Test 2 a-b answers

. If you are tired, you should try and take a nap before driving. A. True B. False

a

A solid double yellow line down the center of a two-way street indicates: A. no passing in either direction B. the roadway is on a hill C. two-way left-turn lane D. no turns except at intersections

a

It is legal to exceed the speed limit when passing on a two-lane highway. A. True B . False

a

Passing is allowed on a two-lane, two-way road marked with: A. a broken yellow line B. a broken white line C. a solid yellow line D. double solid yellow lines

a

The front wheels should be turned toward the street when parked: A. uphill with a curb B. downhill with a curb C. uphill without a curb D. downhill without a curb

a

What is the most important step in turning the car around? A. Carefully checking for traffic in all directions B. Signaling C. Shifting to the proper gear D. Selecting the lane of traffic in which to turn

a

When preparing to make a lane change, what else should you do besides use the turn signal? A. Check mirrors and over the shoulder B. slow down a little and check C. show a hand signal and wave everyone back D. change your lane position to 2 or 3

a

When you look far and near and side-to-side, you are: A. scanning B. centering C. checking D. monitoring

a

You should check the mirror blind spot area by: A. looking over your shoulder to check area B. using both outside mirrors to C. using both the inside and outside mirrors to check area D. using the inside mirror to check area

a

Before changing lanes, the most important thing you should do is: A. signal to communicate with others B. make sure the area and path of travel to the front is open C. change speed to slow vehicles behind D. look in the rearview mirror for vehicles close to you

b

If you must turn your car around on a narrow street and most of the traitic IS coming toward you, the safest turnabout would be: A. 3-point or Y-turn B. using a driveway on the right side of the road (2-point turn) C. intersectional U-turn D. using a driveway on the left side of the road

b

In order to maintain a four-second following time, a driver must adjust: A. the mirrors B. speed as needed C. lane position as needed D. to four car lengths behind the vehicle

b

Inattentional Blindness is known as what? A. Night Blindness B. Distracted Driving C. less than 20/20 vision D. Not being able to see to the sides

b

When is the risk of injuring a child the greatest? A. When ridding in the bus. B. The loading and unloading of a bus. C. While waiting at the bus stop. D. On rural roads

b

When parking uphill with a curb, your front wheels should be: A. parallel to and touching the curb B. turned sharply away from the curb C. turned sharply toward the curb D. parallel to and 6 to 12 inches from the curb

b

When you are parallel parked, how close to the curb should a car be in the state of Washington? A. Within 6 inches B. Within 12 inches C. Within 18 inches D. Within 24 inches

b

What is the most serious loss to a driver who tailgates? A. Driving ahead of others B. Travel time C. Seeing the full traffic picture D Ease of getting around parked cars

c

When a transit bus is on the side of the road and signaling to re-enter traffic, what must you do? A. Keep going and pass the bus. B. DO SMOG and continue. C. You must yield to the bus. D. Drive to the side of the road and stop.

c

When making a 3-point or Y-turnabout on a narrow street, how far should you back your car? A. Only to the center of the street B. Only until wheels are turned full right C. Only as far back as needed to complete the maneuver D. Only until rear wheels touch the far curb

c

When parking on the right shoulder of a hill where there is no curb, you should: A. point the front wheels toward the center of the road (left) B. have the rear wheels closer to the shoulder C. turn the front wheels so they point away from the road (right) D. place the front wheels parallel to the edge of the pavement

c

Which question should a driver answer first when approaching an intersection? A. Where does the cross street intersect? B. Where should I begin to brake? C. Are there any traffic controls? D. How good is sight distance at the sides?

c

A good reason to cross railroad tracks when the railroad lights are flashing is when: A. you are in a hurry B. you never saw a train on the track before C. the train seems far enough away to make it across safely D. none of the above choices

d

As you drive on a residential street, you spot the following clues: a parked vehicle with front wheels turned toward the street and a person sitting behind the wheel. You should: A. predict that the vehicle may enter your path B. decide to ignore the parked vehicle C. predict the parked vehicle will remain parked D. anticipate no change in your path

d

Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver: A. is skilled B. is alert C. has a good vehicle D. has not scanned far enough ahead

d

The best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to: A. keep your eyes glued on the target area of the travel path ahead B. keep your car in good mechanical condition C. use rearview and side mirrors D. continually scan for hazards or changing areas

d