Nevada DMV

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What do pennant-shaped signs indicate?

A No Passing Zone

Which of the following drugs could affect your ability to drive?

A cold remedy. Marijuana. Tranquilizers. All of the above.

Select the most effective safety restraint(s) in a traffic crash.

A combination of lap/shoulder belt and air bag.

What does the pictured signal indicate?

A pedestrian may begin crossing the street

Which of the following must you obey over the others? (flashing red light, stop sign, a steady red light.)

A police officer

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, drivers should:

Accelerate to the speed of traffic.

When in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is:

Acceptable to drink alcoholic beverages if you are not driving.

When you get in a car to drive, the first thing you should do is:

Adjust your seat.

When approaching a highway-rail intersection, the first sign drivers see is usually:

An RXR round sign on a yellow background.

The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:

An advance warning sign.

To drive defensively, you must:

Anticipate errors by other drivers. Keep your eyes moving.

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

Approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane.

When they see a crossbuck sign, drivers:

Are legally required to yield the right of way to trains.

Diamond-shaped signs:

Are used to warn of hazards on roadways.

You go with a group of friends to a social event, and you plan to have a few drinks. You should:

Arrange to ride home with a friend who does not drink

Drivers are required to stop:

At an intersection with a stop sign. When a traffic officer orders them to stop. Where there is a red light. All of the above.

While driving, it is important to slow down:

At intersections. When the road is wet. On narrow roads. All of the above.

You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal:

BEFORE you move.

If another car has stopped in an adjacent lane in the same direction of travel, you should:

Be careful in case the other vehicle has stopped for a pedestrian.

As you approach an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. You should:

Be prepared to stop before the intersection.

When driving on major highways you should:

Be ready to react to road hazards. Keep your eyes moving. Stay alert. All of the above.

At a stop sign there is no stop line or crosswalk. You must stop:

Before you enter the intersection.

What is the meaning of blue traffic signs?

Blue indicates road user services.

Road signs that point out scenic areas and parks are:

Brown and white.

To avoid the risk of being involved in an alcohol-related crash, you should:

Call a taxi if you've been drinking. Say "No, thanks" if someone offers you alcohol. Decide before you start drinking that you are not going to drive. All of the above.

A flashing yellow light:

Can be found before reaching a sharp curve. Is used at dangerous intersections. Warns drivers to proceed with caution. All of the above.

Tailgating

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

Worn tires:

Can make turning more difficult. Can increase your stopping distance. May cause you to hydroplane even with very little water on the road. All of the above.

Aggressive driving includes:

Chasing or challenging other drivers. Yelling, honking, gesturing at other drivers. Quick lane changes without a signal. All of the above.

At intersections marked with stop lines, drivers must:

Come to a complete stop.

What is the meaning of orange traffic signs?

Construction and maintenance warning.

What do warning signs mean?

Danger ahead. Drivers are approaching a hazardous location. Drivers are approaching a location where there is a special rule. All of the above.

What should you do if a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane?

Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other driver.

If another vehicle passes you on the left, you must:

Decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right.

Doing all you can to prevent crashes is called:

Defensive Driving

Most signs used in street work areas are:

Diamond shaped

Warning signs normally are:

Diamond-shaped

When other drivers around you are acting in anger, you should:

Distance yourself from the situation. Avoid making eye contact. Slow down or move over safely. All of the above.

Which of the following is a defensive driving skill/technique?

Do not drive if you are very weary. Keep your vehicle in good condition. Maintain the correct speed. All of the above.

What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?

Do not panic.

What should you do in case of a steering failure?

Don't panic. Turn on your emergency lights to let other drivers know you are having car problems. Move toward the side of the road and bring the car to a gradual stop.

You may not pass another vehicle on either side of a _______ centerline.

Double solid yellow

The 'One Way' sign means that:

Drivers may travel only in the direction of the arrow.

Who is most at risk? Drivers who have overslept. Drivers who have traditional work schedules. Drivers who are driving long distances without rest breaks. Or Experienced drivers.

Drivers who are driving long distances without rest breaks.

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

Early enough so others know your intention.

When you make a left turn from a two-way road into a four-lane highway, you must:

Enter the left lane, to the right of the center line.

When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

Enter the two-way road to the right of its center line

_______ limit(s) your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

Even the smallest amount of alcohol

The octagonal shape is used:

Exclusively for stop signs.

You should increase your following distance when:

Exiting a freeway. Following a motorcycle. Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision. All of the above.

Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the center line. T/F

False

If driving in foggy weather, drivers should turn on their high-beams to increase the field of vision. T/F

False

The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is pump your brakes. T/F

False

When following a motorcycle, drivers do not need to allow as much distance as when following a car. T/F

False

You are driving and you are feeling drowsy. You should:

Find a safe place to stop for a break.

A pedestrian in the crosswalk when the 'DON'T WALK' signal begins flashing must:

Finish crossing the street.

Left turns on a red light are allowed:

From a one-way street into a one-way street.

If you get on a wrong expressway exit, you must:

Get off at the next exit and look for signs that tell you how to return to the expressway.

If you hear a thumping sound while driving, you should:

Get off the road and check your tires.

When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway?

Get out of the car and check behind the car.

Green and white signs:

Give information about directions and distances.

Before turning, you should:

Give the proper turn signal.

Keeping a space cushion between you and the other vehicles around you is important because it:

Gives you time to react to situations.

If you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle, you should:

Glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to determine the other vehicle's position. Avoid looking directly at the bright lights. Use the road edge as a guide until the approaching vehicle passes by. All of the above.

If you miss your exit from an interstate expressway, you should:

Go to the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

A flashing red traffic light:

Has the same meaning as a stop sign.

What should you do if one of your tires blows out?

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.

In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement. This is called:

Hydroplaning

The yield sign means:

If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.

A yellow arrow means:

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

A narrow bridge ahead

Image is:

The effects of alcohol on driving include:

Improved judgement, Better reflexes, Improved coordination, None of the above.

Parking is not allowed:

In an intersection, unless permitted by signs. In a crosswalk. In a tunnel. On the road side of a parked vehicle. All of the above

If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

In the direction you want to go.

When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

Increase the following distance.

Smoking while driving:

Is distracting

When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance:

Is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.

Which of the following is NOT true about ABS?

It helps increase your stopping distance.

Which of the following is true about the Anti-Locking Brake System?

It prevents skidding. Can help improve vehicle stability. It allows drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation. All of the above.

Examples of proper glass maintenance include:

Keeping your windows clean and clear. Replacing worn wiper blades. Making sure there is enough windshield fluid in the reservoir. All of the above.

Regulatory signs are:

Law

On slippery roads, drivers should:

Leave more space in front of their vehicle.

What does a flashing left yellow arrow mean?

Left turns are allowed. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

To avoid having to make an emergency stop while driving in traffic, drivers should:

Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

When approaching any intersection or driveway, drivers should:

Look both ways and be ready to stop.

At a light rail intersection, you should always:

Look both ways before crossing the tracks. Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists. Be alert and obey all traffic signals. All of the above.

When a 'Road Closed' sign is displayed, drivers must:

Look for a detour or another route.

You are driving in the left lane and want to change to the right lane. Before changing lanes, you should check your mirrors, signal and:

Look over your right shoulder.

To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

When driving in fog, drivers should use:

Low beam headlights.

When driving in heavy rain, drivers should use:

Low beam headlights.

When passing other vehicles, drivers should:

Make sure the passing lane is clear of traffic, and check behind and to the left to make sure another vehicle is not attempting to pass.

Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

May have trouble controlling their vehicles.

A flashing red light:

Means that you must bring your vehicle to a complete halt. Is used at dangerous intersections. Means the same thing as a stop sign. All of the above.

Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?

Motorcycles are hard to see. It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed. It is hard to judge how far away a motorcycle is. All of the above.

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, you must:

Move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane.

If a driver follows you too closely, you should:

Move to another lane if possible.

Drivers should be aware that a motorcyclist may:

Move to the center of the lane on steel deck bridges. Quickly change speed or lane position. Decrease speed and rise off the seat when approaching a railroad crossing. All of the above.

A vehicle that enters a road from a driveway:

Must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians.

When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, if the road you enter has two lanes, you:

Must turn into its left lane.

A driver who approaches an intersection:

Must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.

You ________ traffic headed toward you when you turn left.

Must yield to

When driving near light rail vehicles, drivers should:

Never drive around lowered crossing gates. Expect trains on any track at any time. Always obey signs and traffic signals. All of the above.

Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles in the circle?

No. Vehicles already in the circle have the right-of-way.

A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway. The driver of the vehicle approaching from the rear should:

Not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

Drivers should allow a larger space cushion when stopping:

On an up-hill.

The 'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign is used:

On multiple lane highways.

On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine?

One hour

You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

Only if you have an emergency.

Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

Passing is not allowed.

Double solid yellow lines mean:

Passing is not permitted in either direction.

You can reduce the chance of a collision with a large vehicle if you:

Pay attention to its turn signals.

At night, it is hardest to see:

Pedestrians

What does the flashing signal in the picture indicate?

Pedestrians should finish crossing the street if started.

Alcohol causes:

Poor judgment. Loss of concentration. Reduced perception. All of the above.

When they see a yellow X signal, drivers should:

Prepare to leave the lane safely.

When the road is slippery, you should:

Press your brakes in slow, steady strokes.

You are approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing light. You should:

Proceed with caution through the intersection.

A flashing yellow light means:

Proceed/drive with caution.

Work zone signs:

Provide information on road work or other temporary road conditions.

You hear a siren close by but can not see where the emergency vehicle is. What do you do?

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.

When driving in icy or snowy conditions, to avoid crashes drivers should:

Reduce speed and increase following distance.

What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving?

Reduced visibility.

You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:

Regardless of your direction.

Speed limit signs are:

Regulation signs (regulatory signs).

Which signs have black letters on a white background?

Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)

While inside the roundabout, you should:

Remain in your lane until you are ready to exit.

When driving behind a motorcycle, drivers must:

Remembers that motorcyclists have the right to use a complete traffic lane

If your car goes into water, you should:

Remove yourself before it starts to sink.

Bicyclists must:

Ride in a bicycle lane, if available.

Two motorcyclists are allowed to:

Ride side-by-side in a single lane.

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

Road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic.

A driver cuts off another vehicle, or threatens another motorist or a pedestrian. These are examples of:

Road rage

Drivers must be prepared for anything coming up in the road ahead. They should:

Scan the road for traffic conditions and possible hazards.

Pentagonal signs are used to indicate:

School crossings

_______ are your best protection against injury or death if you are in a vehicle crash.

Seat belts

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Shift to a lower gear.

When they see this sign, drivers:

Should not speed up or brake quickly.

Arrows on the roadway:

Show which lanes you must use.

A speed restriction sign:

Shows the recommended speed for a curve/turn

What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?

Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop.

When changing lanes, you should:

Signal, check your mirrors and blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.

To enter a freeway:

Signal, yield, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.

When you pass another vehicle, before you return to the right lane, you must:

Signal. Make sure you can see the front bumper of the vehicle you passed. Look at your interior rear-view mirror. All of the above.

A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

To pass a bicyclist traveling in the same direction on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you should:

Slow down and wait until there is no oncoming traffic, then pass the bicyclist leaving him or her sufficient space.

When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

Slow down to allow room for the other driver to complete the pass safely.

To reduce their chances of colliding with an animal, drivers should:

Slow down when approaching animals that are standing near the road. look well down the road and far off to each side. scan the sides of the road to watch for the reflection of vehicle headlights in the eyes of animals. All of the above.

This warning sign means:

Slow down, drive with caution and watch for children, You are approaching a school, Watch out for children crossing the street, All of the above.

When approaching a railroad crossing drivers should:

Slow down. Be ready to stop. Look for a train. All of the above.

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

Sound your horn.

Highway hypnosis is a driving condition that can result from:

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.

If you are pulled over by law enforcement, you should:

Stay in the driver's seat with both hands clearly in sight on the steering wheel.

Which of the following does NOT affect the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

Steering ability

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to highway speed, you should:

Stop and wait for a large gap in traffic, then enter the highway and accelerate quickly.

What is the meaning of red traffic signs?

Stop, do not enter or wrong way.

What should drivers do when the red lights begin to flash?

Stop.

A red traffic sign means?

Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way. All of the above.

Aggressive drivers:

Tailgate other vehicles and make improper lane changes. Run stop signs. Are high risk drivers. All of the above.

It is important for drivers to know that trucks:

Take longer than cars to stop.

Anything that requires you to _______ could cause you to crash.

Take your attention away from driving. Take your eyes off the road. Take your hands off the wheel. All of the above.

If your front wheels start to skid, the first thing you should do is:

Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral.

A thumping sound can be a warning:

That a tire blowout is about to occur.

When two cars arrive at an intersection with no signs or signals at the same time, which car has the right-of-way?

The car approaching from the right.

At intersections where two or more drivers stop at STOP signs at the same time and they are at right angles:

The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

Two drivers reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who has the right of way?

The driver on the right.

What is a likely effect when you take another drug while you drink alcohol?

The effects of the alcohol and the drug are enhanced.

Vertical rectangles tell drivers:

The law

You reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?

The other driver. (right)

When approaching someone using a white cane, you should proceed with caution because:

The pedestrian is blind.

BAC is:

The percentage of alcohol in your blood.

Never make a U-turn from:

The right lane.

An edge line that angles toward the center of the road indicates that:

The road is narrower ahead.

Is used to advise motorists of the appropriate ramp speed at the highway exit point.

The sign in the picture:

Vehicle stopping distance never depends on:

The time of day.

The shape of a route sign tells you:

The type of route you are on.

A 4-way stop sign means:

There are four stop signs at the intersection. Traffic from all four directions must stop. The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. All of the above.

Drivers may continue carefully through a yellow light if:

They already are within the intersection

When drivers see the 'Wrong Way' sign:

They are going the wrong way on an expressway exit ramp.

A driver should be extra alert for motorcyclists, bicycles and pedestrians. Why?

They are hard to see in traffic.

Drivers cant pass a vehicle on the left if:

They can not safely return to the right lane before any Oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of them. Their lane has a solid yellow center line. They approach a curve on a two-way road and can not see around it. All of the above.

A lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles.

This road sign indicates that:

A regulatory sign

This road sign is:

A side road enters ahead

This road sign means

"Y" intersection ahead

This road sign means:

Crossroads ahead

This road sign means:

Pedestrian walking

This road sign means:

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

This road sign means:

Slow down and yield to traffic on main road when merging.

This road sign means:

Slow down, stop if necessary and yield the right-of-way.

This road sign means:

T-intersection ahead

This road sign means:

The center lane is shared for left turns in both directions of travel.

This road sign means:

The right lane ends soon.

This road sign means:

There is a traffic signal ahead.

This road sign means:

Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.

This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way

This road sign means:

Another road enters the highway from the direction shown.

This road sign warns drivers that:

The road surface ahead changes to a low-type surface or earth road.

This road sign warns drivers that:

Provides an advance notice of a roundabout.

This road sign:

A cross road

This sign indicates

The highest safe speed drivers should travel around the curve ahead is 25 MPH.

This sign indicates that:

Maximum speed

This sign indicates the ___________ vehicles can safely travel in this area.

A slow-moving vehicle

This sign indicates:

Merging traffic

This sign indicates:

Phone service ahead

This sign indicates:

The overpass ahead has a low clearance.

This sign indicates:

Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road they wish to enter.

This sign means drivers should:

270 degree turn ahead.

This sign means:

Detour to the right.

This sign means:

Do not to enter if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign.

This sign means:

Drivers are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one they are on.

This sign means:

Hairpin corner ahead.

This sign means:

No parking between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.

This sign means:

Parking is not allowed.

This sign means:

The divided highway ends ahead.

This sign means:

The driver is near a school and should watch for children.

This sign means:

The night-time speed limit is 45 MPH.

This sign means:

You must make a U-turn

This sign means:

They cannot go straight ahead.

This sign tells drivers that:

They must stay on the right side of the divider.

This sign tells drivers that:

A hill or a downgrade up ahead on the road.

This traffic sign warns you about

Provides advance notice to upcoming speed limit change.

This warning sign:

May turn left on a green light when it is safe to do so.

This white sign means you:

______ is the only effective way to reduce your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC).

Time

What is the purpose of minimum speed limits?

To keep a smooth traffic flow.

You may use a center turn lane:

To make a left turn onto or from the highway.

Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

To reduce your speed.

As you drive on the expressway, make sure:

To signal all lane changes.

When parked facing down hill, your wheels should be turned:

Toward the curb.

A four-way stop sign means:

Traffic from all four directions must stop. There are four stop signs at this intersection. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. All of the above.

A common mistake that drivers make is driving without adequate rest. T/F

True

With conventional brakes, the correct way to stop in an emergency situation where traction is lost and the car slides is by pumping the brakes. T/F

True

If an aggressive driver is behind you:

Try and get out of the aggressive drivers way.

If you stop along the road at night:

Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on.

To keep your vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on a hill, if you are facing uphill you should:

Turn the front wheels away from the curb or edge of the road.

When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

Turning your head and glancing over your shoulder.

Motorcycle operators have the right to:

Use a complete traffic lane.

When driving at night, you should slow down and:

Use high beams whenever possible, but never when there's oncoming traffic.

If your car breaks down on the highway, you should:

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

Which shape is a speed limit sign?

Vertical rectangle

You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do?

Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

If traffic on the other side of an intersection is backed up and you cannot get completely through, you must:

Wait until traffic ahead is clear.

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait until you have a clear view of both tracks.

Which signs have black letters on a yellow or orange background?

Warning signs (diamond)

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children you should:

Watch for children walking along the side of the road.

For protection, motorcyclists are required to:

Wear approved helmets.

The same as the yellow light, but applies only to movement in the direction of the arrow.

What does a yellow arrow signal mean?

Hospital service

What does this road sign indicate?

Motor vehicles entering an exclusive right-turn lane must weave across bicycle traffic in bicycle lanes.

What does this road sign indicate?

Passing is prohibited:

When a school bus is stopped to load or unload children on a public road. Whenever a solid line marks the left side of your lane. at intersections. All of the above.

You can pass on the right:

When a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.

Drivers may need more space in front of their vehicle:

When following motorcycles. When it is hard to see ahead. When carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer. All of the above.

In the following situations, drivers should increase their following interval:

When following vehicles that are required to come to a stop at railroad crossings. On slippery roads. When it is hard to see ahead because of bad weather. All of the above.

Roads are most slippery:

When it first starts to rain.

Drivers may cross solid yellow lines:

When making turns.

Drivers must yield for emergency vehicles:

When they see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.

Watch for this species crossing the road.

When they see this road sign, drivers should:

Slow down and keep well to the left.

When they see this sign, drivers should:

Slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles.

When you see this sign you should:

Regulation signs normally are:

White rectangles

Before a school bus stops to load passengers, the driver will usually flash:

Yellow warning lights.

After parking, are you allowed to open a door on the road side of your vehicle?

Yes, but only if it does not interfere with bicyclists and other traffic.

When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

Yield to all trains at the crossing.

One broken line indicates:

You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe.

Double solid lines on the roadway mean:

You cannot pass. You cannot change lanes. You can not go across the lines except to turn left to enter or leave the highway. All of the above.

If an officer believes you are driving under the influence and asks you to take an alcohol or drug test.

You cannot refuse to take the test.

Your blind spot is the area of the road:

You cannot see without moving your head.

The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving:

You don't remember driving the last few miles. You continue to yawn. Your eyes go out of focus by themselves. All of the above.

A steady green light at intersections means:

You may drive through the intersection if the road is clear.

If a traffic officer signals you to drive through a red light:

You must do it.

What should you do in case of a brake failure?

You should apply the parking brake slowly. Pull off the road into an open space, if available. Rub your tires on the curb to slow your car.

Hydroplaning is a situation in which:

Your tires ride up on a thin surface of water, losing contact with the pavement, and resulting in sudden loss of control.

What does it mean If an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low visibility?

Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.

On what three conditions does your blood alcohol content (BAC) depend?

Your weight. How much alcohol you drink. How much time passes between drinks

When driving, it is important to keep a space cushion _______ of your vehicle.

all sides

Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.

blue;white

Drivers may pass another vehicle if the line dividing two lanes is a ________ line.

broken white

If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate your intention to turn.

hand signals

Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car.

larger and deeper

Drinking alcohol while taking drugs:

ould multiply the effects of the alcohol.

Before entering a traffic circle, drivers must slow down and yield to ___________ in the traffic circle.

pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles All of the above.

The yield sign is ___ and white, with ___ letters.

red; red

If another vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane, you should _______, sound your horn and brake.

steer right

If a vehicle is approaching with high beams, drivers should look __________ until the vehicle passes.

to the right of the road

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

white

Air bags are meant to _________ seat belts.

work with

They must turn either to the right or left.

This road sign tells drivers that

Sharp turn ahead, slow down

This road signs means

A railroad advance warning sign

This round yellow warning sign is

Motorcyclists are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane; therefore, a driver should pass a motorcycle the same way as passing another vehicle. T/F

True

On two-lane, two-way streets or highways, you should start left turns close to the center line. T/F

True

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Drivers may move forward with caution.

You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?

Mirrors leave "blind spots" behind both sides of vehicles.

What are some telltale signs of a drunk driver?

Sudden stops, weaving between lanes, and driving slower than the normal flow of traffic.

What do flashing red lights on a school bus indicate?

The bus is stopped to load or discharge passengers.

Bicycles cross or ride beside traffic

This road sign means

Railroad Crossing

This road sign means

Divided highway begins

This road sign means:

Low ground railroad crossing

This road sign means:

No U-Turn

This road sign means:

No right turn

This road sign means:

Stop Sign Ahead

This road sign means:

Winding road ahead

This road sign means:

Slippery road ahead/Slow, slippery when wet

This road sign means:

Slow down, look for a train, and be prepared to stop.

This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left

This road sign means:

This sign warns ____________ ahead.

of two-way traffic

Drivers under 21 years of age are considered to be driving under the influence if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is:

.02% or higher.

When parking on a public road, drivers should:

Move as far away from traffic as possible.

This is the shape and color of a ________ sign.

yield

If cars approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at the same time:

A car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right.

When driving behind a motorcycle:

Allow at least 4 seconds of following distance.

ABS is an acronym for:

Anti-locking brake system

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

Blind spots are:

Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that the driver cannot see with use of mirrors

What should you do when an aggressive driver confronts you?

Avoid eye contact with the aggressive driver.

A large vehicle is backing up to unload goods. You should:

Be patient and wait until the large vehicle has completed its backup maneuver.

A steady yellow light means:

Be prepared to stop for the red light.

When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

Before you start to cross, you need to make sure there is space to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.

Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. The right of way should be given:

By the pedestrian, but only when vehicles are turning left.

This sign indicates that the road ahead:

Curves right, then left.

Which shape is a warning sign?

Diamond

Unlike passenger cars, trucks have blind spots:

Directly behind them.

When driving on wet roads, you should remember:

Driving on wet roads can cause hydroplaning. You should give yourself additional time to stop. To stay farther behind the vehicle ahead of you. All of the above.

What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement?

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

If your gas pedal is stuck, you should:

Hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road

You must come to a full stop at a yield sign:

If traffic conditions require it.

The road ahead curves right; slow down to indicated speed

Image is:

When drivers see this road sign: They must turn around immediately.

Image is:

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Look toward the right side of the road.

You want to turn left at an intersection ahead. A car reaches the intersection from the opposite direction and moves straight ahead. You:

Must wait for the car to go through before you turn.

What is the only effective method to reduce your BAC?

Not drinking over a period of time.

Where must a pedestrian walk when there are no sidewalks?

On the side of the road, facing the traffic.

Drivers should use the horn:

Only when necessary, to avoid collisions.

A broken white line:

Separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:

Stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

When you approach this sign, you must:

Stop if necessary Obey signals from crossing guards. Slow down and watch for children crossing the road. All of the above.

Your BAC depends on:

The amount of alcohol you drink

You are stopped at a stop sign and you are going to go straight through the intersection. A car on the cross road has stopped at a stop sign on your right and is going to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?

The car on your right

An emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren can be unpredictable. Why?

The driver can legally pass red lights.

What happens if two vehicles reach at the same time an intersection with four-way stop signs?

The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Two-way traffic ahead

The one-way street or roadway is about to change to two-way traffic; there will be oncoming traffic. Image is:

Drivers can not pass a vehicle on the left if:

They are within 100 feet of a railroad crossing on a two-way roadway. They approach the top of a hill on a two-way road and can not see over it. They can not safely return to the right lane before they reach a solid yellow center line for the right lane. All of the above.

This sign tells drivers:

They may not turn right or left during the red light. They must wait for the traffic signal to turn green before turning right or left. Turning right on red is forbidden. All of the above.

What should you do if your vision through the windshield becomes blocked?

Turn on your emergency lights. Pull your vehicle off the road and park it. Open the side window so you can see. All of the above.

Before backing up, you should:

Turn your head and look through the rear window.

What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.

You are entering a roadway from a private road, and you need to turn left. You have to yield to:

Vehicles from both directions.

If a bus has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway, you must:

Yield

When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles

stop much more quickly

Regulation signs normally are ____ rectangles with ____ letters or symbols.

white; black


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