Permit test study guide

True or false: When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.

True

This sign indicates (restricted lane ahead)

a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles

speed limit signs are:

regulation signs (regulatory signs)

What are some examples of drugs that cold alter your driving ability?

A cold remedy. Tranquilizers. Marijuana.

A driver who approaches an intersection:

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

Are drivers allowed to exceed the speed limit to pass other vehicles?

no

What message will be found on this pennant shaped sign?

no passing zone

this sign means (person walking in yellow diamond)

pedestrian crossing

if your car goes into water you should:

remove youself before it sinks

this sign means (car with squiggles)

slippery when wet

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

you must do it.

this sign means (u turn only)

you must make a u turn (should say U turn only)

On a multilane roadway with a speed limit of 50 mph or greater, you must signal your intention to change lanes ________ in advance.

300 feet

Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?

As close as possible to the center line

a flashing yellow light

Can be found before reaching a sharp curve or school crossing. alerts drivers to a warning sign. is used at dangerous intersections.

What is the most important rule to remember in an 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.

How can you prevent fatigue on a long trip?

Get enough sleep. Schedule regular stops for every couple of hours. Plan to drive long trips with a companion

This road sign means (truck on slope)

Hill

What are some examples of deffensive driving techniques

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

What does the flashing signal in the picture indicate? (flashing orange hand)

Pedestrians should finish crossing the street if started.

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.

What order are the colors on a traffic light?

Red yellow green

What should you do as you prepare to turn right at an intersection?

Signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist.

What does a yellow arrow signal mean?

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

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.

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

before you move

Your car stalls on the tracks at a railroad crossing, and a collision with a train is imminent. After getting yourself and your passengers out of the car, you should:

run toward the train but stay off the track

True or false: Slow vehicles should use the left-hand lane except when passing or making a left turn.

false

To avoid the effects of glare of oncoming headlights, do not look directly into the lights of the approaching vehicle. Instead,

focus on the right side of the road

When you enter an interstate on-ramp, stay to the right and __________ to allow your car to merge with traffic.

increase your speed in the acceleration lane

If you are being passed on the right by many vehicles, you should:

move into the right lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the left.

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.

this sign means (yellow diamond with stoplight)

traffic signal ahead

A broken white line:

separates two lanes traveling in the same direction

This sign indicates (orange triangle)

slow moving vehicle

this sign mean (stop sign with arrow)

stop ahead

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

stop and wait for a large space in traffic

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must

stop at the solid white stop line

This sign warns drivers that: (squiggly arrow)

there is a double curve ahead

This regulatory sign tells drivers that (left turn) :

traffic in the left lane must turn left at the intersection ahead.

True or false : Only vehicles displaying special plates or parking placards for persons with disabilities may park in spaces reserved for them by an official "Parking For Persons With Disabilities Sign".

true

True or false Cellphone use while driving is permitted as long as the driver is using a hands-free device.

true

True or false Driving privileges may be revoked for giving false information to the Secretary of State.

true

True or false If arrested with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more, an individuals driving privileges will be suspended for at least six months.

true

True or false If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, a driver should ease off the accelerator, allow the vehicle to slow down, and gently steer back onto the pavement.

true

True or false:Most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in back following too closely.

true

t or f: 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.

true

true or false A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.

true

true or false Alcohol is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

true

true or false:The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear.

true

After you stop for a school bus, you must:

wait until the red lights stop flashing

Is it illegal for persons under age 21 to drive with any trace of alcohol or drugs in their system.

yes