FEET OF A RAILROAD CROSSING WITH NO GATES OR CONTROLS, AND YOU CANNOT SEE THE TRACKS 400 FEET IN BOTH DIRECTIONS, THE SPEED LIMIT IS:
15 mph
UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED, THE SPEED LIMIT IN A BUSINESS DISTRICT IS:
25 mph
IF YOU ARE CONVICTED OF DEFACING PROPERTY BY USING PAINT OR ANY OTHER KIND OF LIQUID, THE COURT MAY DELAY YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE FOR UP TO ____ YEAR(S).
3
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT USING HIGH-BEAMS, DIM YOUR LIGHTS WHEN YOU ARE WITHIN _______ FT OF A VEHICLE TRAVELLING IN YOUR DIRECTION.
300
WHAT IS A SAFETY ZONE?
A space set aside for pedestrians
YOU SHOULD INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOUR CAR AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD WHEN YOU:
Are being followed by a tailgater
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE TO STOP YOUR VEHICLE IN ANY EMERGENCY?
Brake hard and pump your brakes (non-ABS) to avoid skidding
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR ACCELERATOR STICKS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING?
Concentrate on steering and seeing the road Pump the accelerator and try to clear any obstruction Shift to neutral, brake and stop off of the road; turn on flashers
IF THERE IS A DOUBLE SOLID YELLOW LINE DIVIDING OPPOSITE LANES OF TRAFFIC, YOU MAY:
Cross over the lines to make left turn from or into a side street
THE SPEED LIMIT POSTED ON A ROAD IS 55 MPH. WHEN THE ROAD IS WET:
Drive 5 to 10 mph under the speed limit
WHICH OF THESE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A DIMLY LIT STREET?
Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lit by your headlights
WHEN YOU HEAR THE SIREN OR SEE THE FLASHING RED LIGHT OF A CLOSELY APPROACHING EMERGENCY VEHICLE, AND YOU ARE NOT IN THE INTERSECTION, YOU SHOULD:
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
YOU MUST SIGNAL CONTINUOUSLY DURING THE LAST 100 FEET BEFORE YOU TURN AT AN INTERSECTION:
Even if you do not see other vehicles around
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT DRIVING AND TAKING DRUGS?
Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving
A GREEN PAINTED CURB MEANS THAT STOPPING OR PARKING IS:
For a limited time in a business district
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR ENGINE STALLS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING?
Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult) Shift your transmission to neutral Try to re-start; if unable, stop off road, using four-way flashers
YOU ARE DRIVING 45 MPH IN A 55 MPH ZONE. YOU CAN BE CITED FOR SPEEDING:
If road or weather conditions require an even slower speed
YOU MUST SHOW PROOF OF INSURANCE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT:
If you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation
YOU CAN MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT A SOLID RED LIGHT AFTER YOU CHECK FOR PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER TRAFFIC:
If you stop first and there is no sign to prohibit the turn
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT SAFETY ZONES?
It is a space set aside for pedestrians and marked by raised buttons or road markings
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT DOUBLE PARKING?
It is illegal under any circumstances
U-TURNS IN BUSINESS DISTRICTS ARE:
Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them
WHEN A CAR WITH BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS COMES TOWARD YOU AT NIGHT, YOU SHOULD:
Look toward the right edge of your lane
T'S BEST NOT TO DRIVE IN THE FOG, BUT IF YOU MUST, YOU SHOULD USE:
Low-beam lights
WHEN IT IS FOGGY, YOU SHOULD SLOW DOWN AND TURN ON YOUR:
Low-beam lights
IF THERE ARE DOUBLE SOLID YELLOW LINES IN THE CENTER OF THE ROADWAY, YOU:
May cross the lines to turn left into a private driveway
IF YOU WANT TO TURN LEFT FROM A DRIVEWAY ONTO A ROAD WITH A CENTER LANE MARKED, YOU:
May turn into this lane before merging into regular traffic
ALLOW EXTRA SPACE IN FRONT OF YOUR VEHICLE WHEN FOLLOWING A:
Motorcycle
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE REGARDING MOTORCYCLES?
Motorcycles should be followed at a greater distance
WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE LEFT OF TWO TRAFFIC LANES, AND MANY CARS ARE PASSING ON YOUR RIGHT, YOU SHOULD:
Move over into the right lane when it is safe
WHAT IS THE "BASIC SPEED LAW"?
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
WHEN SHARING THE ROAD WITH A TROLLEY OR LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE:
Never turn in front of an approaching trolley or light rail vehicle
WHEN YOU CAN MERGE INTO A BIKE LANE FOR A RIGHT TURN?
No more than 200 feet before turning
IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS A STEERING WHEEL LOCK, SHOULD YOU EVER TURN OFF THE IGNITION WHILE IT IS MOVING?
No, the steering wheel may lock and you can lose control of your vehicle
WHEN PLANNING TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES, YOU SHOULD:
Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane
WHICH OF THESE IS A LEGAL U-TURN?
On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn
LOOK TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT BEFORE ENTERING ANY INTERSECTION ON A GREEN LIGHT BECAUSE:
Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light
YOU SEE A PEDESTRIAN WITH A WHITE CANE AT THE CORNER READY TO CROSS THE STREET. THE PERSON TAKES A STEP BACK AND PULLS IN HIS CANE. YOU SHOULD:
Proceed across the street because the person is not ready to cross
IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, YOU MUST EXCHANGE WITH THE OTHER PERSON(S) INVOLVED YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE INFORMATION AND:
Proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address
IF YOUR VEHICLE BREAKS DOWN, YOU SHOULD:
Pull off of the road as far as possible, while still visible Turn on four-way flashers and open your hood (if not wet out) Place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle
WHEN YOU WANT TO PASS A LARGE TRUCK IN THE CENTER OF THREE LANES, IT'S BEST TO PASS:
Quickly on the left and move ahead of it
WHEN DRIVING ON A SLIPPERY SURFACE SUCH AS SNOW OR ICE:
Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills
TWO SETS OF SOLID DOUBLE YELLOW LINES TWO FEET OR MORE APART:
Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed
WO SETS OF SOLID DOUBLE YELLOW LINES TWO FEET OR MORE APART:
Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WILL HELP YOU PREVENT REAR-END COLLISIONS?
Signaling at least 100 feet before turning
YOU SHOULD CHECK TRAFFIC BEHIND YOU:
So you will know if you are being tailgated
YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT WHEN THE SIGNAL LIGHT TURNS YELLOW. YOU SHOULD:
Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely
OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT MAKING ROOM FOR YOU TO MERGE ONTO A FREEWAY WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, YOU MAY:
Stop before merging with freeway traffic
Drive to the side of the road into the designated area
THERE ARE FIVE VEHICLES FOLLOWING CLOSELY BEHIND YOU ON A ROAD WITH ONE LANE IN YOUR DIRECTION. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SIGN YOU SHOULD:
Let other traffic go first
THIS SIGN MEANS:
IF ANOTHER DRIVER "CUTS" IN FRONT OF YOU, IT WOULD BE BETTER IF YOU:
Take your foot off the gas B. Brake suddenly
WHEN YOU FOLLOW VEHICLES TOO CLOSELY AND ANOTHER DRIVER SUDDENLY CUTS IN FRONT OF YOU, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Take your foot off the gas pedal
YOU MUST YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT AN INTERSECTION TO:
The car in the intersection
YOU ARE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT TO TURN RIGHT, AND A PEDESTRIAN ON YOUR RIGHT IS WAITING TO CROSS THE STREET YOU WANT TO ENTER. WHO HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEN YOUR LIGHT TURNS GREEN?
The pedestrian has the right-of-way
THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT FOR IDEAL DRIVING CONDITION IS:
The posted speed for the road or freeway you are using
IF YOU SEE WARNING HAZARD LIGHTS ON A MOVING PASSENGER VEHICLE, IT MEANS:
There may be a hazard or an accident ahead
EVEN IF YOU KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CAN MANEUVER A SHARP CURVE AT THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT, YOU SHOULD SLOW DOWN BECAUSE:
There may be a stalled car or accident ahead that you can't see
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT VEHICLES DISPLAYING A DIAMOND-SHAPED SIGN (INDICATING A HAZARDOUS LOAD)?
They must stop before crossing railroad tracks
The road ahead may be slippery
This sign means
The right lane will end ahead
This sign means:
WHEN DRIVING, YOU SHOULD STAY AT LEAST:
Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you
WHY SHOULD YOU SCAN 10 TO 15 SECONDS AHEAD OF YOU?
To avoid last-minute moves
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT LARGE TRUCKS?
Trucks are not as maneuverable as passenger vehicles
WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE FOR DRIVING WHEN HEAVY FOG, DUST, OR PRECIPITATION OCCURS?
Try not to drive until conditions improve
TO ENSURE THE LANE NEXT TO YOU IS CLEAR WHEN YOU WANT TO CHANGE LANES:
Turn your head and look in the lane you are going to enter
MOST SERIOUS ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AT WHAT TIME OF DAY?
Twilight-Darkness
YOU MAY LEGALLY PARK IN FRONT OF A DRIVEWAY:
Under no circumstances
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A PROPER USE OF VEHICLE LIGHTS?
Using low-beams during the day on narrow country roads
WHEN SHOULD YOU LET OTHER DRIVERS GO FIRST EVEN YOU HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT-OF-WAY?
When it helps prevent accidents
WHEN IT IS LEGAL FOR A PERSON OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE TO USE A CELL PHONE WITHOUT A HANDS-FREE DEVICE WHILE DRIVING?
When making a call for emergency assistance
U-TURNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ARE LEGAL:
When there are no vehicles approaching nearby
USE YOUR HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT:
Whenever it is legal and safe
YOU SHOULD NOT PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE:
Where someone is likely to enter or cross the road
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS NOT TRUE ABOUT ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONES?
White signs indicate closed lanes and roadwork ahead
WHEN A TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNS GREEN, SHOULD YOU GO IMMEDIATELY?
Yes, but you must yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection
IS IT LEGAL FOR A PERSON AGE 21 OR OLDER TO DRIVE WITH AN OPEN CONTAINER OF ALCOHOL IN HIS OR HER VEHICLE?
Yes, if the container is in the trunk
A GREEN ARROW MEANS GO, BUT FIRST YOU MUST:
Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection
YOU SHOULD USE YOUR VEHICLE'S HORN WHEN:
You are involved in an emergency situation
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONES?
You are responsible for the safety of the road workers
IT IS ILLEGAL TO ENTER AN INTERSECTION WHEN:
You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAFFIC LIGHTS WITH RED ARROWS AND THOSE WITH SOLID RED LIGHTS?
You cannot turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first
IF YOU ARE CAUGHT DRIVING WITH A BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC) AT OR ABOVE THE LEGAL LIMIT:
You may be fined by the court
YOU SHOULD ALLOW MORE SPACE IN FRONT OF YOUR VEHICLE WHEN FOLLOWING A LARGE TRUCK BECAUSE:
You need the extra room to see around the truck
WHEN PASSING IN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE OF A TWO LANE ROAD, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER:
Your speed relative to others, and your ability to accelerate How much clear space you need to pass, and how much you have The speed and distance of oncoming traffic, and possible hazards
TRAFFIC FATALITIES ARE _____________ AT NIGHT COMPARED TO DAYTIME.
about three to four times as high
IF YOU ARE BEING TAILGATED, YOU SHOULD:
increase your following distance
FLASH FLOODS CAN CAUSE VEHICLES TO FLOAT AND FILL WITH WATER, TRAPPING AND DROWNING PEOPLE. WHILE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT AND IN DEEP WATER, EVEN ____ INCHES OF WATER CAN FLOAT SOME SMALL CARS.
six
BRAKING STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT A TRACTOR-TRAILER TRAVELING AT 55 MPH NEEDS ____ THE DISTANCE TO STOP AS AN AUTOMOBILE.
two times
