practice test 3

If a driver extends his or her left arm out horizontally, it indicates that the driver is going to

make a left turn.

On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can _________ from the center lane.

make left turns and U-turns

Car drivers should never be alongside a motorcycle in the same lane even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because

motorcycles need the full width of the lane.

If you see two solid yellow lines on your way, it means that

no passing is permitted.

A double solid yellow line on the pavement means that

passing is not allowed in either direction.

While driving, when you see a triangular road sign, you must

reduce your speed and yield.

With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.

shorter path

If you are parked parallel to the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.

signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder

If someone is following you too closely, you must

slow down and encourage the driver to pass.

What is the correct hand signal for indicating a right turn?

Hand and arm extended upward

If you approach an intersection with a steady yellow light, you must

slow down and proceed with caution, if you cannot stop safely.

Flashing yellow lights on a school bus require other drivers to

slow their vehicles and prepare to stop.

A _________ indicates the outer edge of the traffic lane, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

solid white line

If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must

stop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the street.

Passing on the right is NOT permitted

when driving in a lane set aside for left turns.

On two-lane highways, you are allowed to pass

when there is a dashed yellow line on your side of the center dividing line.

Do not use your horn

when you want the driver in front of you to move out of the way. to honk at a blind person. when you are angry or upset. in any of the above situations.

You may not pass another vehicle except

when your lane is separated by a broken yellow line.

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

yield to the traffic in the roundabout.

A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means that

you may either proceed straight ahead or turn left.

When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay _________ and make the turn close to the right curb.

as far to the right as possible

Unless it is prohibited, drivers must use the three-point turn to

turn around on a narrow street.

Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true?

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left.

Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is incorrect?

At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the through street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street.

_________ occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of on the road.

Hydroplaning

Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?

Single solid yellow lines

a stop sign.

The octagonal shape in the figure is

the driver is slowing or stopping.

This hand signal indicates that

The road ahead is closed.

What does this flashing arrow panel mean?

A steep downgrade ahead

What does this road sign indicate?

A divided highway ends ahead.

What does this sign mean?

Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is NOT true?

You can exceed the speed limit to pass quickly.

On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when

a broken yellow line is in your lane.

The primary traveling aids for a blind person include

a white cane and a trained guide dog.

If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle _______ of your lane.

in the center

An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.

interchange

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as

left-edge lines.

At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow pointing left indicates to the driver that

the signal is about to change to a green or red light or to a red arrow.

A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that

the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph.

Flag persons are often located on highways and in work zones

to stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through construction areas.